Cast of The Shining

Jack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, a writer who becomes the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel.

Shelley Duvall portrays Wendy Torrance, Jack's wife, who becomes increasingly concerned about her husband's mental state.

Danny Lloyd plays Danny, the young son of Jack and Wendy, who possesses psychic abilities.

Scatman Crothers plays Dick Hallorann, the cook at the Overlook Hotel who shares a special connection with Danny.

Barry Nelson portrays Stuart Ullman, the manager of the Overlook Hotel.

Philip Stone plays Delbert Grady, a former caretaker of the hotel who appears in Jack's visions.

Joe Turkel plays Lloyd, the ghostly bartender who serves Jack at the Overlook Hotel.

Anne Jackson portrays the Doctor, who provides a brief scene to highlight Danny's well-being.

Tony Burton plays Durkin, a character who works at the Overlook Hotel.

Lia Beldam plays the Young Woman in Bath, a ghostly figure that Jack encounters.

Billie Gibson portrays the Old Woman in Bath, another ghostly apparition that Jack sees.

Barry Dennen plays Watson, a character connected to the Overlook Hotel's staff.