Meet The Cast of Banshee: Actors & Actresses Who Bring This Thrilling Drama to Life

Small town. Big secrets.

Released on January 11, 2013
Drama Crime

"Banshee" is an enthralling American drama series, a true gem that first aired in 2013, and is set in the heart of a quaint, seemingly peaceful Pennsylvania town nestled amidst the Amish countryside. The series boasts of a diverse and compelling cast, led by the talented Antony Starr, who brings to life the enigmatic protagonist, Lucas Hood. Ivana Miličević lends a captivating performance as Anastasia / Carrie Hopewell, a character of many facets, adding to the multi-layered dynamics of the series.

The plot of "Banshee" is as intriguing as its setting, centered around an ex-convict who assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff. This premise sets the stage for a gripping narrative where the protagonist dishes out his unique brand of justice, all the while hatching schemes designed to benefit his hidden agenda. This character, played to perfection by Starr, is a complex figure, with a dark past and a morally ambiguous present, making him a fascinating study in character development and audience engagement.

The town of Banshee itself, with its Amish community and a plethora of residents harboring secrets, adds a layer of depth to the series. The juxtaposition of the quiet, seemingly idyllic town life and the undercurrent of crime and deception provides a fertile ground for the show's intricate narrative. "Banshee" is not just a series, it is a roller coaster ride through the unexpected twists and turns of human nature, justice, and morality. The show's ability to maintain a fine balance between intense drama and character-driven storytelling is truly commendable, making it a must-watch for any fan of the genre.

Banshee ran for 4 seasons.

Main Cast of Banshee

Antony Starr

as Lucas Hood (38 episodes)

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Ivana Miličević

as Anastasia / Carrie Hopewell (38 episodes)

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Ulrich Thomsen

as Kai Proctor (38 episodes)

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Frankie Faison

as Sugar Bates (38 episodes)

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Hoon Lee

as Job (38 episodes)

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Matthew Rauch

as Clay Burton (38 episodes)

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Matt Servitto

as Deputy Brock Lotus (38 episodes)

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Ryann Shane

as Deva Hopewell (38 episodes)

Rus Blackwell

as Gordon Hopewell (30 episodes)

Rus Blackwell was born on March 23, 1963 and is currently 61 years old.

Ben Cross

as Mr. Rabbit (20 episodes)

Secondary Cast of Banshee

Anthony Ruivivar

as Alex Longshadow (18 episodes)

Daniel Ross Owens

as Mayor Dan Kendall (6 episodes)

Tom Pelphrey

as Kurt Bunker (15 episodes)

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Afton Williamson

as Alison Medding (14 episodes)

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Geno Segers

as Chayton Littlestone (13 episodes)

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Chris Coy

as Calvin Bunker (9 episodes)

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Casey LaBow

as Maggie Bunker (8 episodes)

Langley Kirkwood

as Colonel Douglas Stowe (10 episodes)

Michael Roark

as Billy B (1 episode)

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Dennis Flanagan

as Leo Fitzpatrick (6 episodes)

Odette Annable

as Nola Longshadow (10 episodes)

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Gabriel Suttle

as Max Hopewell (13 episodes)

Déjá Dee

as Alma (12 episodes)

Chelsea Cardwell

as Beaty (11 episodes)

Alpha Trivette

as Israel Proctor (11 episodes)

Jennifer Griffin

as Leah Proctor (8 episodes)

Steve Coulter

as Elijah Bowman (8 episodes)

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Sheena Zadeh

as Daria (8 episodes)

Christos Vasilopoulos

as Olek (7 episodes)

Robert C. Treveiler

as Jackson Sperling (7 episodes)

Tanya Clarke

as Emily Lotus (9 episodes)

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Derek Cecil

as Dean Xavier (6 episodes)

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Maya Gilbert

as Juliet (6 episodes)

Chaske Spencer

as Billy Raven (6 episodes)

Harrison Thomas

as Jason Hood (4 episodes)

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Ricky Russert

as Tommy Littlestone (6 episodes)

Meaghan Rath

as Aimee King (5 episodes)

Stevie Ray Dallimore

as Gregor (5 episodes)

Gil Birmingham

as George Hunter (5 episodes)

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Joseph Meissner

as Mikhail (5 episodes)

Stephanie Northrup

as Meg Yawners (5 episodes)

Gunnar Carrigan

as Solomon Bowman (5 episodes)

Samantha Worthen

as Miriam Bowman (8 episodes)

Joseph Gatt

as Albino (3 episodes)

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Zeljko Ivanek

as Jim Racine (3 episodes)

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Marcus Hester

as Marcus Moody (4 episodes)

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Russell Means

as Benjamin Longshadow (4 episodes)

Kay Story

as Kat Moody (4 episodes)

Tatanka Means

as Hoyt Rivers (4 episodes)

Michael Tourek

as Tom Moody (4 episodes)

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Jessejames Locorriere

as Dex Moody (4 episodes)

Tyson Sullivan

as Hondo (4 episodes)

Joseph Sikora

as Matt Sharp (3 episodes)

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Reg E. Cathey

as Julias Bonner (3 episodes)

Julian Sands

as Priest (3 episodes)

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Mark Hicks

as Richard Murphy (6 episodes)

Claire Bronson

as Janie Kendall (3 episodes)

Carlos Guerrero

as Karl "Yaz" Yazzie (3 episodes)

Matt Medrano

as Tate (3 episodes)

Matt Medrano was born on October 11, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.

