Cast of Akeelah and the Bee

Akeelah and the Bee features a talented cast bringing the characters to life. Keke Palmer plays Akeelah Anderson, Laurence Fishburne portrays Dr. Larabee, Angela Bassett takes on the role of Tanya Anderson, Curtis Armstrong plays Mr. Welch, J.R. Villarreal appears as Javier, Sean Michael Afable portrays Dylan Chiu, Sahara Garey takes on the role of Georgia, and Lee Thompson Young plays Devon.

Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film about an 11-year-old girl, Akeelah Anderson, from south Los Angeles, who embarks on a journey of participating in spelling contests despite her mother's objections. With the help of her tutor Dr. Larabee, principal Mr. Welch, and supportive neighbors, Akeelah's exceptional talent leads her to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.