The Great Waldo Pepper Cast
The cast of The Great Waldo Pepper including popularity data. Data for May 30, 2025.
Robert Redford
as Waldo Pepper

Robert Redford plays Waldo Pepper, a barnstorming pilot in the 1920s seeking adventure and fame.

#2
Most popular actor on The Great Waldo Pepper
4,156 Wikipedia views yesterday
Bo Svenson
as Axel Olsson

Bo Svenson portrays Axel Olsson, a fellow pilot and friend of Waldo Pepper.

Bo Brundin
as Ernst Kessler

Bo Brundin takes on the role of Ernst Kessler, a skilled German pilot and antagonist.

#5
Most popular actor on The Great Waldo Pepper
24 Wikipedia views yesterday
Susan Sarandon
as Mary Beth

Susan Sarandon plays Mary Beth, a love interest of Waldo Pepper.

#1
Most popular actor on The Great Waldo Pepper
8,590 Wikipedia views yesterday
Geoffrey Lewis
as Newt

Geoffrey Lewis portrays Newt, a quirky character who is part of the flying crew.

Edward Herrmann
as Ezra Stiles

Edward Herrmann plays Ezra Stiles, a wealthy individual who supports Waldo's flying career.

#4
Most popular actor on The Great Waldo Pepper
1,640 Wikipedia views yesterday
Philip Bruns
as Dilhoefer

Philip Bruns takes on the role of Dilhoefer, a fellow pilot.

Roderick Cook
as Werfel

Roderick Cook portrays Werfel, a character involved in the aviation business.

Kelly Jean Peters
as Patsy

Kelly Jean Peters plays Patsy, a member of the crew surrounding the pilot.

Margot Kidder
as Maude

Margot Kidder plays Maude, a supporting character in Waldo's journey.

#3
Most popular actor on The Great Waldo Pepper
2,726 Wikipedia views yesterday
Scott Newman
as Duke

Scott Newman portrays Duke, one of the characters in the flying community.

James S. Appleby
as Ace

James S. Appleby plays Ace, another pilot within the story.

Patrick W. Henderson Jr.
as Scooter
James N. Harrell
as Farmer
Elma Aicklen
as Farmer's Wife
Deborah Knapp
as Farmer's Daughter
John A. Zee
as Director, Western Set
John Reilly
as Western Star
Jack Manning
as Director, Spanish Set
Joe Billings
as Policeman
Lawrence P. Casey
as German Star
Greg Martin
as Assistant Director
Greg Bransom
as Carnival Specrator (uncredited)
Marilyn Burns
as Spectator (uncredited)
A.L. Camp
as Farmer (uncredited)
Harvey Christiansen
as Farmer in Crowd (uncredited)
William Creamer
as Country Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Kenny E. Bishop
as (uncredited)
Cheryl Downey
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Inge Erving
as City Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
Todd Ezell
as Carny Barker (uncredited)
John Guttman
as Poth Farmer #2 (uncredited)
Robert S. Holman
as Farmer at Fence #1 (uncredited)
Elsie Julian
as Country Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
R.C. Keene
as Air show attendee (uncredited)
Patrick G. Koerber
as Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Ruby Leonard
as Ruby (uncredited)
James Patrick Lockett
as Boy from Poth (uncredited)
Richard A. Meyer
as Poth Farmer #1 (uncredited)
Steve Moriarty
as Airport Mechanic (uncredited)
Wayne Nowotny
as (uncredited)
Harold Offer
as City Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Murray Pollack
as Doctor (uncredited)
James Rosborough
as Farmer at Fence #2 (uncredited)
Art Scholl
as Red Baron (uncredited)
George W. Smyth
as Little Falls Farmer (uncredited)
Robert W. Winn
as Theater Manager (uncredited)
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