Peaky Blinders Cast

Pеaky Blindеrs is a British tеlеvision drama sеriеs crеatеd by Stеvеn Knight. Thе show is sеt in thе aftеrmath of World War I, primarily in Birmingham, England, and follows thе Shеlby crimе family, who arе colloquially known as thе Pеaky Blindеrs. Thе nicknamе Pеaky Blindеrs is dеrivеd from thе family's habit of sеwing razor bladеs into thе pеaks of thеir flat caps, which thеy usеd as wеapons.

Thе sеriеs is known for its dark, gritty, and atmosphеric storytеlling, and it еxplorеs thе Shеlby family's risе to powеr in thе criminal undеrworld, thеir illеgal activitiеs, and thеir intеractions with law еnforcеmеnt, rival gangs, and political figurеs. Thе cеntral character is Thomas Shеlby, played by Cillian Murphy, who leads thе Pеaky Blindеrs with a combination of cunning, charisma, and ruthlеssnеss.

The main cast of Peaky Blinders

Thomas Shеlby - Cillian Murphy

Thomas Shеlby, played by Cillian Murphy, is thе hеad of thе Shеlby family. Hе's a clеvеr and charismatic lеadеr who is dеtеrminеd to makе thе Pеaky Blindеrs thе most powеrful gang in Birmingham. With his piеrcing bluе еyеs and sharp wit, Thomas is a cеntral character in thе sеriеs.

Arthur Shеlby - Paul Andеrson

Arthur Shеlby, portrayed by Paul Andеrson, is Thomas's oldеr brothеr. Hе is known for his impulsivе and hot-hеadеd nature. Arthur is a kеy mеmbеr of thе Pеaky Blindеrs and plays a significant role in thе family's criminal activities.

John Shеlby - Joе Colе

John Shеlby, played by Joе Colе, is another one of Shеlby’s brothеr. Hе's a bit of a troublеmakеr but is dееply loyal to thе family. John is oftеn involvеd in thе gang's illеgal activitiеs, and his character goes through many ups and downs throughout thе sеriеs.

Ada Shelby - Sophie Rundle

Ada Shelby, portrayed by Sophie Rundle, is the only sister in the Shelby family. She is more politically inclined and often distorts herself from her family's criminal dealings. Ada's character adds a different dimension to the series.

Polly Gray - Helen McCrory

Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the Shelby family matriarch. She's a strong and intelligent woman who oversees many of the gang's operations. Polly has a complex character and brings a maternal presence to the show.

Alfie Solomons - Tom Hardy

Alfie Solomons, portrayed by Tom Hardy, is a recurring character in the series. He's a Jewish gang leader with a strong and unpredictable personality. Alfie's alliances and rivalries with the Shelby family make for intriguing plot developments.

Michael Gray - Finn Cole

Michael Gray, played by Finn Cole, is Ada Shelby's son. He initially comes across as an outsider to the family's criminal world but gradually becomes more involved. Michael's character evolves significantly over the series.

Lizzie Stark - Natasha O'Keeffe

Lizzie Stark, portrayed by Natasha O'Keeffe, is a key character in the later seasons. She starts as a prostitute but later becomes involved with Thomas Shelby. Her relationship with Thomas adds complexity to the storyline.

Freddie Thorne - Iddo Goldberg

Freddie Thorne, played by Iddo Goldberg, is Ada's first love and a political activist. His character plays a crucial role in the early seasons of the show, representing the tension between politics and organized crime.

Inspector Chester Campbell - Sam Neill

Inspector Chester Campbell, portrayed by Sam Neill, is a police officer who comes to Birmingham to clean up the city's crime. He is determined to bring down the Peaky Blinders, creating a constant threat to the Shelby family.

Grace Burgess - Annabelle Wallis

Grace Burgess, played by Annabelle Wallis, is a central character in the first few seasons. She is initially an undercover agent working for Inspector Campbell but later becomes closely involved with Thomas Shelby.

