Oprah Winfrey plays Cecil's wife, Gloria; the production used advanced makeup to age her 36 years to portray the character at age 95.
The movie features actors portraying various U.S. presidents, including: Robin Williams as Dwight D. Eisenhower John Cusack as Richard Nixon Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan The Butler
The film follows the life of (played by Forest Whitaker), an African-American who becomes a White House butler and serves eight U.S. presidents over three decades. Oprah Winfrey plays Cecil's wife, Gloria; the production
This guide provides a comprehensive look at " The Butler ," which most commonly refers to the directed by Lee Daniels, though it also encompasses the real-life history and the professional role itself. 1. Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013 Movie) Eisenhower John Cusack as Richard Nixon Alan Rickman
Cecil Gaines is loosely based on , a real-life White House butler. The Butler Movie - TPT