American religious leader. Original name: Elijah Poole.

• Played by Al Freeman, Jr.

African-American religious and political leader. Assassinated for his radical views on race relations. Original name: Malcolm Little.

• Played by Denzel Washington

• Played by Delroy Lindo

Historical Figure.

• One of Malcolm X''s brothers played by James McDaniel

• Played by Ernest Thomas

• Played by Jean LaMarre

• Played by O.L. Duke

• Played by Larry McCoy

Fictional character.

• Father of Malcolm X played by Tommy Hollis

• Played by Theresa Randle

• Played by Kate Vernon

Historical Figure.

• Wife of Malcolm X played by Angela Bassett

Historical figure.

• Mother of Malcolm X played by Lonette McKee