Tamsin Greig as Jackie, Paul Ritter as Martin, Simon Bird as Adam, Tom Rosenthal as Jonny and Mark Heap as weird neighbour Jim.
Main cast
- Jackie GoodmanTamsin GreigSeasons Series 1–6Main
- Martin GoodmanPaul RitterSeasons Series 1–6Main
- Adam GoodmanSimon BirdSeasons Series 1–6Main
- Jonny GoodmanTom RosenthalSeasons Series 1–6Main
- Jim BellMark HeapSeasons Series 1–6Main
Supporting cast
- Valerie "Val" LewisTracy-Ann ObermanSeasons Series 1–6 (recurring)Supp
- Nellie Buller ("Grandma")Frances CukaSeasons Series 1–5 (recurring)Supp
- Lou Anthony Morris ("Mr Morris")Harry LandisSeasons Series 2–3 (recurring)Supp
- Cynthia Goodman ("Horrible Grandma")Rosalind KnightSeasons Series 2, 4 & 6 (recurring)Supp
- Larry LewisSteve FurstSeasons Series 3 & 5 (recurring)Supp
- Lawrence (Landlord)Paul McNeillySeasons Series 1, 3 & 5 (recurring)Supp
Guest & voice
- LizLesley VickerageSeasons Series 2Guest
- Tanya GreenTuppence MiddletonSeasons Series 1Guest
- LucyPearl MackieSeasons Series 6Guest
- Chris ParkerMatthew HolnessSeasons Series 1Guest
- Yi JingDaphne CheungSeasons Series 2Guest
- WaiterBenjamin LokSeasons Series 5Guest
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About this cast
Friday Night Dinner is a Channel 4 sitcom (2011–2020) about the dysfunctional Goodman family’s weekly Shabbat meal. The cast is led by Tamsin Greig (Jackie), Paul Ritter (Martin), Simon Bird (Adam), Tom Rosenthal (Jonny) and Mark Heap as eccentric neighbour Jim.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Jim in Friday Night Dinner?
Jim Bell, the strange next-door neighbour, is played by Mark Heap.
Who plays Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner?
Mr Morris is played by Harry Landis. He is Jackie’s elderly neighbour.
How many cast members are in Friday Night Dinner?
The series has 17 actors in total, with five leads and six supporting players.
Who is in the cast of Friday Night Dinner?
The main cast includes Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal and Mark Heap.
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