The Fast and the Furious cast features Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner, Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto and Michelle Rodriguez as Letty. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Rob Cohen’s 2001 movie on Netflix. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Fast and the Furious explores the friendship between a Los Angeles criminal and a police officer. When Brian O’Conner begins an undercover gig, he bonds with a crew of street racers. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they resolve personal and professional issues while planning for the future. Here’s every actor and character in The Fast and the Furious, the first installment of the Fast & Furious movie franchise.

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The Fast and the Furious Cast: Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner

Character Profile: An undercover police officer. He is a Tuscon, Arizona native who joins an FBI street racing investigation. Brian struggles with his moral compass upon befriending his main target.

Walker’s Resume: Brandon Collins in The Young and the Restless (1992-93), Lance Harbor in Varsity Blues (1999), Jared in Into the Blue (2005), Joey Gazelle in Running Scared (2006), Hank Hansen in Flags of Our Fathers (2006)

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The Fast and the Furious Cast: Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto

Character Profile: A famous street racer. He is a traumatized man who reflects about his father. Dominic develops a genuine bond with Brian.

Diesel’s Resume: Private Caparzo in Saving Private Ryan (1998), Xander Cage in xXx (2002), Riddick in The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Bloodshot in Bloodshot (2020)

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The Fast and the Furious Cast: Michelle Rodriguez as Letty

Character Profile: Dominic’s girlfriend. She is a street-smart woman. Letty supports Dominic as he experiences a series of unfortunate events.

Rodriguez’s Resume: Diana Guzman in Girlfight (2000), Eden in Blue Crush (2002), Chris Sanchez in S.W.A.T. (2003), Ana Lucia Cortez in Lost (2005-10), TSgt. Elena Santos in Battle Los Angeles (2011)

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The Fast and the Furious Cast: Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto

Character Profile: Dominic’s sister. She develops a romantic relationship with Brian. Mia worries upon learning a secret about her new boyfriend.

Brewster’s Resume: Delilah Profitt in The Faculty (1998), Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious Movie Franchise (2001-), Chrissie in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), Maureen Cahill in Lethal Weapon (2016-18), Faye in Simulant (2023)

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The Fast and the Furious Cast: Rick Yune as Johnny Tran

Character Profile: Dominic’s rival. He leads a street racing crew with his cousin. Johnny suspects Dominic of being a narc.

Yune’s Resume: Zao in Die Another Day (2002), Takeshi in Ninja Assassin (2009), Kang in Olympus Has Fallen (2013), Kaidu in Marco Polo (2014-16), Bank Manager in Tetris (2003)

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The Fast and the Furious cast also includes:

• Chad Lindberg as Jesse
• Johnny Strong as Leon
• Matt Schulze as Vince
• Ted Levine as Sgt. Tanner
• Ja Rule as Edwin
• Vyto Ruginis as Harry
• Thom Barry as Agent Bilkins
• Stanton Rutledge as Muse
• Noel Gugliemi as Miami
• RJ de Vera as Danny Yamato

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.