The Pursuit of Happiness Cast
The cast of The Pursuit of Happiness including popularity data. Data for March 13, 2025.
Michael Sarrazin
as William Popper

Michael Sarrazin portrays William Popper, a character on a pursuit of happiness in the movie.

#3
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
867 Wikipedia views yesterday
Barbara Hershey
as Jane Kauffman

Barbara Hershey plays Jane Kauffman, a significant role in The Pursuit of Happiness.

#1
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
2,622 Wikipedia views yesterday
Arthur Hill
as John Popper

Arthur Hill takes on the character of John Popper in the movie.

Ruth White
as Mrs. Popper

Ruth White appears as Mrs. Popper in The Pursuit of Happiness.

E.G. Marshall
as Daniel Lawrence

E.G. Marshall portrays Daniel Lawrence in the movie.

Robert Klein
as Melvin Lasher

Robert Klein plays the role of Melvin Lasher in The Pursuit of Happiness.

#6
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
323 Wikipedia views yesterday
Maya Kenin
as Mrs. Conroy

Maya Kenin depicts Mrs. Conroy, a character in the movie.

William Devane
as Pilot

William Devane appears as the Pilot in The Pursuit of Happiness.

#2
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
1,147 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ed Kovens
as 1st Guard

Ed Kovens takes on the role of 1st Guard in the movie.

#7
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
3 Wikipedia views yesterday
Charles Durning
as 2nd Guard

Charles Durning plays 2nd Guard in The Pursuit of Happiness.

#4
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
766 Wikipedia views yesterday
Gilbert Lewis
as Convict George Wilson

Gilbert Lewis portrays Convict George Wilson in the movie.

Ralph Waite
as Detective Cromie

Ralph Waite appears as Detective Cromie in The Pursuit of Happiness.

#5
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happiness
724 Wikipedia views yesterday
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