Booker T. Washington — Ragtime Character Profile

About Booker T. Washington

Historical figure who attempts to negotiate a peaceful surrender with Coalhouse Walker during the library standoff but is unsuccessful.

Character Facts

Played by

Moses Gunn

Appears in

Ragtime (1981)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Booker T. Washington — Alliance Associate — Younger Brother (Brad Dourif)
• Booker T. Washington — Alliance Advocate — Mother (Mary Steenburgen)

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