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Ricky Gervais plays Tony Johnson, Kerry Godliman plays Lisa Johnson, and Tom Basden plays Matt Braden in After Life.

Netflix (UK); originally Netflix
2019–2022
3 seasons
TV series
36 cast

Main cast

Tony JohnsonRicky GervaisSeasons 1–3Main
Lisa JohnsonKerry GodlimanSeasons 1–3Main
Matt BradenTom BasdenSeasons 1–3Main
LennyTony WaySeasons 1–3Main
KathDiane MorganSeasons 1–3Main
EmmaAshley JensenSeasons 1–3Main
AnnePenelope WiltonSeasons 1–3Main
Ray JohnsonDavid BradleySeasons 1–3Main
Pat (Postman Pat)Joe WilkinsonSeasons 1–3Main
Brian GittinsDavid EarlSeasons 1–3Main
JuneJo HartleySeasons 1–3Main
JamesEthan LawrenceSeasons 1–3Main
Daphne / "Roxy"Roisin ConatySeasons 1–2Main
SandyMandeep DhillonSeasons 1–2Main

Supporting cast

Jill BradenLaura PatchSeasons 1–3Supp
George BradenTommy FinneganSeasons 1–3Supp
PsychiatristPaul KayeSeasons 1–2Supp
ValerieMichelle GreenidgeSeasons 1–3Supp
PaulPeter EganSeasons 2–3Supp
Ken OtleyColin HoultSeasons 2–3Supp
Eddie TaylorDave HillSeasons 1–3Supp
ColeenKath HughesSeasons 1–3Supp
Julian KaneTim PlesterSeasons 1Supp
Brandy the DogAntiSeasons 1–3Supp

Guest & voice

Brian's ex-wifeWendy AlbistonSeasons 1–2Guest
RobbieThomas BastableSeasons 1–3Guest
RebeccaTracy-Ann ObermanSeasons 1–3Guest
SimonBill WardSeasons 2Guest
Penny Spencer-WrightKate RobbinsSeasons 3Guest
ColinRob WoodhallSeasons 2–3Guest
Dog Waste ManSteve SpeirsSeasons 2Guest
Rosemary (100 Year Old Woman)Annette CrosbieSeasons 2Guest
Woman addicted to plastic surgeryHolli DempseySeasons 2Guest
VeraJo EnrightSeasons 3Guest
BenMichael SpicerSeasons 3Guest
Yoga InstructorCole Anderson-JamesSeasons 3Guest

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About this cast

After Life is a Netflix comedy-drama series (2019–2022) about a grieving widower. The lead cast includes Ricky Gervais as Tony Johnson, Kerry Godliman as his late wife Lisa, and Tom Basden as his brother-in-law Matt Braden.

Cast FAQs

Who plays Tony Johnson in After Life?

Ricky Gervais plays Tony Johnson.

Who plays Lisa Johnson in After Life?

Kerry Godliman plays Lisa Johnson.

Who is in the cast of After Life?

The cast includes Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan, Ashley Jensen, Penelope Wilton, and David Bradley.

How many cast members are in After Life?

There are 36 cast members in total.

Sources: British Comedy Guide · Wikipedia · IMDb · Netflix · radiotimes.com · Updated June 2026

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