Cast of Happy Gilmore (1996): Full List, Characters & Actors

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Adam Sandler plays Happy Gilmore, Christopher McDonald plays Shooter McGavin, and Julie Bowen plays Virginia Venit.

Cinema / Home entertainment (UK); originally Universal Pictures
1996
Film
19 cast

Main cast

Happy GilmoreAdam SandlerSeasons FilmMain
Shooter McGavinChristopher McDonaldSeasons FilmMain
Virginia VenitJulie BowenSeasons FilmMain
Grandma GilmoreFrances BaySeasons FilmMain
Chubbs PetersonCarl WeathersSeasons FilmMain

Supporting cast

OttoAllen CovertSeasons FilmSupp
Hal L.Ben StillerSeasons FilmSupp
IRS AgentRobert SmigelSeasons FilmSupp
Bob BarkerBob BarkerSeasons FilmSupp
Mr. LarsonRichard KielSeasons FilmSupp
Doug ThompsonDennis DuganSeasons FilmSupp
Jeering FanJoe FlahertySeasons FilmSupp
Lee TrevinoLee TrevinoSeasons FilmSupp
Gary PotterKevin NealonSeasons FilmSupp
AnnouncerVerne LundquistSeasons FilmSupp
Happy's Waterbury CaddyJared Van SnellenbergSeasons FilmSupp
CoachKen Camroux-TaylorSeasons FilmSupp
Assistant CoachRich ElwoodSeasons FilmSupp
TerryNancy HillisSeasons FilmSupp

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About this cast

Happy Gilmore (1996) is a comedy film starring Adam Sandler as the title character, a failed hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. The cast includes Christopher McDonald as rival Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as publicist Virginia Venit.

Cast FAQs

Who plays Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore?

Christopher McDonald plays Shooter McGavin.

Who plays Virginia Venit in Happy Gilmore?

Julie Bowen plays Virginia Venit.

Who plays Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore?

Carl Weathers plays Chubbs Peterson.

Who plays Ben Stiller in Happy Gilmore?

Ben Stiller plays Hal L. in the film.

How many cast members are in Happy Gilmore?

There are 19 cast members in total.

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