'V': The Cast Of The 1980s Miniseries Today

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V: Cast Of Original Miniseries Then & Now

'V': Cast of the Miniseries

V (also known as V: The Original Miniseries) is a popular miniseries that aired on NBC in 1983. The science-fiction show was a huge success and it was followed by a sequel and another TV series that ran for two seasons on NBC also in the '80s. V portrayed an alien invasion by "Visitors" and a human resistance against them. Look back at the cast then and now in this gallery!

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V: Cast Of The Original Miniseries: "Diana" actress Jane Badler

Jane Badler as "Diana"

On V, "Diana" was one of the lead "Visitors," known for her terrifying experiments in the miniseries. She also featured in the sequel miniseries as well as the V television series in the mid-80s.

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Jane Badler

"Diana" was played by actress Jane Badler. She later had roles on Falcon Crest, Mission: Impossible, and Australian soap opera Neighbours. She's now 67 years old and lives in Australia, where she also performs as a singer.

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V: Cast Of The Original Miniseries: "Mike Donovan" actor Marc Singer today now TV shows age 2021

Marc Singer as "Mike Donovan"

On V, "Mike Donovan" was a TV cameraman and one of the main human characters followed in the miniseries. He was portrayed by actor Marc Singer.

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Marc Singer

After V, Marc Singer also had notable roles on Dallas and The Young and the Restless. The Canadian-born actor is also known for the Beastmaster movies, and he's still acting today. He had several roles in 2020, including on AJ and the Queen.

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V: Cast Of The Original Miniseries: "Juliet Parrish" actress Faye Grant today now 2021 age TV show series

Faye Grant as "Julie Parrish"

"Julie Parrish" was a resistance leader against the "Visitors" in Los Angeles. She was a main character in the miniseries in addition to the sequel and '80s TV series.

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Faye Grant

Actress Faye Grant was in her 20s while playing "Julie Parrish" on V. One of few major roles for her after V was on Fox's State of Grace in the early 2000s. Grant, who is now 63, appears to be largely away from acting, performing in just a few films in 2017 and 2018.

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V: Cast Of The Original Miniseries: "Martin" Actor Frank Ashmore today now 2021 stars TV show series

Frank Ashmore as "Martin"

"Martin" was a "Visitor" who sided with the humans during the invasion, seen here pictured next to "Diana" (Jane Badler). Like the other main stars, he also featured in the sequel and TV series as well.

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Frank Ashmore

"Martin" was portrayed by actor Frank Ashmore, who remained a prolific actor of many TV guest roles in the decades since V. Notable credits include The West Wing, Criminal Minds, and Hawaii Five-0, among many others. Ashmore is now 75 years old and most recently acted in 2019.

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V: Cast Of The Original Miniseries: "Robin Maxwell" actress Blair Tefkin today now 2021 star

Blair Tefkin as "Robin Maxwell"

"Robin Maxwell" was a teenager who becomes pregnant by a "Visitor" during the invasion. The role was filled by actress Blair Tefkin, who notably took over after actress Dominique Dunne—originally cast in the role—was tragically murdered during the production.

V (also known as V: The Original Miniseries) is a popular miniseries that first aired on NBC in 1983. At the time, it was the network's biggest hit in two years. It was later followed by a sequel miniseries and another TV series that ran for two seasons on NBC.

V: The Cast of the Original Miniseries Today

V portrayed a society during an invasion by aliens known as "Visitors" and featured stars including Jane Badler, Frank Ashmore, Faye Grant, and Marc Singer.

What became of the original V miniseries cast? Take a look through the gallery to see the actors then and now!