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:

  1. Julie Andrews as Maria von Trapp: The governess who brings music and joy to the von Trapp family.
  2. Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp: The strict but loving father of the von Trapp children.
  3. Eleanor Parker as The Baroness Elsa Schraeder: Captain von Trapp's wealthy and sophisticated love interest.
  4. Richard Haydn as Max Detweiler: The charming and opportunistic family friend who helps the von Trapps with their singing career.
  5. Peggy Wood as Mother Abbess: The wise and compassionate head of the abbey where Maria is a postulant.
  6. Charmian Carr as Liesl von Trapp: The eldest von Trapp child, who is "Sixteen Going on Seventeen."
  7. Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich von Trapp: The second-oldest von Trapp child.
  8. Heather Menzies as Louisa von Trapp: The third-oldest von Trapp child.
  9. Duane Chase as Kurt von Trapp: The fourth von Trapp child.
  10. Angela Cartwright as Brigitta von Trapp: The fifth von Trapp child.
  11. Debbie Turner as Marta von Trapp: The sixth von Trapp child.
  12. 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:

The Movie

Cast

Julie Andrews

Maria

Christopher Plummer

Captain von Trapp

Charmian Carr

Liesl

Nicholas Hammond

Friedrich

Heather Menzies

Louisa

Duane Chase

Kurt

Angela Cartwright

Brigitta

Debbie Turner

Marta

Kym Karath

Gretl

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