Roy Scheider plays police chief Martin Brody, Robert Shaw plays shark hunter Quint, and Richard Dreyfuss plays oceanographer Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller Jaws.
Main cast
- Martin BrodyRoy ScheiderMain
- QuintRobert ShawMain
- Matt HooperRichard DreyfussMain
- Ellen BrodyLorraine GaryMain
- Larry VaughnMurray HamiltonMain
Supporting cast
- Mayor Larry VaughnMurray HamiltonSupp
- Ben GardnerJeffrey KramerSupp
- Mrs. TaftLee FierroSupp
- Chrissie WatkinsSusan BacklinieSupp
- Tom CassidyJonathan FilleySupp
Guest & voice
- Michael ‘Mike’ BrodyChris RebelloGuest
- Sean BrodyJay MelloGuest
- Harry MeadowsCarl GottliebGuest
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About this cast
Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975, tells the story of a great white shark terrorising the beaches of Amity Island. The film’s three lead actors—Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss—portray the men tasked with hunting the shark, delivering iconic performances that became synonymous with the summer blockbuster.
FAQs
Who plays Chief Brody in Jaws?
Roy Scheider plays police chief Martin Brody.
Who plays Quint in Jaws?
Robert Shaw plays Quint, the grizzled shark hunter.
Who plays Matt Hooper in Jaws?
Richard Dreyfuss plays oceanographer Matt Hooper.
Is Jaws based on a true story?
No, Jaws is based on Peter Benchley’s 1974 novel of the same name, though it was inspired by real-life shark attacks.
Who directed Jaws?
Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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