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The Great White Hope Broadway Original Cast


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Jane Alexander Headshot
Jane Alexander
Eleanor Bachman

Jane Alexander made a remarkable impact on Broadway when she debuted in the 1968 production of "The Great White Hope," earning a Tony Award for Best Actress for her portrayal in the critically acclaimed play based on the life of boxer Jack Johnson. more...
Dolores St. Amand Headshot
Dolores St. Amand
Ensemble
Thomas Anderson Headshot
Thomas Anderson
A Distinguished Negro (u/s)
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Negro Man
Thomas Barbour Headshot
Thomas Barbour
Civic Marcher
Fight Fan
Man at Fight
Sir William Griswold
Verona Barnes Headshot
Verona Barnes
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Don Blakely Headshot
Don Blakely
An African Student
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Mourner
Dave Brown Headshot
Dave Brown
Barker (u/s)
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Burke Byrnes Headshot
Burke Byrnes
1st Man on Ladder
Crap Player
Deputy
German Officer
Mr. Cameron (D.A.) (u/s)
Policeman
Reporter
David Connell Headshot
David Connell
Barker
Mourner
Pailman
Scipio (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Lawrence Cook Headshot
Lawrence Cook
Ensemble
Sheila Coonan Headshot
Sheila Coonan
Civic Leader
Civic Marcher
Mrs. Kimball
Lance Cunard Headshot
Lance Cunard
Civic Leader
Civic Marcher
Fight Fan
Handler
Pop Weaver (u/s)
Porter
Promoter (u/s)
Trainer
George Curley Headshot
George Curley
Civic Marcher
Fight Fan
Mr. Farlow
Photographer
Stage Hand
Weigher-in
Jon Cypher Headshot
Jon Cypher
Fight Fan
Klossowski
Man at Fight
Mr. Cameron (D.A.)
George Ebeling Headshot
George Ebeling
Fred
Marshall Efron Headshot
Marshall Efron
Civic Marcher
Fight Fan
Man at Fight
Ragosy
Hector Elizondo Headshot
Hector Elizondo
Blackface
Deputy
El Jefe
French Handler
Trainer
Tom Ellis Headshot
Tom Ellis
Government Agent (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Luis Espinosa Headshot
Luis Espinosa
Cuban Boy
Jack's Friend
Mourner
Paco (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Antonio Fargas Headshot
Antonio Fargas
Scipio
Joanna Featherstone Headshot
Joanna Featherstone
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Edd K. Gasper Headshot
Edd K. Gasper
Civic Marcher
Deputy
El Jefe (u/s)
German Officer
Government Agent
Ranger
Lou Gilbert Headshot
Lou Gilbert
Goldie
Donald Girard Headshot
Donald Girard
Cuban Boy (u/s)
Paco
Ruth Gregory Headshot
Ruth Gregory
Mrs. Bachman
Joseph Hamer Headshot
Joseph Hamer
Bettor
Ensemble
Mr. M. Bratby
Hilda Haynes Headshot
Hilda Haynes
Mrs. Jefferson
Bob Horen Headshot
Bob Horen
Civic Leader
Civic Marcher
Mexican
Mr. Coates (u/s)
Official
Pinkerton Man
Promoter
Reporter
George Harris II Headshot
George Harris II
Blackface (u/s)
Fight Fan
Goldie (u/s)
Mexican
Policeman
Reporter
Tout
Trainer (u/s)
Waiter
L. Errol Jaye Headshot
L. Errol Jaye
Pastor
James Earl Jones Headshot
James Earl Jones
Jack Jefferson

James Earl Jones, who won a Tony Award for his powerful performance in the Broadway production of The Great White Hope, has an illustrious career that spans both stage and screen, earning numerous accolades including a Lifetime Achievement Oscar. more...
Woodie King Headshot
Woodie King
Drummer
Young Negro
Ed Lauter Headshot
Ed Lauter
Crap Player
Photographer
Pinkerton Man
Policeman
Smitty (u/s)
Stage Hand
Jerry Laws Headshot
Jerry Laws
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Tick (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Philip Lindsay Headshot
Philip Lindsay
Contributor
Deacon (u/s)
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Negro Man
Peter Masterson Headshot
Peter Masterson
Smitty
George Mathews Headshot
George Mathews
Cap'n Dan
Edward McNally Headshot
Edward McNally
Detective
Ensemble
Roller
Lou Meyer Headshot
Lou Meyer
Civic Marcher
Fight Fan
Juggler
Man at Fight
Clark Morgan Headshot
Clark Morgan
A Distinguished Negro
Ensemble
Terrence O'Connor Headshot
Terrence O'Connor
Civic Leader
Civic Marcher
Jimmy Pelham Headshot
Jimmy Pelham
Tick
Garwood Perkins Headshot
Garwood Perkins
Contributor
Deacon
Jack's Friend
Mourner
Pastor (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Terrance Phillips Headshot
Terrance Phillips
Boy
Ensemble
Richard Pittman Headshot
Richard Pittman
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Rudy (u/s)
(Applause Books)
J. A. Preston Headshot
J. A. Preston
Jack Jefferson
(Applause Books)
Dan Priest Headshot
Dan Priest
2nd Man on Ladder
Civic Marcher
Colonel Cox
Deputy
Fred (u/s)
(Applause Books)
Michael Prince Headshot
Michael Prince
Crap Player
Mr. Dixon (u/s)
Mr. Donnelly
Reporter
Brooks Rogers Headshot
Brooks Rogers
Mr. Dixon
Gil Rogers Headshot
Gil Rogers
Brady
Fight Fan
German Officer
Inspector Wainwright
Glory Van Scott Headshot
Glory Van Scott
Clara (u/s)
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Mourner
Danette Small Headshot
Danette Small
Civic Marcher
Contributor
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Yvonne Southerland Headshot
Yvonne Southerland
Jack's Friend
Member of The Congregation
Mourner
Signature Recorder
Larry Swanson Headshot
Larry Swanson
Civic Leader
Civic Marcher
Handler
Mr. Eubanks
Photographer
Reporter
Judy Thames Headshot
Judy Thames
Ensemble
Christine Thomas Headshot
Christine Thomas
Civic Leader
Civic Marcher
Mrs. Bachman (u/s)
Mrs. Kimball (u/s)
(Applause Books)
David Thomas (ii) Headshot
David Thomas (ii)
Ensemble
Mr. Treacher
Sean J. Walsh Headshot
Sean J. Walsh
Brady (u/s)
Civic Marcher
Deputy
Klossowski (u/s)
Photographer
Ranger
The Kid
Marlene Warfield Headshot
Marlene Warfield
Clara
Mel Winkler Headshot
Mel Winkler
Contributor
Jack's Friend
Rudy
Eugene R. Wood Headshot
Eugene R. Wood
Man at Fight
Pop Weaver
Max Wright Headshot
Max Wright
German Officer
Mr. Coates
Reporter

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Awards and Nominations


1969 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Earl Jones won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Jane Alexander won.

Production Team

Dorman Allison Hair Designer
John Gleason Lighting Designer
Edwin Sherin Director
David Toser Costume Designer
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
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