Cast and Crew of Arrested Development

Arrested Development

Someone had to get the family back together.

In the critically acclaimed television series "Arrested Development," viewers are introduced to a diverse and eccentric cast of characters, led by Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth, the show's reluctant protagonist. Michael, once an ambitious executive, finds himself stepping into the role of family patriarch after his father, George Bluth Sr., is arrested for conducting shady business deals. Despite his initial reluctance, Michael becomes the glue that holds the dysfunctional Bluth family together, often struggling to maintain his sanity amidst their chaotic antics.

Portia de Rossi delivers a standout performance as Lindsay Bluth Fünke, Michael's shallow and self-absorbed twin sister. Despite her affluent upbringing, Lindsay repeatedly attempts to reinvent herself as an activist and champion of social causes, often with disastrous results. Her superficial and materialistic tendencies create tension throughout the series, as she frequently clashes with Michael's practical and grounded sensibilities.

"Arrested Development" weaves an intricate narrative that follows the Bluth family's misadventures as they navigate life after losing their vast fortune. The show's tagline, "The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together," perfectly encapsulates the series' premise. As Michael strives to uphold his family's crumbling empire, viewers are treated to a hilarious examination of privilege, family dynamics, and the absurdity of navigating life's unexpected challenges. With its witty writing, memorable performances, and a cast of unforgettable characters, "Arrested Development" has earned its reputation as a beloved and influential television comedy.

Ran for 6 seasons.

Main Cast of Arrested Development

Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth

Jason Bateman

Michael Bluth (84 episodes)

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Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Fünke

Portia de Rossi

Lindsay Bluth Fünke (84 episodes)

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Will Arnett as Gob Bluth

Will Arnett

Gob Bluth (84 episodes)

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Michael Cera as George Michael Bluth

Michael Cera

George Michael Bluth (84 episodes)

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Tony Hale as Byron "Buster" Bluth

Tony Hale

Byron "Buster" Bluth (84 episodes)

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David Cross as Tobias Fünke

David Cross

Tobias Fünke (84 episodes)

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Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth

Jessica Walter

Lucille Bluth (84 episodes)

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Ron Howard as Narrator

Ron Howard

Narrator (84 episodes)

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Secondary Cast of Arrested Development

Lillian Hurst as Luz

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Luz (1 episode)

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Clint Howard as Johnny Bark

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Bob Odenkirk as Dr. Phil Gunty

Bob Odenkirk

Dr. Phil Gunty (1 episode)

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Jane Lynch as Cindi Lightballoon

Jane Lynch

Cindi Lightballoon (2 episodes)

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Maggie Lizer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Maggie Lizer (2 episodes)

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Thomas Jane as Himself

Thomas Jane

Himself (1 episode)

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Rob Corddry as Moses Taylor

Rob Corddry

Moses Taylor (2 episodes)

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Jeff Garlin as Mont Meyers

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Andy Richter as Himself / Rocky Richter

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Rob Riggle as Congressman John Van Huesen

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Richard Belzer as Detective Munch

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Detective Munch (1 episode)

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Carl Weathers as Himself

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Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez

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Patrice O'Neal as T-Bone

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Liza Minnelli as Lucille Austero

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Bradley Stryker

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Ping Wu as Proctor

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Proctor (1 episode)

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Alessandra Torresani as Ann Veal

Alessandra Torresani

Ann Veal (1 episode)

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J.K. Simmons as General Anderson

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General Anderson (1 episode)

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Martin Short as Uncle Jack

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Uncle Jack (1 episode)

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Michael Paul Chan as Judge Ping

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Dave Attell as Himself

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Mae Whitman as Ann Veal

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Dan Castellaneta as Dr. Stein

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Dr. Stein (1 episode)

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Frankie Muniz as Himself

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Himself (1 episode)

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Charlize Theron as Rita Leeds

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Rita Leeds (5 episodes)

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Scott Baio as Bob Loblaw

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Marc Grapey as Rollo

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John Rothman as Charles Milford

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Charles Milford (1 episode)

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Peter Jason as Mr. Jordan

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Amy Poehler as Gob's Wife

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John Harrington Bland as Clerk

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Dick Van Patten as Cal Cullen

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Dave Thomas as Trevor

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Gary Cole as Richard Shaw

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Richard Shaw (1 episode)

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Iqbal Theba as Nazhgalia

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Ethan Phillips as Military Officer

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Ed Helms as James Carr

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Troy Brenna

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Mo Collins as Starla

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Zach Braff as Phillip Litt

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Harry Hamlin as Himself

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Jim Cramer

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James Lipton as Warden Gentles

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Cedric Yarbrough as Sergeant Baker

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Karly Rothenberg

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Paul Feig as Magician

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Simon Helberg as Jeff

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Jeff (1 episode)

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Paul Vogt

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Carrie Preston as Jan Eagleman

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Jan Eagleman (1 episode)

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Jerry Minor as Officer Carter

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Ian Roberts as Literal Doctor

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Kevin McDonald as Detective Streudler

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Matt Walsh as The D.A.

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Tom Virtue as Car Salesman

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Jack McBrayer as Country Club Waiter

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Justine Bateman as Nellie

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Jay Johnston as Officer Taylor

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Mary Lynn Rajskub as Heartfire

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Seth Rogen as Young George Bluth

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Zach Woods as Trippler

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Ben Schwartz as John Beard Jr.

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Brandon Johnson as Swallows Manager

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John Slattery as Doctor Norman

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Owen Daniels as Google Chat #1

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Cobie Smulders as Young Lucille

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Mac Brandt as Coast Guard Phil

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Kristen Wiig as Young Lucille Bluth

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Andrew Santino as Employer

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Adam Devine

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Bryce Dallas Howard as Herself

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Alan Tudyk as Pastor Veal

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Ione Skye as Mrs. Veal

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Ed Begley Jr. as Stan Sitwell

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Lee Chen as Xiang Wu

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Nico Evers-Swindell as Officer Howell

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Kevin Dorff as Eddie (evidence guy)

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Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn

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Martin Mull as Gene Parmesan

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Taran Killam as Young George Sr.

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Thomas Barbusca as Young Gob

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Steele Stebbins as Young Michael

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Jean Smart as Mimi

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Christine Taylor as Sally Sitwell

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Ben Stiller as Tony Wonder

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Kyle Mooney as Murph

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Dermot Mulroney as Dusty

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Frances Conroy as Lottie Dottie

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Chris Diamantopoulos as Marky Bark

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Terry Crews as Herbert Love

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Herbert Love (1 episode)

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Debra Mooney as Joan Bark

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Joan Bark (1 episode)

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Bob Glouberman as David the Aide

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Keri Russell as Widow Carr (voice)

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Robert Isaac Lee

Worker #1 (1 episode)

Christian Duguay

Jackson Odell

Skateboarder (1 episode)

Spencer Baik

Google Chat #3 (1 episode)

Don Perry

Earl Milford (1 episode)

Kenneth Zanchi

Bernard (1 episode)

Priya Ayyar

Female Concierge (1 episode)

Aimee Shyn

Reveler (1 episode)

Thomas Brungardt

Rally Member (1 episode)

Benjamin Dawley-Anderson

Sheriff Jessop (Prison Guard) (1 episode)

Alan Maxson

Rally Member (1 episode)

Issam Tahan

Chauffeur (1 episode)

Crew of Arrested Development

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