Tom Cruise
His role as Maverick in Top Gun was Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise's breakout role, and part of what catapulted him to national recognition. Throughout his career, he has been nominated for Academy Awards three times (for Magnolia, Jerry Maguire, and Born on the Fourth of July) and won 3 Golden Globes. Notable film credits include Taps, The Outsiders, Risky Business, All the Right Moves, Legend, Top Gun, Rain Man, Born on the Fourth of July, A Few Good Men, Interview with the Vampire, Mission: Impossible, Jerry Maguire, Eyes Wide Shut, Magnolia, Vanilla Sky, Valkyrie, Tropic Thunder, Jack Reacher, and an upcoming sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.
Kelly McGillis
McGillis is a stage and screen actor. After training at the Juilliard School in New York City, she made her breakout performance in Witness, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA. Her next film was Top Gun. Other films include Made in Heaven, The Accused, The Babe, At First Sight, The Monkey's Mask, and on television in The L Word.
Val Kilmer
Like McGillis, Val Kilmer was trained at the Juilliard School. He has had an extensive film career, appearing in Top Secret!, Real Genius, Top Gun, The Doors, True Romance, Willow, Batman Forever, The Saint, Red Planet, MacGruber, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards' best-known film role is as Goose in Top Gun. He is perhaps more recognizable for his recurring role on the hit TV series, ER, for which he won a Golden Globe Award. Other films include Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Revenge of the Nerds, The Sure Thing, The Client, and Zodiac.
Tom Skerritt
Primarily a veteran of television acting, Skerritt's extensive resume includes the television shows My Three Sons, MASH, Cheers, Brothers and Sisters, The Good Wife, and most recently, Madam Secretary. His films include Alien, Top Gun, Poison Ivy, Smoke Signals, A River Runs Through It, and Up in Smoke.
Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan is now a household name, but was a relative unknown when she appeared as Goose's wife in Top Gun. One of the most successful actresses of the 1990s and 2000s, her films include When Harry Met Sally..., Sleepless in Seattle, French Kiss, You've Got Mail, When a Man Loves a Woman, City of Angels, Proof of Life, and The Women.
Rick Rossovich
His role as Slider is Rick Rossovich's most memorable term. Other films include The Terminator and Roxanne.
James Tolkan
James Tolkan is a film actor whose other projects include Serpico and the Back to the Future franchise.