Alex Livinalli

as Nas (3 episodes)

Stephen Ware

as Judge (3 episodes)

Lindsay Ayliffe

as Amish Bishop (4 episodes)

Eddie Cooper

as Fat Au (3 episodes)

Jackson Loo

as Martin Kim (3 episodes)

Paul Monte Jr.

as Mark Franklin (3 episodes)

Ana Ayora

as Nina Cruz (7 episodes)

Eliza Dushku

as Veronica Dawson (5 episodes)

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Frederick Weller

as Declan Bode (4 episodes)

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Erik King

as Tim Hubbard (4 episodes)

Jennifer Landon

as Lilith Bode (4 episodes)

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Robert Sedgwick

as Hightower (4 episodes)

Cathy O'Dell

as Helen Vicks (4 episodes)

Edward Pfeifer

as Pedestrian (2 episodes)

Chance Kelly

as Randall Watts (3 episodes)

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Chiké Okonkwo

as Lennox (3 episodes)

Chiké Okonkwo was born on March 18, 1982 and is currently 42 years old.

Jayden Blake Cochran

as Hank (3 episodes)

Corey Rieger

as Pony Joe (3 episodes)

Nestor Serrano

as Emilio Loera (2 episodes)

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David Harbour

as Robert Dalton (2 episodes)

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Dan Butler

as Senator Mitchum (2 episodes)

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Mark Colson

as Aaron Boedicker (2 episodes)

Tiffany Joy Williams

as Gail Westcott (2 episodes)

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

as Hector Morales (2 episodes)

Ron Cephas Jones

as Frazier (2 episodes)

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Tristan Farmer

as Potbelly (2 episodes)

Bennett Vesprini

as Tocho (2 episodes)

Robert Oppel

as Dom (2 episodes)

Joe Kras

as Victor (2 episodes)

Lyne Renee

as Young housewife (1 episode)

Amanda Powell

as Mom (1 episode)

Frank J. Aard

as Model seller (1 episode)

Vivian Fleming-Alvarez

as Mercer prison guard (3 episodes)

Cole Ashton Becker

as Big brother (1 episode)

Lindsay Reese Hall

as Little sister (1 episode)

Chris Gann

as Sheamus (1 episode)

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Katie Page

as Platinumm (1 episode)

Andrew Howard

as Quentin (1 episode)

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Denis O'Hare

as Special Agent Robert Phillips (1 episode)

Shuler Hensley

as Brantley (1 episode)

Miles Doleac

as Roland (1 episode)

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Griff Furst

as Sheriff Lucas Hood (3 episodes)

Anastasia Griffith

as Dr. Paradis (1 episode)

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Matt Lintz

as Horace (1 episode)

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Bob Boudreaux

as Announcer (1 episode)

Cherie Jimenez

as Jill Francis / Lena Bella (3 episodes)

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Antoinette Lewis King

as Native American Dancer (1 episode) , Cocktail Waitress (1 episode) , Tribe Woman (1 episode) , Casino Dealer (1 episode)

David King

as Upscale Casino Patron (1 episode)

C.J. Perry

as Crystal (1 episode)

Melissa Ponzio

as Jocelyn Frears (1 episode)

Melissa Ponzio was born on August 3, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.

Amber Midthunder

as Lana Cleary (1 episode)

Abby Corrigan

as Patia (1 episode)

Surely Alvelo

as Jenny (1 episode)

Kaitlyn Sapp

as Jennifer (1 episode)

Lauren Mae Shafer

as Tammy Francis (1 episode)

Graham Wolfe

as Haddock (1 episode)

John Redlinger

as Kevin (1 episode)

Wendy Michelle

as Sexy Bartender (1 episode)

Erin Estelle McQuatters

as Naked Young Woman (1 episode)

Leslea Fisher

as Chloe (1 episode)

Baby Norman

as Native American Woman (1 episode)

Daniella Short

as Passion (1 episode)

Laura Bella Parry

as Beautiful Young Woman (1 episode) , Topless Stripper (3 episodes)

Trinity Wright

as Hurit (1 episode)

Drea Garcia

as Petah (1 episode)

Leo Fitzpatrick

as McTeague (1 episode)

Sam Medina

as Tally (1 episode)

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Joe Bucaro III

as Biggs (1 episode)

Joe Bucaro III was born on April 4, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.

