The Blind Side - actors, characters and roles
All actors and their roles in the film "The Blind Side"
The Blind Side (2009)
Timing:
2:9 (129 min)
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Actors and characters
Andy Stahl
Character Principal Sandstrom
Libby Whittemore
Character Sarcastic Teacher
Brian Hollan
Character Jay Collis
Melody Weintraub
Character History Teacher
Omar J. Dorsey
Character "Big Tony" Hamilton
Paul Amadi
Character Steven Hamilton
Hampton Fluker
Character David
Rhoda Griffis
Character Beth
Ashley LeConte Campbell
Character Sherry
Elizabeth Omilami
Character CPS Employee
Patrick G. Keenan
Character Man In CPS Line
Eric Benson
Character Milford #66
David Dwyer
Character Milford Dad
Kelly Johns
Character Collins's Friend #2
Whitney Branan
Character Lemming's Secretary #1
Brian Sutherin
Character Lemming's Secretary #2
Rachel St. Gelais
Character Little Girl on Playground
Brandon Rivers
Character Michael Age Seven
Jody Thompson
Character Paramedic
James Donadio
Character Photographer
L. Warren Young
Character Big and Tall Salesman
Brett Rice
Character Cousin Bobby
Kevin Nichols
Character Memphis Policeman
Preston Wigasi Brant
Character Michael's Brother
Matthew Atkinson
Character Valet Parker
Trey Best
Character Michael's Brother Age Twelve
Omid Soltani
Character Rug Salesman
Destiny Long
Character Alton's Girlfriend
April Rich
Character Teacher In Lounge
Jaye Tyroff
Character Milford Player #35
Ben Keen
Character Wingate Quarterback
John Newberg
Character Official
John Henry Hancock
Character Rabid Ole Miss Fan
Michael Fisher
Character Georgia Assistant Coach
Lamont Koonce
Character Tennessee Assistant Coach
Phillip Fulmer
Character Self
Lou Holtz
Character Self
Tom Lemming
Character Self
Houston Nutt
Character Self
Ed Orgeron
Character Self
Franklin "Pepper" Rodgers
Character Self
Nick Saban
Character Self
What's left behind the scenes
- The film is based on Michael Lewis's book "The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game," which tells the true story of promising football player Michael Oher. He was a homeless teenager who was taken in by a well-to-do, respectable family, who nurtured the future NFL star.
- Initially, the lead female role in the film was offered to Julia Roberts, but the famous actress showed no interest in the project whatsoever.
- Sandra Bullock initially turned down the role offered to her three times. The actress was unhappy that her character was a devout Christian, and the theme of faith occupied a certain place in the film's plot. As a final attempt, the director invited the actress to Memphis to meet the Tuohy family and visit the school Michael Oher attended, after which her desired consent was finally obtained.
- At the request of the producers, Sandra Bullock agreed to a significant reduction in her usual fee, receiving instead a certain percentage of future box office receipts. Since the film became a massive box office hit, the actress's decision fully justified itself.
- As preparation for his role, Quinton Aaron trained with the Georgia Institute of Technology football team for some time in the spring of 2009.
- While auditioning for the film, Quinton Aaron continued to work in security. After the auditions, he left his business card with his contact information and offered his services as security on the set, in case he didn't get the role.
- In reality, Michael Oher attended Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, but its administration, weighing the pros and cons, did not allow the school's name to be used in the film. The reason for this decision was dissatisfaction with certain moments in the script, particularly those scenes where teachers directly express doubt about Michael's ability to learn normally.
- Many well-known coaches from American college football teams appear in the film as themselves. Since the events shown in 'The Blind Side,' most of them have changed jobs, moving to another college or retiring altogether.
- Michael Oher was selected as the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the National Football League draft, held on April 25-26. The Baltimore Ravens were supposed to pick 26th, but after a trade with the New England Patriots, they received the right to an earlier pick.
- A significant portion of the film was shot at Atlanta International School and The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. Many students from these schools had the opportunity to participate directly in the filming.
- On July 30, 2009, Michael Oher signed a five-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens for $13.8 million. In his first season, he started in all 16 games and was voted the second-best offensive rookie of the year by the Associated Press.
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