A list of actors and actresses from adaptations of Charles Dickens stories.
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Bleak House
Bleak House (1959)
Appeared in Bleak House (1959):
- Timothy Bateson: William Guppy
- Mr. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol (1984)
- Parson/Man with a Punch in Oliver Twist (2005)
- William Mervyn: Mr. Kenge.
Bleak House (1985)
Appeared in Bleak House (1985):
- Pat Coombs: Miss Guppy.
- Denholm Elliott: John Jarndyce.
- Sam Kelly: Snagsby.
- John Oliver: Felix Pardiggle.
- Diana Rigg: Lady Dedlock.
- Donald Sumpter: Nemo.
- Mr. Brooker in Nicholas Nickleby (2001).
- Peter Vaughan: Tulkinghorn.
- Mr. Boffin in Our Mutual Friend (1998).
Bleak House (2005)
Appeared in Bleak House (2005):
- Gillian Anderson: Lady Honoria Dedlock.
- Miss Havisham in Great Expectations (2011).
- Louise Brealey: Judy.
- Burn Gorman: William Guppy.
- Richard Griffiths: Bayham Badger.
- Carey Mulligan: Ada Clare.
- Nathaniel Parker: Harold Skimpole.
- Natalie Press: Caddy Turveydrop.
- Ian Richardson: Chancellor.
- Michael Smiley: Phil Squod.
- Catherine Tate: Mrs. Chadband.
A Christmas Carol
Scrooge (1935)
Appeared in Scrooge (1935):
- Robert Morley: Businessman at the Exchange.
A Christmas Carol (1938)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (1938):
- Leo G. Carroll: Jacob Marley.
- June Lockhart: Belinda Cratchit.
Scrooge (1951)
Appeared in Scrooge (1951):
- Patrick Macnee: Young Jacob Marley.
Mr. Scrooge (1964)
Appeared in Mr. Scrooge (1964):
- Eric Christmas: Jacob Marley.
Scrooge (1970)
Appeared in Scrooge (1970):
- Albert Finney: Ebenezer Scrooge.
- Derek Francis: Gentleman of Charity.
- Roy Kinnear: Gentleman of Charity.
- Keith Marsh: Well Wisher.
- Michael Medwin: Harry.
- Marianne Stone: Party Guest.
- Extra (Uncredited Role) in The Pickwick Papers (1952)
- Kenneth Waller: Party Guest (Uncredited Role).
A Christmas Carol (1971)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (1971):
- Joan Sims: Mrs. Cratchit.
- Betsy Prig in Martin Chuzzlewit.
An American Christmas Carol
Appeared in An American Christmas Carol (TV movie, 1979):
- Arlene Duncan: Jennie Reeves.
- Cec Linder: Auctioneer.
- Henry Winkler: Benedict Slade (Ebenezer Scrooge).
A Christmas Carol (1981)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (1981):
- Raye Birk: Marley's Ghost.
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
Appeared in Mickey's Christmas Carol (animated short, 1983):
- Wayne Allwine: Bob Cratchit (Mickey Mouse) / Weasel Gravedigger / Begger Dog.
- Alan Young: Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck).
A Christmas Carol (1984)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (TV film, 1984):
- Derek Francis: Pemberton.
- Michael Gough: Mr. Poole.
- Liz Smith: Mrs. Dilber.
- Mrs. Bangham in Little Dorrit (1987).
- Mrs. Dilber in A Christmas Carol (1999).
- Joyce in A Christmas Carol (2000).
- Old Woman in Oliver Twist (2005).
- Edward Woodward: The Ghost of Christmas Present.
Scrooged
Appeared in Scrooged (1988):
- Henry Brown: Technician.
- Steve Kahan: Technician.
- Jack McGee: Carpenter.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Appeared in The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993):
- Michael Caine: Ebenezer Scrooge.
- Frank Oz: Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam Eagle / George the Janitor / Animal.
A Christmas Carol (1997)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (animated film, 1997):
- Ed Asner: Jacob Marley's ghost.
- Jim Cummings: The Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come.
- Whoopi Goldberg: The Ghost of Christmas Present.
- Kath Soucie: Mrs. Cratchit / The Ghost of Christmas Past / Fan.
- Frank Welker: Debit.
Ms. Scrooge
Appeared in Ms. Scrooge (1997):
- Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly: Young Ebenita.
Ebenezer
Appeared in Ebenezer (1998):
- Jack Palance: Ebenezer Scrooge.
