Archive 81 (TV) Cast
The cast of Archive 81. Updated on August 14, 2025.
17 actors
Mamoudou Athie
as Dan Turner (8 episodes)

Mamoudou Athie portrays the character of Dan Turner, the central protagonist of Archive 81. Dan is a young archivist who investigates the disappearance of a man named Samuel Spare, while documenting and digitizing a collection of audio cassette tapes.

Dina Shihabi
as Melody Pendras (8 episodes)

Dina Shihabi plays the role of Melody Pendras, a key character in Archive 81. Melody is a filmmaker who becomes involved in the investigation surrounding the mysterious tapes and the disappearance of Samuel Spare.

Evan Jonigkeit
as Samuel Spare / Alexander Davenport (8 episodes)

Evan Jonigkeit portrays the dual roles of Samuel Spare and Alexander Davenport in Archive 81. Samuel Spare is the missing man at the center of the investigation, while Alexander Davenport is a complex character connected to the history of a building called the Penthouse.

Martin Donovan
as Virgil Davenport (8 episodes)

Martin Donovan brings life to the character of Virgil Davenport, a significant presence in Archive 81. Virgil Davenport is a wealthy and enigmatic man with a connection to the Penthouse and the mysterious events that surround it.

Matt McGorry
as Mark Higgins (8 episodes)

Matt McGorry plays the role of Mark Higgins in Archive 81. Mark Higgins is a journalist who is also investigating the disappearance of Samuel Spare and the strange occurrences associated with the Penthouse.

Julia Chan
as Anabelle Cho (8 episodes)

Julia Chan portrays the character of Anabelle Cho in Archive 81. Anabelle Cho is a curator at the New York Historical Society and becomes intertwined in the investigation led by Dan Turner.

Ariana Neal
as Jess Lewis (8 episodes)

Ariana Neal plays the role of Jess Lewis, a character in Archive 81. Jess Lewis is a young woman who has a connection to Samuel Spare, and her involvement adds another layer of mystery to the story.

Shay Guthrie
as Callie (8 episodes)

Shay Guthrie portrays the character Callie in Archive 81. Callie is a part of the captivating world of Archive 81 and her role is integral to the unfolding of the show's suspenseful plot.

Georgina Haig
as Iris Vos (3 episodes)
Kate Eastman
as Tamara Stefano (7 episodes)
Kristin Griffith
as Cassandra Wall (5 episodes)
Eden Marryshow
as John Smith (5 episodes)
Jacqueline Antaramian
as Bobbi (4 episodes)
Jaxon Rose Moore
as Emily Turner (4 episodes)
Charlie Hudson III
as Steven Turner (5 episodes)
Daniel Johnson
as Visser Tenant (uncredited) (6 episodes)
Jay Klaitz
as Thomas Bellows (1 episode)
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