About Boardwalk Empire
- Released on September 19, 2010
In the captivating drama series "Boardwalk Empire," viewers are transported to the vibrant and lawless world of Atlantic City during the tumultuous era of Prohibition. The show boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with Steve Buscemi delivering a standout performance as the charismatic and cunning Enoch "Nucky" Thompson. Thompson, who serves as the city's treasurer, is a complex character who expertly navigates the blurred lines between politics and organized crime. His charm and wit make him a formidable force in the underworld, while his political connections ensure his continued success in the realm of legitimate business.
Another notable character in "Boardwalk Empire" is Gillian Darmody, portrayed by the talented Gretchen Mol. Gillian is a woman of ambition and cunning, who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. As the owner of a high-end brothel, she wields considerable influence in the city's criminal underworld. Her relationship with Nucky is complex and often fraught with tension, as they navigate the dangerous waters of Atlantic City's criminal underbelly.
"Boardwalk Empire" is a show that truly captures the spirit of the Prohibition era, with its lavish parties, dangerous criminals, and corrupt politicians. The city of Atlantic City serves as the perfect backdrop for this tale of power, ambition, and betrayal. With its intricate plotlines and unforgettable characters, "Boardwalk Empire" is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and crime thrillers alike.
Main Cast of Boardwalk Empire
Steve Buscemi plays Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson (56 episodes)
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Michael Stuhlbarg plays Arnold Rothstein (48 episodes)
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Michael Kenneth Williams plays Albert 'Chalky' White (56 episodes)
Dabney Coleman plays Commodore Louis Kaestner (36 episodes)
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Greg Antonacci plays Johnny Torrio (49 episodes)
Vincent Piazza plays Charles 'Lucky' Luciano (56 episodes)
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Skai Jackson plays Adeline White (36 episodes)
Julianne Nicholson plays Esther Randolph (56 episodes)
Meg Chambers Steedle plays Billie Kent (36 episodes)
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Michael Pitt plays James 'Jimmy' Darmody (24 episodes)
Jack Huston plays Richard Harrow (24 episodes)
Anthony Laciura plays Eddie Kessler (24 episodes)
Paul Sparks plays Mickey Doyle (25 episodes)
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Chris Caldovino plays Tonino Sandrelli (25 episodes)
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See Ben Rosenfield's other roles →Meg Chambers Steedle plays Lillian 'Billie' Kent (1 episode)
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See Meg Chambers Steedle's other roles →Robert Clohessy
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See Robert Clohessy's other roles →Dana Ivey
Peter McRobbie
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Tracy Middendorf
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Danny Burstein
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See Patricia Arquette's other roles →Nolan Lyons plays Young Enoch Thompson (5 episodes)
Joseph La Rocca plays Vito (1 episode)
Marc Pickering plays Deputy Sheriff Enoch Thompson (4 episodes)
Oakes Fegley plays Young Elias Thompson (3 episodes)
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Maya Kazan plays Mabel Jeffries (4 episodes)
Jack Haley plays Bartender (1 episode)
Alex Webb plays Bribing Lobbyist 1 (1 episode)
Louis Cancelmi plays Mike D'Angelo (6 episodes)
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Billy Magnussen plays Roger McAllister (1 episode)
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Ashlie Atkinson (born August 6, 1977) is an American stage, film, and television actress.
