Johnny Cochran(01 of18)
Open Image ModalThe man who will always be celebrated for telling the OJ Simpson jury, 'If the gloves don't fit, you must acquit', Cochran was a famous defence attorney, who also represented Sean Combs (during his trial on gun and bribery charges), Michael Jackson, rapper Tupac Shakur, actor Todd Bridges, football player Jim Brown, rapper Snoop Dogg. He died in 2005.
Courtney B Vance plays Johnny Cochran(02 of18)
Open Image ModalKris Jenner (then with husband Bruce, now Caitlyn Jenner)(03 of18)
Open Image ModalKris Jenner, then the best friend of Nicole Simpson, whose murder OJ stood accused, later the world's most famous mom-ager and matriarch of the tireless Kardashian clan.
Selma Blair as Kris Jenner(04 of18)
Open Image ModalRobert Shapiro(05 of18)
Open Image ModalShortly after this trial that made him famous, Shapiro steered his legal practice towards more civil litigation. In his notable career, he has represented famous athletes, including shamed baseball player Darryl Strawberry, José Canseco, and Vince Coleman, as well as other celebrities such as Johnny Carson, Christian Brando, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Linda Lovelace, and the Kardashians.
John Travolta as Robert Shapiro(06 of18)
Open Image ModalDominick Dunne (right)(07 of18)
Open Image ModalJournalist Dominick Dunne was commissioned by Vanity Fair to report on the trial for the magazine. His sympathy for the victim's family, inspired by the murder of his own daughter, was well-known and did much to keep a balanced view of trial by his readers, despite OJ's fame and popularity.
Robert Morse as journalist Dominick Dunne(08 of18)
Open Image ModalProsecutor Marcia Clark(09 of18)
Open Image ModalClark became one of American's most famous litigators during the Simpson trial, where viewers analysed her every gesture and haircut. Despite losing the trial, she wrote a bestselling book and remains in demand as a pundit, journalist and TV personality.
Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark(10 of18)
Open Image ModalAl Cowlings (right, with OJ Simpson)(11 of18)
Open Image ModalA close friend and former teammate of OJ Simpson, Al Cowlings became infamous across America when an estimated 95million viewers tuned in to watch him drive his pal in the white Bronco down the highway, eventually arriving at Simpson's mansion where he turned himself in. Cowlings faced no charges, and never spoke to the media properly about the case.
Malcolm Jamal Warner as Al Cowlings(12 of18)
Open Image ModalRobert Kardashian(13 of18)
Open Image ModalAn American businessman and attorney, Robert Kardashian did more than most to help his friend OJ, who stayed at his house following the murders of his ex-wife and her friend. Kardashian championed OJ's innocence and re-validated his legal licence to join OJ's defence team. Despite all this, he later voiced his doubts about his pal's innocence, saying the blood evidence was his biggest obstacle. He died of cancer in 2003.
David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian(14 of18)
Open Image ModalMark Fuhrman(15 of18)
Open Image ModalOne of the investigating police officers in the case, Mark Fuhrman's testimony became notorious once the defence team argued that he had planted evidence against OJ Simpson, based on racial motivation. Fuhrman was later convicted of perjury and is retired from the police. He is an author and commentator.
Steven Pasquale as Mark Fuhrman(16 of18)
Open Image ModalOJ Simpson(17 of18)
Open Image ModalDespite his acquittal, OJ Simpson's life as an American hero came to an end with the trial for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. He later lost a civil suit for their deaths, but paid little compensation. In 2007, he was arrested in Las Vegas, charged with felonies including robbery and kidnapping, and convicted the following year. He is serving his sentence of 33 years at a Nevada prison.
Cuba Gooding Jr as OJ Simpson(18 of18)
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