Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise (played by Master P) is a protagonist in Foolish.
An aspiring criminal who earns good money running a crime ring, but worries his grandmother Odetta. He is the older brother of Miles and tries to motivate him to succeed in comedy. He gets involved in a love triangle with Desiree and faces conflicts with criminal leader El Dorado Ron while attempting to improve his own life. Miles 'Foolish' Waise (played by Eddie Griffin) is a protagonist in Foolish.
An aspiring comedian nicknamed Foolish by his grandmother. Despite successfully performing sold-out shows, he struggles with career stagnation and personal issues, including domestic trouble with his girlfriend and son. Following his grandmother's death, he faces difficulties maintaining his gigs and resolving a romantic entanglement with Desiree and his brother. Desiree (played by Amie Petersen) appears in Foolish.
A romantic interest shared by both brothers, Quentin and Miles. Her involvement creates a painful love triangle that distracts Quentin and adds to Miles's personal struggles. Giovanni (played by Frank Sivero) appears in Foolish.
Jimmy Beck (played by Bill Nunn) appears in Foolish.
Clarisse (played by Daphnée Duplaix Samuel) appears in Foolish.
Marissa (played by Leila Arcieri) appears in Foolish.
Man Next to White Boy (played by Drew Powell) appears in Foolish.
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Characters
Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise
(played by Master P) — protagonist
An aspiring criminal who earns good money running a crime ring, but worries his grandmother Odetta. He is the older brother of Miles and tries to motivate him to succeed in comedy. He gets involved in...
Miles 'Foolish' Waise
(played by Eddie Griffin) — protagonist
An aspiring comedian nicknamed Foolish by his grandmother. Despite successfully performing sold-out shows, he struggles with career stagnation and personal issues, including domestic trouble with his...
Desiree
(played by Amie Petersen) — supporting
A romantic interest shared by both brothers, Quentin and Miles. Her involvement creates a painful love triangle that distracts Quentin and adds to Miles's personal struggles.
Giovanni
(played by Frank Sivero) — supporting
Jimmy Beck
(played by Bill Nunn) — supporting
Clarisse
(played by Daphnée Duplaix Samuel) — supporting
Marissa
(played by Leila Arcieri) — minor
Man Next to White Boy
(played by Drew Powell) — minor
Giovanni's Waitress
(played by Naomi Matsuda) — minor
Monica
(played by Pamela Paulshock) — minor
Himself
(played by Anthony Johnson) — minor
Numbers
(played by Jonathan Banks) — supporting
Everette Washington
(played by Clifton Powell) — minor
Alabama Brown
(played by John Marlo) — minor
Nikeeta
(played by Linda O'Neil) — minor
Goon
(played by Thomas Rosales Jr.) — minor
Studio Producer
(played by Bill Duke) — minor
El Dorado Ron
(played by Andrew Dice Clay) — supporting
A criminal leader who causes significant trouble for Quentin, distracting him from trying to get his own life in order and complicating his criminal activities.
Paris
(played by Sven-Ole Thorsen) — supporting
Odetta
(played by Marla Gibbs) — supporting
The loving grandmother of Quentin and Miles. She dotes on Quentin and encourages him toward a righteous path, while also affectionately giving Miles his nickname. Her death serves as a major emotional...
Story Analysis
A narrative exploring the clash between criminal loyalty, artistic ambition, and familial duty.
