Doaker Charles — The Piano Lesson Character Profile

About Doaker Charles

Berniece and Boy Willie's uncle and retired railroad worker who provides them shelter in Pittsburgh; serves as a grounded, stabilizing presence in the household.

Character Facts

Played by

Samuel L. Jackson

Appears in

The Piano Lesson (2024)

Role

Supporting

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• Boy Willie (John David Washington)
• Berniece Charles (Danielle Deadwyler)
• Lymon (Ray Fisher)
• Lucille (Erykah Badu)
• Wining Boy (Michael Potts)
• James Sutter (Jay Peterson)
• Young Berniece (Kylee D. Allen)
• Mama Ola (Pauletta Washington)
• Avery (Corey Hawkins)
• Mama Esther (Deetta West)
• Mama Berniece (Charity Jordan)
• Young Mama Ola (Olivia Washington)