Fan Casting Ernest Borgnine as Theophilus Freeman in 12 Years a Slave (1963)

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Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but calm voice and gap-toothed ...

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Theophilus Freeman in 12 Years a Slave (1963)

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Ernest Borgnine

Theophilus Freeman

12 Years a Slave (1963)

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12 Years a Slave (1963)

by Steve McQueen

If 12 Years a Slave was made 50 years earlier.

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Ernest Borgnine is known for his roles in RED, The Dirty Dozen, and Gattaca. He has been suggested by fans for 182 roles on myCast, including Best Original Superhero in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Adam West, Robin Williams, and Tim Conway. Ernest Borgnine was suggested to play Theophilus Freeman in 12 Years a Slave (1963) by bent1504. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Rod Steiger and Jackie Gleason. 12 Years a Slave (1963) has 9 roles, including Edwin Epps, John Tibeats, and William Ford.