Shirley Cast
The cast of Shirley.
Regina King
as Shirley Chisholm

Regina King plays Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing politician and first Black woman elected to Congress.

Lance Reddick
as Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder

Lance Reddick portrays Mac Holder, a key figure in Shirley Chisholm's political career.

Terrence Howard
as Arthur Hardwick Jr.

Terrence Howard plays Arthur Hardwick Jr., a supporting figure in Shirley Chisholm's journey.

Lucas Hedges
as Robert Gottlieb

Lucas Hedges takes on the role of Robert Gottlieb, a significant individual in Shirley Chisholm's life.

Michael Cherrie
as Conrad Chisholm

Michael Cherrie portrays both Conrad Chisholm and another character in the film.

Brian Stokes Mitchell
as Stanley Townsend
Christina Jackson
as Barbara Lee

Christina Jackson appears as Barbara Lee, a character with significance in the story.

André Holland
as Walter Fauntroy

André Holland appears as Walter Fauntroy, a pivotal character connected to Shirley Chisholm.

Michael Cherrie
as

Michael Cherrie portrays both Conrad Chisholm and another character in the film.

Dorian Missick
as Ron Dellums

Dorian Missick plays Ron Dellums, contributing to the ensemble of Shirley.

Reina King
as Muriel St. Hill
Amirah Vann
as Diahann Caroll

Amirah Vann takes on a role in the film, enhancing the cast of Shirley.

Ethan Jones Romero
as Carlos

Ethan Jones Romero appears as Carlos, a character who intersects with Shirley's journey.

W. Earl Brown
as George Wallace

W. Earl Brown embodies George Wallace, adding depth to the film's narrative.

Brad James
as Huey Newton
Charlene R. Willis
as Ruby St. Hill
Mellanie Hubert
as Margot
Ken Strunk
as Congressman McCormack
Becca Kravitz
as Beth
Carly Tamborski
as Club Goer
Alex Barone
as Keith
Cory Hardin
as Klosterman
Rob Grant
as Arnold Pinkney
Aqeel Ash-Shakoor
as James Farmer
Gregory Mallios
as Oly Clark
Joseph Moreland
as Actor
Micaela Wittman
as Maggie
Maria Arroyo
as Labor Protestor
Brandon Knabe
as Scott
Samantha Russell
as Campaign Aide #1
Derrick Aguis
as Assailant
Loren Escandon
as Rose
David Pittinger
as Pearl Bay Club Member
Mario Rocha
as Labor Rally Goer
Richard Hagerman
as Carlson
Martin de Leon
as Labor Rally #1
Jenny McManus
as Traveler
Mike Seely
as Sweeney
David Vegh
as Officer Brant
Elliott Young
as Leroy
Mark J Clifford
as Pedestrian
Terry Tocantins
as Gorman
Marcellus Bassman Shepard
as M.C.
Chad Willett
as Bill Ryan
Marcellus ''Bassman'' Shepard
as MC
Nate James
as Derrick
Clark Harris
as Charles St Hill
John W. Harden
as Delegate
Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha
as Shirley Supporter
Kevin Garbee
as Wallace Reporter
William Wilmoth
as Georgetown Pedestrian
Richard Ingle
as Member of Media (uncredited)
Shannon Chappell
as Gina
Rupert Spraul
as Tom Asher
Brandon Meeks
as Nat
Samantha Russell
as Aide #1
Amber Hutchins
as Aide #2
Destiny Turner
as Campaign Volunter #1
Xavier Mikal
as Campaign Volunter #2
Caleb Farley
as Campaign Volunter #3
Ashlyn Porter
as Campaign Volunter #4
Kearston Hawkins-Johnson
as Campaign Volunter #5
Dalton Knoffer
as Campaign Volunter #6
Tony Renee Bush
as Terri
Luis Sebastián Borges
as Edgar
Shawntae Hughes
as Photographer
Jessica Abrams
as Carol
Chet Grissom
as Russ
Michael Petrone
as Chuck
Aaron Coleman
as Reverend
Tiberius Byrd
as Jerry
Tandi Fomukong
as Nicole
Rodney J. Hobbs
as Lewis
Jason Ridley
as Fisher Yoshida
Chad Hessler
as DC Police #1
Jared Corum
as DC Police #2
Robert Gallegos
as Dancer #1
Jackie Nova
as Dancer #2
Allan Anthony Smith
as Dancer #3
Jessica Brown
as Dancer #4
LaShan Anderson
as Dancer #5
Miguel Norwood
as Dancer #6
Clayton Belcher
as Pilot
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