A Christmas Carol (1999)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (TV film, 1999):
- Laura Fraser: Belle.
- Richard E. Grant: Bob Cratchit.
- Joel Grey: Ghost of Christmas Past.
- Trevor Peacock: Old Joe.
- Patrick Stewart: Ebenezer Scrooge.
A Christmas Carol (2000)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (TV film, 2000):
- Angeline Ball: Bella.
- Warren Mitchell: Eddie's Dad.
Christmas Carol: The Movie
Appeared in Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001):
- Nicolas Cage: Jacob Marley.
- Michael Gambon: The Ghost of Christmas Present.
- Rhys Ifans: Bob Cratchit.
- Robert Llewellyn: Old Joe.
- Kate Winslet: Belle.
A Christmas Carol (2004)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (TV film, 2004):
- Jason Alexander: Jacob Marley.
- Geraldine Chaplin: The Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come / Blind Old Hag.
- Kelsey Grammer: Ebenezer Scrooge.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt: Emily.
- Jane Krakowski: Ghost of Christmas Past/Lamplighter.
A Christmas Carol (2009)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (animated film, 2009):
- Paul Blackthorne: Guest #3 / Business Man #2.
- Jim Carrey: Ebenezer Scrooge / The Ghost of Christmas Past / The Ghost of Christmas Present / The Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-come.
- Cary Elwes: Portly Gentleman #1 / Dick Wilkins / Mad Fiddler / Guest #2 /Businessman #1.
- Colin Firth: Fred Holywell.
- Fionnula Flanagan: Mrs. Dilber.
- Julian Holloway: Fat Cook / Portly Gentleman / Business Man.
- Gary Oldman: Bob Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Tiny Tim.
- Molly Quinn: Belinda Cratchit.
- Robin Wright: Fran/Belle.
A Christmas Carol (2019)
Appeared in A Christmas Carol (mini-series, 2019):
- Joe Alwyn: Bob Cratchit.
- Stephen Graham: Jacob Marley.
- Guy Pearce: Ebenezer Scrooge.
Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist
Appeared in Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist (2020):
- Patrick Page: Mr. Merdle.
David Copperfield
David Copperfield (1935)
Appeared in David Copperfield (1935):
- Lionel Barrymore: Dan'l Peggotty.
- Basil Rathbone: Edward Murdstone.
- Marquis de St. Evremonde in A Tale of Two Cities (1935).
- Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol (1954).
David Copperfield (1969)
Appeared in David Copperfield (1969):
- Richard Attenborough: Mr. Tungay.
- Anna Massey: Jane Murdstone.
- Mrs. Bedwin in Oliver Twist (2007).
- Laurence Olivier: Mr. Creakle.
- Ralph Richardson: Wilkins Micawber.
David Copperfield (1974)
Appeared in David Copperfield (1974):
- Martin Jarvis: Uriah Heep.
- Jacqueline Pearce: Rosa Dartle
- Gareth Thomas: Mr. Murdstone
- David Troughton: Ham Peggotty
- Michael Troughton: Mick Walker
David Copperfield (1999)
Appeared in David Copperfield (TV film, 1999):
- Emilia Fox: Clara Copperfield.
- Bob Hoskins: Wilkins Micawber.
- Mr. Fezziwig / Old Joe in A Christmas Carol (2009).
- Harry Lloyd: Young James Steerforth.
- Herbert Pocket in Great Expectations (2011).
- Ian McKellen: Mr Creakle.
- Daniel Radcliffe: Young David Copperfield.
- Maggie Smith: Betsey Trotwood.
- Imelda Staunton: Emma Micawber.
David Copperfield (2000)
Appeared in David Copperfield (TV film, 2000):
- Paul Bettany: James Steerforth.
- Hugh Dancy: David Copperfield.
- Sally Field: Betsey Trotwood.
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Appeared in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
- Peter Capaldi: Wilkins Micawber.
- Gwendoline Christie: Jane Murdstone.
- Hugh Laurie: Mister Dick.
- Dev Patel: David Copperfield.
- Tilda Swinton: Betsey Trotwood.
- Ben Whishaw: Uriah Heep.
Dombey and Son
Dombey and Son
Appeared in Dombey and Son (1983):
- Julian Glover: Paul Dombey Sr.
Great Expectations
Great Expectations (1934)
Appeared in Great Expectations (1934):
- Anne Howard: Young Estella.
