Sandra Bullock stars as FBI agent Gracie Hart, Michael Caine as her makeover coach Victor Melling, and Benjamin Bratt as fellow agent Eric Matthews in the 2000 comedy ‘Miss Congeniality‘.
Main cast
- Gracie HartSandra BullockMain
- Victor MellingMichael CaineMain
- Eric MatthewsBenjamin BrattMain
Supporting cast
- Kathy MorningsideCandice BergenSupp
- Stan FieldsWilliam ShatnerSupp
- Cheryl Frasier / Miss Rhode IslandHeather BurnsSupp
- Leslie Davis / Miss ColoradoAshley GarnerSupp
- Janine / Miss TexasDeidre QuinnSupp
- Frank TobinSteve MonroeSupp
- HarryKen ThomasSupp
- KyleJohn Di MaggioSupp
Guest & voice
- The CaptainDavid PressmanGuest
- EmceeMaurice MillardGuest
- WA Agent ClonskyWendy Raquel RobinsonGuest
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About this cast
In ‘Miss Congeniality’ (2000), Sandra Bullock leads as clumsy yet brilliant FBI agent Gracie Hart, who goes undercover as a beauty pageant contestant. The film skewers pageant culture while delivering laughs and heart, supported by a stellar ensemble including Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, Candice Bergen, and William Shatner.
FAQs
Who plays Gracie Hart in Miss Congeniality?
Sandra Bullock plays the lead role of FBI agent Gracie Hart.
Who plays Victor Melling in Miss Congeniality?
Michael Caine plays Victor Melling, the pageant coach who transforms Gracie.
Is Miss Congeniality based on a true story?
No, the film is a fictional comedy. However, it satirises real beauty pageants like Miss America and Miss USA.
Who plays the pageant host in Miss Congeniality?
William Shatner plays Stan Fields, the cynical pageant host, and Candice Bergen plays the director Kathy Morningside.
What year was Miss Congeniality released?
Miss Congeniality was released in 2000 (premiered 22 December 2000 in the US, 23 February 2001 in the UK).
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