Lackawanna Blues Cast
The cast of Lackawanna Blues.
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Rachel "Nanny" Crosby

Portrayed Rachel "Nanny" Crosby.

Marcus Carl Franklin
as Ruben Santiago Jr.

Played the character of Ruben Santiago Jr.

Yasiin Bey
as The Bandleader

Took on the role of The Bandleader.

Carmen Ejogo
as Alean

Portrayed Alean.

Louis Gossett Jr.
as Ol'lem Taylor

Brought the character Ol'lem Taylor to life.

Macy Gray
as Pauline

Played the character Pauline.

Terrence Howard
as Bill Crosby

Portrayed Bill Crosby.

Ernie Hudson
as Dick Barrymore

Took on the role of Dick Barrymore.

Rosie Perez
as Bertha
Liev Schreiber
as Ulysses Ford
Jimmy Smits
as Ruben Santiago Sr.
Patricia Wettig
as Laura's Mother
Jeffrey Wright
as Mr. Paul
Adina Porter
as Ricky
Jana Thompson
as Hotel Receptionist in Toronto
Bill Simms Jr.
as Self
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
as Freddie Cobbs
Charlayne Woodard
as Bill's Woman
Omar Benjamin
as Ruben, Jr. - Toddler
Julie Benz
as Laura
Robert Bradley
as Otis McClanahan
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Jimmy
Saul Williams
as Lonnie (War Veteran)
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