Otis (played by Kevin James) is a protagonist in Barnyard.
A carefree Holstein steer who prioritizes fun until his adoptive father Ben dies defending the farm. Reluctantly elected as the new leader, he overcomes guilt and shame to confront the coyote leader Dag and rescue kidnapped hens, ultimately vowing to protect his home. Daisy (played by Courteney Cox) is a protagonist in Barnyard.
A pregnant cow who arrives at the farm with her friend Bessy. She becomes Otis's love interest, shares personal memories with him, and gives birth to a calf named after Ben, symbolizing the farm's future. Ben (played by Sam Elliott) appears in Barnyard.
The farm's former leader and Otis's adoptive father. He mentors Otis but is mortally wounded while single-handedly fending off a coyote raid. His death catalyzes Otis's transformation into the new leader. Miles (played by Danny Glover) appears in Barnyard.
An elderly mule and Ben's childhood friend. He accidentally knocks Otis unconscious during a farmer incident, but later provides crucial encouragement that motivates Otis to face the coyote threat. Bessy (played by Wanda Sykes) appears in Barnyard.
Daisy's best friend who arrives at the farm alongside her. She is part of the new Jersey cows group and serves as a minor supporting figure in the farm's daily life. Dag (played by David Koechner) appears in Barnyard.
The sadistic leader of a coyote pack that threatens the farm. He kills Ben, extorts Otis by threatening the animals, and kidnaps the hens before being defeated in a final battle at his wrecking yard. Peck / Gopher / Pizza Twin #1 / Wild Mike (played by Rob Paulsen) appears in Barnyard.
A rooster and Otis's friend. Along with Freddy, he is assigned to guard the chicken coop, contributing to the farm's collective defense against the coyotes. Pip (played by Jeffrey Garcia) appears in Barnyard.
A mouse and one of Otis's closest friends. He joins Otis in barn parties and represents the carefree lifestyle Otis initially prefers over farm leadership duties.
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Characters
Otis
(played by Kevin James) — protagonist
A carefree Holstein steer who prioritizes fun until his adoptive father Ben dies defending the farm. Reluctantly elected as the new leader, he overcomes guilt and shame to confront the coyote leader D...
Daisy
(played by Courteney Cox) — protagonist
A pregnant cow who arrives at the farm with her friend Bessy. She becomes Otis's love interest, shares personal memories with him, and gives birth to a calf named after Ben, symbolizing the farm's fut...
Ben
(played by Sam Elliott) — supporting
The farm's former leader and Otis's adoptive father. He mentors Otis but is mortally wounded while single-handedly fending off a coyote raid. His death catalyzes Otis's transformation into the new lea...
Miles
(played by Danny Glover) — supporting
An elderly mule and Ben's childhood friend. He accidentally knocks Otis unconscious during a farmer incident, but later provides crucial encouragement that motivates Otis to face the coyote threat.
Bessy
(played by Wanda Sykes) — supporting
Daisy's best friend who arrives at the farm alongside her. She is part of the new Jersey cows group and serves as a minor supporting figure in the farm's daily life.
Dag
(played by David Koechner) — supporting
The sadistic leader of a coyote pack that threatens the farm. He kills Ben, extorts Otis by threatening the animals, and kidnaps the hens before being defeated in a final battle at his wrecking yard.
Peck / Gopher / Pizza Twin #1 / Wild Mike
(played by Rob Paulsen) — supporting
A rooster and Otis's friend. Along with Freddy, he is assigned to guard the chicken coop, contributing to the farm's collective defense against the coyotes.
Pip
(played by Jeffrey Garcia) — supporting
A mouse and one of Otis's closest friends. He joins Otis in barn parties and represents the carefree lifestyle Otis initially prefers over farm leadership duties.
Freddy
(played by Cam Clarke) — supporting
A ferret and close friend of Otis. He is trusted to help guard the chicken coop alongside Peck, playing a minor but supportive role in the farm's defense efforts.
