Head of State Cast
The cast of Head of State.
Chris Rock
as Mays Gilliam

Chris Rock plays Mays Gilliam, a local Washington, D.C. alderman who unexpectedly becomes a presidential candidate.

Bernie Mac
as Mitch Gilliam

Bernie Mac portrays Mitch Gilliam, Mays Gilliam's brother and campaign manager who provides support and guidance during the election.

Dylan Baker
as Martin Geller

Dylan Baker plays Martin Geller, a political strategist involved in Mays' campaign.

Nick Searcy
as Brian Lewis

Nick Searcy portrays Brian Lewis, a member of the opposing political party.

Lynn Whitfield
as Debra Lassiter

Lynn Whitfield plays Debra Lassiter, a character who is significant to Mays Gilliam's personal life.

Robin Givens
as Kim

Robin Givens portrays Kim, a supporting character in Mays Gilliam's journey.

Tamala Jones
as Lisa Clark

Tamala Jones plays Lisa Clark, a romantic interest in the story.

James Rebhorn
as Senator Bill Arnot

James Rebhorn portrays Senator Bill Arnot, who is involved in the political landscape of the film.

Keith David
as Bernard Cooper

Keith David plays Bernard Cooper, a key political figure in the story.

Tracy Morgan
as Meat Man

Tracy Morgan portrays Meat Man, a humorous character who adds comic relief.

Stephanie March
as Nikki

Stephanie March plays Nikki, a character involved in the political campaign.

Robert Stanton
as Advisor

Robert Stanton portrays an Advisor, providing advice to key characters throughout the film.

Jude Ciccolella
as Mr. Earl
Nate Dogg
as Nate Dogg
Angie Mattson
as Nate's Girl
Elizabeth J. Carlisle
as Nate's Girl
Kirk Penberthy
as Gaines
John Badila
as General Olson James
Ed Wheeler
as Mr. Hawkins
Jamil Shaw
as Kid
Gammy Singer
as Miss Pearl
Ned Eisenberg
as Mike Blake
Reg E. Cathey
as Officer Waters
Brad Marshall
as Demolition Man
Patrice O'Neal
as Warren
Mario Joyner
as Lotto Man
Donald Neal
as Senator
Beau James
as Senator
Doug Roberts
as Senator
Charles Able
as Charlie
Raymond Clark
as Mays Jr.
Camille Jeannine
as Super Whore Drill Instructor
Mark Zeisler
as 1st Fundraiser Issue Guy
Pat Moran
as 1st Fundraiser Issue Woman
Tad Ohta
as Asian Man
Eddy Shalita
as French Man
Clarke Peters
as Fundraiser Demo-Tape Man
Delaney Williams
as Teamster
Wes Johnson
as Teamster
Madeline DeVan
as Singing Lady
Deborah S. Smith
as Singing Lady
Victoria Chapman
as Singing Lady
John Hall
as Hip Hop Dancer
Robin L. Hall
as Hip Hop Dancer
Barbara G. Suto
as Hip Hop Dancer
Thomas Bevans
as Hip Hop Dancer
Helaine Fonda
as Hip Hop Dancer
Sharon Savoy
as Hip Hop Dancer
David Savoy
as Hip Hop Dancer
Terry Chasteen
as Hip Hop Dancer
Robert J. Norman
as Hip Hop Dancer
Ann Haynsworth
as Hip Hop Dancer
James R. Bergdahl
as Hip Hop Dancer
Linda Kenyon
as Screaming Woman
Alan Chadsey
as Falling Man
Irving Jacobs
as 1st Fundraiser Party Goer
Norman Seltzer
as 1st Fundraiser Husband
Patsy Grady Abrams
as 1st Fundraiser Wife
Ashton Marks
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
Michael Munford
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
Michael Marceau
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
Akira Otsuka
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
Bob Perilla
as Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band
Cornell S. Thomas
as Muhammad Muhammad Muhammad
Lee E. Cox
as Players Ball Pimp
Jeremy Borash
as Jeremy Borash
Scott James
as Referee
Michael Ahl
as Klansman
Annika Pergament
as Cable Anchorwoman
Gwendolyn Mulamba
as 2nd Fundraiser Issue Woman
Mike Hodge
as 2nd Fundraiser Issue Man
Gabrielle Goyette
as The Woman
Gustave Johnson
as Chester Allen
Heather Simms
as Tish
Kevin Witt
as Secret Service Agent
Brenna McDonough
as School Reporter
Cory Rosemeier
as Helicopter Pilot
David DeBoy
as Police Chief
Caitlin Ray
as Little Girl
Kate Guyton
as Foot Lady
Jim Scopelitis
as Pork Man
Billoah Greene
as Train Station Demo Man
Mojo Gentry
as Porter
Lucy Newman-Williams
as Train Station Reporter
Jimmy Tingle
as Talk Show Host
Ivan Scott
as Talk Show Host
Doris E. McMillon
as Talk Show Host
Sloane Brown
as Roadside Reporter
Steven Maurice
as Shorty G
Lois Kelso Hunt
as Lewis' Mother
Novella Nelson
as Moderator
Nancy Ding
as Voter on Street
John F. Degen
as Voter on Street
H. Renee Cogar
as Voter on Street
James G. Pasierb
as Voter on Street
Ali LeRoi
as Crazy Hostile Dreadlock Voter
Sade Baderinwa
as Transit Reporter
Leeanna Saunders
as Old Woman Transit Rider
Kevin Reese
as Anchor
Stan Stovall
as Anchor
Peter Puglisi
as California Screamer
Marilyn Getas
as National Anchor
Bruce Elliott
as National Anchor
Tony Harris
as Local Anchor
Jennifer Gilbert
as Local Anchor
Donna Hamilton
as Regional Anchor
Funkmaster Flex
as Inaugural Ball Announcer
Ben Bachelder
as Runner #6 (uncredited)
Don Harris
as Himself (uncredited)
Brian James
as Himself (as BG James) (uncredited)
TJ Jackson
as Young Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Jeffrey Jarrett
as Jeff Jarrett (uncredited)
Ron Killings
as Himself (as Ron "The Truth" Killings) (uncredited)
Nyla Rose
as Angry Mob Member (uncredited)
Chandra Wilson
as Jaime (uncredited)
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