Cast and Crew of Zodiac

Zodiac

In the gripping film "Zodiac," the intricate web of the infamous Zodiac murders draws together the lives of three pivotal characters: the relentless journalist Paul Avery, the dedicated detective David Toschi, and the obsessive cartoonist Robert Graysmith. As the story unfolds, viewers witness how these individuals, each motivated by their own pursuits, become entwined in a quest for truth and justice. The Zodiac killer's cryptic letters, taunting phone calls, and brutal crimes create a backdrop of tension that propels them into an investigation that spans decades.

Robert Graysmith, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, is a mild-mannered cartoonist who becomes increasingly fascinated with the case, driven by a need to uncover the identity of the elusive killer. Graysmith’s obsession leads him down a dark path, as he immerses himself in the details of the murders, piecing together clues that others have overlooked. Meanwhile, Mark Ruffalo's character, David Toschi, serves as the dedicated detective tasked with bringing the killer to justice. His unwavering commitment to solving the case puts pressure on both his professional and personal life, revealing the toll that such an intense investigation can take on those involved.

Paul Avery, identified as a journalist caught in the whirlwind of this sensational case, adds another layer of complexity to the narrative. His collaboration with Graysmith and Toschi highlights the convergence of media, law enforcement, and amateur sleuthing in the pursuit of truth. As the film navigates this harrowing journey, it delves into the psychological impact of obsession, the relentless nature of evil, and the intricate connections that bind these characters together. "Zodiac" masterfully explores how one elusive murderer forever alters the course of their lives, leaving an indelible mark on their existence as they grapple with the shadows of the past.

Full Cast of Zodiac

Jake Gyllenhaal as Robert Graysmith

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Robert Graysmith

Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal (born December 19, 1980) is an American actor and producer. Born into the Gyllenhaal family...

Mark Ruffalo as David Toschi

Mark Ruffalo

as David Toschi

Mark Alan Ruffalo (born November 22, 1967) is an American actor and producer. He began acting in the early 1990s and ...

Anthony Edwards as William Armstrong

Anthony Edwards

as William Armstrong

Anthony Edwards (born July 19, 1962) is an American actor and director. He has appeared in various movies and televis...

Robert Downey Jr. as Paul Avery

Robert Downey Jr.

as Paul Avery

Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1966) is an American actor and producer. His career has been characterized by c...

Chloë Sevigny as Melanie

Chloë Sevigny

as Melanie

Chloë Stevens Sevigny (born November 18, 1974) is an American film actress, fashion designer and former model. Sevign...

Elias Koteas as Jack Mulanax

Elias Koteas

as Jack Mulanax

Elias Koteas (born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor, known for his roles as Alvin "Al" Olinsky on the series Chica...

John Carroll Lynch as Arthur Leigh Allen

John Carroll Lynch

as Arthur Leigh Allen

John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as Drew Carey's cross-dressing brot...

Brian Cox as Melvin Belli

Brian Cox

as Melvin Belli

​Brian Denis Cox, CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Com...

Dermot Mulroney as Martin Lee

Dermot Mulroney

as Martin Lee

Dermot Mulroney (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in romantic comedy, western, ...

Zach Grenier as Mel Nicolai

Zach Grenier

as Mel Nicolai

Zach Grenier is an American character actor of film, television and stage. He is best known for his roles in films su...

James Le Gros as George Bawart

James Le Gros

as George Bawart

James Le Gros (/ləˈɡroʊ/) (born April 27, 1962) is an American actor. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Awa...

Donal Logue as Ken Narlow

Donal Logue

as Ken Narlow

Donal Francis Logue is an Canadian actor, producer and writer. His notable roles include starring as Dex in The Tao o...

Richmond Arquette as Zodiac 1 / Zodiac 2

Richmond Arquette

as Zodiac 1 / Zodiac 2

Richmond Arquette (born August 21, 1963) is an American film and television actor.

Bob Stephenson as Zodiac 3

Bob Stephenson

as Zodiac 3

Robert J. Stephenson (born May 18, 1967) is an American film and television actor, film producer and screenwriter who...

John Lacy as Zodiac 4

John Lacy

as Zodiac 4

John Lacy is an American actor-director-writer living in Los Angeles. John was born in Iowa City where his father, th...

John Getz as Templeton Peck

John Getz

as Templeton Peck

​John Getz is a stage-trained American actor. Getz dropped out of college to attend the American Conservatory Theater...

John Terry as Charles Thieriot

John Terry

as Charles Thieriot

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Terry (born January 25, 1950) is an American film, television, and stage...

