Dallas stars Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing, and Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing, in the iconic 1980s soap opera about the wealthy Ewing family.
Main cast
- J.R. EwingLarry Hagman1–14Main
- Bobby EwingPatrick Duffy1–14Main
- Sue Ellen EwingLinda Gray1–13Main
- Miss Ellie EwingBarbara Bel Geddes1–13Main
- Jock EwingJim Davis1–4Main
- Pamela Barnes EwingVictoria Principal1–10Main
- Ray KrebbsSteve Kanaly1–14Main
- Lucy EwingCharlene Tilton1–14Main
Supporting cast
- Cliff BarnesKen Kercheval1–14Supp
- Donna Culver KrebbsSusan Howard4–11Supp
- Jenna WadePriscilla Presley8–14Supp
- April Stevens EwingSheree J. Wilson10–14Supp
Guest & voice
- Kristin ShepardMary Crosby2–4Guest
- Mickey TrotterTimothy Patrick Murphy6–7Guest
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About this cast
Dallas is a landmark American prime-time soap opera that aired from 1978 to 1991, centering on the wealthy Ewing family of Texas, their oil business, and their personal dramas. The show became a global phenomenon, famous for its cliffhangers, especially the ‘Who shot J.R.?’ mystery.
FAQs
Who plays J.R. Ewing in Dallas?
Larry Hagman plays the iconic villain J.R. Ewing, the scheming oil baron at the heart of the series.
Who plays Bobby Ewing in Dallas?
Patrick Duffy plays Bobby Ewing, the moral centre of the Ewing family and J.R.’s younger brother.
Who plays Sue Ellen Ewing in Dallas?
Linda Gray plays Sue Ellen Ewing, J.R.’s long-suffering wife who battles alcoholism and seeks independence.
How many seasons of Dallas are there?
The original series ran for 14 seasons from 1978 to 1991, with a total of 357 episodes.
Is Dallas based on a true story?
No, Dallas is a fictional soap opera created by David Jacobs, though it was inspired by the real-life oil boom in Texas and family dynasties.
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