Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum, with Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle and Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum in The Greatest Showman.
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Main cast
- P.T. BarnumHugh JackmanMain
- Phillip CarlyleZac EfronMain
- Charity BarnumMichelle WilliamsMain
- Anne WheelerZendayaMain
- Jenny LindRebecca FergusonMain
Supporting cast
- Lettie Lutz / Bearded LadyKeala SettleSupp
- W.D. WheelerYahya Abdul-Mateen IISupp
- James Gordon BennettPaul SparksSupp
- Caroline BarnumAustyn JohnsonSupp
- Helen BarnumCameron SeelySupp
Guest & voice
- Young P.T. BarnumEllis RubinGuest
- Young CharitySkylar DunnGuest
- Mr. CarlyleFredric LehneGuest
- HannahKathryn MeisleGuest
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About this cast
The Greatest Showman is a 2017 musical film starring Hugh Jackman as visionary showman P.T. Barnum. The film follows Barnum’s rise from poverty to creating a world-famous circus, with Zac Efron and Michelle Williams in key supporting roles.
FAQs
Who plays P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman?
Hugh Jackman plays P.T. Barnum.
Who plays Phillip Carlyle in The Greatest Showman?
Zac Efron plays Phillip Carlyle.
Who plays Charity Barnum in The Greatest Showman?
Michelle Williams plays Charity Barnum.
Who plays Anne Wheeler in The Greatest Showman?
Zendaya plays Anne Wheeler.
Who plays Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman?
Rebecca Ferguson plays Jenny Lind.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026