Damian Lewis plays Soames Forsyte, Rupert Graves plays Young Jolyon Forsyte, and Gina McKee plays Irene Forsyte.
Main cast
- Soames ForsyteDamian LewisSeasons Series 1–2Main
- Young Jolyon Forsyte (Jolyon Forsyte Jr.)Rupert GravesSeasons Series 1–2Main
- Irene Forsyte (née Heron)Gina McKeeSeasons Series 1–2Main
- Philip BosinneyIoan GruffuddSeasons Series 1Main
- Winifred DartieAmanda RootSeasons Series 1–2Main
- Montague DartieBen MilesSeasons Series 1–2Main
- June ForsyteGillian KearneySeasons Series 1–2Main
- George ForsyteAlistair PetrieSeasons Series 1–2Main
- Fleur Mont (née Forsyte)Emma Griffiths MalinSeasons Series 2Main
- Jon ForsyteLee WilliamsSeasons Series 2Main
Supporting cast
- Old Jolyon ForsyteCorin RedgraveSeasons Series 1Supp
- James ForsyteJohn CarlisleSeasons Series 1Supp
- Aunt Hester (Hester Forsyte)Ann BellSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- Emily ForsyteBarbara FlynnSeasons Series 1Supp
- Aunt JuleyWendy CraigSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- Annette Forsyte (née Lamotte)Beatriz BatardaSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- Val DartieJulian OvendenSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- Holly Dartie (née Forsyte)Amanda RyanSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- ParfittMalcolm RaeburnSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- BilsonMaggie FoxSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- SmitherJowanna RoseSeasons Series 1–2Supp
- Helene HilmerAmanda OomsSeasons Series 1Supp
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About this cast
The Forsyte Saga (2002–2003) is an ITV/PBS Masterpiece adaptation of John Galsworthy's novels. The lead cast includes Damian Lewis as Soames Forsyte, Rupert Graves as Young Jolyon Forsyte, and Gina McKee as Irene Forsyte.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Soames Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga?
Damian Lewis plays Soames Forsyte.
Who plays Irene Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga?
Gina McKee plays Irene Forsyte.
Who plays Young Jolyon Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga?
Rupert Graves plays Young Jolyon Forsyte.
How many cast members are in The Forsyte Saga?
There are 22 cast members in total.
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