Published 18:20 IST, September 21st 2020
1996's 'Independence Day' boats of a stellar ensemble star cast including Jeff Goldblum
Independence Day cast boasts of many supremely talented actors including Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and Vivica A. Fox in lead roles to name a few
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highest-grossing Hollywood film of 1996, Independence Day is an epic science fiction film which showcases how a group of unlikely people unite by fate to stop destruction by aliens, across globe. Roland Emmerich directorial boasts of an ensemble cast helined by A-listers like Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum. Thus, re to kw about Independence Day cast in detail to find out which actor plays which character in blockbuster film.
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1) Will Smith as Steven Hiller
Men in Black actor Will Smith plays role of Captain Steven Hiller in Independence Day. Will as Steven plays Marine F/A-18 pilot and one of squron leers of mission. It was said that Emmerich and Devlin particularly wanted him to take up role after being super impressed by his performance in Six Degrees of Separation.
2) Bill Pullman as Thomas J. Whitmore
Veteran actor Bill Pullman plays role of President Thomas J. Whitmore in this epic science fiction film. Bill as Thomas plays a Gulf War veteran and a former fighter pilot. 66-year-old is well-kwn for his performances in films like Accidental Tourist, Sleepless In Seattle, and While You Were Sleeping to name a few.
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3) Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson
Jurrasic Park fame actor-musician, Jeff Goldblum plays role of David Levinson in this Roland Emmerich directorial. Jeff as David plays a techlogical expert and an MIT-gruated satellite engineer. Independence Day marked one of stepping stones of 67-year-old's career.
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4) Vivica A. Fox as Jasmine Dubrow
Days Of Our Lives actor Vivica A. Fox plays role of Jasmine Dubrow in Independence Day. Vivica as Jasmine plays fiancée of Steven Hiller and mor of Dylan Dubrow-Hiller. 56-year-old is highly popular for her roles in Booty Call, Soul Food, and Why Do Fools Fall in Love to name a few.
5) Margaret Colin as Constance Spa
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American actor Margaret Colin plays role of Constance Spa in 1996 film. Margaret as Spa plays White House Communications Director of President Whitmore. She is also shown to be ex-wife of David Levinson's character in film.
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Supporting cast of Independence Day
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Mary McDonnell plays First Ly Marilyn Whitmore
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Judd Hirsch plays David Levinson's far, Julius Levinson
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Robert Loggia plays Commandant of United States Marine Corps, General William Grey
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Randy Quaid plays an eccentric Vietnam war veteran, Russell Casse
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Ross Bagley plays Steven Hiller's stepson, Dylan Dubrow-Hiller
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18:20 IST, September 21st 2020