Portlandia (TV) Cast
The cast of Portlandia. Updated on June 16, 2025.
139 actors
Fred Armisen
as Various Characters (77 episodes)

Fred Armisen plays various characters in the show, showcasing his versatility and comedic range.

Carrie Brownstein
as Various Characters (77 episodes)

Carrie Brownstein also performs as various characters, complementing and contrasting Armisen's roles.

Chris Ihlenfeldt
as Nerd/Hunks (10 episodes)

Chris Ihlenfeldt appears as Nerd/Hunks in the show.

Peter Giles
as (1 episode)

Peter Giles is in the show Portlandia.

Justin Long
as (1 episode)

Justin Long is part of the Portlandia cast.

Gretchen Corbett
as (1 episode)

Gretchen Corbett is featured in Portlandia.

Greta Gerwig
as (1 episode)

Greta Gerwig also joins the cast of Portlandia.

Anna Gunn
as Glynis Brooks (1 episode)

Anna Gunn plays the character Glynis Brooks in Portlandia.

Paul Simon
as Paul Simon (1 episode)

Paul Simon appears as himself in Portlandia.

Seth Meyers
as Chad Koop (1 episode)

Seth Meyers portrays Chad Koop in the series.

Paul Reubens
as Weirdos' Lawyer (1 episode)

Paul Reubens is featured as Weirdos' Lawyer.

Miranda July
as Two Girls, Two Shirts Owner (1 episode)

Miranda July plays the Two Girls, Two Shirts Owner.

Kristen Wiig
as Gathy (1 episode)
Betty Moyer
as Fred's Mom (4 episodes)
Andy Samberg
as Andy (1 episode)
Olivia Wilde
as Brit (2 episodes)
Steve Buscemi
as Milton (2 episodes)
James Callis
as James Callis (1 episode)
Eddie Vedder
as Eddie Vedder (1 episode)
Ronald D. Moore
as Ken Reynolds (1 episode)
Edward James Olmos
as Edward James Olmos (1 episode)
Henry Cottrell
as Ron Moore (1 episode)
Emily Sahler
as (1 episode)
Shohreh Aghdashloo
as Nelofar Jamshidi (1 episode)
Jack McBrayer
as Whole Foods Customer (1 episode)
Dana Millican
as Wedding Planner (1 episode)
Bill Hader
as Birdman (1 episode)
Chloë Sevigny
as Alexandra (8 episodes)
Joshua Homme
as Carrie's Brother (1 episode)
Nick Swardson
as Nick (1 episode)
Kyle MacLachlan
as Mayor (24 episodes)
Tessa Thompson
as Bailey (1 episode)
Jane Lynch
as Barbecue Planner (1 episode)
Alia Shawkat
as Mayor's Kid (1 episode)
Dolly Wells
as Dolly (1 episode)
Cherry Jones
as Bridge Manager / New Mayor (1 episode)
Tim Heidecker
as (1 episode)
Phelan Davis
as (1 episode)
St. Vincent
as Annie (as Annie Clark) (3 episodes)
Aubrey Plaza
as Beth (1 episode)
Sarah McLachlan
as Herself (1 episode)
Aimee Mann
as Herself (1 episode)
Selma Blair
as Frannie Walker (1 episode)
Jenny Conlee
as Sparkle Pony (1 episode)
Heather Graham
as Heather (1 episode)
Nick Kroll
as Daniel Prison (1 episode)
Jana Lee Hamblin
as (5 episodes)
Sean Hayes
as Sean (1 episode)
Ehren McGhehey
as (2 episodes)
Amber Tamblyn
as Intern (1 episode)
Kumail Nanjiani
as SoCal Waiter (7 episodes)
Roseanne Barr
as Interim Mayor (2 episodes)
Joanna Newsom
as Harpist (1 episode)
Danny Belrose
as Billy Burnside (2 episodes)
Robin Pecknold
as Hippie (1 episode)
Jeff Goldblum
as Vocal Coach (4 episodes)
Penny Marshall
as Barbara (1 episode)
LaMarcus Aldridge
as LaMarcus Aldridge (2 episodes)
Johnny Marr
as Johnny Marr (1 episode)
Greg Louganis
as Greg Louganis (1 episode)
Vanessa Bayer
as Speaker System Customer (2 episodes)
Sierra Quitiquit
as Girl on Line (1 episode)
Steve Jones
as Hammersmith (1 episode)
Tim Robbins
as Excellency (1 episode)
Mara Hernandez
as Dancer (1 episode)
Jack White
as Jack White (1 episode)
Bobby Moynihan
as Robert (1 episode)
Matt Lucas
as Stu (2 episodes)
Jim Gaffigan
as Donald (2 episodes)
Kurt Loder
as Kurt Loder (1 episode)
Matt Pinfield
as Matt Pinfield (1 episode)
Jason Sudeikis
as Kim (1 episode)
Tabitha Soren
as Tabitha Soren (1 episode)
Martina Navratilova
as Martina Navratilova (1 episode)
Gwen Stefani
as Gwen Stefani (1 episode)
Tony Kanal
as Tony Kanal (1 episode)
Tom Dumont
as Tom Dumont (1 episode)
Adrian Young
as Adrian Young (1 episode)
Michael Patrick O'Brien
as Michael Patrick O'Brien (1 episode)
Patton Oswalt
as Thor83 (1 episode)
Matt Berry
as Squiggleman (1 episode)
Juliette Lewis
as Darcy (1 episode)
George Wendt
as George Heely (1 episode)
J. Mascis
as J. Mascis (1 episode)
Rose Byrne
as Fred's Girlfriend (1 episode)
Katie O’Grady
as (3 episodes)
Jay Pharoah
as Jay-Z (1 episode)
Silas Weir Mitchell
as FBI (1 episode)
Lance Bangs
as (1 episode)
Jello Biafra
as Jello Biafra (1 episode)
Duff McKagan
as Duff McKagan (1 episode)
Mark Proksch
as Sean (1 episode)
Ed Begley Jr.
as Dr Ravich (2 episodes)
Kim Gordon
as Kim Gordon (1 episode)
Karey Dornetto
as (2 episodes)
Maya Rudolph
as Anita (1 episode)
Jeff Tweedy
as Jeff Tweedy (2 episodes)
Damian Lillard
as Damian Lillard (1 episode)
Robin Lopez
as Robin Lopez (1 episode)
CJ McCollum
as C.J. McCollum (1 episode)
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