Sixteen Candles Cast
The cast of Sixteen Candles.
Molly Ringwald
as Samantha Baker

Molly Ringwald portrays Samantha Baker, a high school sophomore whose family forgets her sixteenth birthday, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and teenage romance.

Michael Schoeffling
as Jake Ryan

Michael Schoeffling plays Jake Ryan, the popular senior at school who becomes the object of Samantha's affection, demonstrating a complex and caring side beyond his initial image.

Haviland Morris
as Caroline Mulford

Haviland Morris embodies Caroline Mulford, the superficial and self-absorbed popular girl who is dating Jake Ryan, creating romantic complications in Samantha's life.

Gedde Watanabe
as Long Duk Dong

Gedde Watanabe plays Long Duk Dong, an exchange student from Japan whose character adds a comical and sometimes stereotypical element to the film.

Anthony Michael Hall
as Geek (Ted)

Anthony Michael Hall portrays the Geek (Ted), a quirky and awkward freshman who provides comedic relief and awkward encounters throughout the movie.

Justin Henry
as Mike Baker

Justin Henry plays Mike Baker, Samantha's protective older brother who struggles to navigate sibling relationships and understand his younger sister's feelings.

Paul Dooley
as Jim Baker

Paul Dooley embodies Jim Baker, Samantha's father who is caught up in the chaos of everyday life, including work and family dynamics, inadvertently forgetting her sixteenth birthday.

Carlin Glynn
as Brenda Baker

Carlin Glynn plays Brenda Baker, Samantha's mother who is preoccupied with household responsibilities and planning her older daughter's wedding, leading to oversights in Samantha's birthday.

Blanche Baker
as Ginny Baker

Blanche Baker portrays Ginny Baker, Samantha's spoiled and self-centered older sister who is oblivious to her sister's feelings and experiences within the family.

Edward Andrews
as Howard Baker

Edward Andrews plays Howard Baker, Samantha's grandfather who adds a touch of traditionalism and humor to the family dynamics and interactions in the film.

Billie Bird
as Dorothy Baker

Billie Bird portrays Dorothy Baker, Samantha's quirky and forgetful grandmother whose antics add a light-hearted and comedic element to the family scenes in the movie.

Carole Cook
as Grandma Helen

Carole Cook plays Grandma Helen, Jake Ryan's grandmother, who brings wisdom and warmth to the characters and contributes to the storyline's resolution in a heartwarming manner.

Max Showalter
as Grandpa Fred
Liane Curtis
as Randy
John Cusack
as Bryce
Darren Harris
as Cliff
Debbie Pollack
as Lumberjack
Ross Berkson
as Ray Gun Geek #1
Jonathan Chapin
as Jimmy Montrose
Joan Cusack
as Geek Girl #1
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Reverend
Bekka Eaton
as Female D.J.
Pamela Elser
as Shower Double
Steven Farber
as Ray Gun Geek #2
Jami Gertz
as Robin
Frank Howard
as Freshman
Cinnamon Idles
as Sara
John Kapelos
as Rudy Ryszczyk
Marge Kotlisky
as Irene
Tony Longo
as Rock
Steve Monarque
as Jock
Bill Orsi
as Bruno
Beth Ringwald
as Patty
Zelda Rubinstein
as Organist
Dennis Vero
as Bus Driver
Elaine Wilkes
as Tracy
Adam Rifkin
as Head Nerd (uncredited)
Liz Kern
as High School Student (uncredited)
Erika Pearson
as Student (uncredited)
James Huffman
as Student in Crowd (uncredited)
Andy Hirsch
as Boy with Coronet (uncredited)
James Vallo
as Bandie (uncredited)
Stephan Meyers
as Geek at Dance (uncredited)
Jennifer Scott
as Wallflower (uncredited)
Agnes Belushi
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Robert Minkoff
as Extra (uncredited)
Sven Granlund
as Extra (uncredited)
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