Tender Mercies Cast
The cast of Tender Mercies including popularity data. Data for May 14, 2024.
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Robert Duvall
as Mac Sledge

Robert Duvall portrays Mac Sledge, a broken-down country singer seeking redemption and a new start.

#1
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
8,960 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Tess Harper
as Rosa Lee

Tess Harper plays Rosa Lee, a widowed motel owner who takes in Mac and eventually becomes his love interest.

#6
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
456 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Betty Buckley
as Dixie

Betty Buckley appears as Dixie, Mac's ex-wife.

#4
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
858 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Wilford Brimley
as Harry

Wilford Brimley is Harry, Rosa Lee's uncle who becomes a father figure to Mac.

#3
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
1,301 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Ellen Barkin
as Sue Anne

Ellen Barkin portrays Sue Anne, Dixie and Mac's daughter.

#2
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
1,969 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Allan Hubbard
as Sonny

Allan Hubbard plays Sonny, Rosa Lee's son.

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Lenny Von Dohlen
as Robert

Lenny Von Dohlen appears as Robert, a member of Mac's band.

#7
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
250 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Paul Gleason
as Reporter

Paul Gleason plays a Reporter who interviews Mac.

#5
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
844 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Michael Crabtree
as Lewis Menefee

Michael Crabtree portrays Lewis Menefee, a friend of Mac.

#8
Most popular actor on Tender Mercies
228 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Norman Bennett
as Reverend Hotchkiss

Norman Bennett is Reverend Hotchkiss, a local minister who helps Mac.

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Andrew Scott Hollon
as Larue

Andrew Scott Hollon appears as Larue.

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Helena Humann
as Woman in Store

Helena Humann is Woman in Store.

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Rick Murray
as Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
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Stephen Funchess
as Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
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Glen Fleming
as Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member
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Jerry Biggs
as Man in Bar
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Sheila Bird
as Concessionaire
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Robert E. Blackburn III
as Boy at Dance
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Eli Cummins
as Doorman
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Tony Frank
as Man at Motel
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Barkley H. Garrett
as Man at Dixie's House
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Suzanne Jacobs
as Nurse
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Barbara Jones
as Country Woman
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Jerry Jones
as Country Man
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Harlan Jordan
as Waiter
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Robert P. Kelley
as Choirmaster
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Ray LePere
as Man in Bar / Restaurant
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Pat Minter
as Man at Dixie's House
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Terry Schoolcraft
as Ada - Dixie's Driver
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Oliver Seale
as Man at Dixie's House
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Denise Simek
as Concessionaire
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Robert Stewart
as Concessionaire
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Susan Aston
as Woman at Dance
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Vicki Neff
as Woman at Dance
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Pamela Putnam
as Woman at Dance
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Jerry Abbot
as Piano - Country Blues Band Member
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Bobby Hibbitts
as Drums - Country Blues Band Member
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Buddie Hrabal
as Steel Guitar - Country Blues Band Member
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Jerry Matheny
as Guitar - Country Blues Band Member
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Wyane Milligan
as Bass - Country Blues Band Member
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Don "Tex" Clark
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Joe Zadwick
as Front Row Concert Attendee (uncredited)
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