The Shape of Water Cast
The cast of The Shape of Water.
Sally Hawkins
as Elisa Esposito

Sally Hawkins portrays Elisa Esposito, a mute janitor who forms a unique bond with the Amphibian Man.

Michael Shannon
as Richard Strickland

Michael Shannon plays Richard Strickland, a cruel and abusive government agent who is in charge of the facility where the Amphibian Man is kept.

Richard Jenkins
as Giles

Richard Jenkins portrays Giles, a closeted gay man and Elisa's neighbor and close friend who supports her throughout the film.

Octavia Spencer
as Zelda Fuller

Octavia Spencer plays Zelda Fuller, Elisa's co-worker and close friend who helps her communicate with the Amphibian Man.

Michael Stuhlbarg
as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler

Michael Stuhlbarg portrays Dr. Robert Hoffstetler, a scientist who is revealed to be a Russian spy with conflicting loyalties.

Doug Jones
as Amphibian Man

Doug Jones brings to life the Amphibian Man, a mysterious and intelligent creature with whom Elisa forms a deep connection.

David Hewlett
as Fleming

David Hewlett appears as Fleming, a researcher who works at the facility and becomes involved in the unfolding events.

Nick Searcy
as General Hoyt

Nick Searcy plays General Hoyt, a military official who oversees the operations at the facility where the Amphibian Man is held.

Stewart Arnott
as Bernard

Stewart Arnott portrays Bernard, a scientist working at the facility where the Amphibian Man is being studied.

Nigel Bennett
as Mihalkov

Nigel Bennett plays Mihalkov, a Soviet operative who is involved in the mission surrounding the Amphibian Man.

Lauren Lee Smith
as Elaine Strickland

Lauren Lee Smith appears as Elaine Strickland, the wife of Richard Strickland who is unhappy with her marriage.

Martin Roach
as Brewster Fuller

Martin Roach portrays Brewster Fuller, Zelda's husband who also works at the facility alongside Elisa and Zelda.

Allegra Fulton
as Yolanda
John Kapelos
as Mr. Arzounian
Morgan Kelly
as Pie Guy
Marvin Kaye
as Burly Russian
Dru Viergever
as Military Policeman
Wendy Lyon
as Sally (Secretary)
Cody Ray Thompson
as Guard
Diego Fuentes
as Worker
Madison Ferguson
as Tammy Strickland
Jayden Greig
as Timmy Strickland
Karen Glave
as African American Wife
Danny Waugh
as African American Husband
Dan Lett
as Cadillac Salesman
Deney Forrest
as Lou
Brandon McKnight
as Duane
Clyde Whitham
as Wet Cinema Patron
Jonelle Gunderson
as Bus Passenger #1
Cameron Laurie
as Bus Passenger #2
Evgeny Akimov
as Russian Band
Sergey Nikonov
as Russian Band
Vanessa Oude-Reimerink
as Russian Band
Alexey Pankratov
as Russian Band
Jim Pagiamtzis
as 1960's Ad Man (uncredited)
Shane Clinton Jarvis
as Military Police (uncredited)
Dave Reachill
as Scientist (uncredited)
Amanda Smith
as Mrs. Peabody (uncredited)
Maxine Grossman
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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