If I Had Known I Was a Genius
Theatrical Poster
Directed by	Dominique Wirtschafter
Written by	Markus Redmond
Produced by	Mike Crawford Al Hayes Daniel Sadek Elie Samaha Andrea Sperling Dominique Wirtschafter
Starring	Markus Redmond Whoopi Goldberg Keith David Debra Wilson Sharon Stone Tara Reid Nadia Bjorlin Della Reese Andy Richter French Stewart
Cinematography	Scott Kevan
Edited by	Jeff Canavan
Music by	John Coda
Running time	102 min.
Country	United States
Language	English

If I Had Known I Was a Genius is a film directed by Dominique Wirtschafter and written by Markus Redmond (who also stars in the film). The film premiered January 23, 2007 at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.^[1]

Michael (Markus Redmond) is an African American boy with a genius I.Q. His family refuses to encourage him and tries to bring him down, and his mother (Whoopi Goldberg) nicknames him "Ugly". Michael enrolls in a high school drama class and finds encouragement from an eccentric teacher.^[1]

Underestimated and completely misunderstood boy genius living with a dysfunctional family goes through a series of life challenges and finds it very difficult to fit in anywhere. He finds his true calling when his path collides with his drama teacher who notices his special gift and potential to become an exceptional actor. He attempts to realize his dream of becoming an actor but not without facing disbelief and contempt from both his family and friends.^[2]

• Nikita Ager as Cute girl
• Reed Alexander as Gifted kid #1
• John Balma as Gifted Teacher
• Steven E. Barnes as Highschool Student
• Jenica Bergere as Cellphone girl
• Nadia Bjorlin
• Kwesi Boakye as Little Boy
• Jimmy Bradley
• Brett Buford
• McCaleb Burnett as Jeremy
• Brianna Canillas as BSU Clique
• Roslyn Cohn as Dress Woman
• Keith David as Dad
• David Denman as Baker
• Izzy Diaz as Acting Student
• Bree Elise as Black Student Union Clique
• Wayne Charles Fugate as High School Student
• Whoopi Goldberg as Mom
• John Griffin
• Julie Hagerty as Teacher
• Kira Legg as Rich School Girl
• Christian Monzon as Chief
• Jeran Pascascio as High School Student
• Andy Pessoa as Gifted kid #2
• Rob Pinkston as Young Drinker
• Markus Redmond as Michael Reed
• Della Reese as Nana
• Tara Reid as Stephanie
• Andy Richter
• Elliott Smith as Jr. High Guy
• French Stewart as Principal
• Sharon Stone as Gloria Fremont
• Shawna Sutherland as Hot Girl In Bar
• Livia Treviño as Teacher
• Shannon Vann as High School Student
• Debra Wilson as Teresa
• Paul Witten