In ‘My Girl’ (1991), the lead actors are Anna Chlumsky as Vada Sultenfuss, Macaulay Culkin as Thomas J. Sennett, and Dan Aykroyd as Harry Sultenfuss.
Main cast
- Vada SultenfussAnna ChlumskyMain
- Thomas J. SennettMacaulay CulkinMain
- Harry SultenfussDan AykroydMain
- Shelly DeVotoJamie Lee CurtisMain
Supporting cast
- Gramoo SultenfussAnn NelsonSupp
- Phil SultenfussRichard MasurSupp
- B.J.Griffin DunneSupp
- Dr. WeltyTom EverettSupp
- Mr. BixlerJohn David SoutherSupp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. SennettLara SteinickGuest
- Mr. SennettMichael A. NicklesGuest
- Nurse (uncredited)Angela HallGuest
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About this cast
My Girl is a 1991 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Howard Zieff. The story follows 11-year-old Vada Sultenfuss, a hypochondriac girl living with her widowed father, a mortician, and her summer friendship with Thomas J. Sennett, a boy with allergies. The film is known for its poignant exploration of childhood, loss, and family.
FAQs
Who plays Vada Sultenfuss in My Girl (1991)?
Anna Chlumsky plays Vada Sultenfuss, the 11-year-old protagonist.
Who plays Thomas J. Sennett in My Girl (1991)?
Macaulay Culkin plays Thomas J. Sennett, Vada’s best friend.
Who plays Harry Sultenfuss in My Girl (1991)?
Dan Aykroyd plays Harry Sultenfuss, Vada’s widowed father and mortician.
Who plays Shelly DeVoto in My Girl (1991)?
Jamie Lee Curtis plays Shelly DeVoto, a makeup artist who works at the funeral home and becomes Harry’s love interest.
Is My Girl based on a true story?
No, My Girl is a fictional story written by Laurice Elehwany, though it explores universal themes of childhood grief and friendship.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026