Mara Wilson plays Matilda, Danny DeVito plays Harry Wormwood/Narrator, and Rhea Perlman plays Zinnia Wormwood.
Main cast
- Matilda WormwoodMara WilsonSeasons Film[1][2]Main
- Harry Wormwood / NarratorDanny DeVitoSeasons Film[1][2][3]Main
- Zinnia WormwoodRhea PerlmanSeasons Film[1][2][3]Main
- Jennifer "Miss" HoneyEmbeth DavidtzSeasons Film[1][2][4]Main
- Agatha TrunchbullPam FerrisSeasons Film[1][2][4]Main
Supporting cast
- Michael WormwoodBrian LevinsonSeasons Film[1][2]Supp
- FBI Agent BobPaul ReubensSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- FBI Agent BillTracey WalterSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- LavenderKiami DavaelSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- Amanda ThrippJacqueline SteigerSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- Bruce BogtrotterJimmy KarzSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- Julius RottwinkleLeor Livneh HackelSeasons Film[2][3]Supp
- Nigel HicksMichael ValentineSeasons Film[2][3]Supp
- Mrs PhelpsJean Speegle HowardSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- CookieMarion DuganSeasons Film[1]Supp
- RoyR.D. RobbSeasons Film[2][3]Supp
- LutherGregory R. GoliathSeasons Film[2][3]Supp
- WaiterFred ParnesSeasons Film[2][3]Supp
- CharlesLiam KearnsSeasons Film[3]Supp
- MagnusMark WatsonSeasons Film[3]Supp
- Newborn Matilda WormwoodAlissa GrahamSeasons Film[1]Supp
- Newborn Matilda WormwoodAmanda GrahamSeasons Film[1]Supp
- Newborn Matilda WormwoodTrevor GallagherSeasons Film[1]Supp
- Newborn Matilda WormwoodJames GallagherSeasons Film[1]Supp
- 9‑month‑old Matilda WormwoodKayla FredericksSeasons Film[1]Supp
- 9‑month‑old Matilda WormwoodKelsey FredericksSeasons Film[1]Supp
- Toddler Matilda WormwoodAmanda FeinSeasons Film[1]Supp
- Toddler Matilda WormwoodCaitlin FeinSeasons Film[1]Supp
- 4‑year‑old Matilda WormwoodSara MagdalinSeasons Film[1][2][3]Supp
- 2‑year‑old Jennifer HoneyAmanda SummersSeasons Film[1]Supp
- 2‑year‑old Jennifer HoneyKristyn SummersSeasons Film[1]Supp
- 5‑year‑old Jennifer HoneyPhoebe PearlSeasons Film[1]Supp
- 6‑year‑old Michael WormwoodNicholas CoxSeasons Film[1]Supp
Guest & voice
- Mickey, "The Million Dollar Sticky" Host (uncredited)Jon LovitzSeasons Film[1]Guest
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About this cast
Matilda (1996) is Danny DeVito's film adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic. Mara Wilson stars as the telekinetic child genius, with DeVito as her father, Rhea Perlman as her mother, Embeth Davidtz as Miss Honey and Pam Ferris as Miss Trunchbull.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Matilda in Matilda (1996 film)?
Mara Wilson plays Matilda Wormwood.
Who plays Miss Trunchbull in Matilda?
Pam Ferris plays Agatha Trunchbull.
Who plays Miss Honey in Matilda?
Embeth Davidtz plays Jennifer 'Miss' Honey.
How many cast members are in Matilda (1996 film)?
There are 34 cast members in total.
Sources: Wikipedia[1] · IMDb[2] · TV Guide[3] · Rotten Tomatoes[4] · imdb.com · Updated June 2026
Related cast guide: Matilda the Musical (film)