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Fan Casting Sidney Poitier as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1964)

jacobking1 made this fan casting suggestion on July 15, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Sidney Poitier as Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1964)

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Sidney Poitier KBE (February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy ...
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Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding

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The Shawshank Redemption (1964)

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The Shawshank Redemption (1964)

The Shawshank Redemption (1964)

by Stephen King
Andy Dufresne is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes...
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Sidney Poitier is known for his roles in The Jackal, In the Heat of the Night, and Sneakers. He has been suggested by fans for 565 roles on myCast, including Actors in Best Actors Of All Time. Similar actors include James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington. Sidney Poitier was suggested to play Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption (1964) by jacobking1. The Shawshank Redemption (1964) has 13 roles, including Brooks Hatlen, Andy Dufresne, and Director.

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