Shirley
Summary
The new Netflix historic biopicShirleyfollows the true storey of Shirley Chisholm ’s historical 1972 U.S. presidential campaign . Chisholm became the first bootleg American woman to run for President of the United States just one year after becoming the first black-market woman elected to Congress in 1971.Chisholm ’s dependable story pock a landmark trailblazing effort in American politicsthat is documented and celebrated in John Ridley ’s especial cinema . Regina King gives a transformative operation as the nominal character , showcasing her savage resolve and unyielding commitment to make history and never give up fighting for equal delegacy .
The historical biopic stars an outstanding dramatis personae guide byRegina King , Lucas Hedges , Terrence Howard , Lance Reddick , and Regina ’s real - life sister Reina King . The film was also produced by Regina and Reina King as well as Oscar - win writer / music director John Ridley ( 12 geezerhood a Slave ) . King is an Oscar and Emmy - come through actorwho was recognized for her supporting use inIf Beale Street Could Talk(2018 ) as well asSeven Seconds(2018 ) and the HBO adaptation ofWatchmen(2019 ) . King is also an effected conductor , making her feature of speech film debut with 2020’sOne Night in Miami … after directing episodes ofShameless(2017),The Good Doctor(2018 ) , andInsecure(2018 ) .
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Regina King
Shirley Chisholm
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Lance Reddick
Wesley McDonald " Mac " Holder
Terrence Howard
Shirley is a biographical drama film written and directed by John Ridley and was created for Netflix. The film explores the life and career of political icon Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to reach Congress successfully and continue to aim higher - as high as running for the office of the President of the United States.
Arthur Hardwick Jr.
Lucas Hedges
Robert Gottlieb
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Stanley Townsend
Christina Jackson
Barbara Lee
Michael Cherrie
Conrad Chisholm
André Holland
Walter Fauntroy
Dorian Missick
Ron Dellums
Amirah Vann
Diahann Carroll
W. Earl Brown
George Wallace
Brad James
Huey P. Newton
Reina King
Muriel St. Hill
Regina King and John Ridley ’s new Netflix picture show Shirley is dedicate to " Ian " and a late actor who plays a prominent role in the inspirational biopic .
7Regina King as Shirley Chisholm
King is 53 years old
Actor : Regina King was born in Los Angeles , California . She skyrocketed to prominence after making her feature moving picture entry as the memorable Shalika in the classic coming - of - age dramaBoyz in the Hood(1991 ) at the age of 20 . baron has become an fabulously successful entertainer both in front of and behind the camera over her 30 + year career . King starred in some of the most popular films in the nineties includingFriday , Jerry McGuire , Enemy of the State , andMighty Joe Young . King has won 4 Emmy Awards , a Golden Globe , and an Oscar for Best keep going Actress . She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the universe by Time in 2019 .
Notable Movies & TV Shows
Film / TV Show
The Leftovers(2015 - 2017 )
Erika Murphy
American Crime(2015 - 2017 )
Multiple Roles
Seven Seconds(2018 )
Latrice Butler
If Beale Street Could Talk(2018 )
Sharon Rivers
Watchmen(2019 )
Angela Abar / Sister Night
Character : Regina King portray real - aliveness U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm as she run for U.S. President in the 1972 election in Netflix’sShirley .
6Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald “Mac” Holder
Reddick passed away in 2023 at the age of 60
Actor : Lance Reddick was born in Baltimore , Maryland , and passed away in Los Angeles in 2023 . He get up to prominence on the classical HBO seriesOzand also appeared in several episode of the popular seriesLost . He is best known for his iconic tv set part as Cedric Daniels inThe Wire(2002 - 2008 ) , Phillip Broyles inFringe(2008 - 2013 ) , and Chief Irvin Irving inBosch(2014 - 2020).Reddick became a key figure in the popularJohn Wickfranchise as Charonand made his first of several posthumous appearances in film and television withJohn taper : Chapter 4 .
The Wire(2002 - 2008 )
Cedric Daniels
Fringe(2008 - 2013 )
Phillip Broyles
Bosch(2014 - 2020 )
Irvin Irving
John Wick(2014 )
Charon
Ballerina(2025 )
Character : Lance Reddick impersonate Wesley McDonald " Mac " Holder , a personal booster and advisor to Shirley Chisholm in Netflix’sShirley .
5Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr.
Howard is 55 years old
histrion : Terrence Howard was born in Chicago , Illinois , and had his first breakout part in the 1995 filmsDead PresidentsandMr . Holland ’s Opus . Howard was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his character inHustle & Flow(2005 ) . He is arguably best known today for his lead role as Lucious Lyon in the longstanding television seriesEmpire(2015 - 2020).Howard also notably played James Rhodes in the originalIron Man(2008)before being remould by Don Cheadle . Howard announced his retirement from acting in 2022 , indicating thatShirleycould be his terminal film performance .
Crash(2004 )
Cameron Thayer
Ray(2004 )
Gossie McKee
Hustle & Flow(2005 )
Djay
Iron Man(2008 )
James Rhodes
Empire(2015 - 2020 )
Lucious Lyon
fibre : Terrence Howard portrays Arthur Hardwick Jr. , a New York nation legislator who marry Shirley Chisholm in 1977 , as depicted in Netflix’sShirley .
4Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb
Hedges is 27 years old
Actor : Lucas Hedges was born in New York City and move up to prominence after starring alongside Casey Affleck in the 2016 Oscar - winning filmMachester by the Sea . Hedges made his film debut in 2007’sDan In Real Lifebefore bulge his professional acting career in Wes Anderson’sMoonrise Kingdom(2012 ) . He had a meaning role in Greta Gerwig ’s 2017 Oscar - nominatedLady Birdand the Oscar - winningThree Billboards Outside Ebbing , Missouri(2017).Hedges was make for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his operation inManchester by the Sea(2016)and for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his performance inBoy Erased(2018 ) .
Moonrise Kingdom(2012 )
Reford
Lady Bird(2017 )
Danny O’Neill
Three billboard Outside Ebbing , Missouri(2017 )
Robbie Hayes
Boy Erased(2018 )
Jared Eamons
Waves(2019 )
Luke
Character : Lucas Hedges plays Robert Gottlieb , the tangible - life law scholar coordinator for Chisholm ’s presidential cause in Netflix’sShirley .
3Brian Stokes Mitchell as Stanley Townsend
Mitchell is 66 years old
Actor : Brian Stokes Mitchell was support in Seattle , Washington , and rose to prominence through his Broadway career in the 1990s . Mitchell win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musicalfor his carrying out as Fred Graham / Petruchio in the Broadway revival ofKiss Me , Kate(2000 ) . He has also been nominated for Tony Awards for his performance inRagtime(1998),King Hedley II(2001 ) , andMan of La Mancha(2003 ) . Mitchell is also a salient telly histrion who has had recur roles in show includingFrasier , Glee , Mr. Robot , The Path , Billions , andThe Good Fight . He recently starred inTick , Tick … Boom!(2001 ) alongside Andrew Garfield .
Trapper John , M.D.(1979 - 1986 )
Dr. Justin " Jackpot " Jackson
The Fresh Prince of Bel - Air(1992 - 1993 )
Trevor
Mr. Robot(2015 - 2016 )
Scott Knowles
Billions(2018 )
Alvin Epstein
Tick , Tick … Boom!(2019 )
" Sunday " Legend
Character : Brian Stokes Mitchell portrays Stanley Townsend , Shirley Chisholm ’s real - life safari manager in Netflix’sShirley .
2André Holland as Walter Fauntroy
Holland is 44 years old
Actor : André Holland was born in Bessemer , Alabama , and is best know for his role in the Academy Award - winning filmMoonlight(2016 ) . Holland is an acclaimed actor in film , telly , and theatre , starring as Dr. Algernon Edwards in the Cinemax seriesThe Knick(2014 - 2015 ) and as Matt Miller in theFX series American Horror Story : Roanoke(2016 ) . BeforeShirley , Holland also appeared in several historical celluloid such asSelma(2014 ) and42(2013 ) . Holland will present the founder of the Black Panther Party Huey P. Newton , who is portray by Brad James inShirley , in an approaching seriesThe Big Cigar .
42(2013 )
Wendell Smith
Selma(2014 )
Andrew Young
Moonlight(2016 )
Kevin Jones
A Wrinkle in Time(2018 )
head James Jenkins
The Eddy(2020 )
Elliot Udo
Character : André Holland present Walter Fauntroy , a presidential nominee in the 1972 election in Netflix’sShirley .
The assassination attempt and aftermath of 1972 Presidential nominee George Wallace is depicted in the new Netflix historical biopic Shirley .
1Shirley Supporting Cast & Characters
Christina Jackson as Barbara Lee – Jackson is live for her part inThe Night House(2020),Devotion(2022),Outsiders(2016 - 2017 ) , andDeception(2013 ) .
W. Earl Brown as George Wallace – Brown is have it away for his roles inDeadwood(2004 - 2006),There ’s Something About Mary(1998),Preacher(2016 - 2017 ) , andBlack Mass(2015 ) .
Michael Cherrie as Conrad Chisholm – Cherrie is known for his roles inThe climb and Fall of John Tesoro(2010),Flight of the Ibis(1996 ) , andThe Ghost of Hing King Estate(2009 ) .
Dorian Missick as Ron Dellums – Missick is known for his roles inSouthland(2012 - 2013),Lucky Number Slevin(2006),Big Words(2013 ) , andFor Life(2020 - 2021 ) .
Amirah Vann as Diahann Carroll – Vann is known for her part inUnderground(2016 - 2017),Tracers(2015),Arcane(2021 ) , andAnd So It Goes(2014 ) .
Brad James as Huey P. Newton – James is known for his roles inPrisoners(2013),Osiris(2011 - 2012),The Choice(2016 ) , andParental Guidance(2012 ) .
Reina King as Muriel St. Hill – King is known for her function inScrooged(1988),To Sleep with Anger(1990 ) , andShirley(2024 ) .
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Shirley is a biographical dramatic event film written and directed by John Ridley and was created for Netflix . The movie explore the life and career of political ikon Shirley Chisholm , the first opprobrious cleaning woman to reach Congress successfully and continue to direct high - as high as run for the authority of the President of the United States .
