Heart Like a Wheel Cast
The cast of Heart Like a Wheel.
Bonnie Bedelia
as Shirley Muldowney

Bonnie Bedelia portrays Shirley Muldowney, a pioneering female drag racer who defies the odds to become a champion.

Beau Bridges
as Connie Kalitta

Beau Bridges plays Connie Kalitta, a fellow drag racer who becomes a close friend and mentor to Shirley Muldowney.

Leo Rossi
as Jack Muldowney

Leo Rossi takes on the role of Jack Muldowney, Shirley's supportive husband who stands by her side through triumphs and challenges.

Hoyt Axton
as Jack Roque

Hoyt Axton is cast as Jack Roque, a key figure in Shirley Muldowney's racing career.

Bill McKinney
as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits

Bill McKinney portrays 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits, a legendary drag racer who plays a significant role in Shirley Muldowney's journey.

Anthony Edwards
as John Muldowney

Anthony Edwards plays John Muldowney, Shirley's son who supports her passion for racing.

Elliott Mason
as Young Autograph Seeker

Elliott Mason appears as the Young Autograph Seeker in the movie.

Creed Bratton
as Photographer

Creed Bratton takes on the role of the Photographer in the film.

Dick Miller
as Mickey White

Dick Miller is Mickey White, a character in Heart Like a Wheel.

Paul Bartel
as Chef Paul

Paul Bartel portrays Chef Paul in the movie.

Bruce Barlow
as Bass Player, Tex's Band

Bruce Barlow plays the Bass Player in Tex's Band in a scene of Heart Like a Wheel.

Missy Basile
as Angela

Missy Basile appears as Angela in the film.

Jesse Aragon
as Carlos
Tiffany Brissette
as Little Shirley
Paul Bryar
as Matt, Card Player
James Burton
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Martin Casella
as Repoter #1
Michael Cavanaugh
as NHRA Boss
Sandy Chanley
as Fan
Mark Dawson
as Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band
Diane Delano
as Shirley's Sister
Tom Duffield
as Rahn Tobler
Jill Carroll
as John's girlfriend
Steve Evans
as Himself
Dennis Fetchet
as Fiddle Player, Tex's Band
Chris Fontana
as Frank the Crank
Ellen Geer
as Mrs. Marianne Kalitta
Ashley Graham
as Girl at Track
Christi Graham
as Girl at Track
Marvin Graham
as Kalitta's Crew Chief
Nora Heflin
as Nurse North
Mitzi Hoag
as Shirley's Mother
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson
as 'Lariat' Sponsor
Tim Kimber
as Buddy
Terence Knox
as Jack's Friend
Sam Laws
as Piano Player
Paul Linke
as Reporter #2
Dean Paul Martin
as Sonny Rigotti
Michael Milgrom
as Tourist at Bar
Bob Minor
as Ralph, NHRA Official
Harry Northup
as Trooper
Byron Thames
as John (age 10-13)
Lori Randolph
as Blonde Little Girl Racing Fan (Uncredited)
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