Sweeney — American History X Character Profile

Sweeney - American History X

About Sweeney

An African-American principal and outreach worker at Danny's school. He serves as a moral compass, giving Danny an ultimatum to write a paper on Derek or face expulsion. Later, he visits a hospitalized Derek in prison, revealing his own past struggles with racism and offering tough love to steer Derek away from self-destruction.

Character Facts

Played by
Avery Brooks
Appears in
American History X (1998)
Role
Supporting

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