The Graduate Cast
The cast of The Graduate.
Anne Bancroft
as Mrs. Robinson

Anne Bancroft portrays Mrs. Robinson, a seductive older woman who begins an affair with young Benjamin Braddock.

Dustin Hoffman
as Ben Braddock

Dustin Hoffman plays the role of Benjamin Braddock, a young man who is seduced by Mrs. Robinson and then falls in love with her daughter, Elaine.

Katharine Ross
as Elaine Robinson

Katharine Ross portrays Elaine Robinson, the daughter of Mrs. Robinson and the love interest of Benjamin Braddock.

Murray Hamilton
as Mr. Robinson

Murray Hamilton plays Mr. Robinson, the husband of Mrs. Robinson and the father of Elaine Robinson.

William Daniels
as Mr. Braddock

William Daniels portrays Mr. Braddock, Benjamin's father who is clueless about his son's struggles and relationships.

Elizabeth Wilson
as Mrs. Braddock

Elizabeth Wilson plays Mrs. Braddock, Benjamin's mother who is concerned about her son's well-being.

Buck Henry
as Room Clerk

Buck Henry appears as the Room Clerk, a minor character who interacts briefly with Benjamin Braddock.

Brian Avery
as Carl Smith

Brian Avery portrays Carl Smith, a friend of Benjamin Braddock.

Walter Brooke
as Mr. McGuire

Walter Brooke plays Mr. McGuire, a family friend who gives Benjamin some career advice.

Norman Fell
as Mr. McCleery

Norman Fell portrays Mr. McCleery, a business partner of Mr. Robinson.

Alice Ghostley
as Mrs. Singleman

Alice Ghostley plays Mrs. Singleman, a quirky character who interacts with Benjamin Braddock.

Marion Lorne
as Miss DeWitte

Marion Lorne portrays Miss DeWitte, another quirky character in the film.

Eddra Gale
as Woman on Bus
Frank Baker
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
as Church Member (uncredited)
Garrett Cassell
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Buddy Douglas
as Hotel Lobby Bellhop (uncredited)
Richard Dreyfuss
as Boarding House Resident (uncredited)
Bob Eubanks
as The Newlywed Game Host (voice) (uncredited)
Mike Farrell
as Hotel Lobby Bellhop (uncredited)
Bob Folkerson
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Elisabeth Fraser
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Donald F. Glut
as College Student (uncredited)
Laurence Haddon
as Mr. Carlson (uncredited)
Harry Holcombe
as Minister (uncredited)
Jonathan Hole
as Mr. Singleman (uncredited)
Robert P. Lieb
as Mr. Loomis (Party Guest) (uncredited)
Elaine May
as Girl with Note for Benjamin (uncredited)
Eve McVeagh
as Mrs. Carlson (Party Guest) (uncredited)
Lainie Miller
as Night Club Stripper (uncredited)
Ben Murphy
as Shaving Fraternity Brother (uncredited)
Stuart Nisbet
as Birthday Party Guest in Yellow Shirt (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Sam O'Steen
as Man on Bus (uncredited)
Robert Perry
as College Student (uncredited)
Noam Pitlik
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Anthony Redondo
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Clark Ross
as Waiter (uncredited)
Bernard Sell
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Wayne Stam
as Jeffrey Singleton (uncredited)
Hal Taggart
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Tim Taylor
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Kevin Tighe
as Carter (Showering Fraternity Brother) (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Eleanore Vogel
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Wally West
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
David Westberg
as Valet Parker (uncredited)
Jay Dee Witney
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Maris Wrixon
as Welcoming Party Guest (uncredited)
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