The film ‘Million Dollar Baby’ is a well-known drama and sport movie that was released in 2004. The main characters of the film are Frankie, played by Clint Eastwood, Maggie Fitzgerald by Hilary Swank, and Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris by Morgan Freeman. The information here details the filming locations as well as interesting trivia and facts about the production of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Million Dollar Baby’ was filmed at several locations within Los Angeles, California, including Hollywood Athletic Club, Quality Coffee Shop, Saint Mark Catholic Church, and various sites in Hollywood and on Sunset Blvd. The filming took place over a period of approximately one month, starting from June 7, 2004 and concluding on July 14, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clint Eastwood | Frankie Dunn |
| Hilary Swank | Maggie Fitzgerald |
| Morgan Freeman | Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris |
| Jay Baruchel | Danger Barch |
| Mike Colter | Big Willie Little |
| Lucia Rijker | Billie ‘The Blue Bear’ |
| Anthony Mackie | Shawrelle Berry |
| Margo Martindale | Earline Fitzgerald |
| Riki Lindhome | Mardell Fitzgerald |
| Michael Peña | Omar |
| Benito Martinez | Billie’s Manager |
| Bruce MacVittie | Mickey Mack |
| David Powledge | Counterman at Diner |
| Marcus Chait | J.D. Fitzgerald |
| Tom McCleister | Lawyer |
| Erica Grant | Nurse |
| Naveen | Pakistani |
| Morgan Eastwood | Little Girl in Truck |
| Jamison Yang | Paramedic |
| Dean Familton | Ref #1 |
| Jon D. Schorle II | Ref #4 |
| Marty Sammon | Ref #5 |
| Steven M. Porter | Ref #6 |
| Ray Corona | Ref #7 |
| Ming Lo | Rehab Doctor |
| Jim Cantafio | Ring Doctor #1 |
| Ted Grossman | Ring Doctor #2 |
| Ned Eisenberg | Sally Mendoza |
| Roy Nugent | Fan in Vegas |
| Don Familton | Ring Announcer |
| Mark Thomason | Radio Commentator |
| Brian T. Finney | Irish Fan #1 |
| Spice Williams-Crosby | Irish Fan #2 |
| Kim Strauss | Irish Fan #3 |
| Rob Maron | Irish Fan #4 |
| Kirsten Berman | Irish Fan #5 |
| Susan Krebs | Rehab Nurse |
| Sunshine Chantal Parkman | Rehab Nurse #2 |
| Kim Dannenberg | Rehab Nurse #3 |
| Eddie Bates | Rehab Resident |
| Minerva Adams | Maggie’s Opponent in England (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Alioto | Las Vegas Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Nina Avetisova | VIP Girl (uncredited) |
| Michael Bentt | Boxer (uncredited) |
| Tamara Bossett | Maggie’s Third Opponent (uncredited) |
| Bruce Gerard Brown Jr. | Boxer (uncredited) |
| John Eric Brown | Boxing fan (uncredited) |
| Jude Ciccolella | Hogan (uncredited) |
| Marc De’Antone | Fight Manager #2 (uncredited) |
| Daniele Doobenen | Maggie’s Opponent in USA (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Estrada | Perez (uncredited) |
| Christopher Gilbertson | Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice) |
| Rosine ‘Ace’ Hatem | Maggie’s First Opponent (uncredited) |
| Adolfo Jimenez | Irish cheerer (uncredited) |
| Guillermo Jorge | Cutman (uncredited) |
| Michael Keyes | Observer (uncredited) |
| Mimi Lesseos | Billie’s Opponent (uncredited) |
| Sean LoGrasso | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Gorja Max | Boxing Club Owner (uncredited) |
| Paul McMichael | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Robert McMurrer | Boxing Fan (uncredited) |
| Arnold Montey | Observer (uncredited) |
| Sean O’Kane | Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice) |
| Ricky Pak | Las Vegas Bout Timekeeper (uncredited) |
| Mar Party | Irish Fan (uncredited) |
| Patricia Pinto | Irish Fan #6 (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Prouder | Maggie’s First Welterweight Opponent (uncredited) |
| Vladimir Rajcic | Yugoslavian Judge (uncredited) |
| Bridgett Riley | Maggie’s Second Opponent (uncredited) |
| Ernie Rivera | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Grant Roberts | Cornerman (uncredited) |
| Michael Saglimbeni | Fan (uncredited) |
| Bobby Silva | Boxer (uncredited) |
| Nikky Smedley | Las Vegas Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Rick Solis | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Mikee Stafford | Maggie’s Welterweight Opponent (uncredited) |
| Risé Stefani | ER Nurse (uncredited) |
| McKay Stewart | Sparring Boxer (uncredited) |
| Jaerin Washington | Jamaican Boxer Cornerman (uncredited) |
| Jason Williams | Las Vegas Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| Boni Yanagisawa | Maggie’s Third Opponent (uncredited) |
| Richard Yett | Boxing Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed by Clint Eastwood, with writing credits going to Paul Haggis and F.X. Toole.
- Apart from being top-billed stars, Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman received critical acclaim for their performances.
- ‘Million Dollar Baby’ has been extremely successful, having won 4 Academy Awards along with 64 other wins and 86 nominations.
- It is widely rated and reviewed, with 1,367 user reviews and 270 critic reviews to its name.
- Other important cast members include Jay Baruchel as Danger Barch, Mike Colter as Big Willie Little, Lucia Rijker as Billie ‘The Blue Bear’, Brían F. O’Byrne as Father Horvak, and Anthony Mackie as Shawrel.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hollywood Athletic Club – 6525 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0982683
- Longitude: -118.3322531
- Place ID: ChIJB2JPjTq_woARf8ua0hXAHA8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6525 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Quality Coffee Shop – 1238 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0519242
- Longitude: -118.2671287
- Place ID: ChIJgRceK6XHwoARi0qnghnthQk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1238 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Saint Mark Catholic Church, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9923275
- Longitude: -118.4515606
- Place ID: ChIJ1Ylg09zLwoARiv7gXptsA3M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 940 Coeur D Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0980005
- Longitude: -118.329054
- Place ID: EiFTdW5zZXQgQmx2ZCwgTG9zIEFuZ2VsZXMsIENBLCBVU0EiLiosChQKEgnPyEQ8CrzCgBHJWmKjJBAvIBIUChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
