22 actors have played Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray.
| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Walsh | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Donna Vivino | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Gretchen Bieber | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Isabel Keating | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Jackie Hoffman | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Julie Halston | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Leah Hocking | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Leslie McDonel | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Linda Hart | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Lisa Jolley | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Liz Larsen | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Michele Pawk | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Shoshana Bean | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Susan Mosher | Broadway Hairspray | 2002 |
| Susan Cella | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Susan Henley | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Susan Henley | Toronto Hairspray | 2004 |
| Deb Lyons | Beverly, MA (Regional) Hairspray | 2006 |
| Susan Anton | Las Vegas Hairspray | 2006 |
| Kristin Chenoweth | Hairspray Live! | 2016 |
| Addison Garner | US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) | 2021 |
| Rita Simons | West End Hairspray | 2021 |
| Sarah Hayes | US Tour Hairspray (Non-Equity) | 2021 |
Other Roles in Hairspray
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Von Tussle | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Brad | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Brenda | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Corny Collins | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Duane | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Edna Turnblad | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Edna Turnblad | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Ensemble | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Ensemble/Other Roles | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Female Authority Figure | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Fender | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Gilbert | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Guard | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Gym Teacher | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Harriman F. Spritzer | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| IQ | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Link Larkin | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Little Inez | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Lorraine | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Lou Ann | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Male Authority Figure | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Matron | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Motormouth Maybelle | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Mr. Pinky | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Penny Pingleton | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Principal | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Prudy Pingleton | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Seaweed J. Stubbs | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Shelley | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Sketch | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Tammy | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Thad | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| The Dynamites | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Tracy Turnblad | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| TV Announcer | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Velma Von Tussle | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
| Wilbur Turnblad | US Tour Hairspray | 2003 |
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