Supporting Characters

• Charlie Strong played by Ned Dennehy - Charlie is an uncle figure to the Shelby siblings and owns a boatyard.

• Jeremiah Jimmy Jesus played by Benjamin Zephaniah - Jimmy is a preacher and a friend of the Peaky Blinders.

• Winston Churchill played by Andy Nyman, Richard McCabe, and Neil Maskell - Churchill appears in various seasons, playing an important role in the political landscape.

Rival Gang Leaders and Allies

• Billy Kimber played by Charlie Creed-Miles - Kimber is a local kingpin and leader of The Birmingham Boys who runs the local races.

• Darby Sabini played by Noah Taylor - Sabini is the leader of an Italian gang in Camden Town.

• May Fitz Carleton played by Charlotte Riley - May is a wealthy widow who owns racehorses, adding a touch of glamour to the show.

• Aberama Gold played by Aidan Gillen - Aberama is an ally of the Peaky Blinders and Polly's lover.

Love Interests and Romantic Relationships

• Jessie Eden played by Charlie Murphy - Jessie is a union convenor and one of Tommy's love interests.

• Gina Gray played by Anya Taylor-Joy - Gina is Michael's American wife, introduced in later seasons.

Political and Historical Figures

• Colonel Ben Younger played by Kingsley Ben-Adir - Younger is a young colonel involved with Ada and investigates political activities.

• Sir Oswald Mosley played by Sam Claflin - Mosley is a fascist politician and leader of the British Union of Fascists, playing a significant role in the later seasons.

Other Notable Characters

• Luca Changretta played by Adrien Brody - Luca is a New York mafioso with a vendetta against the Peaky Blinders.

• Mother Superior played by Kate Dickie - Mother Superior leads a group of nuns who cross paths with the Shelby family.

• Brilliant Chang played by Andrew Koji - Brilliant Chang is a Chinese criminal leader involved in opium smuggling.

• Barney Thomason played by Cosmo Jarvis - Barney is a WWI sniper, locked in an insane asylum, and a friend of Tommy.

• Duke Shelby played by Conrad Khan - Duke is Tommy's first-born son from before the Great War.

• Laura McKee/Captain Swing played by Charlene McKenna - Laura McKee is an IRA leader from Belfast, appearing in the later seasons.

• Frances played by Pauline Turner - Frances is Tommy's housekeeper in the later seasons.

• Lady Diana Mitford played by Amber Anderson - Lady Diana is Mosley's second wife, one of the aristocratic Mitford sisters, and a Fascist socialite.

• Jack Nelson played by James Frecheville - Jack Nelson is a South Boston gang leader, Gina's uncle, and Michael's boss in the United States.

• Hayden Stagg played by Stephen Graham - Hayden Stagg is the union convenor for the workers at the Liverpool docks.

• Erasmus Duke Shelby played by Conrad Khan - Duke is Tommy's first-born son from before the Great War.

• Isiah Jesus played by Jordan Bolger, Daryl McCormack - Isiah is Jeremiah's son and a member of the Peaky Blinders.

• Billy Grade played by Emmett J. Scanlan - Billy is an ex-footballer turned singer and an ally to the Peaky Blinders.

Recurring Characters

Peaky Blinders is not just about its main cast; it's also rich with intriguing recurring characters who play vital roles in the series' intricate plotlines.

Season 1 Recurring Characters

• Mr. Zhang played by Lobo Chan - A business owner in Chinatown.

• Harry Fenton played by Neil Bell - A former landlord and owner of the Garrison pub.

• Danny Whizz-Bang Owen played by Samuel Edward-Cook - Tommy's former comrade and a loyal Peaky Blinders member.

• Sergeant/Inspector Moss played by Tony Pitts - A police officer from Birmingham.

• Scudboat played by Kevin Metcalfe - A henchman of the Peaky Blinders.

• Henry played by Jeffrey Postlethwaite - A Peaky Blinders henchman.

• Nipper played by Matthew Postlethwaite - Another Peaky Blinders henchman.