Dennis Keiffer

as Borso (1 episode)

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Christopher Parker

as Jelly (1 episode)

Chad Randall

as Nick (1 episode)

Greg Sproles

as Schroder (1 episode)

Kelly Collins Lintz

as Marjorie Klipspringer (1 episode)

Vince Pisani

as Officer Stillman (1 episode)

Richard Fullerton

as Citizen #1 (1 episode)

Jim McKeny

as Citizen #2 (1 episode)

John Scott-Richardson

as Davis Tribal Council (2 episodes)

Tommy Allen Taylor

as Festival Goer / Courtroom Observer (1 episode)

Beth Adams

as Amish Woman (1 episode)

Sabrina Battiston

as Festival Goer (1 episode)

Bill Bennett

as Town Maintenance Man (1 episode)

Ingrid Alli

as Naked Whore (1 episode)

J.D. Evermore

as Cole Moody (1 episode)

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Tom McCleister

as Pawn Shop Owner (1 episode)

Hunter Garner

as Reed Schumacher (2 episodes)

Kristopher Kling

as Arno Webber (2 episodes)

Toby Leonard Moore

as Christopher Hanson (1 episode)

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Nelson Bonilla

as Mean Thug (1 episode)

Troy Rudeseal

as EMT (1 episode)

Tara Polhemus

as Teen Jersey Girl (1 episode)

Phil Culotta

as Attacker (1 episode)

Cedric Stewart

as Damien Sanchez (1 episode)

Mike Pniewski

as Douglas Dern (1 episode)

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Wayne Pére

as Senator Robert Schumacher (2 episodes)

Wayne Péré (born March 23, 1965), sometimes credited as Wayne Pére or Wayne Pere, is an American character actor.

Susan Williams

as Mrs. Schumacher (1 episode)

Rodney Lee Rogers

as Cop (1 episode)

Michael Kostroff

as Leonard 'Wicks' Vanderwick (1 episode)

Michael Kostroff was born on May 22, 1961. He is an actor.

Jeff Chase

as Jeffrey (2 episodes)

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Alexis Raben

as Ms. Lymon (1 episode)

Alexis Raben was born on August 25, 1980 and is currently 44 years old.

Scott Clackum

as Agent Carlson (1 episode)

Ray Stoney

as Agent McAvoy (2 episodes)

Elise DuQuette

as Nurse (1 episode)

Adam Minarovich

as Corrections Officer (1 episode)

Stephen West-Rogers

as Lab Technician (1 episode)

Laurence Chavez

as Armored Truck Driver (1 episode)

Rex Reddick

as Armored Truck Guard (1 episode)

Andy Boswell

as Mall Guard (1 episode)

Peter Scanavino

as Breece Connors (1 episode)

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Lee Spencer

as Isaac Camden (1 episode)

J. LaRose

as Thompson (2 episodes)

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Ray Siegle

as Pool Guard (1 episode)

Linds Edwards

as Clover (1 episode)

Nick Madrick

as Hunter (1 episode)

Kieran Gallagher

as Hunter (1 episode)

Bobby Jordan

as Hunter (1 episode)

Jordyn McDempsey

as Jennifer's Friend (1 episode)

Dane Northcutt

as Adam (1 episode)

Tim Sitarz

as Curtis (2 episodes)

Yvonne Jung

as Dr. Kessler (1 episode)

Hayley Lovitt

as ICU Nurse (1 episode)

Stephen David Calhoun

as Prison Guard (1 episode)

Freddy Bouciegues

as Guard (1 episode)

Andrei Runtso

as Ukrainian Priest (1 episode)

Crew of Banshee

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Banshee

Main Cast of Banshee

Antony Starr

Ivana Miličević

Ulrich Thomsen

Frankie Faison

Hoon Lee

Matthew Rauch

Trieste Kelly Dunn

Lili Simmons

Demetrius Grosse

Matt Servitto

Ryann Shane

Rus Blackwell

Ben Cross

Secondary Cast of Banshee

Anthony Ruivivar

Daniel Ross Owens

Tom Pelphrey

Afton Williamson

Geno Segers

Chris Coy

Casey LaBow

Langley Kirkwood

Michael Roark

Dennis Flanagan

Odette Annable

Gabriel Suttle

Déjá Dee

Chelsea Cardwell

Alpha Trivette

Jennifer Griffin

Steve Coulter

Sheena Zadeh

Christos Vasilopoulos

Robert C. Treveiler

Tanya Clarke

Derek Cecil

Maya Gilbert

Chaske Spencer

Harrison Thomas

Ricky Russert

Meaghan Rath

Stevie Ray Dallimore

Gil Birmingham

Joseph Meissner

Stephanie Northrup

Gunnar Carrigan

Samantha Worthen

Joseph Gatt

Zeljko Ivanek

Marcus Hester

Russell Means

Kay Story

Tatanka Means

Michael Tourek

Jessejames Locorriere

Tyson Sullivan

Joseph Sikora

Reg E. Cathey

Julian Sands

Mark Hicks

Claire Bronson

Carlos Guerrero

Matt Medrano

Alex Livinalli

Stephen Ware

Lindsay Ayliffe

Eddie Cooper

Jackson Loo

Paul Monte Jr.

Ana Ayora

Eliza Dushku

Frederick Weller

Erik King

Jennifer Landon

Robert Sedgwick

Cathy O'Dell

Edward Pfeifer

Chance Kelly