Private Benjamin Cast
The cast of Private Benjamin.
Goldie Hawn
as Judy Benjamin

Goldie Hawn stars as Judy Benjamin, a pampered woman who joins the Army and undergoes a transformative journey.

Eileen Brennan
as Capt. Doreen Lewis

Eileen Brennan portrays Capt. Doreen Lewis, the tough but supportive commanding officer who guides Judy through her military training.

Armand Assante
as Henrí Trémont

Armand Assante plays Henrí Trémont, a romantic Frenchman who captures Judy's heart during her time in Paris.

Robert Webber
as Col. Clay Thornbush

Robert Webber is Col. Clay Thornbush, the no-nonsense Army colonel who oversees Judy's unconventional journey in the military.

Sam Wanamaker
as Teddy Benjamin

Sam Wanamaker appears as Teddy Benjamin, Judy's late husband whose unexpected passing prompts her to enlist in the Army.

Barbara Barrie
as Harriet Benjamin

Barbara Barrie portrays Harriet Benjamin, Judy's mother who struggles to understand her daughter's decision to join the military.

Mary Kay Place
as Pvt. Mary Lou Glass

Mary Kay Place is Pvt. Mary Lou Glass, one of Judy's fellow recruits in Basic Training who becomes her close friend.

Harry Dean Stanton
as Sgt. Jim Ballard

Harry Dean Stanton plays Sgt. Jim Ballard, a gruff but ultimately supportive drill instructor who helps mold Judy into a competent soldier.

Albert Brooks
as Yale Goodman

Albert Brooks appears as Yale Goodman, a wealthy socialite who courts Judy with his charm and wit.

Alan Oppenheimer
as Rabbi

Alan Oppenheimer portrays the Rabbi who officiates a significant event in Judy's life.

Estelle Marlov
as Vocalist at Wedding

Estelle Marlov is the Vocalist at Wedding, providing musical entertainment during a key moment in the film.

Everett Covin
as Bandleader

Everett Covin serves as the Bandleader, leading the music at an important occasion in Private Benjamin.

Robert Hanley
as Arnie
Lee Wallace
as Mr. Waxman
James Dybas
as Photographer
Gretchen Wyler
as Aunt Kissy
Maxine Stuart
as Aunt Betty
Lillian Adams
as Mrs. Goodman
Sandy Weintraub
as Harvey Goodman
Tim Haldeman
as Stanley Goodman
Kopi Sotiropulos
as Limo Passerby
Stu Nahan
as Newscaster
J.P. Bumstead
as Induction Officer
Hal Williams
as Sgt. L.C. Ross
Toni Kalem
as Pvt. Tina Gianelli
Damita Jo Freeman
as Pvt. Gloria Moe
Alston Ahern
as Pvt. P.J. Soyer
P.J. Soles
as Pvt. Wanda Winter
Craig T. Nelson
as Capt. William Wooldridge
James R. Barnett
as Drill Instructor
Ray Oliver
as Red Team Soldier #1
Robin Hoff
as Red Team Soldier #2
Eddie Lewis
as Red Team Soldier #3
Carrol Davis Carson
as Referee
Clay Wright
as Helicopter Pilot
Danny Wells
as Slick Guy
Keone Young
as Kim Osaka
George Roberts
as Johnny Rourke
Helen Baron
as Selma Lemish
Paul Marin
as Leo Lemish
Mimi Maynard
as Liz Lemish
Alice Hirson
as Mrs. Thornbush
Wil Albert
as Lt. Rahmi
Richard Herd
as General Foley
Sally Kirkland
as Helga
Denise Halma
as Gabrielle
Lilyan Chauvin
as Mrs. Trémont
David Olivier
as Jean Claude
Elie Liardet
as Mayor
Shirley Anthony
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Stéphane Grappelli
as Wedding Violinist (uncredited)
Jack Griffin
as Drill Sergeant (uncredited)
Heather Haase
as Young Judy (uncredited)
David LeBell
as Dancing Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Robert Martini
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Nico Stevens
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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