Cast of
People vs. Jean Harris

About People vs. Jean Harris

This dramatic re-enactment premiered a mere nine weeks after the actual headline-making trial of the refined private school headmistress who was convicted of the murder of her unfaithful lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, the famed "Scarsdale Diet" author.

Full Cast of People vs. Jean Harris

Ellen Burstyn
plays Jean Harris

Ellen Burstyn as Jean Harris

Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayal of complicat...

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Martin Balsam
plays Joel Aurnou

Richard Dysart
plays Judge Russell R. Leggett

Peter Coyote
plays George Bolen

Peter Coyote as George Bolen

Peter Coyote (born Rachmil Pinchus Ben Mosha Cohon; October 10, 1941) is an American actor, author, director, screenw...

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Priscilla Morrill
plays Juanita Edwards

Sarah Marshall
plays Suzanne Van der Vreken

Millie Slavin
plays Narrator (voice)

Marlyn McAvoy
plays Bonnie

Sari Price
plays Court Officer

Al Ruscio
plays Det. Siciliano

David Cramer
plays Guard

David Cooper
plays Mr. Lalla

Milton Selzer
plays Dr. Roth

Alvin Ing
plays Dr. Louis Roh

Alan Manson
plays Dr. Henry Francis Ryan

Christopher Curry
plays Officer McKenna

Christopher Curry as Officer McKenna

Christopher Curry (born Christopher Root; October 22, 1948) is an American actor and writer.

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Lesley Woods
plays Clerk

Glenn Carlson
plays Vonglan, the Jury Foreman


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