Russell Crowe plays Maximus Decimus Meridius, Joaquin Phoenix plays Commodus, and Connie Nielsen plays Lucilla in Gladiator.
Main cast
- Maximus Decimus MeridiusRussell CroweSeasons 2000Main
- CommodusJoaquin PhoenixSeasons 2000Main
- LucillaConnie NielsenSeasons 2000Main
- ProximoOliver ReedSeasons 2000Main
Supporting cast
- Marcus AureliusRichard HarrisSeasons 2000Supp
- GracchusDerek JacobiSeasons 2000Supp
- JubaDjimon HounsouSeasons 2000Supp
- FalcoDavid SchofieldSeasons 2000Supp
- GaiusJohn ShrapnelSeasons 2000Supp
- QuintusTomas AranaSeasons 2000Supp
- HagenRalf MoellerSeasons 2000Supp
- LuciusSpencer Treat ClarkSeasons 2000Supp
- CassiusDavid HemmingsSeasons 2000Supp
- CiceroTommy FlanaganSeasons 2000Supp
- TigerSven-Ole ThorsenSeasons 2000Supp
- Slave TraderOmid DjaliliSeasons 2000Supp
- Praetorian OfficerNicholas McGaugheySeasons 2000Supp
- ScribeChris KellSeasons 2000Supp
- Assassin #1Tony CurranSeasons 2000Supp
- Assassin #2Mark LewisSeasons 2000Supp
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About this cast
Gladiator (2000) is a historical epic directed by Ridley Scott. The lead cast includes Russell Crowe as General Maximus Decimus Meridius, Joaquin Phoenix as Emperor Commodus, and Connie Nielsen as Lucilla. Oliver Reed stars as Proximo.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator?
Russell Crowe.
Who plays Commodus in Gladiator?
Joaquin Phoenix.
Who plays Proximo in Gladiator?
Oliver Reed.
Who plays Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator?
Richard Harris.
How many cast members are in Gladiator?
20.
Sources: IMDb · TV Guide · Rotten Tomatoes · Fandango · ew.com · Updated June 2026