Who plays Rev. Jeremiah Brown in Inherit the Wind?

Rev. Jeremiah Brown is played by Claude Akins.

How is Rev. Jeremiah Brown connected to other characters?

Rev. Jeremiah Brown has 3 mapped relationships in Inherit the Wind. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Rev. Jeremiah Brown — Inherit the Wind Character Profile

About Rev. Jeremiah Brown

A fervent preacher who rallies the townspeople to chant for Cates's execution and calls down divine vengeance. He harshly condemns his daughter Rachel for questioning his dogma, prompting Brady to quote scripture against his intolerance. His radical stance is implicitly referenced at the trial's conclusion.

Character Facts

Played by: Claude Akins
Appears in: Inherit the Wind (1960)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (3)

Rev. Jeremiah Brown — Conflict Related — Henry Drummond (Spencer Tracy)
Direct opposition between legal defense and religious zeal.
Rev. Jeremiah Brown — Social Related — E.K. Hornbeck (Gene Kelly)
Social observation of local religious leadership.
Rev. Jeremiah Brown — Social Related — John Stebbins (Noah Beery Jr.)
Geographic and social proximity in the town.

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More characters from Inherit the Wind

Henry Drummond (Spencer Tracy)
Matthew Harrison Brady (Fredric March)
E.K. Hornbeck (Gene Kelly)
Bertram T. Cates (Dick York)
Howard (Jimmy Boyd)
Rachel Brown (Donna Anderson)
Judge Mel (Harry Morgan)
Sarah Brady (Florence Eldridge)
Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman (Hope Summers)
WGN Radio Technician (Norman Fell)
Jessie H. Dunlap (Ray Teal)
John Stebbins (Noah Beery Jr.)