![About_Cast About the Cast, Redneck Roots](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/About_Cast.png)
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Dean_Napolitano Redneck Roots Movie, Dean Napolitano](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Dean_Napolitano.jpg)
Dean Napolitano as Ben
Dean is an accomplished, multi-talented actor and comedian. He takes the lead role in Redneck Roots as a Yankee who follows his girlfriend South but has no idea what to expect. Dean has also appeared in numerous dramatic TV shows such as Heroes, The Shield, Burn Notice and Army Wives and tours the country as a stand-up comedian.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Heather_Gilliland Redneck Roots Movie, Heather Gilliland](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Heather_Gilliland.jpg)
Heather Gilliland as Chris Dowdy
Born in Chesapeake, Virginia. Heather knew from a young age she wanted to be an actress. She stars as Chris, a reinvented city girl embarrassed of her Redneck Roots. She has also appeared in dramatic independent film roles, and you may recognize her from commercials for Luminosity, Motorola and Bojangles.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Grandma_Lee Redneck Roots Movie, Grandma Lee](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Grandma_Lee.jpg)
Grandma Lee as Grandma Dowdy
Military wife and mother of four children, Grandma Lee caught the nation’s attention appearing as a stand-up comedian at age 75 on season four of America’s Got Talent. She brings her ageless humor and impeccable timing to Redneck Roots as Grandma Dowdy.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Dan_Cox Redneck Roots Movie, Dan Cox](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Dan_Cox.jpg)
Dan Cox as Daddy Dowdy
Dan plays the patriarch of the Dowdy family, a real redneck with true creative talent. Dan has also appeared in comedies like Weekend at Bernie’s and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and TV series such as Matlock.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Carol_Anne_Watts Redneck Roots Movie, Carol Anne Watts](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Carol_Anne_Watts.jpg)
Carol Anne Watts as Amber Jo
Carol is a Raleigh, North Carolina native who has appeared in several television shows and independent films such as The Artifact and Whittaker Bay. She won Best Supporting Actress at both the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival and the Hoboken International Film Festival for her role in Redneck Roots. She plays Chris’ headstrong little sister who’s not ashamed of her redneck side.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Jeff_Hamrick Redneck Roots Movie, Jeff Hamerick](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Jeff_Hamrick.jpg)
Jeff Hamrick as Darrell Pigg
Jeff has worked behind the scenes as a prop designer for years. He makes his film-acting debut as Darrell Pigg, a local disc jockey with an unfortunate case of Tourette’s who’s still in love with his grade school sweetheart.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Gina_Stewart Redneck Roots Movie, Gina Steward](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Gina_Stewart.jpg)
Gina Stewart as Estaleen Dowdy
Gina has appeared in television, movies and theater for more than 20 years. She has made appearances on such shows as Walker, Texas Ranger, Dawson’s Creek, Homeland and The Walking Dead. In Redneck Roots she plays Chris’ mother, a devout Christian women and much needed counterpart to Daddy Dowdy.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Ed_Miller Redneck Roots Movie, Ed Miller](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Ed_Miller.jpg)
Ed Miller as Uncle Rabb
Ed Miller is an actor and editor, known for West Bloomfield. Ed’s loving and funny performance as Uncle Rabb helps tie all of the nutty characters together with a warm and fuzzy bow.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Rebecca_Koon Redneck Roots Movie, Rebecca Coon](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Rebecca_Koon.jpg)
Rebecca Koon as Mamma Pigg
Hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Rebecca has thirty years of acting experience in film, television and theater. In Redneck Roots she plays Darrell’s overbearing mother and small town broadcasting entrepreneur Mama Pigg. Some of her most noteworthy credits include roles in the films A Time to Kill, Radio and The Notebook.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Mitzi_Corrigan Redneck Roots Movie, Mitzi Corrigan](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Mitzi_Corrigan.jpg)
Mitzi Corrigan as Sydel
Mitzi has worked behind the scenes as a casting director for years. She makes her film-acting debut in Redneck Roots as Ben’s overbearing mother.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Abby_Corrigan Redneck Roots Movie, Abby Corrigan](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Abby_Corrigan.jpg)
Abby Corrigan as Lou Ann
Abby is a talented up-and-coming actress who has an impressive number or credits in film, television and theater for someone so young. In Redneck Roots she plays a tomboy who prefers to drop the second half of Lou Ann from her name. She took a lead role in the film South for the Winter and has appeared on TV shows like Banshee, Homeland and Castle Rock.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Janine_Davis Redneck Roots Movie, Janine Davis](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Janine_Davis.jpg)
Janine Davis as Bonita
Janine is a multi-talented performer. She is a motivational speaker, newscaster, radio host and TV personality in addition to her acting work. In Redneck Roots she plays the town’s sassy convenience store clerk.
![Cast_Redneck_Roots_Stephen_T_Ware Redneck Roots Movie, Stephen T. Ware](http://www.redneckroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cast_Redneck_Roots_Stephen_T_Ware.jpg)
Stephen T. Ware as Officer Davies
Stephen is a veteran actor of over 200 roles in theater, television and film. Notable appearances include the film The Ultimate Life, the HBO series Banshee and perhaps most notably in Bull Durham as the umpire abused by Kevin Costner’s character. In Redneck Roots he plays the only peace officer in this usually sleepy town.