Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, and Curtis Armstrong lead as Lewis, Gilbert, and Dudley (Booger) in Revenge of the Nerds, the 1984 comedy about outcast college students taking on the jocks.
Main cast
- Lewis SkolnickRobert CarradineMain
- Gilbert LoweAnthony EdwardsMain
- Dudley ‘Booger’ DawsonCurtis ArmstrongMain
- Betty ChildsJulie MontgomeryMain
Supporting cast
- Dean UlichJohn GoodmanSupp
- Stan GableTed McGinleySupp
- Harold WormserLarry B. ScottSupp
- Takashi ToshiroBrian TochiSupp
- Lamar LatrellLarry B. ScottSupp
Guest & voice
- Coach HarrisDavid WohlGuest
- GordonMike McManusGuest
- Sunny CarstairsJulia MontgomeryGuest
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About this cast
Revenge of the Nerds is a 1984 American comedy film directed by Jeff Kanew. It follows a group of socially awkward freshmen at Adams College who, after being forced out of the dorms by jocks, form their own fraternity, Lambda Lambda Lambda, and plot their hilarious revenge. The film launched the careers of several actors and became a cult classic.
FAQs
Who plays Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds?
Lewis Skolnick is played by Robert Carradine.
Is Revenge of the Nerds based on a true story?
No, the film is not based on a true story, but it was inspired by the experiences of screenwriters Steve Zacharias and Jeff Buhai during their college days.
What fraternity do the nerds form?
They form the fraternity Lambda Lambda Lambda (often spoken as ‘Tri-Lambs’).
Who played the character Booger?
Booger, whose real name is Dudley Dawson, is played by Curtis Armstrong.
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