Harriet Cast
The cast of Harriet.
Cynthia Erivo
as Harriet Tubman

Cynthia Erivo portrays Harriet Tubman, a fearless abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became a prominent leader in the Underground Railroad.

Leslie Odom Jr.
as William Still

Leslie Odom Jr. plays the role of William Still, an important abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad who documented the stories of escaped slaves.

Joe Alwyn
as Gideon Brodess

Joe Alwyn portrays Gideon Brodess, a slave owner and the son of Harriet Tubman's master.

Clarke Peters
as Ben Ross

Clarke Peters plays the character of Ben Ross, Harriet Tubman's father, who instilled in her a strong sense of independence and determination.

Vanessa Bell Calloway
as Rit Ross

Vanessa Bell Calloway portrays Rit Ross, Harriet Tubman's mother, who supports her daughter's journey towards freedom.

Omar J. Dorsey
as Bigger Long

Omar Dorsey plays the role of Bigger Long, a fellow slave who accompanies Harriet Tubman on her daring escape.

Henry Hunter Hall
as Walter

Henry Hunter Hall portrays Walter, a young slave who forms a bond with Harriet Tubman during her time on the plantation.

Tim Guinee
as Thomas Garrett

Tim Guinee plays the character of Thomas Garrett, a white abolitionist who assists Harriet Tubman and other escaped slaves on their journey to freedom.

Nick Basta
as Foxx
Joseph Lee Anderson
as Robert Ross
Antonio J Bell
as Henry Ross
CJ McBath
as Junyah Ross
Alexis Louder
as Jane
Aria Brooks
as Anger (8)
Janelle Monáe
as Marie Buchanon
Zackary Momoh
as John Tubman
Frank Riley III
as Joe
Daphne Maxwell Reid
as Miz Lucy
Jenna Marie Hess
as Phoebe
Kathryn Tkel
as Tilly
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Reverend Green
Jennifer Nettles
as Eliza Brodess
Deborah Ayorinde
as Rachel Ross
Mike Marunde
as Edward Brodess
Kamillah Matthews
as Soph
Rakeem Laws
as Jasper Marley
Tory Kittles
as Frederick Douglass
Tia L. Davis
as Linah
Mitchell Hoog
as Vince (16)
Liam Searcy
as Victor (16)
Keith Tyree
as Sidney Howard Gay
Thomas Keegan
as Sherriff Ned Utley
JaBen Early
as John Clay
Don Hartman
as Gus Vern
Pete Burris
as Lawman
Damian Allen
as Planter
David Dickson Reynolds
as White Minister
William Flaman
as A.C. Thompson
William L. Thomas
as Senator Seward
James Hester
as Farmer
Laureen E. Smith
as Martha Coffin Wright
Brian K. Landis
as Marshal
Morgan Mccoy
as Jesse
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