William Dean Howells
William Dean Howells, is one of America’s most respected literary minds, author of over 100 books and novels, and Mark Twain’s close friend and editor. Howells was editor of the Atlantic Monthly in the 1870s when he discovered Twain and began to publish his early work. Over the years, he has served as Twain’s constant advocate and keenest critic.
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Dustin Hoffman.
Strike that… Should be Alan Arkin.
Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss, I think he has the intellect and could look like him easily too.
Ed Harris, I think Ed is a very versatile actor and could play this well.
Richard Herd
Armin Mueller-Stahl… Alan Arkin sound also very good
Before reading any of the above suggestions I too very emphatically thought of Richard Dreyfuss both in his likeness and his quick wit and fast-talking intellectualism!
Donald Sutherland or Christopher Plummer
I would definitely suggest Anthony Hopkins.
Wilfred Brimley
I suggest Robert Duval, one of the best character actors and a Christian Scientist, who I believe would be interested in the film.
Seymour Hoffman can play just about anyone.
They look similar and Lou is a favorite actor of mine.
Richard Dreyfuss. He reminds me of him.
Robert Duvall, or Alan Arkin
I suggest Stacy Keach. Just think he looks the part.
Richard Dreyfuss would be good; my first thought was Patrick Stewart.
Richard Dreyfuss
Wilford Brimley
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Richard Riehle — The resemblence is uncanny.
I’m thinking Robert Duvall as well. Though I have seen Richard Riehle on stage, and, by golly, he does look the part — and a fine actor as well.
Anthony Hopkins, definitely!
Oh yes, Armin Mueller Stahl. He is an great actor.
Stacy Keach
Wilfred Brimley
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Christopher Plummer
Philip Bosco or Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins.
Harve Presnell. Though Anthony Hopkins and Robert Duvall would do great as well.
Brian Keith
Anthony Hopkins, Philip Seymour Hoffman, or Christopher Plummer. Any of them would be great!
Richard Dreyfuss or Ed Asner.
Robert Duvall
Wiford Brimley
Michael Shannon
A Christian Scientist and a terrific life long actor
Christopher Plummer — he has the same smiling eyes.
Daniel Baldwin
Anthony Hopkins or Christopher Plummer
Robert Duvall, Richard Dreyfuss, Ian McKellen….
Durning came immediately to my mind when I saw WDH’s photo.
Richard Dreyfuss.
Anthony Hopkins
Robert Redford or Clint Eastwood.
Val Killmer can play both being Mark Twain and William Dean Howells.
Michael Cain.
James Woods