Where the Wild Things Are Cast
The cast of Where the Wild Things Are including popularity data. Data for April 15, 2025.
Max Records
as Max

Max Records portrays the adventurous Max.

Catherine Keener
as Mom

Catherine Keener takes on the role of Mom.

#8
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
2,012 Wikipedia views yesterday
James Gandolfini
as Carol (voice)

James Gandolfini lends his voice to the character of Carol.

#2
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
9,127 Wikipedia views yesterday
Lauren Ambrose
as KW (voice)

Lauren Ambrose provides the voice of KW.

#7
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
2,159 Wikipedia views yesterday
Catherine O'Hara
as Judith (voice)

Catherine O'Hara brings the character of Judith to life with her voice.

#1
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
31,597 Wikipedia views yesterday
Forest Whitaker
as Ira (voice)

Forest Whitaker voices the character of Ira.

#3
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
4,715 Wikipedia views yesterday
Chris Cooper
as Douglas (voice)

Chris Cooper gives his voice to the character of Douglas.

#9
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
1,499 Wikipedia views yesterday
Paul Dano
as Alexander (voice)

Paul Dano gives voice to the character of Alexander.

#5
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
2,996 Wikipedia views yesterday
Spike Jonze
as Bob (voice) / Terry (voice)
#6
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
2,448 Wikipedia views yesterday
Pepita Emmerichs
as Claire
Mark Ruffalo
as The Boyfriend
#4
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
3,953 Wikipedia views yesterday
Max Pfeifer
as Claire's Friend
Madeleine Greaves
as Claire's Friend
Joshua Jay
as Claire's Friend
Ryan Corr
as Claire's Friend
#11
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
325 Wikipedia views yesterday
Steve Mouzakis
as Teacher
#12
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
63 Wikipedia views yesterday
Michael Berry Jr.
as The Bull (voice)
Vincent Crowley
as Carol Suit Performer
Sonny Gerasimowicz
as Alexander Suit Performer
Nick Farnell
as Judith Suit Performer
Sam Longley
as Ira Suit Performer
Angus Sampson
as The Bull Suit Performer
#10
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
788 Wikipedia views yesterday
Mark McCracken
as The Bull Additional Suit Performer
#13
Most popular actor on Where the Wild Things Are
22 Wikipedia views yesterday
John Leary
as Douglas Suit Performer
Alice Parkinson
as KW Suit Performer
Garon Michael
as KW Additional Suit Performer
James Epinfaniou
as Additional Max Performer
Joshua Evans
as Additional Max Performer
Tess Grimshaw Lloyd
as Additional Max Performer
Lucas Haynes
as Additional Max Performer
Nathan Veal
as Additional Max Performer
Skyler Brigmann
as Double: Max (uncredited)
Kalia Prescott
as Max's Classmate (uncredited)
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