<Li> Dooley Wilson as Sam . He was one of the few American - born members of the cast . A drummer , he had to fake playing the piano . Even after shooting had been completed , producer Wallis considered dubbing over Wilson 's voice for the songs . He had originally considered changing the character to a woman and casting singers Hazel Scott , Lena Horne , or Ella Fitzgerald . </Li>
<Li> Dooley Wilson as Sam . He was one of the few American - born members of the cast . A drummer , he had to fake playing the piano . Even after shooting had been completed , producer Wallis considered dubbing over Wilson 's voice for the songs . He had originally considered changing the character to a woman and casting singers Hazel Scott , Lena Horne , or Ella Fitzgerald . </Li>
who played the pianist sam of play it again sam theme in the movie casablanca
who played the pianist sam of play it again sam theme in the movie casablanca
Dooley Wilson
Dooley Wilson