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Barbara Hershey (Jane Kauffman) leads with 2,383 daily Wikipedia pageviews, ranking #2,355 globally. All cast members below include current popularity rankings based on Wikipedia pageviews.
December 11, 2025

Top Cast Members

Ranked by Wikipedia pageviews
#1
Barbara Hershey
Jane Kauffman
Rank #2,3552,383 daily views
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#2
Charles Durning
2nd Guard
Rank #4,7691,221 daily views
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#3
William Devane
Pilot
Rank #5,6151,009 daily views
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The Pursuit of Happiness Full Cast

All 12 cast members with Wikipedia pageview rankings
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Michael Sarrazin
as William Popper
Rank #11,357370 daily views

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

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Barbara Hershey
as Jane Kauffman
Rank #2,3552,383 daily views

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

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Arthur Hill
as John Popper

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

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Ruth White
as Mrs. Popper

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

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E.G. Marshall
as Daniel Lawrence

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

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Robert Klein
as Melvin Lasher
Rank #13,850254 daily views

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

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Maya Kenin
as Mrs. Conroy

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

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William Devane
as Pilot
Rank #5,6151,009 daily views

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

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Ed Kovens
as 1st Guard
Rank #38,1581 daily views

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

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Charles Durning
as 2nd Guard
Rank #4,7691,221 daily views

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

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Gilbert Lewis
as Convict George Wilson
Rank #31,02818 daily views

Gilbert Lewis portrays Convict George Wilson in the movie.

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Ralph Waite
as Detective Cromie
Rank #7,402717 daily views

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

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