Mr. Holland's Opus Cast
The cast of Mr. Holland's Opus.
Richard Dreyfuss
as Glenn Holland

Richard Dreyfuss portrays Glenn Holland, a passionate music teacher who inspires his students through decades of teaching.

Glenne Headly
as Iris Holland

Glenne Headly plays Iris Holland, Glenn's supportive wife who stands by him as he dedicates himself to his work.

Jay Thomas
as Bill Meister

Jay Thomas takes on the role of Bill Meister, a fellow teacher and friend of Mr. Holland.

Olympia Dukakis
as Principal Jacobs

Olympia Dukakis portrays Principal Jacobs, the head of the school where Mr. Holland teaches.

William H. Macy
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters

William H. Macy plays Vice Principal Gene Wolters, a colleague of Mr. Holland at the school.

Alicia Witt
as Gertrude Lang

Alicia Witt embodies the character of Gertrude Lang, one of Mr. Holland's students who he impacts deeply.

Terrence Howard
as Louis Russ

Terrence Howard portrays Louis Russ, a former student of Mr. Holland who goes on to become a successful musician.

Damon Whitaker
as Bobby Todd

Damon Whitaker plays Bobby Todd, another student of Mr. Holland who learns valuable life lessons from him.

Jean Louisa Kelly
as Rowena Morgan

Jean Louisa Kelly takes on the role of Rowena Morgan, a talented musician who Mr. Holland guides and mentors.

Alexandra Boyd
as Sarah Olmstead

Alexandra Boyd portrays Sarah Olmstead, a student who is influenced by Mr. Holland's dedication to teaching.

Nicholas John Renner
as Cole at 6 Years Old

Nicholas John Renner plays Cole at 6 Years Old, a young student who experiences Mr. Holland's impact at a formative age.

Joseph Anderson
as Cole at 15 Years Old

Joseph Anderson portrays Cole at 15 Years Old, showing the long-term effects of Mr. Holland's teaching on his students.

Anthony Natale
as Cole at 28 Years Old
Joanna Gleason
as Adult Gertrude
Beth Maitland
as Deaf School Principal
Patrick Fong
as Study Hall Student
Benjamin J. Dixon
as Mr. Mims
Kathryn Arnett
as Ms. Swedlin
Freeman O. Corbin
as Mr. Sullivan
Moira Feeney
as Ms. Godfrey
Joshua Minnick
as Mr. Shapiro
Ashley Hamrick
as Miss Reeves
Janine Shouse
as Miss Schumaker
Spencer Riviera
as Mr. Hosta
Dan Vhay
as Mr. Malone
Sean Bevington
as Mr. McMartin
John Henry Redwood
as Mr. Russ
Ted Roisum
as Dr. Sorenson
Mark Daniels
as Ralph
Kaili Carlton
as Ms. Wayne
Adam Fitzhugh
as Mr. McKenzie
Eric Michael Cole
as Boy 2
Joe Campbell
as Boy 3
Tomiko Peirano
as Girl 2
Kasey Nelson
as Girl 3
Zoe McLellan
as Girl 4
Kelly M. Casey
as Deaf School Teacher
Michael Mendelson
as Chaplain
Alex Dudgeon
as Auditioner 1
Rachel Wooley
as Auditioner 2
Jordan Carlton
as Auditioner 3
Aurora Miller
as Auditioner 4
Paul Bernard
as Auditioner 5
Mary Kay O'Mealy
as Auditioner 6
Dieffyd Gilman-Frederick
as Auditioner 7
Tara Eng
as Auditioner 8
Jay Frank
as Auditioner 9
Conan Doherty
as Toby Klein
Stacey Siegel
as Diner Waitress
Nicolas Sirianni
as Football Player 1
Jacob Adams
as Football Player 2
Chris Marth
as Football Player 3
Brent Archie
as Football Player 4
Kevin Calaba
as Football Player 5
Keith Swift
as Football Player 6
John Boyer
as Billy Faraday
Linda Williams Janke
as Secretary
David Clegg
as Superintendent
Don Burns
as City Official
Dennis Biasi
as Adult Stadler
Alexander Emmert
as 1st Chair Cellist
Cazzey Louis Cereghino
as Graduate (uncredited)
Michael R. Ferraro
as Auditorium extra (uncredited)
Elizabeth Fournier
as Woman in audience (uncredited)
Balthazar Getty
as Stadler (uncredited)
Forest Whitaker
as Bobby Tidd - Adult (uncredited)
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