Cast of
The Ditchdigger's Daughters

About The Ditchdigger's Daughters

  • Released on February 23, 1997

Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.

Full Cast of The Ditchdigger's Daughters

Carl Lumbly
plays Donald Thornton

Carl Lumbly as Donald Thornton

Carl Winston Lumbly (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Dick Hallorann in ...

See Carl Lumbly's other roles

Dulé Hill
plays Young Donald

Dulé Hill as Young Donald

Karim Dulé Hill (pronounced /ˈduːleɪ/; born May 3, 1975) is an American actor and tap dancer. He is best known for hi...

See Dulé Hill's other roles

Victoria Dillard
plays Taas

Kimberly Elise
plays Jeanette

Kimberly Elise as Jeanette

Kimberly Elise Trammel (born April 17, 1967) is an American actress. Elise studied film and acting at the University ...

See Kimberly Elise's other roles

Crew of The Ditchdigger's Daughters

Discover the backstage crew of The Ditchdigger's Daughters →