Who plays James Farmer Jr. in The Great Debaters?

James Farmer Jr. is played by Denzel Whitaker.

How is James Farmer Jr. connected to other characters?

James Farmer Jr. has 3 mapped relationships in The Great Debaters. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

James Farmer Jr. — The Great Debaters Character Profile

About James Farmer Jr.

Teenager on the Wiley College debate team who later co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality. He delivers key thematic lines about doing what is necessary to achieve desired goals.

James Farmer Jr. — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by: Denzel Whitaker
Appears in: The Great Debaters (2007)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (3)

James Farmer Jr. — possible relative — Nathaniel Farmer (Trenton McClain Boyd)
James Farmer Jr. — possible relative — Dr. James Farmer Sr. (Forest Whitaker)
James Farmer Jr. — possible relative — Pearl Farmer (Kimberly Elise)

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Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington)
Henry Lowe (Nate Parker)
Samantha Booke (Jurnee Smollett)
Nathaniel Farmer (Trenton McClain Boyd)
Dr. James Farmer Sr. (Forest Whitaker)
Hamilton Burgess (Jermaine Williams)
Pig Owner (Jackson Walker)
Harvard Debater #1 (Glen Powell)
Deputy (Ritchie Montgomery)
Pearl Farmer (Kimberly Elise)
Ruth Tolson (Gina Ravera)
Pig Farmer (Tim Parati)