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Arrested Development

Arrested Development

Netflix 2003

The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
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The Top 10 Actors and Characters of Arrested Development (Ranked Cast in 2025)

Jessica Walter

#1 - Jessica Walter (Malory Archer (voice))

Jessica Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress, known for appearing in the films Play Misty for Me (1971), Grand Prix and The Group (both 1966), her role as Lucille Bluth on the sitcom Arrested Development, and providing the voice of Malory Archer on the FX animated series Archer. Walter studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. Walter was a series regular for the first half of season one of 90210, provided the voice of Fran Sinclair on the series Dinosaurs, and starred as the title character of the series Amy Prentiss, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jessica Walter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jessica Walter plays as Malory Archer (voice) in Arrested Development.
Jessica Walter is the top #1 member of the cast and appears in 123 episodes.

Portia de Rossi

#2 - Portia de Rossi (Lindsay Bluth Fünke)

Portia Lee James DeGeneres (born Amanda Lee Rogers; January 31, 1973), known professionally as Portia de Rossi  is an Australian actress, best known for her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on the television series Ally McBeal and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the sitcom Arrested Development. She also portrayed Veronica Palmer on the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted. Description above from the Wikipedia article Portia de Rossi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Portia de Rossi plays as Lindsay Bluth Fünke in Arrested Development.
Portia de Rossi is the top #2 member of the cast and appears in 84 episodes.

David Cross

#3 - David Cross (Tobias Fünke)

David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development. Cross currently stars in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret and recently had a recurring role in the 2010 FOX sitcom Running Wilde.

David Cross plays as Tobias Fünke in Arrested Development.
David Cross is the top #3 member of the cast and appears in 84 episodes.

Jeffrey Tambor

#4 - Jeffrey Tambor (George Bluth Sr.)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jeffrey Michael Tambor (born July 8, 1944) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his roles as George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth on Arrested Development and Hank Kingsley on The Larry Sanders Show. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeffrey Tambor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jeffrey Tambor plays as George Bluth Sr. in Arrested Development.
Jeffrey Tambor is the top #4 member of the cast and appears in 84 episodes.

Ron Howard

#5 - Ron Howard (Narrator)

Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker and actor. Howard first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. He gained national attention for playing young Opie Taylor, the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 through 1968. During this time, he also appeared in the musical film The Music Man (1962), a critical and commercial success. He was credited as Ronny Howard in his film and television appearances from 1959 to 1973. Howard was cast in one of the lead roles in the coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), which received widespread acclaim and became one of the most profitable films in history. The following year, Howard became a household name for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days, a role he would play from 1974 through 1984. Howard continued appearing in films during this time, such as the western film The Shootist (1976) and the comedy film Grand Theft Auto (1977), which also marked his directorial debut. In 1984, Howard left Happy Days to focus on directing, producing and occasionally writing variety films and television series. His films include the science-fiction/fantasy Cocoon (1985), the fantasy Willow (1988), the thriller Backdraft (1991), the historical docudrama Apollo 13 (1995), the Christmas comedy How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the biographical drama A Beautiful Mind (2001), the biographical sports drama Cinderella Man (2005), the thriller The Da Vinci Code (2006), the historical drama Frost/Nixon (2008), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and the documentary Pavarotti (2019). For A Beautiful Mind, Howard won the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Picture. He was nominated again for the same awards for Frost/Nixon. In 2003, Howard was awarded the National Medal of Arts. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013. Howard has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions in the television and motion pictures industries. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ron Howard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ron Howard plays as Narrator in Arrested Development.
Ron Howard is the top #5 member of the cast and appears in 84 episodes.

