The Terminator (1984) Cast & Character Guide — No Spoilers | Who's That?

Who plays who in The Terminator (1984)? Browse a spoiler-free character guide with photos of every major character and the actors behind them, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton.

• Terminator — played by Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Kyle Reese — played by Michael Biehn
• Sarah Connor — played by Linda Hamilton
• Traxler — played by Paul Winfield
• Vukovich — played by Lance Henriksen
• Matt — played by Rick Rossovich
• Ginger — played by Bess Motta
• Silberman — played by Earl Boen
• Pawnshop Clerk — played by Dick Miller
• Nancy — played by Shawn Schepps
• Desk Sergeant — played by Bruce M. Kerner
• Future Terminator — played by Franco Columbu
• Punk Leader — played by Bill Paxton
• Punk — played by Brad Rearden
• Punk — played by Brian Thompson
• Policeman — played by William Wisher
• Policeman — played by Ken Fritz
• Policeman — played by Tom Oberhaus
• Cop in Alley — played by Ed Dogans
• TV Anchorman — played by Joe Farago