“The Princess Bride” Came Out 30 Years Ago And Here’s What The Cast Looks Like Now
7. Wallace Shawn (Vizzini)
Buttercup and Westley have a few other folks standing in the way of their happy ending, beginning with Humperdinck’s trio of kidnappers led by Vizzini (Wallace Shawn). After capturing Buttercup, Vizzini thinks defeat is “inconceivable!”, but this Sicilian’s logic skills are no match for Westley’s. Shawn’s numerous post-“Bride” roles include the Huxtables’ next-door neighbor, Jeffrey Engels, on “The Cosby Show”; strict debate teacher Mr. Hall in “Clueless”; and the voice of Rex the Green Dinosaur in “Toy Story.” He also appeared as Blair Waldorf’s stepfather, Cyrus Rose, on the CW’s “Gossip Girl.”Pinterest.com
8. Billy Crystal (Miracle Max)
Billy Crystal was transformed to play Miracle Max, who brings Westley back to life after his bout with Rugen’s torture machine. Because of his grudge against Humperdinck, Max is willing to bring Westley back from the dead – well, MOSTLY dead – for less than his usual fee. Crystal was well-known before “Bride” for playing Jodie Dallas on the late ’70s-early ’80s sitcom “Soap” and as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” His films include the comedy classics “When Harry Met Sally …”, “Mr. Saturday Night” and “City Slickers.” His friendship with Andre the Giant, whom he met while making “The Princess Bride,” inspired his 1998 movie “My Giant.”Getty Images
9. Peter Cook(The Impressive Clergyman)
English actor, comedian, satirist and writer Peter Cook plays The Impressive Clergyman, the church official presiding over Prince Humperdinck and Buttercup’s wedding. The Impressive Clergyman is most memorable for being unable to pronounce his R’s correctly, making them sound more like W’s instead. Cook is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern satire for his time. He died at age 57 in 1995.