Duane Jones character Ben
Judith O'Dea character Barbra
Karl Hardman character Harry Cooper
Marilyn Eastman character Helen Cooper
Keith Wayne character Tom
Judith Ridley character Judy
Kyra Schon character Karen Cooper / Corpse in House
Charles Craig character Newscaster / Zombie
S. William Hinzman character Zombie (as Bill Heinzman)
Bill Cardille character Self - Field Reporter (as Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille)
George A. Romero character Washington Reporter (uncredited)
Russell Streiner character Johnny (uncredited)
John A. Russo character Washington Military Reporter (uncredited)
John Simpson character Zombie
George Kosana character Sheriff McClelland
Frank Doak character Scientist
A.C. McDonald character Zombie / Posse Member
Samuel R. Solito character Zombie / Posse Member
Mark Ricci character Washington Scientist
Lee Hartman character Zombie / News Reporter
