The Accountant cast features Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Gavin O’Connor’s 2016 movie on Amazon and HBO Max. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Accountant centers on an autistic man named Christian Wolff. As the protagonist/antihero works for various criminal organizations, he feeds information to federal officers upon being targeted by hitmen. The narrative follows Christian as he and a fellow accountant strategize against underworld baddies. Here’s every actor and character in The Accountant.

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The Accountant Cast: Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff

Character Profile: A forensic accountant in Plainfield, Illinois. He is an autistic man who was trained in martial arts by his father. Christian finds trouble while working for criminal organizations.

Affleck’s Resume: Director of The Town (2010) and Argo (2012) — Also, Chuckie in Good Will Hunting (1997), Nick Dunne in Gone Girl (2016), Vic Van Allen in Deep Water (2022)

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The Accountant Cast: Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings

Character Profile: An accountant for Living Robotics. She is a University of Chicago graduate and an artist. Dana gets targeted in an underworld conspiracy after identifying problematic accounting issues.

Kendrick’s Resume: Natalie Keener in Up in the Air (2009), Beca in Pitch Perfect (2012), Poppy in Trolls (2016), Stephanie Smothers in A Simple Favor (2018), Darby in Love Life (2020-21)

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The Accountant Cast: J. K. Simmons as Raymond King

Character Profile: The financial crimes director for the U.S. Treasury. He is a former agent who hires a data analyst with a criminal record. Raymond tries to identify an underworld accountant before retiring from his position.

Simmons’ Resume: Dr. Emil Skoda in Law & Order (1994-2010), J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man (2002), Fletcher in Whiplash (2014), Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man in Invincible (2021-), Harold in Juror #2 (2024)

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The Accountant Cast: Jon Bernthal as Brax

Character Profile: Christian’s estranged brother. He is an underworld figure who offers protection. Brax reunites with Christian while working for a tech CEO.

Bernthal’s Resume: Shane Walsh in The Walking Dead (2010-18), Brad in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Matt Rayburn in Wind River (2017), Frank Castle/Punisher in The Punisher (2017-19), Rick Macci in King Richard (2021)

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The Accountant Cast: Jeffrey Tambor as Francis Silverberg

Character Profile: Christian’s prison associate. He is a “black money legend” who worked for the Gambino crime family. Francis loses protection as a federal informant.

Tambor’s Resume: Hank Kingsley in The Larry Sanders Show (1992-98), George Bluth Sr./Oscar Bluth in Arrested Development (2003-19), Tom Manning in Hellboy (2004), Adam Shadowchild in Paul (2011), Maura Pfefferman in Transparent (2014-17)

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The Accountant Cast: Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Marybeth Medina

Character Profile: A date analyst for the U.S. Treasury. She is a University of Baltimore graduate who works closely with Raymond. Marybeth realizes that Christian operates with a moral code.

Addai-Robinson’s Resume: Alicia in Colombiana (2011), San Francisco Woman in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Nadine Memphis in Shooter (2016-18), Ramona Garrity in Power (2019-20), Queen Regent Míriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-24)

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The Accountant cast also includes:

• John Lithgow as Lamar Blackburn
• Jean Smart as Rita Blackburn
• Andy Umberger as Ed Chilton
• Alison Wright as Justine
• Jason Davis as Neurologist
• Robert C. Treveiler as Young Chris’ Father
• Mary Kraft as Young Chris’ Mother
• Seth Lee as Young Chris
• Jake Presley as Young Brax
• Izzy Fenech as Young Justine

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