The movie, “Almost Famous” debuted in 2000 and centers around the life of a high-school boy during the early 1970s. He gets an opportunity to write a story for the Rolling Stone magazine about a rising rock band while he joins them on their concert tour. The leading roles are played by Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, and Kate Hudson. This article covers where the film was shot, the characters, and includes intriguing facts about the movie production.
Where it Filmed?
Almost Famous was primarily filmed at various locations in California within the period of May 24, 1999, to Oct 6, 1999. Some of the notable filming locations include:
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Billy Crudup | Russell Hammond |
| Frances McDormand | Elaine Miller |
| Kate Hudson | Penny Lane |
| Jason Lee | Jeff Bebe |
| Patrick Fugit | William Miller |
| Zooey Deschanel | Anita Miller |
| Michael Angarano | Young William |
| Anna Paquin | Polexia Aphrodisia |
| Fairuza Balk | Sapphire |
| Noah Taylor | Dick Roswell |
| John Fedevich | Ed Vallencourt |
| Mark Kozelek | Larry Fellows |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | Lester Bangs |
| Liz Stauber | Leslie |
| Jimmy Fallon | Dennis Hope |
| Olivia Rosewood | Beth from Denver |
| Bijou Phillips | Estrella Starr |
| Alice Marie Crowe | Mrs. Deegan |
| J.J. Cohen | Roadie Scully |
| Ray Porter | Roadie Mick |
| Mark Pellington | Freddy |
| Eion Bailey | Jann Wenner |
| Terry Chen | Ben Fong-Torres |
| Rainn Wilson | David Felton |
| Erin Foley | Alison the Fact Checker |
| Jesse Caron | Darryl |
| Charles Walker | Principal |
| Jay Baruchel | Vic Munoz |
| Pauley Perrette | Alice Wisdom |
| Peter Frampton | Reg |
| Zack Ward | The Legendary Red Dog |
| Mitch Hedberg | Eagles Road Manager |
| Devin Corey | The Who Road Manager |
| Pete Droge | Hyatt Singer |
| Elaine Summers | Hyatt Singer |
| Eric Stonestreet | Sheldon the Desk Clerk |
| Marc Maron | Angry Promoter |
| Shane Willard | Ticket Scalper |
| Chris McElprang | Aaron Amedori |
| John Patrick Amedori | John Patrick Amedori |
| Kate Peckham | Quiet Girl |
| Brian Vaughan | Real Topeka Kid |
| Anthony Martelli | Poolside Provocateur |
| Zach Clairville | Acid Kid |
| Ian Ridgeway | Topeka Partier |
| Isaac Curtiss | Topeka Partier |
| Chris Lennon Davis | Topeka Partier |
| Scott N. Stevens | Co-Pilot |
| Kevin Sussman | Lenny |
| Reathel Bean | Warwick Hotel Clerk |
| Tom Riis Farrell | Plaza Doctor |
| Laura Bastianelli | Nurse |
| Samuel Aaron Roberson | High School Band |
| Brian Andreasen | High School Band |
| Jared Hren | High School Band |
| Mary Dragicevich | High School Band |
| Aura Barr | High School Band |
| Daniel Wilson | Journalism Teacher |
| William Barillaro | Bus Driver |
| Holly Maples | Flight Attendant |
| Matt Griesser | PSA Co-Pilot |
| Susan Yeagley | Have a Nice Day Stewardess |
| Nicole Spector | Hippie Girl at Airport |
| Patrick Irmen | Wanna Get High Guy |
| Nick Swardson | Insane Bowie Fan |
| Cindy Weber | Shocked Elevator Family |
| Kris Weber | Shocked Elevator Family |
| Kimberly Weber | Shocked Elevator Family |
| Kristin Weber | Shocked Elevator Family |
| Samer Sourakli | Mustache Boy |
| Michelle Moretti | Swingo’s Desk Clerk |
| Ana Maria Quintana | Arizona Housekeeper |
| Lisa Buchignani | Arizona Housekeeper |
| William Mapother | Bartender (scenesDeleted) |
| Matt Abrams | Rocker (uncredited) |
| Dan Andreiu | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Lilly Scourtis Ayers | Max’s Kansas City Waitress (uncredited) |
| Tammy Blue | Groupie (uncredited) |
| Chadney Brewer | Dog Walker (uncredited) |
| Andrew Briedis | Boy with Bike (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Upscale Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Mark Cirillo | Bowie Groupie (director’s cut only) (uncredited) |
| Emmy Collins | Hotel Loadie (uncredited) |
| Rebeca Cristian | Groupie (uncredited) |
| Cindy Crowe | Anita – Startled Family Member (uncredited) |
| Doshia Darmane | Concertgoer (uncredited) |
| Wayne Doba | Leonard Barr (director’s cut only) (uncredited) |
| Nathan DuCray | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Bodhi Elfman | Alice’s Manager (director’s cut only) (uncredited) |
| Mark J. Ferreri | Micheal Creamer (uncredited) |
| David C. Fisher | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Cole Fraley | Hippy Chauffeur at Swingos (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Friedman | Groupie (uncredited) |
| Kyle Gass | Quince Allen (director’s cut only) (uncredited) |
| Loic Gisselere | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Troy Higgins | Aarons Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Aimee Joy | Topeka Partier (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Concert Goer / Topeka Partier / Upscale Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Michael Layman | Concertgoer (uncredited) |
| Paul McMichael | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Melissa Miller | Groupie (uncredited) |
| Arnold Montey | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Deirdre O’Brien | Groupie (uncredited) |
| Marc Antonio Pritchett | Superfly Pimp (uncredited) |
| Louis E. Rosas | Max’s Kansas City Patron (uncredited) |
| Eric Rosenberg | David Bowie’s Manager (uncredited) |
| Shannon Saint Ryan | Musician (director’s cut only) (uncredited) |
| Brian Savage | Concertgoer (uncredited) |
| Nicki Sixteen | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Casey Slade | Hardened Rodie (uncredited) |
| Abraham Smith | Rocker (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | Rocker (uncredited) |
| Christine Vienna | Groupie (uncredited) |
| Larry Weisberg | Frampton Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Jann Wenner | Legend in Cab (uncredited) |
| Patrick Williams | Roadie (uncredited) |
| Evis Xheneti | Hippie Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Almost Famous” was released on March 2, 2001.
- The movie falls under the Adventure and Comedy genre and lasts 2 hours and 2 minutes.
- The brain behind the movie is Cameron Crowe who served as both the Director and Writer.
- The movie was a critical success, earning one Oscar and receiving another 53 wins & 103 nominations.
- Important characters were Russell Hammond played by Billy Crudup, Elaine Miller by Frances McDormand, and Penny Lane by Kate Hudson amongst others.
- The movie received many reviews: 957 User and 150 Critic.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Balboa Park – 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.7311055
- Longitude: -117.1495474
- Place ID: ChIJqdtpIgBV2YARd15P2zUM2CI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Diego Sports Arena – 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.7553268
- Longitude: -117.2122261
- Place ID: ChIJVXfmf_qq3oARqh7FB1SxyN4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel – 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1011504
- Longitude: -118.3417817
- Place ID: ChIJazD_QyG_woARwKuHsRqY0nU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Continental Hyatt Hotel – 8401 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0952684
- Longitude: -118.3734709
- Place ID: ChIJS6UWT76-woARaD0oyY3BYiU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
