Charles Jefferson — Fast Times at Ridgemont High Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Forest Whitaker

Appears in

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Role

Minor

Relationships (2)

• Charles Jefferson — Conflict Rival — Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn)

  Spicoli's reckless driving damages Jefferson's prized car, sparking a competitive rivalry.

• Charles Jefferson — Social Classmate — Brad Hamilton (Judge Reinhold)

  Brad and Jefferson are fellow students navigating their senior year at the same school.

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