Run Forrest Run: Facts Behind The Movie Of The Man From Alabama

The King Of Rock And Roll

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There are quite a few notable faces in Forrest Gump. One of them was the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. For one, it’s kind of hard to see which actor plays Elvis in this particular scene. That man was Kurt Russel, who actually provided Elvis with his signature voice.

Despite the brief cameo, Russel played the part very convincingly. However, his name is nowhere to be found when the credits roll at the end of the movie. Russel also portrayed Elvis in the 1979 made-for-television movie, Elvis.

One other well-known person, who was a civil rights activist, was excluded from the movie.