Unveiling The "Trading Places" Film Cast: Then And Now

Mariah Nitzsche 17 May 2025

Ever wondered what makes a movie truly timeless? The answer often lies in its cast, and "Trading Places" boasts one of the most brilliantly assembled ensembles in comedy history.

The star-studded cast of "Trading Places" isn't just a collection of famous faces; it's a synergistic blend of comedic genius and dramatic talent that elevated the film to iconic status. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, each actor brought a unique energy to the screen, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences decades later.

Actor	Role	Key Information
Dan Aykroyd	Louis Winthorpe III	Born: July 1, 1952, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Occupation: Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer Notable Works:Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters
Eddie Murphy	Billy Ray Valentine	Born: April 3, 1961, Brooklyn, New York, USA Occupation: Actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer Notable Works:Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America
Jamie Lee Curtis	Ophelia	Born: November 22, 1958, Santa Monica, California, USA Occupation: Actress, producer, author Notable Works:Halloween, A Fish Called Wanda, True Lies
Ralph Bellamy	Randolph Duke	Born: December 22, 1904, Chicago, Illinois, USA Died: November 29, 1991, New York City, New York, USA Occupation: Actor Notable Works:His Girl Friday, Sunrise at Campobello, Rosemary's Baby
Don Ameche	Mortimer Duke	Born: May 31, 1908, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA Died: December 6, 1993, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Occupation: Actor Notable Works:Alexander Graham Bell, Heaven Can Wait, Cocoon
Denholm Elliott	Coleman	Born: May 31, 1922, London, England, UK Died: October 6, 1992, Ibiza, Spain Occupation: Actor Notable Works:Raiders of the Lost Ark, A Room with a View, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Kristin Holby	Penelope Witherspoon	Occupation: Actress Details: Actress with only a few credits, with trading places being her most notible film
Al Franken	Young Louis Winthorpe	Born: May 21, 1951, New York City, New York, USA Occupation: Actor, comedian, writer, politician Notable Works:Saturday Night Live, Stuart Saves His Family
Paul Gleason	Clarence Beeks	Born: May 4, 1939, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA Died: May 27, 2006, Burbank, California, USA Occupation: Actor Notable Works:The Breakfast Club, Die Hard
Belinda Montgomery	Kate	Born: July 23, 1950, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Occupation: Actress Notable Works:Man from Atlantis, Miami Vice

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