The Black Dahlia Cast
The cast of The Black Dahlia.
Josh Hartnett
as Bucky Bleichert

Josh Hartnett plays Bucky Bleichert, a police officer and boxing enthusiast who becomes obsessed with the murder of Elizabeth Short.

Scarlett Johansson
as Kay Lake

Scarlett Johansson portrays Kay Lake, a woman entangled in a love triangle with Bucky Bleichert and Lee Blanchard.

Aaron Eckhart
as Lee Blanchard

Aaron Eckhart takes on the role of Lee Blanchard, Bucky's partner and an ambitious detective investigating the homicide.

Hilary Swank
as Madeleine Linscott

Hilary Swank plays Madeleine Linscott, a wealthy socialite with connections to the victim, Elizabeth Short.

Mia Kirshner
as Elizabeth Short

Mia Kirshner portrays Elizabeth Short, the murder victim at the center of the investigation.

Mike Starr
as Det. Russ Millard

Mike Starr plays Det. Russ Millard, a veteran detective involved in the police investigation.

Fiona Shaw
as Ramona Linscott

Fiona Shaw takes on the role of Ramona Linscott, the protective mother of Madeleine Linscott.

Patrick Fischler
as Deputy DA Ellis Loew

Patrick Fischler portrays Deputy DA Ellis Loew, a prosecutor involved in the legal proceedings surrounding the case.

James Otis
as Dolph Bleichert

James Otis plays Dolph Bleichert, the brother of Bucky Bleichert.

John Kavanagh
as Emmett Linscott

John Kavanagh portrays Emmett Linscott, a character connected to Madeleine Linscott.

Troy Evans
as Chief Ted Green

Troy Evans plays Chief Ted Green, a police chief overseeing the investigation.

Anthony Russell
as Morrie Friedman

Anthony Russell portrays Morrie Friedman, a character associated with the case.

Pepe Serna
as Tomas Dos Santos
Angus MacInnes
as Capt. John Tierney
Rachel Miner
as Martha Linscott
Victor McGuire
as Sgt. Bill Koenig
Gregg Henry
as Pete Lukins
Jemima Rooper
as Lorna Mertz
Rose McGowan
as Sheryl Saddon
Dan Ponce
as Mp
Graham Norris
as Cop
Mike O'Connell
as Shore Patrol
Michael P. Flannigan
as Desk Officer
John Solari
as Baxter Fitch
Stephanie L. Moore
as Baxter Fitch's Girlfriend
Noel Arthur
as Gunman #1
Todd Thomas
as Gunman #2
Steve Eastin
as Detective
Ian McNeice
as Coroner
Claudia Katz Minnick
as Frolic Bartender
Mia Frye
as Laverne Bartender
Richard Brake
as Bobby DeWitt
William Finley
as George Tilden
Joost Scholte
as Madeleine's GI
Fatso-Fasano
as Dealer
Teo
as Friedman's Tough Guy #1
Kiril Efremov
as Friedman's Tough Guy #2
Petar Milchev
as Perp
Désirée Cyganek
as Lesbian Bar Dancer (uncredited)
Brian De Palma
as Elizabeth's Screen Test Director (voice) (uncredited)
Kevin Dunn
as Elizabeth Short's Father (uncredited)
k.d. lang
as Lesbian Bar Singer (uncredited)
David Raibon
as Man (uncredited)
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