Seven Years in Tibet Cast
The cast of Seven Years in Tibet including popularity data. Data for March 29, 2025.
Brad Pitt
as Heinrich Harrer

Brad Pitt plays Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountaineer who forms a bond with the young Dalai Lama during his stay in Tibet.

#1
Most popular actor on Seven Years in Tibet
12,865 Wikipedia views yesterday
Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk
as Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old

Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk portrays the 14-year-old Dalai Lama who develops a close friendship with Heinrich Harrer.

David Thewlis
as Peter Aufschnaiter

David Thewlis takes on the role of Peter Aufschnaiter, a fellow mountaineer and friend to Heinrich Harrer.

#2
Most popular actor on Seven Years in Tibet
2,490 Wikipedia views yesterday
BD Wong
as Ngawang Jigme

BD Wong plays Ngawang Jigme, a significant figure in the Tibetan community whom Harrer encounters.

#3
Most popular actor on Seven Years in Tibet
1,317 Wikipedia views yesterday
Mako
as Kungo Tsarong

Mako appears as Kungo Tsarong, an influential Tibetan nobleman who interacts with Heinrich Harrer.

Lhakpa Tsamchoe
as Pema Lhaki

Lhakpa Tsamchoe portrays Pema Lhaki, a Tibetan woman who plays a role in Harrer's journey.

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
as Ingrid Harrer

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė is cast as Ingrid Harrer, Heinrich Harrer's wife caught up in his adventures.

Duncan Fraser
as British Officer

Duncan Fraser portrays a British Officer who interacts with Harrer and the Tibetan community.

Danny Denzongpa
as Regent

Danny Denzongpa appears as the Regent, a key political figure in Tibet during that era.

Victor Wong
as Chinese 'Amban'

Victor Wong plays the Chinese 'Amban,' representing Chinese authority in Tibet during the period.

Jetsun Pema
as Great Mother

Jetsun Pema takes on the role of the Great Mother, a significant spiritual figure in Tibetan Buddhism.

Ama Ashe Dongtse
as Tashi

Ama Ashe Dongtse appears as Tashi, a character intertwined with Harrer's experiences in Tibet.

Sonam Wangchuk
as Dalai Lama, 8 Years Old
Dorjee Tsering
as Dalai Lama, 4 Years Old
Ric Young
as General Chang Jing Wu
#4
Most popular actor on Seven Years in Tibet
157 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ngawang Chojor
as Lord Chamberlain (as Ven. Ngawang Chojor)
Benedick Blythe
as Nazi Official
Tom Raudaschl
as Lutz Chicken
Wolfgang Tonninger
as Hans Lobenhoffer
Samdup Dhargyal
as The Garpon
Chemchok
as Garpon's Agent
Tenzin Jangchub
as Declaration Monk Official (as Ven. Tenzin Jangschub)
Angphurba Sherpa
as Tibetan General (as Major Angphurba Sherpa)
Tsering Wangdue
as Burly Guide
Yama Ngudup Cheshatsang
as Burly Guide
Kalsang Dhundop Lungtok
as Vendor Ice-Skates
Sonam Bidhartsang
as Jacket Vendor
Lama Champa Tsondu
as Watch Vendor
Geshe Lobsang Nyma
as Ling Rinpoche
Geshe Yeshi Tsultrim
as Trijang Rinpoche
Lama Champa Chandu
as Dalai Lama's Room Attendant
Pemba Norbu Sherpa
as Young Sherpa
Karma Apo-Tsang
as Messenger to Great Mother
Ngawang Tenzingyatso
as Jokhang Monk Official (as Ven. Ngawang Tenzin Gyatso)
Choeden Tsering
as Military Instructor
Lama Jampa Lekshe
as Monk Head of Security
Lama Thupten Nugdup
as Head of Security's Aide
Daniel Tedeschi
as Marchese
Gerardo Ebert
as Horst Immerhof
Sebastian Zevalia
as Younger Rolf Harrer
Philipp Kriechbaum
as Older Rolf Harrer
Lobsang Gendun Rinpoche
as Tibetan
Tenzin Gyaltsen Rinpoche
as Tibetan
Sharpa Tulku Rinpoche
as Tibetan
Zongra Tulku Rinpoche
as Tibetan
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