Queen Bees cast: All actors & characters
Gravitas VenturesHere is a rundown of all the characters in the ensemble cast of Queen Bees, a 2021 comedy that celebrates the youthful spirit and is a delightful and touching must-see for enthusiasts.
Queen Bees, directed by Michael Lembeck, captures fans’ hearts with its story of friendship, love, and feeling young again. Imagine Mean Girls with pensioners, and you’re pretty much there.
The story revolves around an independent senior named Helen who refuses to uproot her life to go to a retirement home. But when she’s locked out of her house, and a fire destroys her kitchen, she has no choice. Helen has to make the most of the lengthy repairs and moves into the Pine Grove senior home.
She soon faces trouble fitting in, bullies, lustful widows, and some serious bridge tournaments. Here’s everything to know about the movie’s cast and their characters.
Contents:
- Ellen Burstyn: Helen Wilson
- James Caan: Dan Simpson
- Loretta Devine: Sally Hanson
- Jane Curtin: Janet Poindexter
- Ann-Margret: Margot Clark
- Christopher Lloyd: Arthur Lane
- Elizabeth Mitchell: Laura Wilson Crane
- Matthew Barnes: Peter Crane
- Alec Mapa: Lito Santos
- French Stewart: Ken DeNardo
- Ricky Russert: Pablo Leon
Queen Bees cast and characters
Below, you’ll find a list of the cast members in 2021’s Queen Bees, as well as the characters they play and where you’ve seen them before.
Ellen Burstyn: Helen Wilson
Gravitas VenturesEllen Burstyn plays Helen Wilson, a widow who’s forced into a retirement home by her daughter.
Burstyn an Oscar-winner best known for her performances in The Exorcist, Alice Doesn’t Live Her Anymore, and Requiem for a Dream.
James Caan: Dan Simpson
Gravitas VenturesJames Caan plays Dan Simpson, another new resident at Pine Grove who strikes up a relationship with Helen.
Caan is a legendary actor known for his roles in The Godfather, Thief, Misery, Brian’s Song, and Elf.
Loretta Devine: Sally Hanson
Gravitas VenturesLoretta Devine plays Sally Hanson, one of the so-called Queen Bees who’s standoffish to Helen… at first, but Bridge brings them closer together.
Devine has also starred in Grey’s Anatomy as Adele Webber, Boston Public, Crash, What Women Want, and Waiting to Exhale.
Jane Curtin: Janet Poindexter
Gravitas VenturesJane Curtin plays Janet Poindexter, the intimidating leader of the Queen Bees in the retirement home.
Curtin rose to fame on Saturday Night Live before starring in the likes of Kate & Allie, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and Unforgettable.
Ann-Margret: Margot Clark
Gravitas VenturesStarring as Margot Clark is actor Ann-Margret, the third member of the Queen Bees.
Ann-Margret is a hugely acclaimed actress, having won five Golden Globes and earned two Oscar nominations. She’s known for roles in Carnal Knowledge, Tommy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Kominsky Method.
Christopher Lloyd: Arthur Lane
Gravitas VenturesLloyd plays Arthur Lane, a prominent figure in the Pine Grove community.
Lloyd is an icon, having starred in the Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Taxi, and Nobody.
Elizabeth Mitchell: Laura Wilson Crane
Gravitas VenturesElizabeth Mitchell plays Laura Wilson Crane, Helen’s daughter.
Mitchell has also starred in Lost, ER, The Expanse, The Outer Banks, and The Purge: Election Year.
Matthew Barnes: Peter Crane
Gravitas VenturesMatthew Barnes plays Peter Crane, Helen’s grandson.
Barnes has also appeared in Atlanta, Strange Angel, Little Fires Everywhere, and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.
Alec Mapa: Lito Santos
Gravitas VenturesAlec Mapa plays Lito Santos, Pine Grove’s masseur.
Mapa has earlier appeared in You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Ugly Betty, and Desperate Housewives.
French Stewart: Ken DeNardo
Gravitas VenturesFrench Stewart plays Ken DeNardo, the manager of Pine Groves.
You may have seen Stewart in 3rd Rock from the Sun, Clockstoppers, Inspector Gadget 2, and The Middle.
Ricky Russert: Pablo Leon
Gravitas VenturesRicky Russert plays Pablo Leon, the water aerobics instructor at Pine Grove.
Russert has starred in I Tonya, The Ravine, The Walking Dead, and Mr Mercedes.
That’s everyone you need to know in the Queen Bees cast and there are plenty more movies releasing this month on Netflix and streaming platforms.
