Cast and Crew of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all.

In the thrilling sequel to 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', we follow our beloved characters as they navigate through treacherous lands and face formidable foes. The esteemed Sir Ian McKellen reprises his role as the wise and powerful wizard, Gandalf, while the immensely talented Martin Freeman portrays the unassuming yet courageous Bilbo Baggins. Alongside them, a band of brave dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, played by Richard Armitage, are determined to reclaim their homeland and treasure from the fearsome dragon, Smaug.

As the story unfolds, we find our heroes having narrowly escaped the perilous Misty Mountains, where they faced terrifying orcs, goblins, and even a colossal Goblin King. It is during this perilous journey that Bilbo stumbles upon the One Ring, an ancient artifact of unspeakable power. Unbeknownst to him, this discovery will forever change his fate and set him on a path filled with danger, adventure, and self-discovery.

With the Misty Mountains behind them, the company of dwarves, Bilbo, and Gandalf press on towards the Lonely Mountain, the former home of the dwarves and the current lair of Smaug. The stakes are high, and the challenges they face are greater than ever before. As they draw closer to their destination, the group encounters a myriad of obstacles, including ruthless orcs, treacherous forests, and a mysterious Necromancer who threatens the very existence of Middle-earth. Will our heroes be able to outwit their enemies, overcome their fears, and reclaim their stolen treasure from the mighty dragon Smaug? Only time will tell in this epic tale of courage, camaraderie, and the unyielding power of hope.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is part of the The Hobbit Collection.

Full Cast of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Ian McKellen as Gandalf

Ian McKellen

as Gandalf

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier ...

Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins

Martin Freeman

as Bilbo Baggins

Martin John Christopher Freeman is an English actor. Among other accolades, he has won an Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award a...

Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield

Richard Armitage

as Thorin Oakenshield

Richard Armitage was born and raised in Leicester, England. He attended Pattison College in Binley Road, Coventry, an...

Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug / Necromancer

Benedict Cumberbatch

as Smaug / Necromancer

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor. Known for his roles on the screen and s...

Orlando Bloom as Legolas

Orlando Bloom

as Legolas

Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom (born 13 January 1977) is an English actor. He made his breakthrough as the...

Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel

Evangeline Lilly

as Tauriel

Nicole Evangeline Lilly (born 3 August 1979) is a Canadian actress and author. She gained popularity for her first le...

Lee Pace as Thranduil

Lee Pace

as Thranduil

Lee Grinner Pace (born March 25, 1979) is an American actor. Pace has been featured in film, stage and television. H...

Luke Evans as Bard / Girion

Luke Evans

as Bard / Girion

Luke George Evans (born 15 April 1979) is a Welsh actor. Evans began his career on the stage, performing in many of L...

Stephen Fry as The Master of Laketown

Stephen Fry

as The Master of Laketown

Stephen John Fry is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presen...

Graham McTavish as Dwalin

Graham McTavish

as Dwalin

Graham McTavish (born 1961) is a Scottish television actor. He has played the character Warden Ackerman in Red Dwarf ...

Jed Brophy as Nori

Jed Brophy

as Nori

Jed Brophy was born on January 1, 1963 and is currently 61 years old.

Stephen Hunter as Bombur

Stephen Hunter

as Bombur

Stephen Hunter was born in Wellington, New Zealand and was unwittingly cast as "the clown" from a young age. The lab...

Ryan Gage as Alfrid

Ryan Gage

as Alfrid

Ryan Gage (born 17 January 1983) is an English actor.

John Bell as Bain

John Bell

as Bain

John Bell was born on October 20, 1997 and is currently 27 years old.

Manu Bennett as Azog

Manu Bennett

as Azog

Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969) is an actor from New Zealand who has appeared in television series and movies. D...

Lawrence Makoare as Bolg

Lawrence Makoare

as Bolg

Lawrence Makoare was born on March 20, 1968 and is currently 56 years old.

Cate Blanchett as Galadriel

Cate Blanchett

as Galadriel

Catherine Elise Blanchett (born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor and producer. Regarded as one of the best actress...

Stephen Ure as Fimbul

Stephen Ure

as Fimbul

Stephen Ure was born on March 28, 1958 and is currently 66 years old.

Craig Hall as Galion

Craig Hall

as Galion

Craig Hall (born 10 May 1974) is a New Zealand actor.

Mark Mitchinson as Braga

Mark Mitchinson

as Braga

Mark Mitchinson was born on July 6, 1966 and is currently 58 years old.

Richard Whiteside

as Butterbur Snr
Greg Ellis as Net Mender

Greg Ellis

as Net Mender

Greg Ellis was born on March 21, 1968 and is currently 56 years old.

Ray Henwood as Old Fisherman

Ray Henwood

as Old Fisherman

Ray Henwood was born on January 15, 1937 and passed away 5 years ago at the age of 82 on August 28, 2019.

Jabez Olssen

as Fish Monger
Stephen Colbert as Laketown Spy

Stephen Colbert

as Laketown Spy

Stephen Tyrone Colbert (born May 13, 1964) is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and ...

Evelyn McGee-Colbert

as Laketown Spy

Peter Colbert

as Laketown Spy

John Colbert

as Laketown Spy

Norman Kali

as Laketown Spy

Carter Nixon

as Laketown Spy

Zane Weiner

as Laketown Spy
Allan Smith as Orc Underling

Allan Smith

as Orc Underling

Allan Smith is a New Zealand stuntman and actor.

Jack Binding

as Laketowner (uncredited)

Terry Binding

as Laketowner (uncredited)
Peter Jackson as Albert Dreary (uncredited)

Peter Jackson

as Albert Dreary (uncredited)

Sir Peter Robert Jackson, (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, k...

Terry Notary as Goblin (uncredited)

Terry Notary

as Goblin (uncredited)

Terry Notary is an American actor, stunt coordinator/double and movement coach. Born in San Rafael, California, Notar...


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