Bill Murray plays Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd plays Dr. Raymond Stantz, and Sigourney Weaver plays Dana Barrett.
Main cast
- Dr. Peter VenkmanBill MurraySeasons FilmMain
- Dr. Raymond StantzDan AykroydSeasons FilmMain
- Dana BarrettSigourney WeaverSeasons FilmMain
- Dr. Egon SpenglerHarold RamisSeasons FilmMain
- Louis TullyRick MoranisSeasons FilmMain
- Winston ZeddemoreErnie HudsonSeasons FilmMain
Supporting cast
- Janine MelnitzAnnie PottsSeasons FilmSupp
- Walter PeckWilliam AthertonSeasons FilmSupp
- MayorDavid MarguliesSeasons FilmSupp
- GozerSlavitza JovanSeasons FilmSupp
- Hotel ManagerMichael EnsignSeasons FilmSupp
- LibrarianAlice DrummondSeasons FilmSupp
- Dean YeagerJordan CharneySeasons FilmSupp
- ViolinistTimothy CarhartSeasons FilmSupp
- Library AdministratorJohn RothmanSeasons FilmSupp
- ArchbishopTom McDermottSeasons FilmSupp
Guest & voice
- Male StudentSteven TashSeasons FilmGuest
- Female StudentJennifer RunyonSeasons FilmGuest
- Roger GrimsbyRoger GrimsbySeasons FilmGuest
- Larry KingLarry KingSeasons FilmGuest
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About this cast
Ghostbusters (1984) is a classic comedy-horror film about a team of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. The lead cast includes Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, and Ernie Hudson.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters?
Bill Murray plays Dr. Peter Venkman.
Who plays Dana Barrett in Ghostbusters?
Sigourney Weaver plays Dana Barrett.
Who plays Dr. Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters?
Harold Ramis plays Dr. Egon Spengler.
Who plays Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters?
Ernie Hudson plays Winston Zeddemore.
How many cast members are in Ghostbusters?
There are 20 cast members credited in Ghostbusters.
Sources: IMDb · IMDb · TV Guide · Wikipedia · ghostbusters.fandom.com · Updated June 2026
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