List of The Neighbors characters

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Simon Templeman obtained the role of Larry Bird, the leader of the aliens. SimonTempleman.jpg
Simon Templeman obtained the role of Larry Bird, the leader of the aliens.
Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, wife of Larry Bird. Toks Olagundoye 2013.jpg
Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, wife of Larry Bird.
Jamie Gertz stars as Debbie Weaver, matriarch of the human family in the neighborhood. Jami Gertz 2008.jpg
Jamie Gertz stars as Debbie Weaver, matriarch of the human family in the neighborhood.

The Neighbors is a sci-fi sitcom about a family of humans living in a community of extraterrestrials in Bayonne, New Jersey. The main cast includes Jami Gertz, Lenny Venito, Simon Templeman, Toks Olagundoye, Clara Mamet, Tim Jo, Ian Patrick, Max Charles, and Isabella Cramp.

Main character appearance summary

CharacterPortrayed bySeasons
1 2
Debby Weaver Jami Gertz Main
Marty Weaver Lenny Venito Main
Larry Bird Simon Templeman Main
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Toks Olagundoye Main
Amber Weaver Clara Mamet Main
Reggie Jackson Tim Jo Main
Dick Butkus Ian Patrick Main
Max Weaver Max Charles Main
Abby Weaver Isabella Cramp Main
Dominic Weaver Stacy Keach Recurring
Theresa Weaver Debra Mooney Guest
Jane Megan Park Recurring
Father George Takei Recurring

Main characters

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