In Hairspray (2007), Nikki Blonsky stars as Tracy Turnblad, John Travolta plays Edna Turnblad, and Michelle Pfeiffer is Velma Von Tussle.
Main cast
- Tracy TurnbladNikki BlonskyMain
- Edna TurnbladJohn TravoltaMain
- Velma Von TussleMichelle PfeifferMain
- Wilbur TurnbladChristopher WalkenMain
- Penny PingletonAmanda BynesMain
- Corny CollinsJames MarsdenMain
- Motormouth MaybelleQueen LatifahMain
- Amber Von TussleBrittany SnowMain
- Link LarkinZac EfronMain
- Seaweed J. StubbsElijah KelleyMain
Supporting cast
- Mr. PinkyJerry StillerSupp
- Prudy PingletonAllison JanneySupp
- Little Inez StubbsTaylor ParksSupp
- Harriman F. SpritzerPaul DooleySupp
- Gym TeacherLorinne VozoffSupp
Guest & voice
- The DynamicsThe BandVoice
- HerselfRicki LakeGuest
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About this cast
Hairspray (2007) is a musical comedy film based on the 2002 stage musical of the same name, which itself was adapted from John Waters’ 1988 film. The story follows Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teenager in 1960s Baltimore who dreams of dancing on a local TV show and ends up fighting for racial integration. The film features a star-studded cast including Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta, Michelle…
FAQs
Who plays Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray 2007?
Nikki Blonsky plays Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film adaptation of Hairspray.
Who plays Edna Turnblad in Hairspray 2007?
John Travolta plays Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (2007).
Who plays Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray 2007?
Michelle Pfeiffer plays Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray (2007).
Who plays Link Larkin in Hairspray 2007?
Zac Efron plays Link Larkin in Hairspray (2007).
Who plays Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray 2007?
Queen Latifah plays Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray (2007).
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