Players of the Virginian Series

 

Main & Recurring Cast of The Virginian

(1962–1971)

🌟 Primary Stars (Long‑Running Cast)

These actors defined the series across multiple seasons:

• James Drury — The Virginian (all 249 episodes)

• Doug McClure — Trampas (all 249 episodes)

• Lee J. Cobb — Judge Henry Garth (Seasons 1–4)

• Charles Bickford — John Grainger (55 episodes)

• John McIntire — Clay Grainger (50 episodes)

• Clu Gulager — Emmett Ryker (115 episodes)

🌾 Key Supporting & Recurring Cast

These actors shaped the emotional and narrative arcs of the ranch:

• Gary Clarke — Steve Hill (61 episodes)

• Randy Boone — Randy Benton (62 episodes)

• Roberta Shore — Betsy Garth (30 episodes)

• Diane Roter — Jennifer Sommers (30 episodes)

• Sara Lane — Elizabeth Grainger (105 episodes)

• Don Quine — Stacey Grainger (55 episodes)

• David Hartman — David Sutton (26 episodes)

🐎 Later‑Series Additions

These actors refreshed the show in its later seasons:

• Stewart Granger — Col. Alan MacKenzie (24 episodes)

• Lee Majors — Roy Tate (24 episodes)

• Tim Matheson — Jim Horn (24 episodes)

🎬 Notable Guest Stars (Selected)

The series featured hundreds of guest actors; here are a few frequently noted in cast archives:

• Pippa Scott

• Ina Victor

• John Dehner

• George Kennedy

• Sheree North