David Huddleston stars as Santa Claus, Dudley Moore as his head elf Patch, and John Lithgow as the villainous B.Z. in the 1985 fantasy film ‘Santa Claus: the Movie‘.
Main cast
- Santa ClausDavid HuddlestonMain
- PatchDudley MooreMain
- B.Z.John LithgowMain
Supporting cast
- Mrs. ClausJudy CornwellSupp
- JoeChristian FitzpatrickSupp
- CorneliaCarrie Kei HeimSupp
- DooleyJohn BarrardSupp
- TowzerJeffrey KramerSupp
- Ancient ElfBurgess MeredithSupp
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About this cast
The 1985 film ‘Santa Claus: the Movie’ features David Huddleston in the title role, with Dudley Moore as the mischievous elf Patch and John Lithgow as the greedy toy manufacturer B.Z. The cast also includes Judy Cornwell as Mrs. Claus, Christian Fitzpatrick and Carrie Kei Heim as the children Joe and Cornelia, and Burgess Meredith as the Ancient Elf.
FAQs
Who plays Santa Claus in Santa Claus: the Movie?
David Huddleston plays Santa Claus.
Who plays Patch in Santa Claus: the Movie?
Dudley Moore plays Patch, the head elf.
Who plays B.Z. in Santa Claus: the Movie?
John Lithgow plays B.Z., the villainous toy manufacturer.
Is there a cameo by Burgess Meredith in Santa Claus: the Movie?
Yes, Burgess Meredith appears as the Ancient Elf.
Who plays Mrs. Claus in Santa Claus: the Movie?
Judy Cornwell plays Mrs. Claus.
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