Deep Impact: Full list of cast and characters explored

The science fiction disaster film, Deep Impact, was released in theatres on May 8, 1998. It was written by Bruce Joel Rubin and Michael Tolkin and directed by Mimi Leder. It was produced under the banners of Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, The Manhattan Project, and Zanuck/Brown Productions. Steven Spielberg served as one of the film's executive producers.

Deep Impact's plot centers on the discovery of a comet that is supposed to collide with the Earth. Information about the same leads to chaos among those dealing with the incoming disaster firsthand, and the common people trying not to be affected by its effects.

Deep Impact comprises an ensemble cast including actors such as Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, and Morgan Freeman. It also features several other actors in prominent roles, which will be explored in the subsequent paragraphs. Continue reading to find out.

Full cast list of Deep Impact

1) Robert Duvall as Captain Spurgeon Tanner

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Robert Duvall plays the character of Captain Spurgeon Tanner in Deep Impact. He is an astronaut by profession.

Robert Duvall is an Academy Award-winning actor. Some of the projects he is best known for include To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), The Godfather (1972), and Apocalypse Now (1979).

2) Téa Leoni as Jenny Lerner

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Téa Leoni plays Jenny Lerner in Deep Impact. She works as a journalist and anchor for MSNBC.

Téa Leoni has several credits under her name, which makes her popular within the industry. Some of them are The Naked Truth (1995-1998), The Family Man (2000), and Madam Secretary (2014–2019).

3) Elijah Wood as Leo Biederman

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Elijah Wood is Leo Biederman in Deep Impact. He is a school student and the person who spots the comet first.

Screen Actors Guild Award winner Elijah Wood is recognized for several projects he has been a part of in the past. These include Back to the Future Part II (1989), The Lord of the Rings film franchise (2001-2003), and Yellowjackets (2023-present).

4) Morgan Freeman as Tom Beck

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Morgan Freeman portrays Tom Beck in Deep Impact. He is the President of the United States.

Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman has had an elaborate career, spanning several years. Some of the projects he is most identified with are The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Million Dollar Baby (2004), and Invictus (2009).

Additional cast of Deep Impact

According to IMDb, the additional cast of the film comprises the following actors.

Vanessa Redgrave as Robin Lerner
Maximilian Schell as Jason Lerner
James Cromwell as Alan Rittenhouse
Ron Eldard as Oren Monash
Jon Favreau as Gus Partenza
Mary McCormack as Andrea Baker
Laura Innes as Beth Stanley
Leelee Sobieski as Sarah Hotchner
Blair Underwood as Mark Simon
Richard Schiff as Don Biederman
Dougray Scott as Eric Vennekor
Bruce Weitz as Stuart Caley
Betsy Brantley as Ellen Biederman
O'Neal Compton as Morten Entrekin
Gary Werntz as Chuck Hotchner
Rya Kihlstedt as Chloe
Caitlin Fein as Caitlin Stanley
Amanda Fein as Caitlin Stanley
Joe Urla as Ira Moskatel
Una Damon as Marianne Duclos
Mark Moses as Tim Urbanski
Aleksandr Baluev as Mikhail Tulchinsky
Derek de Lint as Theo Van Sertema
Charles Dumas as Jeff Worth
Alimi Ballard as Bobby Rhue
Charles Martin Smith as Dr. Marcus Wolf
Suzy Nakamura as Jenny's Assistant
Katie Hagan as Jane Biederman
Frank Whiteman as Priest
Jason Dohring as Jason
Jasmine Harrison as Kid
Rahi Azizi as Student
Hannah Leder as Holly Rittenhouse
Tucker Smallwood as Ivan Brodsky
Merrin Dungey as Sheila Bradley
Denise Crosby as Vicky Hotchner
Kimberly Huie as Wendy Mogel
William Fair as Grey Man
Francis X. McCarthy as General Scott
Ellen Bry as Stofsky
Lisa Ann Grant as Reporter
Leslie Dilley as Waiter
Concetta Tomei as Patricia Ruiz
Mike O'Malley as Mike Perry
Kurtwood Smith as Otis Hefter
Charlie Hartsock as David Baker
Jennifer Jostyn as Mariette Monash
Don Handfield as Dwight Tanner
Jason Frasca as Steve Tanner
Gerry Griffin as NASA Official
Cynthia Ettinger as Pretty Woman
Benjamin Stralka as Little Boy
Stephanie Patton as Brittany Baker
Michael Winters as NASA Guy
John Ducey as Young Lieutenant
Christopher Darga as Section Leader
Joshua Colwell as CAPCOM
Cornelius Lewis as Bus Sergeant
Kevin LaRosa as Pilot

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Deep Impact is available for viewing on multiple platforms, including Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

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