The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Gabriele Muccino.

Cast

Will Smith as Chris Gardner
Jaden Smith as Christopher
Thandiwe Newton as Linda
Brian Howe as Jay Twistle
James Karen as Martin Frohm
Dan Castellaneta as Alan Frakesh
Kurt Fuller as Walter Ribbon
Takayo Fischer as Mrs. Chu
Kevin West as World's Greatest Dad
George Cheung as Chinese Maintenance Worker
David Michael Silverman as Doctor at First Hospital
Domenic Bove as Tim Ribbon
Geoff Callan as Ferrari Owner
Joyful Raven as Hippie Girl
Scott Klace as Tim Brophy
Rashida Clendening as Bus Driver
Eric Schniewind as Doctor
Peter Fitzsimmons as Doctor
Maurice Sherbanee as Roy The Old Neighbor
Zuhair Haddad as Cab Driver
Victor Raider-Wexler as Landlord
Mark Christopher Lawrence as Wayne
Darryl Fong as Policeman
George Maguire as Police Clerk
Joe Nuñez as Driver Who Hits Chris
Adam Del Rio as Shoe-Spotting Intern
Rocky LaRochelle as Motel Manager
Erin Beers as Dean Witter Receptionist
Rueben Grundy as Businessman
Ming Lo as Young Executive
John Kovacevich as Young Executive
Bonnie Akimoto as Doctor's Receptionist
Stu Klitsner as Dr. Strauk
Esther Scott as Shelter Worker
Tina D'Elia as Shelter Worker
Cecil Williams as Reverend Williams
David Fine as Big Guy Rodney
George Moffatt as Homeless Guy in Line
Amir Talai as Clerk
Mike Garibaldi as Paul

Crew

Will Smith — Producer
Steve Tisch — Producer
Andrea Guerra — Original Music Composer
Gabriele Muccino — Director
Phedon Papamichael — Director of Photography
Steven Conrad — Screenplay

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