Vince Vaughn plays Fred Claus, the cynical older brother of Santa (Paul Giamatti), with Kevin Spacey as the scrooge-like efficiency expert in ‘Fred Claus’ (2007).
Main cast
- Fred ClausVince VaughnMain
- Santa Claus / Nick ClausPaul GiamattiMain
- WillieKevin SpaceyMain
Supporting cast
- WandaRachel WeiszSupp
- Mother Claus / AnnetteKathy BatesSupp
- CharleneElizabeth BanksSupp
- GoldieMiranda RichardsonSupp
- Santa’s Dad (flashbacks)Trevor PeacockSupp
- Young Fred ClausLiam JamesSupp
- Young Nick ClausKeir GilchristSupp
Guest & voice
- Narrator (voice)John Michael HigginsGuest
- EleanorImaad ShahGuest
- GordonDavid HargreavesGuest
- Professor DalrympleJeremy BullochGuest
- Bobby WellesJeffrey Dean MorganGuest
- Tad NelsonBob GuntonGuest
- Rizzo the ElfJohn O’DowdGuest
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About this cast
‘Fred Claus’ (2007) is a Christmas comedy film that imagines Santa Claus has a bitter older brother named Fred, played by Vince Vaughn. The film follows Fred as he comes to the North Pole and must help save Christmas from a scheming efficiency expert, played by Kevin Spacey, while being forced to reconnect with his family.
FAQs
Who plays Fred Claus in Fred Claus?
Vince Vaughn plays the title character, Fred Claus, in the 2007 film.
Who plays Santa Claus in Fred Claus?
Paul Giamatti plays Santa Claus / Nick Claus, the younger brother of Fred.
Who plays Wanda in Fred Claus?
Rachel Weisz plays Wanda, the love interest of Fred, who later becomes his wife.
Who plays Mother Claus in Fred Claus?
Kathy Bates plays Mother Claus, the mother of Fred and Nick.
Is Fred Claus based on a true story?
No, Fred Claus is a fictional Christmas comedy and not based on a true story or a specific book. It is an original screenplay.
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