The Whole Wide World Cast
The cast of The Whole Wide World including popularity data. Data for May 12, 2025.
Vincent D'Onofrio
as Robert E. Howard

Vincent D'Onofrio portrays the character of Robert E. Howard, a prolific writer known for creating Conan the Barbarian.

#2
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
5,444 Wikipedia views yesterday
Renée Zellweger
as Novalyne Price

Renée Zellweger plays Novalyne Price, a school teacher who forms a close relationship with writer Robert E. Howard.

#1
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
5,853 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ann Wedgeworth
as Mrs. Howard

Ann Wedgeworth takes on the role of Mrs. Howard, the mother of writer Robert E. Howard.

#4
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
400 Wikipedia views yesterday
Harve Presnell
as Dr. Howard

Harve Presnell portrays Dr. Howard, the father of writer Robert E. Howard.

#3
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
515 Wikipedia views yesterday
Benjamin Mouton
as Clyde Smith

Benjamin Mouton plays Clyde Smith, a friend of Novalyne Price.

#7
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
3 Wikipedia views yesterday
Helen Cates
as Enid

Helen Cates portrays the character Enid.

Leslie Buesing
as Ethel

Leslie Buesing plays the character Ethel.

Chris Shearer
as Truett

Chris Shearer takes on the role of Truett.

Sandy Walper
as Mammy

Sandy Walper portrays the character Mammy.

Marion Eaton
as Woman on Bus

Marion Eaton plays the Woman on Bus.

Dell Aldrich
as Mrs. Hemphill

Dell Aldrich portrays Mrs. Hemphill.

Libby Villari
as Etna Reed Price

Libby Villari plays Etna Reed Price.

#5
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
52 Wikipedia views yesterday
Michael Corbett
as Booth Adams
Antonia Bogdanovich
as Teacher
Elizabeth D'Onofrio
as Mrs. Smith
#6
Most popular actor on The Whole Wide World
39 Wikipedia views yesterday
Stephen Marshall
as Director
Bridgett
as Wolf
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