Finding Forrester Cast
The cast of Finding Forrester.
Sean Connery
as William Forrester

Sean Connery plays William Forrester, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author living in seclusion.

Rob Brown
as Jamal Wallace

Rob Brown portrays Jamal Wallace, a gifted young writer who forms a friendship with Forrester.

F. Murray Abraham
as Robert Crawford

F. Murray Abraham plays Robert Crawford, the strict teacher who challenges Jamal academically.

Anna Paquin
as Claire Spence

Anna Paquin takes on the role of Claire Spence, Jamal's classmate and romantic interest.

Busta Rhymes
as Terrell Wallace

Busta Rhymes plays Terrell Wallace, Jamal's supportive and protective older brother.

April Grace
as Ms. Joyce

April Grace portrays Ms. Joyce, a nurturing teacher who encourages Jamal's writing.

Michael Pitt
as John Coleridge

Michael Pitt plays John Coleridge, a fellow student who navigates his own challenges.

Michael Nouri
as Dr. Spence

Michael Nouri portrays Dr. Spence, Claire's father who has high expectations for her.

Richard Easton
as Prof. Matthews

Richard Easton plays Prof. Matthews, a character who influences Jamal's educational journey.

Glenn Fitzgerald
as Massie

Glenn Fitzgerald portrays Massie, a student who interacts with Jamal and Claire.

Lil' Zane
as Damon

Lil' Zane plays Damon, a friend of Jamal who offers support in their neighborhood.

Stephanie Berry
as Janice

Stephanie Berry portrays Janice, a character who is part of Jamal's life.

Fly Williams III
as Fly
Damany Mathis
as Kenzo
Damion Lee
as Clay
Tom Kearns
as Coach Garrick
Matthew Noah Word
as Hartwell
Charles Bernstein
as Dr. Simon
Matt Malloy
as Bradley
Matt Damon
as Steven Sanderson
Jimmy Bobbit
as Rapper
Capital Jay
as Opposing Player
Jim Titus
as Student
Cassandra Kubinski
as Claire's Friend
Sophia Wu
as Librarian
Gerry Rosenthal
as Student Speaker
Tim Hall
as Student Manager
Tom Mullica
as Old Money Man
David Madison
as Kid in the Hall
Joey Buttafuoco
as Night Man
Jaime McCaig
as Referee
William Modeste
as Referee
Daniel Rodriguez
as Hallway Boy
Samuel Tyson
as Creston Player
Vince Giordano
as Big Band Leader
Dean Pratt
as Trumpet Player
Kerry MacKillop
as Trumpet Player
Harvey Tibbs
as Trombone Player
Jack Stuckey
as Sax Player
Mark Lopeman
as Sax Player
Marc Phaneuf
as Sax Player
Larry Wade
as Sax Player
Conal Fowkes
as Piano Player
Matt Munisteri
as Guitarist
John Meyers
as Drummer
Ron Morgan
as Mailor Priest
Alison Folland
as Jeopardy Contestant
Alex Trebek
as Alex Trebek
Gus Van Sant
as Library Assistant (uncredited)
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