Gilmore Girls (TV) Cast
The cast of Gilmore Girls. Updated on September 13, 2025.
846 actors
Lauren Graham
as Lorelai Gilmore (153 episodes)

Lorelai Gilmore is a witty and independent single mother known for her strong bond with her teenage daughter, Rory.

Alexis Bledel
as Rory Gilmore (153 episodes)

Rory Gilmore is the intelligent and ambitious daughter of Lorelai, navigating her teenage years and academic aspirations.

Scott Patterson
as Luke Danes (153 episodes)

Luke Danes is the gruff but lovable owner of the local diner and a close friend of Lorelai.

Melissa McCarthy
as Sookie St. James (153 episodes)

Sookie St. James is Lorelai's best friend and the talented, quirky chef at the Independence Inn.

Keiko Agena
as Lane Kim (153 episodes)

Lane Kim is Rory's best friend, known for her rebellious spirit against her strict upbringing.

Yanic Truesdale
as Michel Gerard (153 episodes)

Michel Gerard is the sarcastic and sophisticated concierge at the Independence Inn.

Liza Weil
as Paris Geller (143 episodes)

Paris Geller is Rory's competitive and high-achieving classmate.

Jared Padalecki
as Dean Forester (75 episodes)

Dean Forester is Rory's first boyfriend, known for his kindness and loyalty.

Matt Czuchry
as Logan Huntzberger (59 episodes)

Logan Huntzberger is Rory's affluent and charismatic love interest from Yale.

Kelly Bishop
as Emily Gilmore (153 episodes)

Emily Gilmore is Lorelai's wealthy and strong-willed mother.

Milo Ventimiglia
as Jess Mariano (50 episodes)

Jess Mariano is Luke's troubled nephew who develops a complex relationship with Rory.

Edward Herrmann
as Richard Gilmore (153 episodes)

Richard Gilmore is Lorelai's father, known for his distinguished career in finance.

Chris Eigeman
as Jason Stiles (22 episodes)

Chris Eigeman plays Jason Stiles, a charming and successful lawyer who becomes involved romantically with Lorelai. Eigeman's portrayal of Jason brought a charismatic presence to the character.

Sean Gunn
as Kirk Gleason (136 episodes)
Abigail Mavity
as Joanna Krumholtz (1 episode)
Maïté Schwartz
as Good Looking Girl (1 episode)
Susan Ruttan
as Bed & Breakfast Wife (1 episode)
Seth MacFarlane
as Zach (2 episodes)
Elizabeth Bond
as Girl (1 episode)
Elliott Cho
as Little Korean Boy (1 episode)
Tanner Richie
as Fiddler Chorus (1 episode)
Abigail Spencer
as Megan (1 episode)
Jazzmun
as Janet Jackson (1 episode)
Sarah Tareen
as (1 episode)
John Kapelos
as Orientation Leader (1 episode)
Jean-Paul Vignon
as Andre (1 episode)
Millicent Martin
as Debut Presenter (1 episode)
Barbara Boxer
as Barbara Boxer (1 episode)
Kim Gordon
as Cool Mom Troubadour (1 episode)
Sally Struthers
as Babette Dell (52 episodes)
Natalie Garza
as Mickey (1 episode)
Nick Offerman
as Beau Belleville (2 episodes)
Joseph Steven Yang
as Minister (1 episode)
Peter MacKenzie
as Dr. Schultz (2 episodes)
Lydie Denier
as Monique Clemenceau (1 episode)
Chelsea Brummet
as Lorelai Gilmore (1 episode)
Robert Harper
as Dr. Shapiro (1 episode)
William Bogert
as College Dean (1 episode)
Rachel Specter
as Whitney (1 episode)
Alan Oppenheimer
as Mr. Blodgett (1 episode)
Jason Kravits
as Dwight (1 episode)
Ryan Malgarini
as Fred Larson Jr. (1 episode)
Amy Sloan
as Sheila (6 episodes)
Peter Michael Goetz
as Straub Hayden (2 episodes)
Megan M. Duffy
as (1 episode)
Brandon Routh
as Jess (1 episode)
Adam Brody
as Dave Rygalski (9 episodes)
Vanessa Branch
as Bobbi (2 episodes)
Dana Davis
as Althea (2 episodes)
Elizabeth Franz
as Mia Halloway (1 episode)
Kyle Chavarria
as Megan (2 episodes)
Kelsey Lewis
as Caroline (1 episode)
Hilary Angelo
as Lemon (1 episode)
Richard Kline
as Miles Hahn (1 episode)
Hal Linden
as Chad (1 episode)
Brian Skala
as Dean's Friend (1 episode)
Norman Mailer
as Norman Mailer (1 episode)
James Tupper
as Biker (2 episodes)
Bruce McCulloch
as (2 episodes)
Janet Hubert
as Gisele Gerard (1 episode)
Dayna Devon
as Carla (1 episode)
Ken Davitian
as Jesus (1 episode)
Cody Klop
as Jacob (1 episode)
Carole King
as Sophie Bloom (3 episodes)
Ethan Cohn
as Glenn Babble (12 episodes)
Jillian Bach
as Lacey (1 episode)
Adam Hendershott
as A.K. (7 episodes)
Samantha Droke
as Bonnie (1 episode)
Bruce French
as Mr. Leahy (1 episode)
Jimmy Bennett
as Macon (1 episode)
Nick Chinlund
as Ian Jack (1 episode)
Trev Broudy
as Caterer (2 episodes)
Shannon Cochran
as Meena (1 episode)
Catherine McGoohan
as Carol Stiles (1 episode)
Michael Des Barres
as Claude Clemenceau (1 episode)
Leann Hunley
as Shira Huntzberger (2 episodes)
Thomas Kopache
as George (1 episode)
Jim Hanna
as Mike Krumholtz (1 episode)
Vanessa Marano
as April Nardini (15 episodes)
Liza del Mundo
as The College Girl (1 episode)
Teddy Dunn
as Graham Sullivan (1 episode)
Phillip Van Dyke
as Christopher Hayden (1 episode)
Victoria Justice
as Jill (1 episode)
Arden Myrin
as Claude (1 episode)
Amir Talai
as Patel (2 episodes)
David Reivers
as Cop (1 episode)
Krysten Ritter
as Lucy (8 episodes)
Michael York
as Asher Fleming (4 episodes)
Billy Burke
as Alex Lesman (3 episodes)
Olivia Hack
as Tanna Schrick (8 episodes)
Max Perlich
as Rune (3 episodes)
Scout Taylor-Compton
as Clara Forrester (4 episodes)
Ed Brigadier
as Robert (4 episodes)
Brandon Barash
as Jamie (3 episodes)
Jake Bern
as Ice Cream Guy (1 episode)
Dale Dickey
as Ruthie (2 episodes)
Lyle Kanouse
as Driver (1 episode)
Nancy Lenehan
as LaDawn (1 episode)
Mark Harelik
as Stuart Wultz (1 episode)
Deborah Theaker
as Mrs. Caldicott (1 episode)
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