About Independence Day
- Released on June 25, 1996
In the action-packed blockbuster "Independence Day," viewers are introduced to a diverse cast of characters, each playing a pivotal role in the fight against an alien invasion. The charismatic and talented Will Smith portrays Captain Steven Hiller, a courageous Marine Corps pilot who becomes a central figure in the human resistance. Alongside Smith, Bill Pullman delivers a compelling performance as President Thomas J. Whitmore, the resolute leader of the United States who must guide his country and the world through the most challenging period in human history.
The gripping narrative of "Independence Day" unfolds over the course of several days, beginning on July 2 when a colossal alien mothership ominously enters Earth's orbit. Accompanying this formidable vessel are several dozen smaller, saucer-shaped destroyer spacecrafts, which are promptly dispatched to wreak havoc on major cities across the globe. As the world watches in horror, these extraterrestrial assailants leave a trail of destruction in their wake, making it abundantly clear that humanity is under attack.
With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, the United States decides to mount a coordinated counterattack on July 3. However, despite the brave efforts of the military, the alien forces prove to be an insurmountable adversary, and the offensive ultimately fails. Undeterred, human ingenuity prevails, and on July 4, a daring plan is devised to infiltrate the alien mothership and plant a nuclear missile within its core. This risky operation, spearheaded by Captain Steven Hiller and President Thomas J. Whitmore, represents humanity's last hope for survival in the face of an overwhelming extraterrestrial threat.
Full Cast of Independence Day
Will Smith plays Capt. Steven Hiller
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Jeff Goldblum plays David Levinson
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Margaret Colin plays Constance Spano
James Rebhorn plays Albert Nimzicki
Harvey Fierstein plays Marty Gilbert
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Vivica A. Fox plays Jasmine Dubrow
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Ross Bagley plays Dylan
Mae Whitman plays Patricia Whitmore
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Harry Connick Jr. plays Capt. Jimmy Wilder
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John Storey plays Dr. Isaacs
Frank Novak plays Teddy
Devon Gummersall plays Philip
Leland Orser plays Techy / Med Asst #1
Mirron E. Willis plays Aide
Ross Lacy plays Aide
David Pressman plays Whitmore's Aide
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Raphael Sbarge plays Commander / Tech
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Eric Paskel plays Radar Tech
Carlos Lacámara plays Radar Operator
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Tim Kelleher plays Technician
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See Jay Acovone's other roles →James Wong plays SETI Tech One
Thom Barry plays SETI Tech Two
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Robert Pine plays Chief of Staff
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Michael Winther plays Co-Worker #3
Warren Dexter Beatty plays Co-Worker #4
Paul LeClair plays Co-Worker #5
Michael Vacca plays Lt. Peterson
David Channell plays Secret Service Agent
John Capodice plays Mario
Greg Collins plays Military Aide
Derek Webster plays Sky Crane Pilot
Mark Fite plays Pilot
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Levan Uchaneishvili plays Russian Pilot
Kristof Konrad plays Russian Pilot
Kevin Sifuentes plays Tank Commander
Elston Ridgle plays Soldier
Randy Oglesby plays Mechanic
Jack Moore plays Mechanic
Barry Del Sherman plays Street Preacher
Lyman Ward plays Secret Service Guy
Anthony Crivello plays Lincoln
Richard Speight Jr. plays Ed
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Joe Fowler plays Reporter
Andrew Warne plays Reporter
Sharon Tay plays Reporter
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Yelena Danova plays Russian Newscaster
Johnny Kim plays Korean Newscaster
Vanessa J. Wells plays Newscaster
Jessika Cardinahl plays German Video Newscaster
Gary W. Cruz plays Video Newscaster
Ron Pitts plays Video Newscaster
Wendy L. Walsh plays Video Newscaster
Christine Devine plays Video Newscaster
Mark Thompson plays Video Newscaster
Ernie Anastos plays Rex Black / NY Newscaster
Kevin Cooney plays Atlantic Air CINC
Rance Howard plays Chaplain
Nelson Mashita plays Japanese Tech
Jeff Phillips plays B-2 Pilot
Sayed Badreya plays Arab Pilot
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John Bradley plays Lucas
Kimberly Beck plays Housewife
Thomas F. Duffy plays Lieutenant
Andrew Keegan plays Older Boy
Jon Matthews plays Thomson
Jim Piddock plays Reginald
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Eleanor Clift plays Self
Jerry Dunphy plays Self
Jack Germond plays Self
Morton Kondracke plays Self
John McLaughlin plays Himself
Barry Nolan plays Self
George Putnam plays Self
Eric Michael Zee plays Northridge Field Reporter
Pat Skipper plays Redneck
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Mike Monteleone plays Butler
Lee Strauss plays Elvis Fanatic
Lisa Star plays Woman on Roof
Malcolm Danare plays Intellectual on Roof
Arthur Brooks plays Trucker on Roof
Michael Moertl plays Thief
James J. Joyce plays Master C. P. O.
