In the Heat of the Night Cast List

In the Heat of the Night Cast List

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier is one of the greatest actors to ever appear on screen. His talent many times was unmatched and he carried a weight in his eyes, voice and body that represented a great deal more than wonderful words coming from him, but a history so clear that it could be felt with every movement and sound he made. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field. He's known for such films as The Defiant Ones, A Raisin in the Sun, In the Heat of the Night, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger won an Academy Award for his role in In the Heat of the Night. He's also known for films such as On the Waterfront, The Pawnbroker, Duck, You Sucker, The Longest Day, and Oklahoma!. He appeared in 151 films and television series during his long on-screen career.

Warren Oates

Warren Oates appeared in 125 films and television series during his career. He's known for such films as Stripes, 1941, In the Heat of the Night, Wild Bunch, Badlands, Tom Sawyer, The Thief Who Came to Dinner, and Return of the Magnificent Seven.

Lee Grant

Lee Grant appeared in 103 films and television series during her screen-acting career. She's known for Mulholland Drive, Damien: Omen II, In the Heat of the Night, Visiting Hours, The Big Bounce and Plaza Suite. She also directed television during her career having 24 credits to her name.

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