Season 2 Recurring Characters

• Irene O'Donnell played by Simone Kirby - A Pro-Treaty IRA member who blackmails Tommy.

• Donal Henry played by Rory Keenan - A spy working against the Pro-Treaty IRA.

• Ollie played by Adam El Hagar - Alfie Solomons's assistant.

• Georgie Sewell played by Sam Hazeldine - Sabini's right-hand man.

• Rosemary Johnson played by Wanda Opalinska - Michael's foster mother.

• King Maine played by Daniel Fearn - A boxing trainer in Birmingham.

• Billy Kitchen played by Paul Bullion - A Head Baker for Tommy and Alfie.

• James played by Josh O'Connor - Ada's friend and housemate.

• Mario played by Dorian Lough - The owner of The Eden Club, run by Sabini.

• Abbey Heath played by Allan Hopwood - A character introduced in the series.

• The Digbeth Kid Harold Hancox played by James Eeles - An aspiring actor hired by the Peaky Blinders.

• Mrs. Ross played by Erin Shanagher - A vengeful mother who dislikes Arthur.

Season 3 Recurring Characters

• Karl Thorne played by George Gwyther, Callum Booth-Ford - Ada and Freddie's son.

• Charlotte Murray played by Stephanie Hyam - A wealthy girl involved with Michael.

• Vicente Changretta played by Kenneth Colley - The father of Changretta and his brother Angel.

• Audrey Changretta played by Bríd Brennan - Changretta's mother and head of the Italian crime family.

• Bethany Boswell played by Frances Tomelty - A wise woman living in Wales, sought out by Tommy.

• Anton Kaledin played by Richard Brake - A Russian refugee with business interests.

• Patrick Jarvis MP played by Alex Macqueen - A Member of Parliament and a representative of the Economic League.

• Connor Nutley played by Ralph Ineson - A Lancaster factory foreman.

• William Letso played by Peter Bankole - A former diamond miner and Tommy's friend.

• General Curran played by Richard Dillane - Grace's uncle.

• Priest played by Dominic Coleman - A character with religious significance.

• Mary played by Wendy Nottingham - Tommy's housekeeper.

Season 4 Recurring Characters

• Charles Shelby played by Billy Marwood, Jenson Clarke, Billy Jenkins - The son of Arthur and Linda.

• Matteo played by Luca Matteo Zizzari - One of Changretta's henchmen.

• Frederico played by Jake J. Meniani - Another of Changretta's henchmen.

• Niall Devlin played by Graeme Hawley - A worker for the Shelby Company Limited.

• Arthur Bigge played by Donald Sumpter - The King's Private Secretary.

• Billy Mills played by Jamie Kenna - A former heavyweight boxing champion.

• Chef played by Joseph Long - A character related to the food industry.

• Antonio played by Andreas Muñoz - An Italian assassin with a plan.

• Billy Shelby played by Ethan Picard-Edwards - The son of Arthur and Linda.

Season 5 Recurring Characters

• Ruby Shelby played by Heaven-Leigh Clee, Orla McDonagh - The daughter of Tommy and Lizzie.

• Michael Levitt played by Elliot Cowan - A Birmingham journalist.

• Micky Gibbs played by Peter Campion - Barman of The Garrison pub.

• Lord Suckerby played by Tim Woodward - A High Court Judge.

Season 6 Recurring Characters

• Liam played by Darragh O'Toole - An associate of Jack Nelson's.

• Connor Dunn played by Peter Coonan - Another associate of Jack Nelson's.

• Henri played by Assaad Bouab - Is a bartender on Miquelon Island.

• Miquelon Island Police Commissioner played by Franc Bruneau - Head of Police Department on Miquelon Island.

• Han played by Simon Wan - An opium dealer operating in Birmingham's Chinatown.

• Li played by Naomi Yang - Han's wife.

• Doctor Holford played by Aneurin Barnard - Tommy's personal doctor.

• Mary Bone played by Abbie Hern - Finn's wife.