- Douglas Wood: Wopsle.
Great Expectations (1946)
Appeared in Great Expectations (1946):
- Alec Guinness: Herbert Pocket.
- Fagin in Oliver Twist (1948).
- Jacob Marley in Scrooge (1970).
- William Dorrit in Little Dorrit (1987).
- John Mills: Pip.
- Mr. Chuffey in Martin Chuzzlewit.
Great Expectations (1974)
Appeared in Great Expectations (1974):
- Margaret Leighton: Miss Havisham.
- James Mason: Magwitch.
- Sarah Miles: Estella.
- Michael York: Pip.
- Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (1997).
Great Expectations (1991)
Appeared in Great Expectations (1991):
- Anthony Hopkins: Magwitch.
- John Rhys-Davies: Joe Gargery.
Great Expectations (1998)
Appeared in Great Expectations (1998):
- Hank Azaria: Walter Plane.
- Anne Bancroft: Nora Dinsmoor.
- Nell Campbell: Erica Thrall.
- Chris Cooper: Joe Coleman.
- Robert De Niro: Arthur Lustig.
- Ethan Hawke: Finnegan "Finn" Bell.
- Gwyneth Paltrow: Estella.
- Stephen Spinella: Carter Macleish.
Great Expectations (1999)
Appeared in Great Expectations (1999):
- Ian McDiarmid: Jaggers.
- Charlotte Rampling: Miss Havisham.
Great Expectations (2011)
Appeared in Great Expectations (TV film, 2011):
- Mark Addy: Uncle Pumblechook.
- Frances Barber: Mrs. Brandley.
- Vanessa Kirby: Estella.
- Ray Winstone: Abel Magwitch.
Great Expectations (2012)
Appeared in Great Expectations (2012):
- Helena Bonham Carter: Miss Havisham.
- Jessie Cave: Biddy.
- Ralph Fiennes: Magwitch.
- Jason Flemyng: Joe Gargery.
- The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in A Christmas Carol (2019).
- Sally Hawkins: Mrs. Joe.
- David Walliams: Uncle Pumblechook.
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit (1987)
Appeared in Little Dorrit (1987):
- Morwenna Banks: Georgina.
- Amanda Bellamy: Housemaid.
- Ronnie Brody: Broke Tenant.
- Eleanor Bron: Mrs. Merdle.
- Gerald Campion: Mr. Tetterby.
- Joe, the Fat Boy in The Pickwick Papers.
- Patricia Hayes: Affery.
- Derek Jacobi: Arthur Clennam.
- Grandfather in The Old Curiosity Shop.
- Tony Jay: Doctor.
- Darlene Johnson: Mrs. Robinson.
- Miriam Margolyes: Flora Finching.
- Queen Victoria in Blackadder's Christmas Carol.
- Betty Marsden: Phoebe Barnacle.
- Pauline Quirke: Maggy.
- Kathy Staff: Mrs. Tickit.
- David Thewlis: George Braddle.
- Kate Williams: Mrs. Greasby.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Appeared in Little Dorrit (TV series, 2008):
- Freema Agyeman: Tattycoram.
- Annette Crosbie: Mr. H's Aunt.
- Arthur Darvill: Edward "Tip" Dorrit.
- Janine Duvitski: Mrs. Meagles.
- James Fleet: Frederick Dorrit.
- Claire Foy: Amy Dorrit.
- Robert Hardy: Tite Barnacle.
- Sue Johnston: Affery Flintwinch.
- Anton Lesser: Mr. Merdle.
- Eddie Marsan: Mr. Pancks.
- Ian McElhinney: Mr. Clennam.
- Eve Myles: Maggy.
- Russell Tovey: John Chivery.
Martin Chuzzlewit
Martin Chuzzlewit
Appeared in Martin Chuzzlewit (1994):
- David Bradley: David Crimple.
- Rogue Riderhood in Our Mutual Friend (1998).
- Mr. Nigel Bray in Nicholas Nickleby (2002).
- Pete Postlethwaite: Tigg Montague/Montague Tigg.
- Tom Wilkinson: Seth Pecksniff.
- Narrator/Old David in David Copperfield (1999).
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935)
Appeared in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935):
- Will Geer: Village Lamplighter.
- Claude Rains: John Jasper.
- Jacob Marley in Scrooge (1935).
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993)
Appeared in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993):
- Barry Evans: Bazzard.
