Cast and Crew of The Californians

The Californians

'The Californians' centers on the conflict between Gavin Ransom, a real estate mogul aiming to develop mini-mansions along Northern California's scenic coast, and his sister Olive, an impassioned environmentalist leading a protest against his plans. The plot thickens as Gavin's romantic interests complicate matters when he falls for a folk singer who supports Olive's cause. Interesting trivia: 1) Charles Martinet, best known for voicing Nintendo's iconic Mario, took on the rare live-action role of a City Councilman in this series. 2) Keith Carradine, playing Elton Tripp, contributed to the show's folk music soundtrack, adding authenticity to the musical elements. 3) The production team shot on location along Northern California's coast to capture the region's natural beauty, highlighting the environmental themes central to the show.

Full Cast of The Californians

Kate Mara as Zoe Tripp

Kate Mara

Zoe Tripp
Matthew Wood as Waiter

Matthew Wood

Waiter
Valerie Perrine as Lenora Tripp

Valerie Perrine

Lenora Tripp
Joanne Whalley as Luna

Joanne Whalley

Luna
Charles Martinet as City Councilman

Charles Martinet

City Councilman
Keith Carradine as Elton Tripp

Keith Carradine

Elton Tripp
Jane Lynch as Sybill Platt

Jane Lynch

Sybill Platt
Noah Wyle as Gavin Ransom

Noah Wyle

Gavin Ransom
Cloris Leachman as Eileen Boatwright

Cloris Leachman

Eileen Boatwright
Illeana Douglas as Olive Ransom

Illeana Douglas

Olive Ransom
Don Williams as City Councilman

Don Williams

City Councilman

Crew of The Californians

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