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Find out who played E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and other characters in the 1982 classic film directed by Steven Spielberg. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (or simply E.T.) is a 1982 American science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. It tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed E.T., who is left behind on Earth. Along with his friends and family, Elliott ...
- $792.9 million
- John Williams
- $10.5 million
- Drew Barrymore as Gertie. Only 7 years old at the time of filming, E.T. catapulted a young Barrymore — a.k.a. Gertie — to superstardom. Following the release, Barrymore began a fruitful career in Hollywood, starting with 1984's Firestarter.
- Henry Thomas as Elliott. Thomas was just 10 years old when he took on the lead role of Elliott, for which he earned a Golden Globe nomination. E.T. was his third film.
- C. Thomas Howell as Tyler. Like several of his costars, then 13-year-old C. Thomas Howell got his start in E.T. and went on to star in The Outsiders (1983) and Gettysburg (1993), as well as on shows like The Walking Dead and Criminal Minds.
- K.C. Martel as Greg. Martel already had several television credits before joining E.T. in the role of Greg. After the film's release, the actor continued his work on the small screen, most notably on Growing Pains, his final Hollywood project.
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliot who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliot, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Re-Recording Mixer. 3 Credits. Robert Knudson. Robert Glass. Don Digirolamo. Learn more about the full cast of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide.
- Steven Spielberg
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Jun 18, 2020 · After 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' was released in 1982 it went on to become the highest-grossing film of the decade. Check out what the cast is up to now. By Eudie Pak Updated: Jun 18, 2020
May 21, 2022 · See the cast of the E.T. movie then and now. Young Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote have built Hollywood careers in the 40 years since E.T. launched them to stardom.
