The Last King of Scotland Cast
The cast of The Last King of Scotland including popularity data. Data for May 29, 2025.
Forest Whitaker
as Idi Amin

Portrayed the character Idi Amin.

#2
Most popular actor on The Last King of Scotland
4,723 Wikipedia views yesterday
James McAvoy
as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Played the role of Dr. Nicholas Garrigan.

#3
Most popular actor on The Last King of Scotland
3,973 Wikipedia views yesterday
Simon McBurney
as British Diplomat

Appeared as the British Diplomat.

#6
Most popular actor on The Last King of Scotland
898 Wikipedia views yesterday
Gillian Anderson
as Sarah Merrit

Took on the role of Sarah Merrit.

#1
Most popular actor on The Last King of Scotland
6,308 Wikipedia views yesterday
Kerry Washington
as Kay Amin

Portrayed Kay Amin.

#4
Most popular actor on The Last King of Scotland
2,522 Wikipedia views yesterday
David Oyelowo
as Dr. Thomas Junju

Played Dr. Thomas Junju.

#5
Most popular actor on The Last King of Scotland
1,600 Wikipedia views yesterday
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
as Masanga

Took on the character Masanga.

Adam Kotz
as Dr. David Merrit

Appeared as Dr. David Merrit.

Barbara Rafferty
as Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
as Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Sarah Nagayi
as Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
as Jonah Wasswa
Sam Okelo
as Bonny
Dick Stockley
as Times Journalist
Chris Wilson
as Perkins
Daniel Ssettaba
as Kay Amin's Servant
Giles Foden
as British Journalist 1
Andrew Williams
as British Journalist 2
Martina Amati
as Italian Journalist
Devon Diep
as Nurse (uncredited)
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