Shining Girls (TV) Cast
The cast of Shining Girls. Updated on August 17, 2025.
69 actors
Elisabeth Moss
as Kirby Mazrachi (8 episodes)

She plays Kirby Mazrachi, an archivist at the Chicago Sun-Times who is dealing with the trauma of a brutal attack in her past.

Wagner Moura
as Dan Velazquez (8 episodes)

He portrays Dan Velazquez, a reporter who becomes involved in Kirby's search for answers.

Phillipa Soo
as Jin-Sook (8 episodes)

She plays Jin-Sook, although specific details about her character are not provided.

Chris Chalk
as Marcus (8 episodes)

He portrays Marcus, but further details about his role are unspecified.

Amy Brenneman
as Rachel (8 episodes)

She plays Rachel, with additional character information not available.

Jamie Bell
as Harper (8 episodes)

He acts as Harper, a character linked to Kirby's past attack.

Madeline Brewer
as Klara Meiser (2 episodes)

She is Klara Meiser, though further character details are lacking.

Ulrich Thomsen
as Britta's Husband (2 episodes)

He appears as Britta's Husband, with no additional character description.

Wesley Truman Daniel
as Private O'Brien (1 episode)

He plays Private O'Brien, but his character's specifics are not detailed.

Liam C. Miller
as Gas Alarm Soldier (1 episode)

He is cast as Gas Alarm Soldier, though further character information is not provided.

Meighan Gerachis
as Britta (1 episode)

She appears as Britta, but additional details about her character are not available.

Angela Morris
as Neighbor (1 episode)

She plays Neighbor, with no further character details.

Brian Boland
as Detective Ronnie Samuels (1 episode)
Hanna Dworkin
as Iris (2 episodes)
Torrey Hanson
as Gordie (1 episode)
Marc Grapey
as Howard (3 episodes)
Julian Obradors
as Freddie (2 episodes)
Jim Carrane
as Senior Reporter (3 episodes)
Christopher Meister
as Clarence (4 episodes)
Richard Cotovsky
as Neighbor (Steve) (2 episodes)
Shanessa Sweeney
as Linda (1 episode)
Michael Herzovi
as Warren (1 episode)
Christopher Denham
as Leo Jenkins (4 episodes)
Erika Alexander
as Abby (7 episodes)
Kevin Gudahl
as Detective Shawn Lynsky (3 episodes)
Alex Goodrich
as Bertie (7 episodes)
Sadieh Rifai
as Lakshmi Awad (6 episodes)
Deanna Reed-Foster
as Sheila (4 episodes)
Nate Burger
as Gary (3 episodes)
Jason Wells
as Ben (5 episodes)
Al'Jaleel McGhee
as Patient (1 episode)
Phil Ridarelli
as Sketch Artist (1 episode)
Kirsten Fitzgerald
as Nurse Josef (1 episode)
Karen Rodriguez
as Julia Madrigal (2 episodes)
Don Forston
as Meatpacking Brother (1 episode)
Gary Houston
as Meatpacking Brother (1 episode)
Juan Ramírez
as Mr. Madrigal (1 episode)
Jack Lancaster
as Archival Assistant (Jack) (3 episodes)
Wendi Weber
as Archival Supervisor (3 episodes)
Dee Dee Batteast
as Teacher (1 episode)
Patrick Rooney
as Theo (1 episode)
Oswaldo Galicia Calderón
as Bar Back (2 episodes)
Matthew Lucki
as Traffic Cop (1 episode)
Lou Canellis
as TV Reporter #1 (1 episode)
Samantha Chatman
as TV Reporter #2 (1 episode)
Walter Coppage
as TV Reporter #3 (1 episode)
Maizie Landfear
as Girl (1 episode)
Marcin Marszalek
as Pawel Banik (1 episode)
Julitta Brecher
as Babcia (1 episode)
Daniel McEvilly
as Punk Guitarist / Guitarist (Hugo) (2 episodes)
Julie Ramos
as Julia's Aunt #2 (1 episode)
Charin Alvarez
as Julia's Aunt #1 (1 episode)
Jose Cervantes Jr.
as Julia's Cousin / Sam (1 episode)
Thom Cox
as Church Member (1 episode)
Andrew Kerr
as Keyboardist (1 episode)
Chloe Baldwin
as Door Woman (1 episode)
Dekyi Ronge
as Female Guest (1 episode)
Cory Goodrich
as Vocalist (1 episode)
Nick Vidal
as Male Guest (1 episode)
Madeline Baird
as Summer Francis (1 episode)
Tamsen Glaser
as Karen Polachek (1 episode)
Angel Pedraza
as Bodega Clerk (1 episode)
Liv Shine
as Sam (1 episode)
Tory O. Davis
as Shel / PAA (1 episode)
Gabriel Gonzales Greenman
as Boy on Train (1 episode)
Ricardo Flores
as Koki Bar (Bouncer) (1 episode)
Elvis Garcia
as Low Rent DJ (1 episode)
Benny Mora
as Jaime / Singing Koki Barfly (1 episode)
Christian Cisneros
as Guitarist (1 episode)
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