how the grinch stole christmas cast 2000
Here’s the full main cast of the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey.
Quick Cast List (2000 film)
Character| Actor
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The Grinch| Jim Carrey
Little Cindy Lou Who| Taylor Momsen
Mayor Augustus MayWho| Jeffrey Tambor
Martha May Whovier| Christine Baranski
Lou Lou Who| Bill Irwin
Betty Lou Who| Molly Shannon
Whobris| Clint Howard
Young Grinch (8 years old)| Josh Ryan Evans
Clarnella (adoptive mother)| Mindy Sterling
Rose (adoptive mother)| Rachel Winfree
Drew Lou Who| Jeremy Howard
Stu Lou Who| T.J. Thyne
Police Chief Wholihan| Jim Meskimen
Miss Rue Who (teacher)| Mary Stein
Narrator (voice)| Anthony Hopkins
🎬 Behind the main roles
The Grinch – Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey plays the green, grumpy, Christmas-hating Grinch. His performance is mostly physical and comedic, with voice work layered over elaborate makeup and prosthetics.
Cindy Lou Who – Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen, then a child actor, portrays Little Cindy Lou Who, the innocent girl who tries to understand the Grinch and eventually softens his heart.
Narrator – Anthony Hopkins
The story is narrated by Anthony Hopkins, giving the film a classic, storybook feel similar to the original Dr. Seuss TV special.
Notable Supporting Whos
The film features many “Who” characters, mostly played by comedy actors:
- Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor MayWho, the self-important leader of Whoville.
- Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier, the Grinch’s childhood rival and love interest.
- Bill Irwin and Molly Shannon as Lou Lou Who and Betty Lou Who, a cheerful couple in Whoville.
- Clint Howard as Whobris, a quirky local resident.
- Josh Ryan Evans as the young Grinch, showing his lonely childhood.
Directors and Writers
- Director: Ron Howard (known for Apollo 13 , A Beautiful Mind).
- Based on: The 1957 Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.
- Screenplay: Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman.
Why This Cast Matters
The 2000 version is famous for:
- Turning a short children’s book into a full family movie with expanded storylines.
- Using Jim Carrey’s signature over-the-top comedy style in a physical role.
- Building a colorful, exaggerated world of Whoville with a large cast of “Who” characters.
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