The Grinch is one of the most iconic stories that Dr. Seuss has ever written. It's my favorite out of all of the stories that Dr. Seuss wrote. The story was so popular that it has been adapted into a 1966 TV special, a 2000 live-action film, and a 2018 animated film. This article is to look over the very talented actors and actresses who have helped bring the legendary story to life.
Characters that appear in all 3 adaptations of the story:
The Grinch: Boris Karloff (1966 TV special), Jim Carrey (2000 film), Benedict Cumberbatch (2018 film)
Cindy Lou Who: June Foray (1966 TV special), Taylor Momsen (2000 film), Cameron Seely (2018 film)
Max: Dallas McKennon (1966 TV special), Kelley the dog (2000 film), Frank Welker (2000 and 2018 films)
Narrator: Boris Karloff (1966 TV special), Anthony Hopkins (2000 film), Pharrell Williams (2018 film)
Characters from the 2000 film:
Mayor MayWho: Jeffrey Tambor
Martha May Whovier: Christine Baranski
Louie Lou Who: Bill Irwin
Betty Lou Who: Molly Shannon
Whobris: Clint Howard
Characters from the 2018 film:
Donna Who: Rashida Jones
Groopert: Tristian O'Hare
Bricklebaum: Kenan Thompson
Mayor McGerkle: Angela Lansbury
Characters that appear in all 3 adaptations of the story:
The Grinch: Boris Karloff (1966 TV special), Jim Carrey (2000 film), Benedict Cumberbatch (2018 film)
Cindy Lou Who: June Foray (1966 TV special), Taylor Momsen (2000 film), Cameron Seely (2018 film)
Max: Dallas McKennon (1966 TV special), Kelley the dog (2000 film), Frank Welker (2000 and 2018 films)
Narrator: Boris Karloff (1966 TV special), Anthony Hopkins (2000 film), Pharrell Williams (2018 film)
Characters from the 2000 film:
Mayor MayWho: Jeffrey Tambor
Martha May Whovier: Christine Baranski
Louie Lou Who: Bill Irwin
Betty Lou Who: Molly Shannon
Whobris: Clint Howard
Characters from the 2018 film:
Donna Who: Rashida Jones
Groopert: Tristian O'Hare
Bricklebaum: Kenan Thompson
Mayor McGerkle: Angela Lansbury