Ted Whitley (played by Bud Cort) is a protagonist in Ted & Venus.
A 35-year-old hippie living on disability benefits in Venice Beach. He spends his days drifting along the boardwalk and reading beat poetry at a local bar. After seeing Linda emerge from the sea, he becomes intensely smitten and pursues her with poetic rambles, misinterpreting her friendliness as romantic interest. His obsession escalates into stalking, ultimately leading to tragedy. Max Waters (played by James Brolin) appears in Ted & Venus.
Linda Turner (played by Kim Adams) appears in Ted & Venus.
A beautiful woman Ted spots emerging from the sea. She manages the housing agency that assists Ted with finding a new apartment. Initially friendly, she does not reciprocate his romantic advances and gradually backs away as his obsession intensifies, which only exacerbates his fixation on her. Colette (played by Carol Kane) appears in Ted & Venus.
Herb (played by Brian Thompson) appears in Ted & Venus.
Gloria (played by Pamella D'Pella) appears in Ted & Venus.
District Attorney (played by Roberta Wallach) appears in Ted & Venus.
Judge William H. Converse (played by Timothy Leary) appears in Ted & Venus.
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Characters
Ted Whitley
(played by Bud Cort) — protagonist
A 35-year-old hippie living on disability benefits in Venice Beach. He spends his days drifting along the boardwalk and reading beat poetry at a local bar. After seeing Linda emerge from the sea, he b...
Max Waters
(played by James Brolin) — supporting
Linda Turner
(played by Kim Adams) — supporting
A beautiful woman Ted spots emerging from the sea. She manages the housing agency that assists Ted with finding a new apartment. Initially friendly, she does not reciprocate his romantic advances and...
Colette
(played by Carol Kane) — supporting
Herb
(played by Brian Thompson) — supporting
Gloria
(played by Pamella D'Pella) — supporting
District Attorney
(played by Roberta Wallach) — supporting
Judge William H. Converse
(played by Timothy Leary) — supporting
Grace
(played by Rhea Perlman) — supporting
Ted's Attorney
(played by Martin Mull) — supporting
Homeless Vietnam Veteran
(played by Woody Harrelson) — supporting
Publisher
(played by Vincent Schiavelli) — minor
Bailiff
(played by Tony Genaro) — minor
Linda's Grandmother
(played by Lady Rowlands) — minor
Lisa
(played by Cassandra Peterson) — minor
Judge Katherine Notch
(played by Tricia O'Neil) — minor
Marcia's Elderly Boyfriend
(played by Pat McCormick) — minor
Marcia
(played by Arleen Sorkin) — minor
Bag Lady
(played by Andrea Martin) — minor
Mrs. Turner
(played by Gena Rowlands) — minor
Story Analysis
A psychological drama tracing a disaffected poet's descent into obsession after misreading a woman's kindness.
