How I Met Your Mother (TV) Cast
The cast of How I Met Your Mother. Updated on August 23, 2025.
828 actors
Josh Radnor
as Ted Mosby (208 episodes)

Josh Radnor portrays the lead character, Ted Mosby. Ted is an architect who is determined to find the love of his life and settle down. He is known for his romantic nature and his search for 'the one' throughout the series.

Neil Patrick Harris
as Barney Stinson (208 episodes)

Neil Patrick Harris portrays the character Barney Stinson. Barney is a womanizing, yet lovable character known for his catchphrases, elaborate schemes, and love for suits. He provides comic relief and plays a central role in the group of friends.

Jason Segel
as Marshall Eriksen (208 episodes)

Jason Segel plays Marshall Eriksen, Ted's best friend. Marshall is a laid-back and caring character who is also an aspiring lawyer. He is known for his strong relationship with his wife, Lily, and his love for quirky hobbies like making charts and graphs.

Alyson Hannigan
as Lily Aldrin (208 episodes)

Alyson Hannigan portrays Lily Aldrin, Marshall's wife and Ted's close friend. Lily is an artist and a kindergarten teacher with a bubbly personality. She is known for her strong-willed nature and her relationship with Marshall, which is often portrayed as a perfect example of a healthy couple.

Cobie Smulders
as Robin Scherbatsky (208 episodes)

Cobie Smulders plays the character Robin Scherbatsky, who is a television news anchor and Ted's love interest. Robin is assertive, independent, and has a complicated but enduring relationship with the other characters. She is known for her strong personality and her love for Canada.

Cristin Milioti
as Tracy McConnell (25 episodes)

Cristin Milioti portrays Tracy McConnell, the titular 'mother' of the show. Tracy is a kind-hearted and free-spirited woman who eventually becomes Ted's wife. Although her character is introduced later in the series, she plays a crucial role in the storyline and the overall narrative.

Bob Saget
as Future Ted / Narrator (voice) (208 episodes)
Mandy Moore
as Amy (2 episodes)

Mandy Moore guest stars as Amy, a love interest of Ted Mosby. Amy is an outgoing and adventurous woman who briefly dates Ted in one of the show's story arcs.

Ron Butler
as Proctor (2 episodes)

Ron Butler plays the character Proctor, a minor recurring character in How I Met Your Mother. Proctor is a co-worker of Marshall's and is known for his quirky and eccentric personality.

Michael Gross
as Alfred Mosby (3 episodes)
George Clinton
as George Clinton (2 episodes)
Rachel Specter
as Girl #2 (2 episodes)
Robbie Amell
as Scooby (2 episodes)
J.P. Manoux
as Not Moby (2 episodes)
Regis Philbin
as Regis Philbin (2 episodes)
Khary Payton
as Guy in Booth #3 (2 episodes)
Misti Traya
as Molly (2 episodes)
Rachelle Lefevre
as Sarah (1 episode)
Geoff Stults
as Max (2 episodes)
Gabrielle Richens
as Tramp Stamp Girl (1 episode)
Preston Bailey
as Kindergartner (1 episode)
Danica McKellar
as Trudy (2 episodes)
Colleen Shannon
as Lottery Girl (2 episodes)
Kelly Perine
as Fred (1 episode)
Dan Lauria
as Nolan (2 episodes)
Ryan Sypek
as PJ (2 episodes)
Kristen Schaal
as Laura (2 episodes)
Eileen April Boylan
as Melissa (2 episodes)
Richard Gant
as Judge (2 episodes)
Orson Bean
as Bob (2 episodes)
Tom Lenk
as Guy (1 episode)
Erin Cahill
as Heather Mosby (2 episodes)
Will Forte
as Randy (2 episodes)
Janet Varney
as Stacey (2 episodes)
Danneel Ackles
as Nora (2 episodes)
Vanessa Evigan
as Kelly (1 episode)
Phill Lewis
as Loan Officer (1 episode)
John Getz
as Bob Hewitt (1 episode)
Jennifer Lopez
as Anita (1 episode)
Kelly Stables
as Masseuse (1 episode)
Erinn Bartlett
as Mary (1 episode)
E.E. Bell
as Walter (3 episodes)
Nikki Griffin
as Lindsay (1 episode)
Jerry Minor
as King Charles (1 episode)
Jolie Jenkins
as Alexa (1 episode)
Dan Bakkedahl
as Curtis (1 episode)
Larry Poindexter
as Joe Donovan (1 episode)
Nicole Scherzinger
as Jessica Glitter (1 episode)
JoAnna Garcia
as Maggie (1 episode)
Aaron Hill
as The Frozen Snowshoe (1 episode)
Ernie Hudson
as Ernie Hudson (1 episode)
Caroline Lagerfelt
as Bridal Shop Lady (1 episode)
Brendan Patrick Connor
as Janitor (1 episode)
Jeff Probst
as Jeff Probst (1 episode)
John Cho
as Jeff Coatsworth (1 episode)
Kevin Michael Richardson
as Stan (1 episode)
Katie Holmes
as Naomi (1 episode)
Phil Simms
as Phil Simms (1 episode)
Jimmi Simpson
as Pete Durkenson (1 episode)
Don Creech
as Old Guy (1 episode)
Emily Baldoni
as Claudette (1 episode)
Courtney Ford
as Vicky (1 episode)
'Weird Al' Yankovic
as 'Weird Al' Yankovic (1 episode)
Lindsay Sloane
as Jen (1 episode)
Carrie Underwood
as Tiffany (1 episode)
Kendra Wilkinson
as Kendra Wilkinson (1 episode)
Dawn Olivieri
as Anna (3 episodes)
Seth Green
as Daryl (1 episode)
Amy Acker
as Penelope (1 episode)
Vanessa Lachey
as Ashlee (1 episode)
Arianna Huffington
as Arianna Huffington (1 episode)
Kenny Rogers
as Kindly Book Narrator (voice) (1 episode)
Heidi Klum
as Heidi Klum (1 episode)
Jamie Denbo
as Sheila (1 episode)
Matt Besser
as Vendor (2 episodes)
Candace Kroslak
as Girl #1 (2 episodes)
John Rosenfeld
as Suit Guy (1 episode)
Dan Castellaneta
as Milt (2 episodes)
Jake Broder
as Host (1 episode)
Patricia Belcher
as Receptionist (2 episodes)
Regan Burns
as Producer (2 episodes)
Morena Baccarin
as Chloe (1 episode)
Pat Crawford Brown
as Thelma (2 episodes)
America Olivo
as Beautiful Woman (1 episode)
Alan Fudge
as Farmer Frank (2 episodes)
Julianna Guill
as Maiden (2 episodes)
Raquel Alessi
as Roberta (2 episodes)
Eric Braeden
as Robin Scherbatsky Sr. (2 episodes)
Lindsey Stoddart
as Charlotte (2 episodes)
Jane Seymour
as Professor Lewis (1 episode)
Jon Dore
as Mugger / Zookeeper (1 episode)
Earl Billings
as Officer McNeil (1 episode)
Kyle Bornheimer
as Austin (1 episode)
Deanna Russo
as Brooke (1 episode)
Michael Spellman
as Adam (1 episode)
Brooke Nevin
as Amanda (1 episode)
Camryn Manheim
as Ellen Pierce (1 episode)
Malin Åkerman
as Movie Stella (1 episode)
Rebecca Budig
as Holli (1 episode)
Pamela Dunlap
as Miss Cruickshank (1 episode)
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