It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Cast & Character Guide — No Spoilers | Who's That?

Who plays who in It's a Wonderful Life (1946)? Browse a spoiler-free character guide with photos of every major character and the actors behind them, including James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore.

• George Bailey — played by James Stewart
• Mary Hatch — played by Donna Reed
• Mr. Potter — played by Lionel Barrymore
• Uncle Billy — played by Thomas Mitchell
• Clarence — played by Henry Travers
• Mrs. Bailey — played by Beulah Bondi
• Ernie — played by Frank Faylen
• Bert — played by Ward Bond
• Violet — played by Gloria Grahame
• Mr. Gower — played by H.B. Warner
• Sam Wainwright — played by Frank Albertson
• Harry Bailey — played by Todd Karns
• Pa Bailey — played by Samuel S. Hinds
• Cousin Tilly — played by Mary Treen
• Ruth Dakin — played by Virginia Patton
• Cousin Eustace — played by Charles Williams
• Mrs. Hatch — played by Sarah Edwards
• Mr. Martini — played by William Edmunds
• Annie — played by Lillian Randolph
• Mrs. Martini — played by Argentina Brunetti