- Freddie Jones: Sapsea.
- Barkis in David Copperfield (2000).
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012)
Appeared in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012):
- Rory Kinnear: Reverend Septimus Crisparkle.
Nicholas Nickleby
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Appeared in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947):
- Cedric Hardwicke: Ralph Nickleby.
Nicholas Nickleby (2001)
Appeared in Nicholas Nickleby (TV film, 2001):
- Charles Dance: Ralph Nickleby.
- Mr. Tulkinghorn in Bleak House (2005).
- James D'Arcy: Nicholas Nickleby.
- Tom Ellis: John Browdie.
- Tom Hiddleston: Lord.
- Tom Hollander: Alfred Mantalini.
Nicholas Nickleby (2002)
Appeared in Nicholas Nickleby (2002):
- Jamie Bell: Smike.
- Alan Cumming: Mr. Folair.
- Lucy Davis: The maid.
- Edward Fox: Sir Mulberry Hawk.
- Mr. Brownlow in Oliver Twist (2007).
- Romola Garai: Kate Nickleby.
- Heather Goldenhersh: Fanny Squeers.
- Anne Hathaway: Madeline Bray.
- Edward Hogg: Young Mr. Bray.
- Barry Humphries: Mrs. Crummles/Mr. Leadville.
- Charlie Hunnam: Nicholas Nickleby.
- Nathan Lane: Vincent Crummles.
- Kevin McKidd: John Browdie.
- Christopher Plummer: Ralph Nickleby.
The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop (1962)
Appeared in The Old Curiosity Shop (1962)
- Patrick Troughton: Daniel Quilp
- Dr. Manette in A Tale of Two Cities (1965)
- Pawnbroker in David Copperfield (1966)
- Rogue Riderhood in Our Mutual Friend (1976)
Mister Quilp
Appeared in Mister Quilp (1975):
- David Warner: Sampson Brass.
- Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (1984).
The Old Curiosity Shop (2007)
Appeared in The Old Curiosity Shop (2007):
- Toby Jones: Quilp.
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist (1922)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (1922):
- Lon Chaney: Fagin.
Oliver Twist (1962)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (1962):
- Jane Merrow: Oliver's mother.
Oliver!
Appeared in Oliver! (1968):
- Kenneth Cranham: Noah Claypole.
- Jack Haig: Man (Uncredited Role).
- Elizabeth Knight: Charlotte.
- Ron Moody: Fagin.
- Uriah Heep in David Copperfield (1969).
- Oliver Reed: Bill Sikes.
- Sheila White: Bet.
Oliver Twist (1974)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (1974):
- Larry Storch: Magistrate Fang.
Oliver Twist (1982)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (TV film, 1982):
- Lysette Anthony: Oliver's mother.
- Florence Dombey in Dombey and Son.
- Brenda Cowling: Mrs. Bedwin.
- Tim Curry: Bill Sikes.
- Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (1997).
- Phil Davis: Noah Claypole.
- Brooker in Nicholas Nickleby (2002).
- Smallweed in Bleak House (2005).
- George C. Scott: Fagin.
- Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (1984).
- Timothy Spall: 1st Constable.
- Mr. Venus in Our Mutual Friend (1998).
- Charles Cheeryble in Nicholas Nickleby (2002).
- Fagin in Oliver Twist (2007).
Oliver & Company
Appeared in Oliver & Company (1988):
- Dom De Luise: Fagin.
- Billy Joel: Dodger.
- Cheech Marin: Ignacio Alonzo Julio Federico de Tito, aka "Tito".
- Bette Midler: Georgette.
Oliver Twist (1997)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (TV film, 1997):
- Richard Dreyfuss: Fagin.
- Elijah Wood: The Artful Dodger.
Oliver Twist (1999)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (1999):
- Lindsay Duncan: Elizabeth Leeford.
- Isla Fisher: Bet.
- Keira Knightley: Rose Maylie.
- Robert Lindsay: Fagin.
- Sophia Myles: Agnes Fleming.
- Kate Nickleby in Nicholas Nickleby (2001).
- Andy Serkis: Bill Sykes.
- Rigaud / Blandois in Little Dorrit (2008).
- The Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (2019).
- Julie Walters: Mrs. Mann (Widow Corney).
Twist
Appeared in Twist (2003):
- Joshua Close: Oliver.
- Stephen McHattie: Benjamin/The Senator.
Oliver Twist (2005)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (2005):
- Ben Kingsley: Fagin.
