The Apprentice cast features Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump, Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Martin Donovan as Fred Trump. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Ali Abbasi’s 2024 movie on Amazon and Apple. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Apprentice takes place during the 1970s and 1980s. As Donald Trump develops a business reputation in New York City, he receives guidance from a powerful lawyer named Roy Cohn. The narrative follows the focal antihero as grows more confident upon developing his business skills. Here’s every actor and character in The Apprentice.

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The Apprentice Cast: Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump

Character Profile: The vice president of the Trump Organization. He develops a new persona during the 70s after receiving guidance from a notorious lawyer. Donald clashes with friends, family members and colleagues upon acquiring power in New York City.

Stan’s Resume: Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the MCU (2011-), Jeff in I, Tonya (2017), Nick Fowler in The 355 (2022), Tommy Lee in Pam & Tommy (2022), Max in Sharper (2023)

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The Apprentice Cast: Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn

Character Profile: A powerful lawyer. He mentors Donald and teaches him “three rules of winning.” Roy is a closeted gay man.

Strong’s Resume: Thomas in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Vinny Daniel in The Big Short (2015), Kendall Roy in Succession (2018-23), Matthew in The Gentlemen (2019), Jerry Rubin in The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

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The Apprentice Cast: Martin Donovan as Fred Trump

Character Profile: Donald’s father. He is a businessman who gets accused of being racist. Fred worries about losing control of his company as Donald gains more power.

Donovan’s Resume: Hap Eckhart in Insomnia (2002), Crocker Fenway in Inherent Vice (2014), Martin Howard in Big Little Lies (2019), Fay in Tenet (2020), Errol in Lioness (2023-)

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The Apprentice Cast: Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump

Character Profile: Donald’s wife. She is a model from Czechoslovakia. Ivana dreams of running an interior design firm.

Bakalova’s Resume: Yana in Transgression (2017), Young Valentina in The Father (2019), Tutar Sagdiyev in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020), Anika in The Bubble (2022), Bee in Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

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The Apprentice Cast: Catherine McNally as Mary Anne Trump

Character Profile: Fred’s wife and Donald’s mother. She is a happy woman who enjoys her lifestyle. Mary feels proud about Donald’s media coverage.

McNally’s Resume: Judge Frey in Rogue (2015-16), Mrs. Kincannon in Anne with an E (2017), Sarah in Schitt’s Creek (2021), Principal Antenucci in Out of My Mind (2024), Mrs. Dupont in A Match in Manhattan (2024)

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The Apprentice Cast: Charlie Carrick as Freddy Trump

Character Profile: Donald’s brother. He is an airline pilot and an alcoholic. Freddy reaches out to Donald as his life spirals out of control.

Carrick’s Resume: Robert Dudley in Reign (2015-16), Winston Hill/Winstone Toovey in Deep Water (2019), Scott Minett in Cobra (2020), James Melnick in Hidden Assets (2021-23), Richard Bright in Departure (2021)

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The Apprentice cast also includes:

• Ben Sullivan as Russell Eldridge
• Mark Rendall as Roger Stone
• Joe Pingue as Tony Salerno
• Ron Lea as Victor Palmieri
• Edie Inksetter as Barbara Katz
• Matt Baram as Dr. Steven Hoefflin
• Moni Ogunsuyi as Sandra
• Brad Austin as Dick Morgan
• Stuart Hughes as Mike Wallace
• Jim Monaco as Al Formicola

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