The Pursuit of Happyness Cast
The cast of The Pursuit of Happyness including popularity data. Data for January 20, 2025.
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Will Smith
as Chris Gardner

Portrayed Chris Gardner.

#1
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
8,643 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Jaden Smith
as Christopher Gardner

Played Christopher Gardner.

#3
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
4,557 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Thandiwe Newton
as Linda Gardner

Brought Linda Gardner to life.

#2
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
5,863 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Brian Howe
as Jay Twistle

Played Jay Twistle.

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James Karen
as Martin Frohm

Portrayed Martin Frohm.

#6
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
596 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Kurt Fuller
as Walter Ribbon

Brought Walter Ribbon to life.

#5
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
679 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Dan Castellaneta
as Alan Frakesh

Played Alan Frakesh.

#4
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
1,429 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Joe Nuñez
as Driver Who Hits Chris

Portrayed the Driver Who Hits Chris.

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David Fine
as Big Guy Rodney
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Takayo Fischer
as Mrs. Chu
#10
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
71 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Kevin West
as World's Greatest Dad
#14
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
3 Wikipedia views yesterday
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George Cheung
as Chinese Maintenance Worker
#8
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
107 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Geoff Callan
as Ferrari Owner
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Scott Klace
as Tim Brophy
#12
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
45 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Rashida Clendening
as Bus Driver
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Peter Fitzsimmons
as Doctor
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Maurice Sherbanee
as Roy The Old Neighbor
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Zuhair Haddad
as Cab Driver
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Victor Raider-Wexler
as Landlord
#9
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
90 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Mark Christopher Lawrence
as Wayne
#7
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
120 Wikipedia views yesterday
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George Maguire
as Police Clerk
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Adam Del Rio
as Shoe-Spotting Intern
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Rueben Grundy
as Businessman
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Ming Lo
as Young Executive
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Stu Klitsner
as Dr. Strauk
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Esther Scott
as Shelter Worker
#11
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
58 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Cecil Williams
as Reverend Williams
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Amir Talai
as Clerk
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Mike Garibaldi
as Paul
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Jason Frazier
as Young Man - Bus Fight
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David Haines
as Other Young Executive
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Bob Greene
as Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital
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Robert Anthony Peters
as Glide Shelter Worker
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Cathy Fithian
as Policewoman
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Keith Stevenson
as Indian Grocery Clerk
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Karen Kahn
as Professional Woman
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Yeena Fisher
as Businesswoman (uncredited)
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Phil Austin
as Stock Broker (uncredited)
#13
Most popular actor on The Pursuit of Happyness
26 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Kenny Santiago Marrero
as Stock Broker (uncredited)
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David Pearl
as Stock Trader (uncredited)
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Rick Camp
as Bus Rider (uncredited)
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Brad Carr
as Dean Witter Employee (uncredited)
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Ben Fritz
as Dean Witter Trader (uncredited)
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Adam Wang
as Dean Witter Trader (uncredited)
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Zachary Culbertson
as European Tourist (uncredited)
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Brendan Kruse
as Bike Messenger (uncredited)
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Austin Scott
as Homeless Youth (uncredited)
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David Michael Silverman
as Doctor at First Hospital
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Domenic Bove
as Tim Ribbon
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Joyful Raven
as Hippie Girl
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