Evelyn Couch
Idgie Threadgoode
Ruth Jamison
Ninny Threadgoode
Sipsey
Buddy Threadgoode
Big George
Ed Couch
Smokey Lonesome (as Tim Scott)
Grady Kilgore
Mama Threadgoode
Women's Awareness Teacher
Prosecutor Percy
Reverend Scroggins
Sheriff Curtis Smoote
Eva Bates
Young Julian Threadgoode
Leona Threadgoode
Papa Threadgoode
Little Idgie Threadgoode (as Nancy Atchison)
Missy
Frank Bennett
Older Julian Threadgoode
Ruth's Mother
Boy at Supermarket
Ocie
KKK Man
Hooded Man
Young Naughty Bird
Beetle Girl #1 (as Catherine Larson)
Beetle Girl #2
Janeen (as LaTanya Richardson)
Buddy Threadgoode Jr.
Older Naughty Bird
Peggy Hadley
Judge
Defense Attorney
Bailiff
Sue Otis
Tim
Nurse
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Wingo, Man at BBQ (uncredited)
College Buddy (uncredited)
College Dean (uncredited)
Teacher (uncredited)
School Girl (uncredited)
Shantytown Male (uncredited)
Choir Member (uncredited)
Orderly (uncredited)
Threadgood Cousin (uncredited)
Bailiff (uncredited)
Mr. Dunaway (uncredited)
River Club Patron (uncredited)
Young Cleo (uncredited)
Gospel Singer (uncredited)