June Diane Raphael as Mrs. Toschi

June Diane Raphael

as Mrs. Toschi

June Diane Raphael is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer. She starred in TV comedy programs Bur...

Pell James as Cecilia Shepard

Pell James

as Cecilia Shepard

Pell James was born on April 30, 1977 and is currently 47 years old.

David Lee Smith as Father

David Lee Smith

as Father

David Lee Smith (born September 8, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as John Oldman, the protagonist of ...

Jason Wiles as Lab Tech Dagitz

Jason Wiles

as Lab Tech Dagitz

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jason Austin Wiles (born April 25, 1970) is an American actor known for his r...

Tom Verica as Jim Dunbar

Tom Verica

as Jim Dunbar

Tom Verica was born on May 13, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.

Jimmi Simpson as Mike Mageau

Jimmi Simpson

as Mike Mageau

Jimmi Simpson is an American stage, film and television actor, best known for his recurring roles in television serie...

Karina Logue as Woman

Karina Logue

as Woman

Karina Logue was born on February 24, 1966 and is currently 58 years old.

Joel Bissonnette as Inspector Kracke

Joel Bissonnette

as Inspector Kracke

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joel Bissonnette is an American actor. He is originally from Baltimore, Mary...

Matt Winston as John Allen

Matt Winston

as John Allen

Matthew Winston is an American actor. He is the son of special effects artist Stan Winston.

John Ennis as Terry Pascoe

John Ennis

as Terry Pascoe

John Ennis (born May 6, 1964) is an American actor and comedian. Ennis was a cast member on Netflix's W/ Bob & David ...

J. Patrick McCormack

as Police Commissioner
Adam Goldberg as Duffy Jennings

Adam Goldberg

as Duffy Jennings

Adam Charles Goldberg is an American character actor, filmmaker, musician, and photographer. Known for his supporting...

Clea DuVall as Linda del Buono

Clea DuVall

as Linda del Buono

Clea Helen D'Etienne DuVall (born September 25, 1977) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She is ...

Paul Schulze as Sandy Panzarella

Paul Schulze

as Sandy Panzarella

Paul Schulze (born November 30, 1962) is an American actor best known for portraying Ryan Chappelle on the FOX series...

Adam Trese as Detective #1

Adam Trese

as Detective #1

Adam Trese was born on January 4, 1969 and is currently 55 years old.

Penny Wallace

as Mulanax's Secretary
Thomas Kopache as Copy Editor #1

Thomas Kopache

as Copy Editor #1

Thomas Kopache was born on October 17, 1945 and is currently 79 years old.

Barry Livingston as Copy Editor #3

Barry Livingston

as Copy Editor #3

Barry Gordon Livingston (born December 17, 1953) is an American television and film actor, known for his role as Erni...

Christopher John Fields as Copy Editor #4

Christopher John Fields

as Copy Editor #4

Christopher John Fields (born September 23, 1968) is a Los Angeles-based director, teacher, and actor. He is the arti...

Jack Samson

as Young David Graysmith

Jessica Baltutis

as Margot Graysmith

Michael Hungerford

as Truck Driver
Shane Woodson as Informant

Shane Woodson

as Informant

Shane Woodson was born on October 19, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.

as Informant #8

Charlotte Ferguson

as Kathleen Johns' baby

Phoebe Ferguson

as Kathleen Johns' baby

Kacey Malmsten

as Kathleen Johns' baby

Karly Malmsten

as Kathleen Johns' baby

John Sarno

as Donald Harden

Gloria Grant

as Bettye Harden
Brett Rickaby as Detective Roy

Brett Rickaby

as Detective Roy

Brett Rickaby was born on December 15, 1964 and is currently 59 years old.

M.F. Bernier

as Detective #2

Carter Evans

as Newscaster #2

Dave Nemeth

as Newscaster #4

Greg Wolf

as Interviewer #1

Barry LeBrock

as Reporter
Ione Skye as Kathleen Johns (uncredited)

Ione Skye

as Kathleen Johns (uncredited)

Ione Skye Lee (née Leitch; born September 4, 1970) is a British-born American actress, author, and painter. She made ...

David Winston Barge

as Vallejo Desk Ofiicer (uncredited)

Hayati Akbas

as Hardware Store Customer (uncredited)

Mitchell Fink

as Reporter (uncredited)

Erica Ford

as Traveler (uncredited)

Tish Hicks

as Informant (uncredited)

Derris Nile

as Office Worker (uncredited)

Carmen Plumb

as Janie (uncredited)

Callie Thompson

as Child Witness (uncredited)

Bud Davis

as Patrolman (uncredited)

Ken Narlow

as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

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