Joyce Cohen plays Kim Peters (Reporter)
Julie Moran plays Entertainment Tonight Reporter
Robin Groth plays Flagstaff News Anchor
Richard Pachorek plays LAPD Helicopter Pilot
Dakota plays Boomer
Gary A. Hecker plays Alien Vocal Effects (voice)
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Discover the backstage crew of Independence Day →- Will Smith
- Bill Pullman
- Jeff Goldblum
- Mary McDonnell
- Judd Hirsch
- Robert Loggia
- Randy Quaid
- Margaret Colin
- James Rebhorn
- Harvey Fierstein
- Adam Baldwin
- Brent Spiner
- James Duval
- Vivica A. Fox
- Lisa Jakub
- Ross Bagley
- Mae Whitman
- Bill Smitrovich
- Kiersten Warren
- Harry Connick Jr.
- Giuseppe Andrews
- John Storey
- Frank Novak
- Devon Gummersall
- Leland Orser
- Mirron E. Willis
- Ross Lacy
- David Pressman
- Vivian Palermo
- Raphael Sbarge
- Bobby Hosea
- Dan Lauria
- Steve Giannelli
- Eric Paskel
- Carlos Lacámara
- John Bennett Perry
- Troy Willis
- Tim Kelleher
- Wayne Wilderson
- Jay Acovone
- James Wong
- Thom Barry
- Jana Marie Hupp
- Matt Pashkow
- Robert Pine
- Marisa Johnston
- Michael Winther
- Warren Dexter Beatty
- Paul LeClair
- Michael Vacca
- David Channell
- John Capodice
- Greg Collins
- Derek Webster
- Mark Fite
- Eric Neal Newman
- Levan Uchaneishvili
- Kristof Konrad
- Kevin Sifuentes
- Elston Ridgle
- Randy Oglesby
- Jack Moore
- Barry Del Sherman
- Lyman Ward
- Anthony Crivello
- Richard Speight Jr.
- Barbara Beck
- Joe Fowler
- Andrew Warne
- Sharon Tay
- Peter J. Lucas
- Yelena Danova
- Johnny Kim
- Vanessa J. Wells
- Jessika Cardinahl
- Gary W. Cruz
- Ron Pitts
- Wendy L. Walsh
- Christine Devine
- Mark Thompson
- Ernie Anastos
- Kevin Cooney
- Rance Howard
- Nelson Mashita
- Jeff Phillips
- Sayed Badreya
- Adam Tomei
- John Bradley
- Kimberly Beck
- Thomas F. Duffy
- Andrew Keegan
- Jon Matthews
- Jim Piddock
- Frederic W. Barnes
- Eleanor Clift
- Jerry Dunphy
- Jack Germond
- Morton Kondracke
- John McLaughlin
- Barry Nolan
- George Putnam
- Eric Michael Zee
- Pat Skipper
- Carlos Lara
- Mike Monteleone
- Lee Strauss
- Lisa Star
- Malcolm Danare
- Arthur Brooks
- Michael Moertl
- James J. Joyce
- Joyce Cohen
- Julie Moran
- Robin Groth
- Richard Pachorek
- Dakota
- Gary A. Hecker
- Frank Welker