The Final Countdown Cast
The cast of The Final Countdown including popularity data. Data for April 18, 2025.
Kirk Douglas
as Capt. Matthew Yelland

Kirk Douglas portrays Capt. Matthew Yelland, the commanding officer of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier.

#2
Most popular actor on The Final Countdown
3,097 Wikipedia views yesterday
Martin Sheen
as Warren Lasky

Martin Sheen plays Warren Lasky, a civilian consultant on the USS Nimitz.

#1
Most popular actor on The Final Countdown
6,716 Wikipedia views yesterday
Katharine Ross
as Laurel Scott

Katharine Ross is Laurel Scott, a photojournalist who becomes involved in the events on the USS Nimitz.

#3
Most popular actor on The Final Countdown
3,027 Wikipedia views yesterday
James Farentino
as Wing Commander Richard T. Owens

James Farentino portrays Wing Commander Richard T. Owens, a British RAF officer aboard the USS Nimitz.

#5
Most popular actor on The Final Countdown
759 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ron O'Neal
as Commander Dan Thurman

Ron O'Neal plays Commander Dan Thurman, an officer on the USS Nimitz.

Charles Durning
as Senator Samuel Chapman

Charles Durning is Senator Samuel Chapman, a politician aboard the USS Nimitz.

#4
Most popular actor on The Final Countdown
790 Wikipedia views yesterday
Victor Mohica
as Black Cloud

Victor Mohica plays Black Cloud, a Native American who interacts with the USS Nimitz crew.

James Coleman
as Lt. Perry

James Coleman is Lt. Perry, a member of the USS Nimitz crew.

Soon-Tek Oh
as Simura

Soon-Tek Oh portrays Simura, a Japanese businessman on the USS Nimitz.

Alvin Ing
as Lt. Kajima

Alvin Ing plays Lt. Kajima, a Japanese liaison officer on the USS Nimitz.

#6
Most popular actor on The Final Countdown
44 Wikipedia views yesterday
Lloyd Kaufman
as LCdr. Kaufman

Lloyd Kaufman is LCdr. Kaufman, an officer on the USS Nimitz.

Dan Fitzgerald
as Navy Doctor

Dan Fitzgerald plays Navy Doctor, a medical professional aboard the USS Nimitz.

Peter Douglas
as Quartermaster
Joe Lowry
as Cdr. Damon
Ted Richert
as Tideman's Assistant
Mark Thomas
as Marine Cpl. Kullman
Harold Bergman
as Bellman
George Warren
as Tideman's Bodyguard
Richard Liberty
as LCdr. Moss
Gary Morgan
as Helicopter Crewman
Phil Philbin
as Admiral
Robert Goodman
as Enlisted Man
Neil Ronco
as Harvey
Bill Couch
as Durrell (as William Couch)
Jack McDermott
as Wynn
Masayuki Yamazuki
as Togawa
George H. Strohsahl Jr.
as Air Boss
Ronald R. Stoops
as Navigator
Kenneth J. Jaskolski
as Assistant Air Boss
Sergei M. Kowalchik
as Crewman
Jake Dennis
as Helicopter Pilot
Jim Toone
as Helicopter Co-Pilot
Edward J. Deats
as Chief
Robert L. Huffman
as Radio Officer
James R. Augustus
as Jr. Officer Of The Deck
Sam P. Baldwin
as Lee Helmsman
Ronnie J. Ellis
as Captain's Aide
Timothy W. Gersbacher
as Enlisted Man
Wayne L. Flesher
as Enlisted Man
William S. Frost
as Enlisted Man
David H. Signor
as Enlisted Man
Tommy Abel
as USS Nimitz Crew
Andrew Akerson
as USS Nimitz Crew
Edward Andrews
as USS Nimitz Crew
Nick L. Anelli
as USS Nimitz Crew
Frank R. Arko
as USS Nimitz Crew
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