Truth Be Told (TV) Cast
The cast of Truth Be Told. Updated on August 21, 2025.
103 actors
Octavia Spencer
as Poppy Parnell (18 episodes)

Octavia Spencer plays the roles of Poppy Parnell and Poppy Scoville in Truth Be Told. Poppy Parnell is a true-crime podcaster who becomes personally invested in a murder case she covered. Poppy Scoville is a Parnell's twin sister, who has a complex relationship with her.

Lizzy Caplan
as Lanie Buhrman / Josie Buhrman (8 episodes)

Lizzy Caplan takes on the roles of Lanie Buhrman and Josie Buhrman in Truth Be Told. Lanie Buhrman is the victim of a murder case that Poppy Parnell covered, and Josie Buhrman is her twin sister who is grappling with the truth about her family and her own involvement in the crime.

Mekhi Phifer
as Markus Killebrew (28 episodes)

Mekhi Phifer portrays the character of Markus Killebrew in Truth Be Told. Markus is Poppy Parnell's close friend and a former detective who provides valuable insights into the murder investigation.

David Lyons
as Billy Aames (20 episodes)

David Lyons plays the role of Billy Aames in Truth Be Told. Billy Aames is a convicted killer whose case catapulted Poppy Parnell to fame. As new developments arise, his true guilt or innocence is called into question.

Ron Cephas Jones
as Leander 'Shreve' Scoville (28 episodes)

Ron Cephas Jones portrays the character of Leander 'Shreve' Scoville in Truth Be Told. Shreve is Poppy and Poppy's adoptive father, a well-respected judge who has secrets that may be connected to the murder case.

Aaron Paul
as Warren Cave (8 episodes)

Aaron Paul appears as Warren Cave in Truth Be Told. Warren is a mysterious prisoner who reaches out to Poppy Parnell, claiming to have crucial information about the murder case she covered.

Merle Dandridge
as Zarina Killebrew (20 episodes)

Merle Dandridge plays the role of Zarina Killebrew in Truth Be Told. Zarina is Markus Killebrew's wife, who struggles with the impact the murder case has on their family.

Kate Hudson
as Micah Keith (10 episodes)
Elizabeth Perkins
as Melanie Cave (8 episodes)
Tracie Thoms
as Desiree Scoville (28 episodes)
Haneefah Wood
as Cydie Scoville (28 episodes)
Mychala Lee
as Trini Killebrew (20 episodes)
Tami Roman
as Lillian Scoville (20 episodes)
Gabrielle Union
as Eva Pierre (10 episodes)
Christopher Backus
as Holt Rollins (10 episodes)
Alona Tal
as Ivy Abbott (10 episodes)
Katherine LaNasa
as Noa Havilland (28 episodes)
Michael Beach
as Ingram Rhoades (12 episodes)
Hunter Doohan
as Teenage Warren (8 episodes)
Abby Brammell
as Christiana (1 episode)
Lincoln Hoppe
as Police Officer (1 episode)
Andrea Zamora
as Nurse (1 episode)
Kobe Reverditto
as Police Officer (1 episode)
Brad Ashten
as (1 episode)
Donna Pescow
as Esta Turney (1 episode)
Paul Schulze
as (1 episode)
Rob Brownstein
as Arthur Turney (1 episode)
Allison McAtee
as (1 episode)
Keli Daniels
as (1 episode)
Mele Ihara
as (1 episode)
Travis DesLaurier
as (1 episode)
Tessa Munro
as Leana Parker (2 episodes)
Anthony Lee Medina
as Ramon Tomas (4 episodes)
Hale Appleman
as Lachlan Bray (4 episodes)
Sandra McDaniels
as (1 episode)
Chala Savino
as (1 episode)
Zylan Brooks
as (1 episode)
Irene Choi
as Blaine (4 episodes)
Dan Martin
as Uncle Bug (1 episode)
Lachlan Taimua Hannemann
as (2 episodes)
Bailey Sok
as (2 episodes)
Erica Tazel
as Charise Spivey (2 episodes)
Maurice Hall
as (1 episode)
Mandy Levin
as (1 episode)
Javier Calderon
as (2 episodes)
Grace Shen
as (1 episode)
Anthony Molinari
as (1 episode)
Loren Escandon
as (1 episode)
Erik Audé
as (1 episode)
Billy Miller
as Alex Dunn (10 episodes)
Cranston Johnson
as Moss Scoville (3 episodes)
Indira G. Wilson
as Miss Shirley (3 episodes)
Ungela Brockman
as (1 episode)
Amrapali Ambegaokar
as Julia Frank (1 episode)
Laura Allen
as Alana Cave (1 episode)
Kaipo Schwab
as Captain Greg Kim (2 episodes)
Krizia Bajos
as (1 episode)
Rueben Grundy
as (1 episode)
Brian Kamei
as (1 episode)
Hannah Sussman
as (1 episode)
Judy Clement
as (1 episode)
Stephaun Pender
as (1 episode)
Matt Cedeño
as Fernando 'Nando' Quezado (3 episodes)
Jake Austin Walker
as Kyle Richter (1 episode)
Rico E. Anderson
as Herbie (6 episodes)
Ayaamii Sledge
as Young Poppy (4 episodes)
Presley Parker Chasson
as Young Micah (4 episodes)
Cate Cohen
as Susan Laura (3 episodes)
Devin Sidell
as (1 episode)
Phuong Kubacki
as (1 episode)
Heather Grace Hancock
as (1 episode)
Ernest Pierce
as Elk (1 episode)
Layla Crawford
as Drea Spivey (1 episode)
Michael Muhney
as Martin Haywood (4 episodes)
Julie Craig
as Shae (9 episodes)
Donald Dash
as (2 episodes)
Deborah Ayorinde
as Rose Gil (6 episodes)
Ebboney Wilson
as Teen Poppy (1 episode)
Jason O'Mara
as Joshua Keith (3 episodes)
Andre Royo
as Demetrius (5 episodes)
Haley Murphy
as Teen Micah (1 episode)
Jeff Kober
as (1 episode)
Hector Luis Bustamante
as (1 episode)
Jonathan Ohye
as (1 episode)
Mercy Malick
as (1 episode)
Michael Franklin
as Young Shreve (4 episodes)
Brett Lapeyrouse
as Drew Turney (5 episodes)
Makenzie Lee-Foster
as Young Donnie (2 episodes)
Kurt Oberhaus
as Officer Knight (1 episode)
Tim DeZarn
as KUVNEY (1 episode)
Ana Ayora
as Alicia (1 episode)
Brice Williams
as Tim Dostikas (1 episode)
Gordon James Jr.
as Wawa (1 episode)
Peter Gallagher
as Andrew Finney (5 episodes)
Xander Berkeley
as Lee Hackman (6 episodes)
Tim Chiou
as Det. Kevin Sun (4 episodes)
Ricardo Chavira
as Vince (4 episodes)
Monique A. Green
as Tamara (1 episode)
Jane Widdop
as Emily MIlls (3 episodes)
Samantha Harris
as Sarah Hanks (1 episode)
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