The World According to Garp Cast
The cast of The World According to Garp.
Robin Williams
as T.S. Garp

Robin Williams plays T.S. Garp, a writer and the son of the strong-willed feminist, Jenny Fields.

Mary Beth Hurt
as Helen Holm

Mary Beth Hurt portrays Helen Holm, a key character in Garp's life.

Glenn Close
as Jenny Fields

Glenn Close stars as Jenny Fields, a determined and unconventional mother to T.S. Garp.

John Lithgow
as Roberta Muldoon

John Lithgow takes on the role of Roberta Muldoon, a former NFL player who undergoes a gender reassignment surgery.

Hume Cronyn
as Mr. Fields

Hume Cronyn plays Mr. Fields, the husband of Jenny Fields and father of T.S. Garp.

Jessica Tandy
as Mrs. Fields

Jessica Tandy is seen as Mrs. Fields, the mother of T.S. Garp and wife of Mr. Fields.

Swoosie Kurtz
as The Hooker

Swoosie Kurtz portrays The Hooker, a character intertwined in T.S. Garp's life.

Brenda Currin
as Pooh

Brenda Currin plays Pooh, adding an interesting dynamic to the storyline.

Peter Michael Goetz
as John Wolfe

Peter Michael Goetz is John Wolfe, a character who plays a part in Garp's journey.

Jenny Wright
as Cushie

Jenny Wright takes on the role of Cushie, a character in the world of Garp.

John Irving
as Referee

John Irving makes an appearance as the Referee in the movie.

Amanda Plummer
as Ellen James

Amanda Plummer portrays Ellen James, a character with a significant impact on the storyline.

Bette Henritze
as Woman Candidate
Katherine Borowitz
as Rachel
Kate McGregor-Stewart
as Real Estate Lady
Mark Soper
as Michael Milton
Warren Berlinger
as Stew Percy
Brandon Maggart
as Ernie Holm
Victor Magnotta
as First Coach
Al Cerullo
as Helicopter Pilot
Ron Frazier
as Stephen
Eve Gordon
as Marge Tallworth
George Roy Hill
as Pilot (uncredited)
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