Tom Buchanan — The Great Gatsby Character Profile

About Tom Buchanan

Daisy's husband who is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson. He exposes Gatsby and Daisy's affair at the Plaza Hotel and proves Daisy never truly loved him. He and Daisy continue their privileged lives unchanged after the tragic events.

Character Facts

Played by

Bruce Dern

Appears in

The Great Gatsby (1974)

Role

Supporting

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• Jay Gatsby (Robert Redford)
• Daisy Buchanan (Mia Farrow)
• Myrtle Wilson (Karen Black)
• Wilson's Friend (Elliott Sullivan)
• George Wilson (Scott Wilson)
• Catherine (Kathryn Leigh Scott)
• Mr. McKee (Paul Tamarin)
• Policeman (Blain Fairman)
• Detective at Pool (Norman Chancer)
• Pamela's Nurse (Marjorie Wildes)
• Dog Vendor (Arthur Hughes)
• Mrs. McKee (Beth Porter)