Netflix Dumplin': Meet the cast
Here's your essential guide to all of the key characters in Netflix's 'Dumplin' and the actors who play them.
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1. Who plays Willowdean "Dumplin" Dickson in 'Dumplin'? - Danielle Macdonald
Australian actress Danielle Macdonald plays Willowdean "Dumplin" Dickson in 'Dumplin'. Willowdean is a lover of Dolly Parton and in her final year of high school in her small town, where she is planning on protesting by entering the local beauty pageant as an unconventional contestant. Danielle is best known for her role in crime film 'Every Secret Thing' and drama, 'Patti Cake$'. [Netflix]
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2. Who plays Rosie Dickson in 'Dumplin'? - Jennifer Aniston
American actress Jennifer Aniston plays Rosie Dickson in 'Dumplin'. Rosie is Willowdean's mother, a former beauty queen and local celebrity in their Texan town. Jennifer is best known for starring as Rachel Green in iconic sitcom 'Friends' and taking on lead roles in 'Marley & Me', 'Horrible Bosses' and 'Bruce Almighty'. [Netflix]
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3. Who plays Lucy Dickson in 'Dumplin'? - Hilliary Begley
Actress and comedian Hilliary Begley plays Lucy Dickson in 'Dumplin'. Lucy is Willowdean's aunt and a massive influence on her life. This is actually Hilliary's first film credit but she has a movie, When We Last Spoke, coming out in 2019. [Netflix]
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4. Who plays Ellen "El" Dryver in 'Dumplin'? - Odeya Rush
Israeli actress and model Odeya Rush plays Ellen "El" Dryver in 'Dumplin'. El is Willowdean's best friend and enters the pageant with her. Odeya is best known for her roles in 'Ladybird' and 'Goosebumps'. She's also modelled for Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and Guess. [Netflix]
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5. Who plays Bo Larson in 'Dumplin'? - Luke Aaron Benward
American actor Luke Aaron Benward Bo Larson in 'Dumplin'. Bo is Willowdean's love interest and a chef at the local diner. Luke is best known for his roles in 'Dear John', 'Life of the Party' and Disney's 'Good Luck Charlie'. [Netflix]
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6. Who plays Millie Michalchuk in 'Dumplin'? - Maddie Baillio
American actress Maddie Baillio plays Millie Michalchuk in 'Dumplin'. Millie is a plus-sized outsider at Willowdean's school who joins the pageant too, against her Christian mother's wishes. Maddie is best known for starring in Hairspray Live! [Netflix]
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7. Who plays Hannah Perez in 'Dumplin'? - Bex Taylor-Klaus
Bex Taylor-Klaus plays Hannah Perez in 'Dumplin'. Hannah is another outsider who is inspired by Willowdean to join the pageant in protest. Bex is best known for her roles in 'The Killing' and 'Arrow'. Bex is also non-binary. [Netflix]
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8. Who plays Bekah Cotter in 'Dumplin'? – Dove Cameron
American actress Dove Cameron plays Bekah Cotter in 'Dumplin'. Bekah is a contestant in the beauty pageant and has a thing for Bo Larson. Dove is best known for her roles in Disney sitcom 'Liv and Maddie' and the 'Descendants' trilogy. [Netflix]
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9. Who plays Lee "Rhea Ranged" Wayne in 'Dumplin'? - Harold Perrineau
American actor Harold Perrineau plays Lee "Rhea Ranged" Wayne. Lee was a good friend of Willowden's aunt Lucy, who helped him perfect his drag act. Harold is best known for playing Michael Dawson in US TV series, 'Lost'. He has also starred 'The Matrix Reloaded' and '28 Weeks Later'. [Netflix]
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10. Who plays Candee Disch in 'Dumplin'? - Ginger Minj
American reality star Ginger Minj plays Candee Disch in 'Dumplin'. Candee is a drag queen who teaches Willowdean how to do magic. Ginger Minj shot to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race. [Netflix]
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11. Who plays Dale in 'Dumplin'? - Sam Pancake
American actor Sam Pancake stars as Dale in 'Dumplin'. Dale is an old friend of Lucy and friends with Candee Disch and Lee Wayne. Sam has starred in numerous TV roles, including 'Will & Grace' and 'Charmed'. [Netflix]
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12. Who plays Millie Michalchuk's mother in 'Dumplin'? – Kathy Najimy
American actress Kathy Najimy plays Millie Michalchuk's mother in 'Dumplin'. A devout Christian, she doesn't want Millie to take part in the pageant. Kathy has had an extensive career, starring in 'Sister Act' and 'Hocus Pocus'. [Netflix]
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13. Who plays Callie in 'Dumplin'? – Georgie Flores
Actress Georgie Flores plays Callie in 'Dumplin'. Callie works with Ellen Dryver and she enters the beauty pageant. Georgie is best known for her roles in 'CSI: NY' and 'Famous in Love'. [Netflix]
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14. Who plays Marcus in 'Dumplin'? – Tian Richards
Tian Richards plays Marcus in 'Dumplin'. Marcus works with Willowdean Dickson and Bo Larson at the diner. Tian is known for his roles in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Burden and A Bad Moms Christmas. [Netflix]