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Main Cast of Dallas (1978–1991)

Visual Grid — 8 Key Stars

Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing)

Series Icon

The ruthless, charming oil baron who became the face of *Dallas*.

Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing)

Fan Favorite

The moral center of the Ewing family and J.R.’s idealistic brother.

Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Ewing)

Beloved Role

J.R.’s long‑suffering wife whose arc became one of the show’s richest.

Victoria Principal (Pamela Barnes Ewing)

Series Lead

Bobby’s wife and the emotional bridge between the Barnes–Ewing feud.

Barbara Bel Geddes (Miss Ellie Ewing)

Matriarch

The heart of Southfork and moral anchor of the Ewing dynasty.

Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes)

Rival Power

J.R.’s lifelong rival and the Barnes family’s fiery representative.

Jim Davis (Jock Ewing)

Founding Patriarch

The tough, commanding founder of Ewing Oil and father of the clan.

Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing)

Breakout Star

The rebellious, glamorous granddaughter who added youthful spark.

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THE EWING FAMILY (PRIMARY CAST)

J.R. Ewing — Larry Hagman Bobby Ewing — Patrick Duffy Miss Ellie Ewing — Barbara Bel Geddes (Seasons 1–7, 9–13) Jock Ewing — Jim Davis (Seasons 1–4) Lucy Ewing — Charlene Tilton (Seasons 1–8, 11–14) Gary Ewing — Ted Shackelford (recurring early seasons) Ray Krebbs — Steve Kanaly (Seasons 2–14) Donna Culver Krebbs — Susan Howard (Seasons 3–9)

🟧 THE BARNES FAMILY

Cliff Barnes — Ken Kercheval (Seasons 1–14) Pamela Barnes Ewing — Victoria Principal (Seasons 1–10) Digger Barnes — David Wayne / Keenan Wynn Rebecca Barnes Wentworth — Priscilla Pointer Katherine Wentworth — Morgan Brittany

🟩 SOUTHFORK & EXTENDED FAMILY

Sue Ellen Ewing — Linda Gray (Seasons 1–14) Clayton Farlow — Howard Keel (Seasons 4–14) Cally Harper Ewing — Cathy Podewell (Seasons 11–13) James Beaumont — Sasha Mitchell (Seasons 12–14) John Ross Ewing III — various child actors

🟪 EWING OIL & BUSINESS WORLD

Jordan Lee — Don Starr Wes Parmalee — Steve Forrest Jeremy Wendell — William Smithers Carter McKay — George Kennedy (Seasons 12–14) Tommy McKay — J. Eddie Peck

🟥 MAJOR RECURRING CHARACTERS (ALL SEASONS)

Afton Cooper — Audrey Landers Mandy Winger — Deborah Shelton Jenna Wade — Morgan Fairchild / Priscilla Presley / Francine Tacker Marilee Stone — Fern Fitzgerald Serena Wald — Meredith MacRae Dr. Elby — John Zaremba Harv Smithfield — George O. Petrie

🟨 LATER‑SEASON ADDITIONS (SEASONS 9–14)

April Stevens — Sheree J. Wilson Michelle Stevens — Kimberly Foster Liz Adams — Barbara Stock Tom Ryan — Dennis Redfield Alex Barton — Joel Fabiani Jory Taylor — Kimberly Foster

🟫 THE “DREAM SEASON” (Season 9) CAST NOTES

Season 9’s alternate‑timeline arc featured:

• Mark Graison — John Beck

• Angelica Nero — Barbara Carrera

• Nicholas Pearce — Jack Scalia

Priscilla Presley’s Role on Dallas

Character: Jenna Wade

Years Active: 1983–1988

Total Episodes: 144 (credited as Jenna Wade / Jenna Wade Krebbs)

Priscilla was actually the third actress to play Jenna Wade — after Morgan Fairchild (1978) and Francine Tacker (1980) — but she became the definitive and longest‑running version of the character.

🎭 What Her Role Meant to the Series

• Jenna Wade was a major love interest for Bobby Ewing.

• Her storylines included romance, custody battles, danger arcs, and family revelations.

• She eventually married Ray Krebbs, tying her permanently into the Ewing family.

• Priscilla’s portrayal added glamour, vulnerability, and emotional depth to the mid‑1980s seasons.

📝 Fun Fact

Priscilla later admitted she lied during her audition, telling producers she watched the show even though she hadn’t — and still won the role.

Priscilla Presley as Jenna Wade — Visual Gallery (1983–1988)

A curated 8‑image grid capturing her signature Dallas era looks.

Jenna Wade — Early Seasons

Dallas (1983)

Priscilla Presley in her early Jenna Wade styling: soft blonde waves, outdoor Southfork palette.

Red Shirt Era

Dallas (mid‑80s)

A crisp, sporty red look that became one of her most circulated promo stills.

Blue Sequined Turtleneck

Dallas (1982–83)

One of her most iconic glam looks — shimmering blue sequins and voluminous hair.

White Lace Formal

Dallas (mid‑80s)

A refined, romantic white dress from her more dramatic storyline years.

Black Lace Evening Look

Dallas (mid‑80s)

Elegant black lace with floral detailing — classic Jenna Wade sophistication.

Soft Lavender Daywear

Dallas (mid‑80s)

A relaxed, feminine outdoor look near the pool — gentle and approachable.

Pearl‑Trimmed White Blouse

Dallas (late‑80s)

A polished indoor portrait with signature soft curls and pearl accents.

Floral Blouse Outdoors

Dallas (mid‑80s)

A natural, breezy outdoor portrait — warm, approachable, unmistakably Jenna.

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