Dead Poets Society Cast
Meet the Cast
Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke)
Shy GuyWhat's the only thing worse than being a younger sibling? Being a younger sibling of a massively beloved sis or bro.Because not only do you have to grapple with the normal trials and tribula...
Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard)
Aww, Neil. The fate of this guy is so tragic that only a little Shakespeare can do it justice:Lord, what fools these mortals be! That lil' monologue comes courtesy of Puck from A Midsummer Night's...
John Keating (Robin Williams)
Dude's played by Robin Williams. Therefore he's awesome and heart-warming. Next?…We wouldn't do that to you, Shmoopers. After all, what would John Keating—a character that is not only played by...
Charlie Dalton, a.k.a. Nuwanda (Gale Hansen)
Rebel, RebelCharlie Dalton—like the fabled, classic honey badger—don't care. He's not the kind of guy to play by stodgy old rules.When we first meet him, he's joining the other soon-to-be-DPS g...
Knox Overstreet (Josh Charles)
Knox Overstreet is a typical Welton student: studious, rule-abiding, and just a wee bit rambunctious. Neil calls him a "future Lawyer" which makes it clear that he, like the others, is on the fast...
Richard Cameron (Dylan Kussman)
The Practical GuyHe might fade into the background pretty often, but Richard Cameron still plays a key role in the DPS: that of the guy who says the obvious…even if it isn't what the others want...
Gerard Pitts (James Waterston)
Poor Mr. Pitts. He gets made fun of for his name before we even really get to know him.MR. KEATING: Mr.…Pitts? That's an unfortunate name. Even Mr. Keating can't help himself. Then Pitts is force...
Steven Meeks (Allelon Ruggiero)
The Wise GuyThroughout the film, Meeks walks the line between rebel and good student. He likes to joke, but he doesn't necessarily want to step out of line. He and Pitts make a radio, covertly (and...
Headmaster Nolan (Norman Lloyd)
The KilljoyThis dude may share a last name with Christopher Nolan, but it's clear that ye olde headmaster isn't going to go running off and creating works of (dark n' disturbing) art anytime soon....
Mr. Perry (Kurtwood Smith)
The Authoritarian FatherWhen we first meet Mr. Perry, it's obvious that that he has high hopes for his son. He and Headmaster Nolan discuss Neil's future, and he assures the headmaster that Neil wo...
Chris Noel (Alexandra Powers)
Ah, the love interest. Chris doesn't get a ton of screen time, but she does make a big impression on Knox, one of the main members of the DPS. When we first meet Chris, she's answering the door at...