Gillian Anderson plays DSU Stella Gibson, Jamie Dornan plays serial killer Paul Spector, and John Lynch plays ACC Jim Burns.
Main cast
- DSU Stella GibsonGillian AndersonSeasons 1–3Main
- Paul SpectorJamie DornanSeasons 1–3Main
- ACC Jim BurnsJohn LynchSeasons 1–3Main
- Katie BenedettoAisling FranciosiSeasons 1–3Main
- PC Danielle FerringtonNiamh McGradySeasons 1–3Main
- Sally Ann SpectorBronagh WaughSeasons 1–3Main
- DCI Matthew EastwoodStuart GrahamSeasons 1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Olivia SpectorSarah BeattieSeasons 1–3Supp
- Liam SpectorDavid BeattieSeasons 1–3Supp
- Rose StaggValene KaneSeasons 1–3Supp
- Prof. Reed SmithArchie PanjabiSeasons 1–2Supp
- DC Glen MartinEmmett J. ScanlanSeasons 1–3Supp
- DS Tom AndersonColin MorganSeasons 2–3Supp
- DC Gail McNallyBronagh TaggartSeasons 2–3Supp
- PC HagstromKelly GoughSeasons 2–3Supp
- Sarah KayLaura DonnellySeasons 1Supp
- James OlsonBen PeelSeasons 1Supp
- Dr Reed SmithArchie PanjabiSeasons 1–2Supp
- Fiona GallagherTara Egan LangleySeasons 1Supp
- James TylerBrian MilliganSeasons 1–3Supp
- Rob BreedloveMichael McElhattonSeasons 1Supp
- Garrett BrinkFrank McCuskerSeasons 1Supp
- Kevin McSwainGerard McCarthySeasons 1Supp
- Brian StoneGerard JordanSeasons 1Supp
- Liz TylerSéainín BrennanSeasons 1Supp
- Jerry McElroySimon DelaneySeasons 1Supp
- Alice MonroeGemma McCorrySeasons 1Supp
- Marion KayLisa HoggSeasons 1Supp
- Joan JenningsJoanne CrawfordSeasons 1Supp
- Stephen JenningsPaul KennedySeasons 1Supp
- Annie BrawleyKaren HassanSeasons 1–3Supp
- Mary McCurdySiobhán McSweeneySeasons 1Supp
- Ned CallanNick LeeSeasons 1Supp
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About this cast
The Fall is a BBC Northern Ireland/RTÉ psychological thriller series (2013-2016, 3 seasons). Gillian Anderson stars as DSU Stella Gibson hunting serial killer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), with John Lynch as ACC Jim Burns.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Paul Spector in The Fall?
Jamie Dornan plays the serial killer Paul Spector.
Who plays DSU Stella Gibson in The Fall?
Gillian Anderson plays DSU Stella Gibson.
Who is in the cast of The Fall?
Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch, Aisling Franciosi, Niamh McGrady, Bronagh Waugh, and 33 others.
How many cast members are in The Fall?
The Fall has 33 cast members across three seasons.
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