The Sound of Music
The Actors
The Sound of Music, the beloved musical film released in 1965, features a talented cast. Here are the main actors and their roles:
- Julie Andrews as Maria von Trapp: The governess who brings music and joy to the von Trapp family.
- Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp: The strict but loving father of the von Trapp children.
- Eleanor Parker as The Baroness Elsa Schraeder: Captain von Trapp's wealthy and sophisticated love interest.
- Richard Haydn as Max Detweiler: The charming and opportunistic family friend who helps the von Trapps with their singing career.
- Peggy Wood as Mother Abbess: The wise and compassionate head of the abbey where Maria is a postulant.
- Charmian Carr as Liesl von Trapp: The eldest von Trapp child, who is "Sixteen Going on Seventeen."
- Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich von Trapp: The second-oldest von Trapp child.
- Heather Menzies as Louisa von Trapp: The third-oldest von Trapp child.
- Duane Chase as Kurt von Trapp: The fourth von Trapp child.
- Angela Cartwright as Brigitta von Trapp: The fifth von Trapp child.
- Debbie Turner as Marta von Trapp: The sixth von Trapp child.
- Kym Karath as Gretl von Trapp: The youngest von Trapp child.
These actors brought the characters to life, making "The Sound of Music" a timeless classic. If you would like more information about the actors, please click on the pictures below: