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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