Amanda Wilkenson — Because of Winn-Dixie Character Profile

About Amanda Wilkenson

A sour-faced neighbor of Opal whom the girl initially views as an enemy. After learning that Amanda lost her younger brother Carson to an accidental drowning, Opal develops compassion for her and invites her to a community gathering.

Character Facts

Played by

Courtney Jines

Appears in

Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Because of Winn-Dixie

• Preacher (Jeff Daniels)
• Opal (AnnaSophia Robb)
• Gloria Dump (Cicely Tyson)
• Miss Franny (Eva Marie Saint)
• Mrs. Dewberry (Marca Price)
• Otis (Dave Matthews)
• Churchgoer 4 (Clarice H. Gauthreaux)
• Churchgoer 3 (Charles A. Daigle)
• Churchgoer 2 (Enid Trotiner)
• Churchgoer 5 (Guy G. Gauthreaux)
• SPCA Officer (uncredited) (Sergio Kato)
• Churchgoer 1 (William Arthur Pitts)