Jason Bateman

#6 - Jason Bateman (Marty Byrde)

Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American television and film actor. After appearing in several 1980s and 1990s sitcoms including Silver Spoons, It's Your Move, and The Hogan Family, Bateman came to prominence in the early 2000s for playing Michael Bluth on Arrested Development, for which he won a TV Land, a Golden Globe, and two Satellite Awards. He has since established himself in Hollywood by appearing in several films including The Kingdom, Juno, Hancock, Up in the Air, and Paul. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jason Bateman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jason Bateman plays as Marty Byrde in Arrested Development.
Jason Bateman is the top #6 member of the cast and appears in 30 episodes.

Michael Cera

#7 - Michael Cera (John)

Michael Austin Cera (born June 7, 1988) is a Canadian actor and musician. He started his career as a child actor, voicing the character of Brother Bear on the children’s television show The Berenstain Bears and portraying a young Chuck Barris in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002). He has had numerous roles in United States television and film productions, including character George Michael Bluth on the sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and for his film roles as Evan in Superbad (2007), Paulie Bleeker in Juno (2007), Scott Pilgrim in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and a fictional version of himself in This Is the End (2013). He voiced Dick Grayson/Robin in The Lego Batman Movie (2017), Barry (a deformed sausage) in Sausage Party (2016), and Sal Viscuso, the voice behind the announcements in Childrens Hospital. Cera made his Broadway debut in the 2014 production of Kenneth Lonergan's This Is Our Youth. For his performance in the 2018 production of Lonergan's Lobby Hero, Cera was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play. Cera starred in the revival of Lonergan's The Waverly Gallery. In addition to acting, Cera is a musician, having released his debut album True That in 2014. Cera has also performed as the touring bassist for indie rock supergroup Mister Heavenly.

Michael Cera plays as John in Arrested Development.
Michael Cera is the top #7 member of the cast and appears in 10 episodes.

Tony Hale

#8 - Tony Hale (Nicholas Benedict, Mr. Curtain)

Tony Hale (born September 30, 1970) is an American two time Emmy Award-winning film and television actor and author, best known for playing neurotic Byron "Buster" Bluth on FOX's comedy series Arrested Development, as well as Gary Walsh, the downtrodden personal aide to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Vice President Selina Meyers on HBO's Emmy Award-winning political comedy, Veep.

Tony Hale plays as Nicholas Benedict, Mr. Curtain in Arrested Development.
Tony Hale is the top #8 member of the cast and appears in 10 episodes.

Alia Shawkat

#9 - Alia Shawkat (Angela Adams)

Alia Martine Shawkat (/ˈæliə ˈʃoʊkɑːt/ al-ee-ə shoh-kaht; born April 18, 1989) is an American actress. She starred as Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix television series Arrested Development (2003–2006; 2013–present), and as Gertie Michaels in the 2015 horror-comedy film The Final Girls. Shawkat currently stars on the TBS comedy Search Party, which premiered on November 21, 2016. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alia Shawkat, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Alia Shawkat plays as Angela Adams in Arrested Development.
Alia Shawkat is the top #9 member of the cast and appears in 7 episodes.

Will Arnett

#10 - Will Arnett (Detective Terry Seattle)

Will Arnett, born May 4, 1970, is a Canadian actor and comedian renowned for his roles in "Arrested Development" as G.O.B. Bluth II and "30 Rock" as Devon Banks. Transitioning from TV success, he secured significant film roles in "Semi-Pro," "Blades of Glory," "Hot Rod," "Let's Go to Prison," and "The Brothers Solomon." His prolific voice work encompasses animations like "The Nut Job," "Monsters vs. Aliens," "Horton Hears a Who," "Ice Age 2: The Meltdown," and "Sit Down, Shut Up." Notably, he's lent his voice to GMC Trucks and various commercials. In August 2014, Arnett established Electric Avenue, a production company focusing on diverse content development, securing a deal with CBS TV Studios. Presently, Arnett splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.

Will Arnett plays as Detective Terry Seattle in Arrested Development.
Will Arnett is the top #10 member of the cast and appears in 6 episodes.

Last updated: feb 04, 2023

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