The Six Triple Eight has a star-studded lineup of actors playing characters inspired by real-life historical figures.
The Six Triple Eightpremiered onNetflixon December 20.
It was also released in select cinemas on December 6.
Major Charity Adams made history as the first African-American woman to be a Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps officer.
Adams' outstanding efforts in the military helped pave the way for African-American women to join the army.
Washington headlinedthe cast ofUnPrisonedSeason 2 on Hulu.
The actress is also known for her roles inScandal,Django Unchained, andThe Prophecy.
She ended up marrying a fellow service member, Hugh T. Bell, during her time in service.
Lena became a notable figure in honoring The Six Triple Eight’s legacy during her latter years in life.
She died peacefully early this year on January 18, 2024, at the age of 100.
Obsidian is one of the headliners of the cast ofSistasSeason 8.
The actress can also be seen inIf Beale Street Could Talk,Hunters, andWu-Tang: An American Saga.
Read more about Lena Derrricott Bell King’s true story and what differences the Netflix movie made.
Sam Waterston - Franklin Roosevelt
Sam Waterston plays President Franklin Roosevelt inThe Six Triple Eight.
President Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States.
Waterston’s most recognizable role isplaying District Attorney Jack McCoy inLaw and Orderfrom Season 5 to Season 23.
The actor’s other notable credits includeThe Killing FieldsandThe Great Gatsby.
Eleanor has been a known advocate for the Black community.
Sarandon is one ofthe main actors in DC’sBlue Beetlemovie.
The veteran actress also has credits inDead Man Walking,Thelma & Louise, andStepmom.
She is the head of the National Council of Negro Women.
Campbell served in the army for 27 years before retiring in 1980.
Norris recently joinedthe cast ofGhostsSeason 4where he played Sam’s father.
The actor also has credits inBreaking Bad, Terminator 2: Judgement Day,andTotal Recall.
She stood by Lena’s side after Johnie Mae tried to bully her during their early days of enlistment.
Jefferson’s other major credit includes playing Neveah Stroyer inTiny Pretty Things.
The character is played on-screen by Shanice Shantay.
Shantay has credits inThe Last O.G.,Perfect Harmony, andSunny Day.
She joined the army alongside her cousin since they both wanted to make a difference in the world.
Jeffery’s notable credits includeRogue,Shades of Blue, andThe X Files.
Similar to Dolores, Johnnie Mae, and Bernice, Elaine is not based on a real-life person.
Sonuga previously appeared inWalker,9-1-1, andQueens.
Helbringer can be seen inSeduced to Slay,Crown Prince of Christmas, andI Love My Dad.
Abram wrote a letter to Lena to encourage her to keep living her life and enjoy it without him.
This said letter was among the 17 million pieces of mail that the battalion needed to sort out.
Sulkin is best known for his roles inPretty Little Liars,Marvel’s Runaways, andWizards of Waverly Place.
Reeves is known for his roles inThe Six Triple Eight,Safety, andAll American.
Godlock is known for her roles inThe Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar,Daybreak, andUnspoken.
Brown can be seen inPower Book II: Ghost,Raising Dion, andSafe Word.
Biscoe has over 80 credits, with roles inHidden Figures,The Fundamentals of Caring, andOne Missed Call.
Odums previously starred inRuthless,The Deliverance, andMad Dogs.
Johnson has credits inElkhorn,Bird of Paradise, andSeinfeld.
Johnson previously appeared inReasonable Doubt,A Man in Full, andSwagger.
The Six Triple Eightis now streaming on Netflix.
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