Donnie Darko Character Listing:

*Donnie Darko(Jake Gyllenhaal)- Troubled teen protagonist who escapes his own death

*Elizabeth Darko(Maggie Gyllenhaal)- Donnie Darko's older sister who is dating Frank

*Samantha Darko(Daveigh Chase)- Donnie Darko's younger sister who is a part of the dance team Sparkle Motion

*Eddie Darko(Holmes Osborne)-Donnie Darko's father who is very relaxed in his way of life

*Rose Darko(Mary McDonnell)-Donnie Darko's mother who does her best to cope with her schizophrenic son

*Frank(James Duvall)- Giant bunny from a tangent universe that acts as Donnie's guide throughout the movie

*Jim Cunningham(Patrick Swayze)- Motivational speaker known for his trademarked "Love and Fear" theory

*Karen Pomeroy(Drew Barrymore)-Donnie Darko's English teacher who uses a very original method of teaching

*Gretchen Ross(Jena Malone)- New girl in school and Donnie's girlfriend