The Straight Story Cast
The cast of The Straight Story including popularity data. Data for May 14, 2025.
Richard Farnsworth
as Alvin Straight

Richard Farnsworth played the character of Alvin Straight.

Sissy Spacek
as Rose Straight

Sissy Spacek portrayed the character of Rose Straight.

#1
Most popular actor on The Straight Story
4,705 Wikipedia views yesterday
Harry Dean Stanton
as Lyle Straight

Harry Dean Stanton portrayed the character of Lyle Straight.

#2
Most popular actor on The Straight Story
4,267 Wikipedia views yesterday
Everett McGill
as Tom

Everett McGill played the character of Tom.

#4
Most popular actor on The Straight Story
420 Wikipedia views yesterday
Kevin Farley
as Harald Olsen

Kevin Farley portrayed the character of Harald Olsen.

#3
Most popular actor on The Straight Story
494 Wikipedia views yesterday
John Farley
as Thorvald Olsen

John Farley played the character of Thorvald Olsen.

Jane Galloway Heitz
as Dorothy

Jane Galloway Heitz portrayed the character of Dorothy.

Joseph A. Carpenter
as Bud

Joseph A. Carpenter played the character of Bud.

Donald Wiegert
as Sig
Tracey Maloney
as Nurse
Dan Flannery
as Doctor Gibbons
Ed Grennan
as Pete
Jack Walsh
as Apple
Gil Pearson
as Sun Ray Tours Bus Driver
Barbara June Patterson
as Woman on Bus
James Cada
as Danny Riordan, Clermont Resident
Sally Wingert
as Darla Riordan, Clermont Resident
Barbara Kingsley
as Janet Johnson, Clermont Resident
Jim Haun
as Johnny Johnson, Clermont Resident
Leroy Swadley
as Bar Patron
Ralph Feldhacker
as Farmer on Tractor
Anastasia Webb
as Crystal
#6
Most popular actor on The Straight Story
3 Wikipedia views yesterday
John Lordan
as Priest
Matt Guidry
as Steve
Wiley Harker
as Verlyn Heller
#5
Most popular actor on The Straight Story
5 Wikipedia views yesterday
Barbara E. Robertson
as Deer Woman
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