Cameron Diaz stars as Mary Jensen, with Ben Stiller as Ted Stroehmann and Matt Dillon as Pat Healy in the 1998 comedy ‘There’s Something About Mary‘.
Main cast
- Mary JensenCameron DiazMain
- Ted StroehmannBen StillerMain
- Pat HealyMatt DillonMain
- Dom WoganowskiChris ElliottMain
- Tucker / Norm PhippsLee EvansMain
- MagdaLin ShayeMain
Supporting cast
- SullyJeffrey TamborSupp
- Warren JensenW. Earl BrownSupp
- BrendaKhandi AlexanderSupp
- JoanieSarah SilvermanSupp
- Mary’s MotherMarkie PostSupp
- Mary’s FatherKeith DavidSupp
Guest & voice
- Puffy the Dog (voice)Brett FavreVoice
- HimselfJonathan RichmanGuest
- HimselfTommy LasordaGuest
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About this cast
‘There’s Something About Mary’ is a 1998 American comedy film directed by the Farrelly brothers. The story follows Ted Stroehmann, who hires a private detective to track down his high-school crush, Mary Jensen, leading to a series of comedic mishaps. The film features a standout ensemble cast led by Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, and Matt Dillon.
FAQs
Who plays Mary in There’s Something About Mary?
Cameron Diaz plays Mary Jensen, the titular character.
Who plays Ted in There’s Something About Mary?
Ben Stiller plays Ted Stroehmann, the main protagonist.
Who plays Pat Healy in There’s Something About Mary?
Matt Dillon plays Pat Healy, the private detective.
Is There’s Something About Mary based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional comedy written by the Farrelly brothers and Ed Decter & John J. Strauss.
What is the famous hair gel scene in There’s Something About Mary?
The scene where Ted uses hair gel after a mishap, later revealed to be semen, is one of the film’s most iconic and controversial moments.
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