Principal Cast of Jaws
The 1975 thriller features Roy Scheider as Police Chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as oceanographer Matt Hooper, and Robert Shaw as shark hunter Quint. Together, they form the core team hunting the great white shark.
Supporting Roles and Performances
Lorraine Gary portrays Brody's wife, Ellen, while Murray Hamilton plays the pragmatic Mayor Larry Vaughn. Their performances support the tension between public safety and tourism revenue in the fictional Amity Island town.
Legacy of the Jaws Cast
The ensemble is widely credited with grounding the suspense in believable human reactions. Their performances helped establish the film as a benchmark for thriller storytelling and ensemble casting in Hollywood.
For additional background, see the film entry on IMDb.
