John Belushi stars as Bluto Blutarsky, Tim Matheson as Eric ‘Otter’ Stratton, and John Vernon as Dean Wormer in the 1978 comedy ‘National Lampoon’s Animal House‘.
Main cast
- John ‘Bluto’ BlutarskyJohn BelushiMain
- Eric ‘Otter’ StrattonTim MathesonMain
- Dean Vernon WormerJohn VernonMain
- Robert ‘Boon’ SchoensteinPeter RiegertMain
- Kent ‘Flounder’ DorfmanStephen FurstMain
- Professor Dave JenningsDonald SutherlandMain
Supporting cast
- KatyKaren AllenSupp
- Mandy PepperidgeMary Louise WellerSupp
- Greg MarmalardJames DaughtonSupp
- Larry ‘Pinto’ KrogerTom HulceSupp
- Daniel ‘D-Day’ Simpson-DayBruce McGillSupp
- Lieutenant NiederbaumMark MetcalfSupp
- Mayor Carmine DePastoCesare DanovaSupp
Guest & voice
- Barbara Sue ‘Babs’ JansenMartha SmithGuest
- Chip DillerKevin BaconGuest
- Clorette DePastoSarah HolcombGuest
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About this cast
National Lampoon’s Animal House is a 1978 American comedy film directed by John Landis. It follows the antics of the Delta Tau Chi fraternity at Faber College as they clash with the authoritarian Dean Wormer. The film launched the careers of several cast members and remains a cult classic.
FAQs
Who plays Bluto in Animal House?
John Belushi plays the iconic character John ‘Bluto’ Blutarsky.
Who plays Dean Wormer in Animal House?
John Vernon portrays the stern Dean Vernon Wormer.
Is Donald Sutherland in Animal House?
Yes, Donald Sutherland appears as Professor Dave Jennings, a smoking-obsessed literature professor.
What is the name of the fraternity in Animal House?
The main fraternity is Delta Tau Chi (ΔΤΧ), often called ‘the Deltas’.
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