Meg Ryan plays Annie Reed, Tom Hanks plays Sam Baldwin, and Ross Malinger plays Jonah Baldwin in Nora Ephron’s romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle (1993).
Main cast
- Sam BaldwinTom HanksMain
- Annie ReedMeg RyanMain
- Jonah BaldwinRoss MalingerMain
Supporting cast
- WalterBill PullmanSupp
- SuzyRita WilsonSupp
- GregVictor GarberSupp
- BeckyRosie O’DonnellSupp
- Dr. Marsha FieldstoneGaby HoffmannSupp
Guest & voice
- Rob (the news reporter)Rob ReinerGuest
- ClariseCaroline AaronGuest
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About this cast
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) is a beloved romantic comedy directed by Nora Ephron. The film follows widowed architect Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) and journalist Annie Reed (Meg Ryan) as fate and a late-night radio call bring them together. The main cast also includes Ross Malinger as Sam’s son Jonah, with memorable supporting turns from Bill Pullman, Rita Wilson, and Victor Garber.
FAQs
Who plays Sam Baldwin in Sleepless in Seattle?
Tom Hanks plays Sam Baldwin, a widowed architect who moves to Seattle with his young son.
Who plays Annie Reed in Sleepless in Seattle?
Meg Ryan plays Annie Reed, a Baltimore journalist who becomes enchanted with Sam after hearing him on a radio show.
Who plays Jonah Baldwin in Sleepless in Seattle?
Ross Malinger plays Jonah Baldwin, Sam’s son who calls a radio station to find a new wife for his father.
Is Sleepless in Seattle based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional romantic comedy, though it was inspired by the 1957 film An Affair to Remember and a real radio call-in story.
Who directed Sleepless in Seattle?
The film was directed by Nora Ephron, who also co-wrote the screenplay with David S. Ward and Jeff Arch.
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