Girls (TV) Cast
The cast of Girls. Updated on August 17, 2025.
54 actors
Lena Dunham
as Hannah Horvath (62 episodes)

Lena Dunham plays Hannah Horvath, an aspiring writer dealing with the challenges of adulthood and self-discovery in New York City.

Allison Williams
as Marnie Michaels (62 episodes)

Allison Williams portrays Marnie Michaels, Hannah's best friend, who strives for success and stability in her personal and professional life.

Zosia Mamet
as Shoshanna Shapiro (62 episodes)

Zosia Mamet is Shoshanna Shapiro, a bubbly and naive young woman navigating the complexities of adulthood and relationships.

Alex Karpovsky
as Ray Ploshansky (52 episodes)

Alex Karpovsky plays Ray Ploshansky, a cynical and sarcastic coffee shop manager with ambitions beyond his current circumstances.

Jemima Kirke
as Jessa Johansson (62 episodes)

Jemima Kirke stars as Jessa Johansson, a free-spirited and unpredictable woman with a complicated past.

Andrew Rannells
as Elijah Krantz (33 episodes)

Andrew Rannells takes on the role of Elijah Krantz, Hannah's witty and charismatic ex-boyfriend, who becomes one of her closest friends.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach
as Desi Harperin (22 episodes)

Ebon Moss-Bachrach appears as Desi Harperin, a charming musician who becomes romantically involved with one of the main characters.

Adam Driver
as Adam Sackler (62 episodes)

Adam Driver is Adam Sackler, a quirky and intense actor with a complicated relationship with Hannah.

Skylar Astin
as Matt Kornstein (1 episode)
Peter Scolari
as Tad Horvath (15 episodes)

Peter Scolari plays Tad Horvath, Hannah's father, who goes through his own personal journey throughout the series.

Becky Ann Baker
as Loreen Horvath (13 episodes)

Becky Ann Baker portrays Loreen Horvath, Hannah's supportive but often critical mother.

Jon Glaser
as Laird Schlesinger (7 episodes)

Jon Glaser plays Laird Schlesinger, an eccentric neighbor who becomes friends with the main characters.

Gaby Hoffmann
as Caroline Sackler (6 episodes)
Chris O'Dowd
as Thomas-John (5 episodes)
John Cameron Mitchell
as David Pressler-Goings (5 episodes)
Gillian Jacobs
as Mimi-Rose Howard (5 episodes)
James Le Gros
as Jeff Lavoyt (4 episodes)
Kathryn Hahn
as Katherine Lavoyt (4 episodes)
Richard E. Grant
as Jasper (5 episodes)
Rita Wilson
as Evie Michaels (4 episodes)
Jorma Taccone
as Booth Jonathan (3 episodes)
Natalie Morales
as Clementine Barrios (3 episodes)
Zachary Quinto
as Ace (2 episodes)
Donald Glover
as Sandy (2 episodes)
Patrick Wilson
as Joshua (1 episode)
Felicity Jones
as Dot (1 episode)
Natasha Lyonne
as Rickey (1 episode)
Selenis Leyva
as Chastity (1 episode)
Chris Wood
as Paul (1 episode)
Jake Lacy
as Fran Parker (4 episodes)
Greta Lee
as Soo Jin (1 episode)
Amy Schumer
as Angie (1 episode)
Yassir Lester
as Delcan (2 episodes)
Desiree Akhavan
as Chandra (3 episodes)
Libby Woodbridge
as Joan (1 episode)
Tyler Rossell
as Kid (1 episode)
Maddie Corman
as Kathy (1 episode)
Maude Apatow
as Cleo (3 episodes)
Sam Gold
as Director (1 episode)
Dean Ciallella
as Bar Patron (uncredited) (1 episode)
Cybil Lake
as German Model (uncredited) (1 episode)
Anjili Pal
as Radhika (1 episode)
Riz Ahmed
as Paul-Louis (2 episodes)
Orson Mochizuki
as Ryota (1 episode)
Lucy Liu
as Detective Mosedale (1 episode)
Hiro Mizushima
as Yoshi Kadokura (2 episodes)
Sondra James
as Old Woman (1 episode)
Ryan McGinnis
as Dancing Student (1 episode)
Pamela Dunlap
as Barb (1 episode)
Ben Mendelsohn
as Salvatore Johansson (1 episode)
Rosanna Arquette
as Petula (1 episode)
Nick Lashaway
as Frank (1 episode)
Judy Collins
as Judy Collins (1 episode)
Bob Balaban
as Therapist (1 episode)
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