Cast of Bird

Forest Whitaker portrays the iconic jazz saxophonist Charlie 'Bird' Parker.

Diane Venora plays Chan Parker, the wife of Charlie 'Bird' Parker.

Michael Zelniker takes on the role of Red Rodney in the film.

Samuel E. Wright portrays the legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.

Keith David plays Buster Franklin in the movie.

Michael McGuire portrays the character of Brewster in the film.

James Handy plays Esteves in the movie.

Damon Whitaker takes on the role of Young Bird in the film.

Morgan Nagler plays the character Kim in the movie.

Arlen Dean Snyder portrays Dr. Heath in Bird.

Sam Robards plays Moscowitz in the film.

Glenn Wright takes on the role of the Alcoholic Patient in the movie.