The Taxi Driver cast features Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Cybill Shepherd. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Martin Scorsese’s 1976 movie on Netflix and The Criterion Channel. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Taxi Driver takes place in 1970s New York City. As a Vietnam War veteran transitions to civilian life, he struggles to connect with both men and women. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he forms a plan to rescue a teenage prostitute from her pimp. Here’s every actor and character in Taxi Driver.

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Taxi Driver Cast: Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle

Character Profile: A Vietnam War veteran. He is a U.S. Marine who works long hours after landing a taxi driver gig. Travis reaches a breaking point upon meeting a pimp who manipulates a teenage prostitute.

De Niro’s Resume: Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974), Michael in The Deer Hunter (1978), Jake La Motta in Raging Bull (1980), Neil McCauley in Heat (1995), Jack Byrnes in Meet the Parents (2000)

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Taxi Driver Cast: Jodie Foster as Iris

Character Profile: A teenage prostitute from Pittsburgh. She befriends Travis after a non-sexual encounter. Iris dreams of a better life but acknowledges the perks of her job.

Foster’s Resume: Sarah Tobias in The Accused (1988), Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Erica Bain in The Brave One (2007), Nancy Hollander in The Mauritanian (2021), Bonnie Stoll in Nyad (2023)

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Taxi Driver Cast: Cybill Shepherd as Betsy

Character Profile: A campaign worker for a U.S. presidential candidate. She is a charismatic woman who considers a romantic relationship with Travis. Betsy gets unnerved after being taken to a porno theatre for a first date.

Shepherd’s Resume: Jacy Farrow in The Last Picture Show (1971), Maddie Hayes in Moonlight (1985-89), Cybill Sheridan/Ariel in Cybill (1995-98), Phyllis Kroll in The L Word (2007-09), Linette Montgomery in The Client List (2012-13)

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Taxi Driver Cast: Harvey Keitel as Sport

Character Profile: A New York City pimp. He looks after Iris. Sport aka Matthew has a fateful encounter with Travis.

Keitel’s Resume: Judas in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Mr. White/Larry in Reservoir Dogs (1992), LT in Bad Lieutenant (1992), Ludwig in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Cus D’Amato in Mike (2022)

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Taxi Driver Cast: Albert Brooks as Tom

Character Profile: Betsy’s colleague. He is a campaign worker who keeps a close eye on Travis. Tom shows a subtle romantic interest in Betsy.

Brooks’ Resume: David Howard in Lost in America (1985), Aaron Altman in Broadcast News (1987), Daniel Miller in Defending Your Life (1991), Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003), Bernie Rose in Drive (2011)

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Taxi Driver Cast: Peter Boyle as Wizard

Character Profile: A New York City driver. He meets with fellow cabbies at a restaurant. Wizard offers life advice to Travis.

Boyle’s Resume: Dillon in The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973), The Monster in Young Frankenstein (1974),  Lou Donnelly in Red Heat (1988), Moe Shrevnitz in The Shadow (1994), Frank Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005)

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The Taxi Driver cast also includes:

• Leonard Harris as Charles Palantine
• Harry Northup as Doughboy
• Diahnne Abbott as Concession Girl
• Victor Argo as Melio
• Nat Grant as Stick-Up Man
• Norman Matlock as Charlie T.
• Murray Moston as Iris’ Time Keeper
• Gene Palma as Street Drummer
• Steven Prince as Andy, Gun Salesman
• Peter Savage as The John
• Joe Spinell as Personnel Officer
• Martin Scorsese as Passenger Watching Silhouette

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