See Ashlie Atkinson's other roles →Richard Barlow plays Jack Corbett - Sagorsky's Neighbor (1 episode)
Mark Borkowski plays Paul Sagorsky (1 episode)
Kevin Csolak plays William Thompson (1 episode)
Judy Del Giudice plays Malfada - Gyp's Mother (1 episode)
Josie Gallina plays Emily Schroeder (1 episode)
Lucy Gallina plays Emily Schroeder (1 episode)
Wrenn Schmidt plays Julia Sagorsky (1 episode)
Emily Meade plays Pearl (2 episodes)
Santana Draper plays Chicken Bone Beach Kid (uncredited) (1 episode)
Jeffrey Wright plays Valentin Narcisse (1 episode)
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Giampiero Judica plays Salvatore Maranzano (1 episode)
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Reg Rogers plays Robert Hodge (1 episode)
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Jason Boyle plays Danny (1 episode)
Leighton Bryan plays Talia Bindleman (1 episode)
Bernard Bygott plays Agent #1 (1 episode)
Nicholas E. Calhoun plays Sean (1 episode)
Wilbur Edwin Henry plays Agent #2 (1 episode)
Ethan Herschenfeld plays Pinky Rabinowitz (1 episode)
Peter Hourihan plays Agent #3 (1 episode)
Ben Jeffrey plays Agent #4 (1 episode)
Susan Kirby plays Secretary (1 episode)
Jordan Lage plays Agent #5 (1 episode)
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Alexander Stine plays Phelps (1 episode)
Madeleine Yen plays Young Gillian (1 episode)
Rob Ashkenas plays Maranzano Thug (1 episode)
Giovanni Celentano plays Lucky Luciano's First Lieutenant (1 episode)
Brett Joseph DePetrillo plays Lucky Luciano Bodyguard (1 episode)
Nancy Harris plays Maranzano's Receptionist (1 episode)
Jeffrey M. Marchetti plays Jackie Sweaty Palm (1 episode)
Rich Petrillo plays Luciano Gunman (1 episode)
Patrick M. Walsh plays Luciano Thug #1 (1 episode)
Sam Yazbeck plays Maranzano Thug (1 episode)
Francesca Harper plays Jazz Dancer 608 (1 episode) , Jazz Dancer #5 (1 episode)
Jonathan Dickson plays Delivery Guy (1 episode)
Molly Parker plays Nucky's Wife in Photo (uncredited) (1 episode)
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Martin Markaj plays Sam Red Levine (1 episode)
Brian Tyree Henry plays Winston 'Scrapper' (2 episodes)
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Lauren Sharpe plays Ukulele Girl (1 episode)
Darlinda Just Darlinda plays Upscale Whore #1 (1 episode)
J.J. Pyle plays Prostitute #3 (1 episode)
Megan Sikora plays Dominatrix (1 episode)
Kristen Sieh plays Louise (1 episode)
Heather Lind plays Katy (1 episode) , Kathy (1 episode)
Christiane Seidel plays Sigrid Mueller (2 episodes)
Kathryn Barnhardt plays Student 2 (1 episode)
Jo Armeniox plays Alma Pastor (1 episode)
Maddie-Jo Landers plays Pauline (1 episode)
Kayla Ferguson plays Doris (1 episode)
Erica Fae plays Charlotte (1 episode)
Ashley Wren Collins plays Hotel Maid (1 episode)
Anthony Aibel plays Reporter (uncredited) (1 episode)
Rob Kramer plays Player (1 episode)
Anne Bergstedt Jordanova plays Prostitute (uncredited) (1 episode) , Gillian's Prostitute (uncredited) (4 episodes)
Crew of Boardwalk Empire
Discover the backstage crew of Boardwalk Empire →
- Michael Pitt
- Jack Huston
- Anthony Laciura
- Paul Sparks
- Margot Bingham
- Chris Caldovino
- Ben Rosenfield
- Meg Chambers Steedle
- Robert Clohessy
- Dana Ivey
- Peter McRobbie
- Erik Weiner
- Tracy Middendorf
- Jordan Gelber
- Danny Burstein
- Patricia Arquette
- Nolan Lyons
- Joseph La Rocca
- Marc Pickering
- Oakes Fegley
- Natalie Paul
- Nick Robinson
- Maya Kazan
- Jack Haley
- Alex Webb
- Louis Cancelmi
- Lisa Joyce
- Billy Magnussen
- Ivo Nandi
- Ashlie Atkinson
- Richard Barlow
- Mark Borkowski
- Kevin Csolak
- Judy Del Giudice
- Josie Gallina
- Lucy Gallina
- Wrenn Schmidt
- Emily Meade
- Santana Draper
- Jeffrey Wright
- Boris McGiver
- John Ellison Conlee
- Michael Zegen
- Paul Calderon
- Travis Tope
- Giampiero Judica
- Michael Countryman
- Reg Rogers
- Emma Berg
- Jason Boyle
- Leighton Bryan
- Bernard Bygott
- Nicholas E. Calhoun
- Wilbur Edwin Henry
- Ethan Herschenfeld
- Peter Hourihan
- Ben Jeffrey
- Susan Kirby
- Jordan Lage
- Adam Scarimbolo
- Alexander Stine
- Madeleine Yen
- Rob Ashkenas
- Giovanni Celentano
- Brett Joseph DePetrillo
- Nancy Harris
- Jeffrey M. Marchetti
- Rich Petrillo
- Patrick M. Walsh
- Sam Yazbeck
- Francesca Harper
- Jonathan Dickson
- Molly Parker
- Jason Furlani
- Martin Markaj
- Brian Tyree Henry
- Malin Bergman
- Lauren Sharpe
- Darlinda Just Darlinda
- J.J. Pyle
- Megan Sikora
- Kristen Sieh
- Heather Lind
- Christiane Seidel
- Kathryn Barnhardt
- Jo Armeniox
- Maddie-Jo Landers
- Kayla Ferguson
- Erica Fae
- Ashley Wren Collins
- Anthony Aibel
- Rob Kramer
- Anne Bergstedt Jordanova