Published 17:57 IST, September 4th 2020
'Erin Brockovich' cast: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney & others who were a part of the film
Here is all you need to know about the Julia Roberts starrer Erin Brockovich cast. The film is based on a real-life story. Read on to know more details.
Erin Brockovich is an American biography released in the year 2000. The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Susannah Grant. The film is based on the real-life story of Erin Brockovich who also starred in the movie. Erin Brockovich is a single mother of three who loses her job and assists a lawyer.
She comes across a case that was unknown. The case is against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company for groundwater contamination in a town. The character investigates the case and fights against the company to bring justice to the people of the town. The film went on to earn $257.3 million at the box office. Read on to know about Erin Brockovich cast:
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Cast of Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts plays the lead role in the film. Erin Brockovich is a mother of three children. After losing her personal injury lawsuit Erin asks her lawyer to help her get a job. The lawyer gives her a clerical job at his own office. Here she gets involved in an old case. Julia Roberts was highly appreciated for her role. She had become the first actress to win an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and the National Board of Review for a single performance.
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Albert Finney as Edward L. Masry
Albert Finney plays the role of Julia's lawyer Edward L.Masry who was also Julia's character Erin's boss after he lets her join his office. Albert Finney also popularly known for his roles in Tom Jone, Skyfall, The Dresser etc. won a Screen Actors Guild Awards for the same. He was also nominated at the Academy Awards for the same role.
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Aaron Eckhart as George
Erin Brockovich cast also includes Aaron Eckhart who plays George. George was Erin Brockovich's Mexican-American Biker boyfriend. The two break up after which Erin hires George as a full-time nanny to her children so she could devote all her time to the case. Aaron Eckhart is also known for his outstanding performance in films like The Dark Knight, Thank You for Smoking, In the Company of Men.
Marg Helgenberger as Donna Jensen
Marg Helgenberger plays the role of Donna Jensen. The character Donna Jensen's real-life details are not revealed. Donna is a resident of Hinkley, California. Marg Helgenberger's performance in the film was critically acclaimed. She is also known for her roles in TV series like Ryan's Hope, Under the Dome, and Intelligence.
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Other 'Erin Brockovich' characters
Some other well-known actors like Tracey Walter, Peter Coyote, Cherry Jones, Scarlett Pomers, Conchata Ferrell were also part of the cast of Erin Brockovich and played pivotal roles. These actors were critically acclaimed for their performances in the film. The real-life Erin Brockovich played the role of waitress Julia.
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Updated 17:57 IST, September 4th 2020