Won't You Be My Neighbor? Cast
The cast of Won't You Be My Neighbor?.
Margaret Whitmer
as Self - TV Producer

Margaret Whitmer portrays herself in the film as a TV producer who worked closely with Fred Rogers.

Tom Junod
as Self - Journalist and Fred's Friend

Tom Junod appears as himself, a journalist and a friend of Fred Rogers, sharing personal insights about their relationship.

Joanne Rogers
as Self - Fred's Wife

Joanne Rogers plays herself in the documentary, offering her perspective as Fred Rogers' wife.

Jim Rogers
as Self - Fred's Son

Jim Rogers is featured in the film as Fred Rogers' son, providing personal reflections on his father.

Max King
as Self - Fred's Biographer

Max King is portrayed as himself, serving as Fred Rogers' biographer in the documentary.

Hedda Sharapan
as Self - Child Development Advisor

Hedda Sharapan is a child development advisor who appears as herself, sharing her experiences working with Fred Rogers.

Betty Seamans
as Self - Actress / Mrs. McFeely

Betty Seamans portrays herself in the film, known for her role as actress Mrs. McFeely in the neighborhood of make-believe.

Junlei Li
as Self - Fred Rogers Center Co-director

Junlei Li is featured as the co-director of the Fred Rogers Center and shares insights about Fred Rogers in the documentary.

Joe Negri
as Self - Actor / Handyman Negri

Joe Negri appears as himself, a talented actor known for his role as Handyman Negri in the series.

David Newell
as Self - Actor / Mr. McFeely

David Newell portrays himself in the film, known for his iconic role as Mr. McFeely in the television show.

Bill Isler
as Self - Fred's Colleague and Friend

Bill Isler appears as Fred Rogers' colleague and friend, sharing anecdotes about his time working with Rogers.

John Rogers
as Self - Fred's Son

John Rogers is featured in the documentary as Fred Rogers' son, offering his perspective and memories of his father.

Elaine Crozier
as Self - Fred's Sister
George Wirth
as Self - Pastor and Fred's Friend
David Bianculli
as Self - Television Critic
Yo-Yo Ma
as Self - Musician and Fred's Friend
François Clemmons
as Self - Actor / Officer Clemmons
Nick Tallo
as Self - Floor Manager
Susan Stamberg
as Self - Journalist
Howard Erlanger
as Self - Jeff Erlanger's Father
Pam Erlanger
as Self - Jeff Erlanger's Mother
Meara Malmberg
as Child
Major Hawbaker Manask
as Child
Arielle Jae Rudd
as Child
Deisy Garcia
as Child
Eleanor Way
as Child
Lynden Liu
as Child
Mason Gloria
as Child
Lincoln Howell
as Child
Ayden Soria
as Child
McColm Kona Cephas Jr.
as Child
Sophie Seifert
as Child
Fred Rogers
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Josie Carey
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Margaret McFarland
as Self - Child Psychologist (archive footage)
Ralph Ellison
as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
John O. Pastore
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Betty Aberlin
as Self - Lady Aberlin (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Lorin Hollander
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Christa McAuliffe
as Self - Teacher and Astronaut (archive footage)
Eddie Murphy
as Self - Mr. Robinson (archive footage)
David Letterman
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Johnny Carson
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Tom Snyder
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Jeff Erlanger
as Self (archive footage)
Koko
as Self (archive footage)
Brian Kilmeade
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
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