Main Cast and Lead Roles
The 1995 comedy film Get Smart stars Steve Martin as Maxwell Smart, a bumbling secret agent. Dan Aykroyd plays the villain Siegfried, while Tina Fey appears as Agent 99. The cast blends physical comedy with spy tropes from the original TV series.
Supporting Characters and Performances
Supporting roles include Bernie Kopell as the Chief and David Paymer as a CONTROL colleague. The ensemble emphasizes slapstick timing and exaggerated spy archetypes. Each character contributes to the film's focus on mistaken identity and bureaucratic incompetence.
Actor Backgrounds and Career Context
Steve Martin was already known for stand up and earlier comedies when he took the lead. Dan Aykroyd brought experience from Saturday Night Live and other 1990s comedies. The cast reflects a mix of television and film actors typical of mid 1990s studio comedies.
