Pleasantville Cast
The cast of Pleasantville.
Tobey Maguire
as David

Tobey Maguire plays David, a nerdy high school student who becomes a main character in the Pleasantville television show.

Reese Witherspoon
as Jennifer

Reese Witherspoon portrays Jennifer, David's popular and rebellious sister, who finds herself in the Pleasantville world with her brother.

William H. Macy
as George Parker

As George Parker, William H. Macy plays the father in the Pleasantville TV family, who undergoes a transformation due to the changes in their world.

Joan Allen
as Betty Parker

Joan Allen portrays Betty Parker, the mother in the Pleasantville TV family who also experiences personal growth as the world around her shifts.

Jeff Daniels
as Mr. Johnson

Jeff Daniels plays Mr. Johnson, the soda shop owner in Pleasantville who begins to question the rigid structure of his familiar world.

J.T. Walsh
as Big Bob

J.T. Walsh portrays Big Bob, the mayor of Pleasantville who initially opposes the changes happening in the town.

Paul Walker
as Skip

Paul Walker plays Skip, a high school jock in Pleasantville who eventually embraces the newfound colors and changes in their world.

Don Knotts
as TV Repairman

Don Knotts appears as the quirky TV Repairman in Pleasantville who introduces David and Jennifer to the concept of change within their universe.

Marley Shelton
as Margaret Henderson

Marley Shelton plays Margaret Henderson, a character in the Pleasantville TV show who undergoes a significant personal transformation.

Jane Kaczmarek
as David's Mom

Jane Kaczmarek portrays David's Mom, representing the idealized 1950s mother archetype in the Pleasantville TV world.

Giuseppe Andrews
as Howard

Giuseppe Andrews plays Howard, a high school student in Pleasantville who grapples with the changes brought by David and Jennifer.

Jenny Lewis
as Christin

Jenny Lewis portrays Christin, a character in the Pleasantville TV show who experiences newfound emotions and desires in the changing world.

Marissa Ribisi
as Kimmy
Denise Dowse
as Health Teacher
McNally Sagal
as Science Teacher
Paul Morgan Stetler
as College Counselor
Kevin Connors
as Bud Parker
Natalie Ramsey
as Mary Sue Parker
Justin Nimmo
as Mark Davis
Kai Lennox
as Mark's Lackey #1
Jason Behr
as Mark's Lackey #2
Harry Singleton
as Mr. Simpson
John Ganun
as Fireman #1
Dawn Cody
as Betty Jean
Maggie Lawson
as Lisa Anne
Andrea Baker
as Peggy Jane
Lela Ivey
as Miss Peters
Marc Blucas
as Basketball Hero
Danny Strong
as Juke Box Boy
Heather McGill
as Girl in School Yard
Robin Bissell
as Commercial Announcer (voice)
Jim Patric
as Tommy
Stanton Rutledge
as Coach
Jason Maves
as Paperboy
Gerald Emerick
as TV Weatherman
Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
as Dr. Henderson
Nancy Lenehan
as Marge Jenkins
Weston Blakesley
as Gus
Patrick Thomas O'Brien
as Roy
Jim Antonio
as Ralph
Kristin Rudrüd
as Mary
Laura Carney
as Bridge Club Lady
Dan Gillies
as Fireman #2
Erik MacArthur
as Will
Adam Carter
as Boy in Soda Shop
David Tom
as Whitey
Johnny Moran
as Pete
Jeanine Jackson
as Woman
J. Patrick Lawlor
as Thug
James Keane
as Police Chief Dan
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