Birney screen tested for the role of Oliver Barrett IV.

According to Robert Evan's memoirs, several actors were considered for the role of Oliver Barrett IV, including Beau Bridges.

According to IMDB, Jeff Bridges was considered to play Oliver.

Carradine turned down the role of Oliver Barrett IV.

Stephen Collins was offered the role of Oliver but David Merrick would not let him out of his contract in touring company of '40 Carats.'

Michael Douglas turned down the role of Oliver.

Peter Fonda turned down the role of Oliver.

Howard screen tested for the role of Oliver Barrett IV.

Barbara Parkins admitted at a conference that she turned down the lead female role in this film.

Turned down the role of "Oliver."

Jon Voight turned down the role of Oliver.

Walken screen tested for the role of Oliver Barrett IV. He was actually director Arthur Hiller's preference but he was overridden by producer Robert Evans.

Turned down the role of "Oliver" because he didn't think the movie would be a hit.