Mel Brooks plays President Skroob and Yogurt, John Candy plays Barf, and Rick Moranis plays Dark Helmet in the 1987 comedy film Spaceballs.
Main cast
- President SkroobMel BrooksMain
- YogurtMel BrooksMain
- BarfJohn CandyMain
- Dark HelmetRick MoranisMain
- Lone StarrBill PullmanMain
- Princess VespaDaphne ZunigaMain
Supporting cast
- King RolandDick Van PattenSupp
- Colonel SandurzGeorge WynerSupp
- Dot Matrix (voice)Joan RiversVoice
- Dot Matrix (physical performer)Lorene YarnellSupp
- Radar TechnicianMichael WinslowSupp
- VinnieRudy De LucaSupp
Guest & voice
- KaneJohn HurtGuest
- Pizza the Hutt (voice)Dom DeLuiseGuest
- Prince ValiumJim J. BullockGuest
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About this cast
Spaceballs is a 1987 American parody science-fiction comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, spoofing the Star Wars franchise and other sci-fi classics. The film follows the heroic Lone Starr and his half-man/half-dog sidekick Barf as they rescue Princess Vespa from the evil Dark Helmet and President Skroob.
FAQs
Who plays Dark Helmet in Spaceballs?
Rick Moranis plays the villain Dark Helmet.
Who plays Barf in Spaceballs?
John Candy plays Barf, the half-man/half-dog sidekick.
Who plays President Skroob in Spaceballs?
Mel Brooks plays President Skroob (and also the wise Yogurt).
Who plays Lone Starr in Spaceballs?
Bill Pullman plays the hero Lone Starr.
Who plays Princess Vespa in Spaceballs?
Daphne Zuniga plays Princess Vespa.
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