Trading Places Cast
The cast of Trading Places.
Dan Aykroyd
as Louis Winthorpe III

Dan Aykroyd plays Louis Winthorpe III, a wealthy broker whose life is turned upside down when he is framed for a crime he didn't commit.

Eddie Murphy
as Billy Ray Valentine

Eddie Murphy portrays Billy Ray Valentine, a street hustler who finds himself in the world of high finance after a social experiment conducted by wealthy brokers.

Ralph Bellamy
as Randolph Duke

Ralph Bellamy is Randolph Duke, one of the wealthy brothers who bets on the role reversal between Louis and Billy Ray.

Don Ameche
as Mortimer Duke

Don Ameche plays Mortimer Duke, the other wealthy brother involved in the bet to see if upbringing or environment determines success.

Denholm Elliott
as Coleman

Denholm Elliott portrays Coleman, the loyal butler to the Duke brothers who plays a crucial role in the unfolding events.

Kristin Holby
as Penelope Witherspoon

Kristin Holby is Penelope Witherspoon, Louis Winthorpe III's fiancee who struggles to understand his sudden downfall.

Paul Gleason
as Clarence Beeks

Paul Gleason plays Clarence Beeks, a corrupt employee who serves as a key player in the Dukes' scheme.

Jamie Lee Curtis
as Ophelia

Jamie Lee Curtis portrays Ophelia, a prostitute with a heart of gold who becomes entangled in Louis and Billy Ray's plan for revenge.

Alfred Drake
as President of Exchange

Alfred Drake appears as the President of the Exchange, overseeing the chaotic events that unfold in the world of finance.

Bo Diddley
as Pawnbroker

Bo Diddley is the Pawnbroker, a key character who inadvertently gets involved in the Dukes' bet.

Frank Oz
as Corrupt Cop

Frank Oz plays the Corrupt Cop, adding an element of menace to the already complicated situation faced by the main characters.

Jim Belushi
as Harvey

Jim Belushi portrays Harvey, a supporting character who plays a small but memorable role in the comedic chaos of 'Trading Places.'

Al Franken
as Baggage Handler #1
Tom Davis
as Baggage Handler #2
Maurice Woods
as Duke & Duke Employee
Richard D. Fisher, Jr.
as Duke & Duke Employee
Jim Gallagher
as Duke & Duke Employee
Anthony DiSabatino
as Duke & Duke Employee
Bonnie Behrend
as Duke & Duke Employee
Sunnie Merrill
as Duke & Duke Employee
James Newell
as Duke & Duke Employee
Mary St. John
as Duke & Duke Employee
Bonnie Tremena
as Duke & Duke Employee
David Schwartz
as Duke & Duke Employee
Tom Degidon
as Duke Domestic
William Magerman
as Duke Domestic
Alan Dellay
as Duke Domestic
Florence Anglin
as Duke Domestic
Ray D'Amore
as Duke Domestic
Bobra Suiter
as Duke Domestic
Herb Peterson
as Duke Domestic
Sue Dugan
as Duke Domestic
Walt Gorney
as Duke Domestic
B. Constance Barry
as Duke Domestic
P. Jay Sidney
as Heritage Club Doorman
Avon Long
as Ezra
Tom Mardirosian
as Officer Pantuzzi
Charles Brown
as Officer Reynolds
Robert Curtis Brown
as Todd
Nicholas Guest
as Harry
John Bedford Lloyd
as Andrew
Tony Sherer
as Philip
Robert Earl Jones
as Attendant
Robert E. Lee
as Cop #1
Peter Hock
as Cop #2
Clint Smith
as Doo Rag Lenny
Ron Taylor
as Big Black Guy
James D. Turner
as Even Bigger Black Guy
Giancarlo Esposito
as Cellmate #2
Steve Hofvendahl
as Cellmate #3
James Eckhouse
as Guard
Gwyllum Evans
as President of Heritage Club
Eddie Jones
as Cop #3
John McCurry
as Cop #4
Michelle Mais
as Hooker #1
Barra Khan
as Hooker #2
Bill Cobbs
as Bartender
Joshua Daniel
as Party Goer
Jacques Sandulescu
as Creepy Man
W.B. Brydon
as Bank Manager
Margaret H. Flynn
as Duke & Duke Receptionist
Kelly Curtis
as Muffy
Tracey K. Shaffer
as Constance
Susan Fallender
as Bunny
Lucianne Buchanan
as President's Mistress
Paul Garcia
as Jr. Executive #1
Jed Gillin
as Jr. Executive #2
Jimmy Raitt
as Ophelia's Client
Kate Taylor
as Duke's Secretary
Philip Bosco
as Doctor
Bill Boggs
as Newscaster
Deborah Reagan
as Harvey's Girlfriend
Don McLeod
as Gorilla
Stephen Stucker
as Stationmaster
Richard Hunt
as Wilson
Paul Austin
as Trader #1
John Randolph Jones
as Trader #2
Jack Davidson
as Trader #3
Bernie McInerney
as Trader #4
Maurice Copeland
as Secretary of Agriculture
Ralph Clanton
as Official #1
Bryan Clark
as Official #2
Gary Klar
as Longshoreman
Afemo Omilami
as Longshoreman
Shelly Chee Chee Hall
as Monica
Donna Palmer
as Gladys
Barry Dennen
as Demitri
Murray Bandel
as Man at Police Station (uncredited)
Benjean
as Stray Dog (uncredited)
John Black
as Man Sitting on Couch at Party (uncredited)
John Landis
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Shirley Levine
as Bag Lady (uncredited)
Charles Pendelton
as Cop (uncredited)
Yvonna Russell
as Girl in Park (uncredited)
Jan Saint
as Man in Police Station (uncredited)
Arleen Sorkin
as Woman at Party (uncredited)
Ronald Sylvers
as Rolls Royce Driver (uncredited)
Marlene Willoughby
as Woman Passed Out on Couch (uncredited)
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