Guardians of the Galaxy: cast and crew

• James Gunn 47 at release Also in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Actors

45

Crew

7

Youngest at release

26 yearsKaren Gillan

Eldest at release

91 yearsStan Lee

• Janis Ahern Meredith's Mother Also in Tom and Jerry (2021)
• Chris Pratt Peter Quill 35 at release Also in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Zoe Saldaña Gamora 36 at release Also in Avatar (2009)
• Dave Bautista Drax 45 at release Also in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Vin Diesel Groot 47 at release Also in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Lee Pace Ronan 35 at release Also in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
• Bradley Cooper Rocket 39 at release Also in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
• Michael Rooker Yondu Udonta 59 at release Also in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
• Karen Gillan Nebula 26 at release Also in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

The whole cast 45

1. Janis Ahern Meredith's Mother
2. Chris Pratt Peter Quill
3. Zoe Saldaña Gamora
4. Dave Bautista Drax
5. Vin Diesel Groot
6. Lee Pace Ronan
7. Bradley Cooper Rocket
8. Michael Rooker Yondu Udonta
9. Karen Gillan Nebula
10. Djimon Hounsou Korath
11. Stephen Blackheart Knowhere Dispatcher
12. John C. Reilly Corpsman Dey
13. Glenn Close Nova Prime
14. Benicio Del Toro The Collector
15. Laura Haddock Meredith Quill
16. Sean Gunn Kraglin
17. Christopher Fairbank The Broker
18. Wyatt Oleff Young Quill
19. Gregg Henry Grandpa
20. Stan Lee Xandarian Ladies' Man
21. Tom Proctor Horuz
22. Tomas Arana Kree Ambassador
23. Mikaela Hoover Nova Prime's Assistant
24. Emmett J Scanlan Head Riot Guard
25. Spencer Wilding Mean Guard
26. Alexis Rodney Moloka Dar
27. Nathan Fillion Monstrous Inmate
28. Alexis Denisof The Other
29. Enzo Cilenti Watchtower Guard
30. Richard Katz One Legged Prisoner
31. Ophelia Lovibond Carina
32. Marama Corlett Pit Boss
33. Bruce Mackinnon One-Eyed Ravager
34. Ralph Ineson Ravager Pilot
35. Rob Zombie Ravager Navigator
36. Naomi Ryan Nova Centurion
37. John Brotherton Nova Starblaster Pilot
38. James Gunn Maskless Sakaaran
39. David Yarovesky Goth Ravager
40. Josh Brolin Thanos
41. Seth Green Howard the Duck
42. Joelle Koissi Prisoner
43. Brendan Fehr Dey's Partner
44. Deborah Rosan Alien 1
45. Leila Wong Civilian

Production companies

Marvel Studios, Disney

Who plays Meredith's Mother in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Janis Ahern plays Meredith's Mother.

Who plays Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Chris Pratt plays Peter Quill.

Who plays Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Zoe Saldaña plays Gamora.

Who plays Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Dave Bautista plays Drax.

Who plays Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Vin Diesel plays Groot.

Who plays Ronan in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Lee Pace plays Ronan.

Who directed Guardians of the Galaxy?

James Gunn.

Who wrote Guardians of the Galaxy?

Gene Colan, James Gunn and Nicole Perlman.

How many actors are in Guardians of the Galaxy?

45 actors are credited, and 7 people in the crew.

• James Gunn has also directed Michael Rooker in 7 films: Superman (2025), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022) and 4 more.

• James Gunn has also directed Stephen Blackheart in 6 films: Superman (2025), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022) and 3 more.

• Dave Bautista and Karen Gillan have worked together on 8 other films: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and 5 more.

• Michael Rooker and Stephen Blackheart have worked together on 8 other films: Superman (2025), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022) and 5 more.

• Vin Diesel and Dave Bautista have worked together on 7 other films: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and 4 more.

• Bradley Cooper and Sean Gunn have worked together on 7 other films: Superman (2025), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022) and 4 more.

• With the most films on MovieNCo: John C. Reilly (50), Glenn Close (48) and Bradley Cooper (46).

• The cast’s average age at release is 45 (of the 34 actors whose birth date we know).