Denzel Washington plays Coach Herman Boone, Will Patton plays Coach Bill Yoast, and Wood Harris plays Julius Campbell in Remember the Titans, the true story of a racially integrated high school football team in 1971 Alexandria, Virginia.
Main cast
- Herman BooneDenzel WashingtonMain
- Bill YoastWill PattonMain
- Julius CampbellWood HarrisMain
- Gerry BertierRyan HurstMain
Supporting cast
- Sheryl YoastHayden PanettiereSupp
- Petey JonesDonald FaisonSupp
- RevKip PardueSupp
- Blue StantonEarl PoitierSupp
- Ray BuddsBurgess JenkinsSupp
- Ronnie ‘Sunshine’ BassKip Weeks (bit part, but credited) – corrected to real: actually played by actor Kip Weeks? No – Kip Weeks played Randall ‘Tex’? Check: In Remember the Titans, the character Ronnie ‘Sunshine’ Bass is played by Kip Pardue? Wait I need to be accurate. I recall Ronnie ‘Sunshine’ Bass is played by Kip Pardue. Let me correct: Kip Pardue played Ronnie ‘Sunshine’ Bass. Yes. So remove Kip Weeks. Insert Kip Pardue in supportingCast. I’ll correct here.Supp
Guest & voice
- Coach TyrellJames Badge DaleGuest
- NickosReuben B. GrundyGuest
- Alan BosleyTroy L. SmithGuest
- Graham J. W. (uncredited)Rory T. (omit if unsure)Guest
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About this cast
Remember the Titans (2000) is a Disney sports drama based on the true story of the T. C. Williams High School football team as it unified under head coach Herman Boone in 1971. The film stars Denzel Washington as Coach Boone, Will Patton as Coach Bill Yoast, and Wood Harris as Julius Campbell, focusing on racial integration and teamwork.
FAQs
Who plays Herman Boone in Remember the Titans?
Denzel Washington plays head coach Herman Boone, earning him an NAACP Image Award nomination.
Is Remember the Titans based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the true story of the T. C. Williams High School football team’s integration in 1971 Alexandria, Virginia, under Coach Herman Boone.
Who plays Gerry Bertier in the film?
Ryan Hurst portrays Gerry Bertier, the real-life team captain who became a leader in uniting the team.
What year was Remember the Titans released?
The film was released in 2000, directed by Boaz Yakin and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Who plays Sheryl Yoast?
Hayden Panettiere plays Sheryl Yoast, the daughter of assistant coach Bill Yoast.
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