The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dorian HarewoodJesse Owens | Jesse Owens |
| DDan AmmermanCoach Robertson | Coach Robertson |
 Tom BosleyJimmy Hoffa | Jimmy Hoffa |
 Georg Stanford BrownLew Gilbert | Lew Gilbert |
 LeVar BurtonProfessor Preston | Professor Preston |
 Ronny CoxCoach Larry Snyder | Coach Larry Snyder |
 Norman FellMarty Forkins | Marty Forkins |
 George KennedyCharles 'Charley' Riley | Charles 'Charley' Riley |
 Vic TaybackAbe Saperstein | Abe Saperstein |
 Barry CorbinJudge | Judge |
 Chris DouridasJerome | Jerome |
 Lynn HamiltonMamma Solomon | Mamma Solomon |
 Debbi MorganRuth Solomon Owens | Ruth Solomon Owens |
 Tonye PatanoLaverne Owens | Laverne Owens |
 Ben VereenHerb Douglas | Herb Douglas |
 James B. SikkingAvery Brundage | Avery Brundage |