Cast and Crew of Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small obstacle on the road to his true calling: writing a historic opus. As the decades roll by with the composition unwritten but generations of students inspired through his teaching, Holland must redefine his life's purpose.

Full Cast of Mr. Holland's Opus

Richard Dreyfuss as Glenn Holland

Richard Dreyfuss

Glenn Holland

An American actor best known for starring in a number of film, television, and theater roles since the late 1960s,...

Glenne Headly as Iris Holland

Glenne Headly

Iris Holland

Glenne Aimee Headly (born March 13, 1955 -June 8, 2017) was an American actress of film, stage and...

Jay Thomas as Bill Meister

Jay Thomas

Bill Meister

The person Jay Thomas was born on July 12, 1948 and passed away 7 years ago at the age of 69 on August 24, 2017.

Olympia Dukakis as Principal Jacobs

Olympia Dukakis

Principal Jacobs

Olympia Dukakis (June 20, 1931 – May 1, 2021) was an American actress. She performed in more than 130 stage...

William H. Macy as Vice Principal Gene Wolters

William H. Macy

Vice Principal Gene Wolters

An American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is...

Alicia Witt as Gertrude Lang

Alicia Witt

Gertrude Lang

Alicia Roanne Witt is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and pianist. "Talking by age two and reading by the...

Jean Louisa Kelly as Rowena Morgan

Jean Louisa Kelly

Rowena Morgan

Jean Louisa Kelly (born March 9, 1972) is an American actress and singer. She is perhaps best known for her...

Joanna Gleason as Adult Gertrude

Joanna Gleason

Adult Gertrude

Joanna Gleason is a Canadian stage and screen actress and singer.

Zoe McLellan as Girl 4

Zoe McLellan

Girl 4

Zoe McLellan (born November 6, 1974) is an American actress.

Forest Whitaker as Bobby Tidd - Adult (uncredited)

Forest Whitaker

Bobby Tidd - Adult (uncredited)

Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, producer, director, and activist. He is the...

Alexander Emmert

1st Chair Cellist

The person Alexander Emmert was born on October 3, 1974 and is currently 50 years old.


Crew of Mr. Holland's Opus

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