- Mark Strong: Toby Crackit.
Oliver Twist (2007)
Appeared in Oliver Twist (2007):
- Rob Brydon: Mr. Fang.
- Michelle Gomez: Mrs. Sowerberry.
- Tom Hardy: Bill Sikes.
- Also had a role in A Christmas Carol (2019).
- Sophie Okonedo: Nancy.
Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend (1958)
Appeared in Our Mutual Friend (TV serial, 1958):
- David McCallum: Eugene Wrayburn.
Our Mutual Friend (1976)
Appeared in Our Mutual Friend (TV serial, 1976):
- Jane Seymour (Actress): Miss Bella Wilfer.
- Brian Wilde: Night Inspector.
- Man at Pillory Outside the Old Bailey (Uncredited Role) in A Tale of Two Cities (1958)
- Joseph in Wuthering Heights (1978)
Our Mutual Friend (1998)
Appeared in Our Mutual Friend (TV serial, 1998):
- Anna Friel: Bella Wilfer.
- Keeley Hawes: Lizzie Hexam.
- Paul McGann: Eugene Wrayburn.
- David Morrissey: Bradley Headstone.
The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers
Appeared in The Pickwick Papers (1952):
- Hermione Baddeley: Mrs. Bardell.
- Mrs. Cratchit in Scrooge (1951).
- William Hartnell: Irate cabman.
- James Hayter: Samuel Pickwick.
- Mr. Jessop in Oliver! (1968).
- Dandy Nichols: Dr. Slammer's dancing partner (Uncredited Role).
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities (1958)
Appeared in A Tale of Two Cities (1958):
- Alfie Bass: Jerry Cruncher.
- Christopher Lee: Marquis de St. Evremonde.
- Donald Pleasence: John Barsad.
A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
Appeared in A Tale of Two Cities (TV film, 1980):
- Peter Cushing: Dr. Alexandre Manette.
- Nigel Hawthorne: C.J. Stryver.
- Barry Morse: St. Evermonde.
- Chris Sarandon: Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton.
- David Suchet: John Barsad.
- Jaggers in Great Expectations (2011).
- Billie Whitelaw: Madame Thérèse Defarge.
Derivatives and Parodies
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Appeared in Oliver and the Artful Dodger (1972):
- Michael Bell: The Artful Dodger / Fishmonger.
History of the World Part I
Appeared in History of the World Part I (1981):
- Cloris Leachman: Madame Defarge.
Scrooged
Appeared in Scrooged (1988):
- Bobcat Goldthwait: Eliot Loudermilk.
- Buddy Hackett: Scrooge.
- Carol Kane: Ghost of Christmas Present.
- Robert Mitchum: Preston Rhinelander.
- Bill Murray: Frank Cross.
- Brian Doyle-Murray: Earl Cross.
- Alfre Woodard: Grace Cooley.
Blackadder's Christmas Carol
Appeared in Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988):
- Rowan Atkinson: Ebenezer Blackadder / Lord Edmund Blackadder / Mr. E. Blackadder / Grand Admiral Blackadder.
- Jim Broadbent: Prince Albert.
- Wackford Squeers in Nicholas Nickleby (2002).
- Nicola Bryant: Millicent.
- Robbie Coltrane: Spirit of Christmas.
- Jaggers in Great Expectations (2012).
- Stephen Fry: Lord Melchett / Lord Frondo.
- Hugh Laurie: Prince George / Prince Pigmot.
- Tony Robinson: Baldrick.
A Diva's Christmas Carol
Appeared in A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000):
- Kathy Griffin: Ghost of Christmas Past.
Micawber
Appeared in Micawber (2001-2002):
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths: Mr. Peck.
- David Jason: Wilkins Micawber.
A Carol Christmas
Appeared in A Carol Christmas (2003):
- James Cromwell: The Ghost of Christmas Future.
- William Shatner: Dr. Bob / The Ghost of Christmas Present.
Chasing Christmas
Appeared in Chasing Christmas (2005):
- Tom Arnold: Jack Cameron.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (A Christmas Carol)
Appeared in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (Film, 2009):
- Lacey Chabert: Sandra Volkom.
- Michael Douglas: Wayne S. Mead.
- Jennifer Garner: Jeny Perotti
- Matthew McConaughey: Connor Mead.
- Emma Stone: Allison Vandermeersh, the Ghost of Girlfriends Past.
