Cast and Crew of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

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DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

About DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

"Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" is a harrowing foray into the dark and twisted tale of one of America's most infamous serial killers. The limited series is brought to life by an exceptional cast, with Evan Peters delivering a chilling portrayal of the eponymous Jeffrey Dahmer. His performance captures the eerie banality of evil, as he embodies the complexities of a man whose heinous crimes both repulse and compel attention. Alongside Peters, Richard Jenkins takes on the role of Lionel Dahmer, Jeffrey's father, offering a nuanced depiction of a parent grappling with the unspeakable truth about his own son. The series delves into the psyche of its subjects, exploring the layers of a deeply disturbed mind and the familial dynamics that may have contributed to its warping.

Beyond the performances, the show serves as a critical examination of the systemic failures that allowed Dahmer to evade capture for as long as he did. It shines a light on the societal blind spots and institutional oversights that, in a tragic confluence of events, permitted his monstrous actions to go unchecked. The series confronts the viewer with uncomfortable questions about prejudice and neglect within the police force and the wider community, highlighting how Dahmer's victims, many of whom were people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community, were ultimately failed by the very systems designed to protect them.

"Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" is not just a retelling of graphic crimes; it is a compelling narrative that weaves together the personal and the procedural, offering audiences a glimpse into the darkness that lurked in the heart of Milwaukee for over a decade. The creators have meticulously crafted a series that demands attention, not only for its dramatic intensity but also for its unflinching commentary on the societal ills that can allow a monster to hide in plain sight. As viewers journey through the series, they are invited to reflect on the human capacity for both depravity and empathy, and to consider the lessons that can be learned from this grim chapter in history.

DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story ran for 2 seasons.

Main Cast of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Evan Peters
plays Jeffrey Dahmer (10 episodes)

Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer

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Richard Jenkins
plays Lionel Dahmer (10 episodes)

Molly Ringwald
plays Shari Dahmer (10 episodes)

Molly Ringwald as Shari Dahmer

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Michael Learned
plays Catherine Dahmer (10 episodes)

Niecy Nash-Betts
plays Glenda Cleveland (10 episodes)

Niecy Nash-Betts as Glenda Cleveland

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Michael Beach
plays Det. Dennis Murphy (6 episodes)

Michael Beach as Det. Dennis Murphy

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Colby French
plays Patrick Kennedy (6 episodes)

Colby French as Patrick Kennedy

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Phet Mahathongdy
plays Somdy Sinthasomphone (5 episodes)

Brayden Maniago
plays Somsack Sinthasomphone (5 episodes)

Khetphet Phagnasay
plays Sounthone Sinthasomphone (5 episodes)

Karen Malina White
plays Shirley Hughes (5 episodes)

Scott Paophavihanh
plays Anouke Sinthasomphone (5 episodes)

Secondary Cast of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Brey Chanadet
plays Other Kid (1 episode)

Nick Fisher
plays Young Jeffrey Dahmer (1 episode)

Mac Brandt
plays Robert Rauth (2 episodes)

Mac Brandt as Robert Rauth

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Shaun Brown
plays Tracy Edwards (3 episodes)

Grant Harvey
plays Rolf Mueller (2 episodes)

Grant Harvey as Rolf Mueller

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Penelope Ann Miller
plays Joyce Dahmer (3 episodes)

Penelope Ann Miller as Joyce Dahmer

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Kieran Tamondong
plays Konerak Sinthasomphone (3 episodes)

Josh Braaten
plays Young Lionel Dahmer (2 episodes)

Josh Braaten as Young Lionel Dahmer

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Cameron Cowperthwaite
plays Steven Hicks (2 episodes)

Cameron Cowperthwaite as Steven Hicks

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Nigel Gibbs
plays Reverend Jesse Jackson (2 episodes)

Furly Mac
plays Christopher Scarver (1 episode) , Christopher Scarver (2 episodes)

Justin Stella
plays Derek (1 episode)

Verton R. Banks
plays Kareem (1 episode) , Larry King (1 episode)

Andy Taylor Kim
plays Investigator (1 episode)

Andy Taylor Kim as Investigator

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Ken Lerner
plays Joe Zilber (1 episode)

Ken Lerner as Joe Zilber

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Savannah Brown
plays Young Joyce Dahmer (2 episodes)

Michael Andrew Baker
plays Lionel's Lawyer (1 episode)

Jesse Bush
plays Officer #1 (1 episode)

Jesse Bush as Officer #1

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Thomas Crawford
plays Judge (1 episode)

Thomas Crawford as Judge

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Colin Ford
plays Chazz (1 episode)

Colin Ford as Chazz

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Karole Foreman
plays Dottie (1 episode)

Asa Germann
plays Blonde Jogger (1 episode)

Matthew Gilmore
plays Officer #2 (1 episode)

Trilby Glover
plays Guidance Counselor (1 episode)

Alex Hyde-White
plays Doctor (1 episode)

Alex Hyde-White as Doctor

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Emma Kennedy
plays Denise (1 episode)

Peter MacKenzie
plays Mr. Bertoglio (1 episode)

Peter MacKenzie as Mr. Bertoglio

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Tenz McCall
plays Young David Dahmer (1 episode)

David Theune
plays Math Teacher (1 episode)

Ato Blankson-Wood
plays Aaron (1 episode)

Chris Gann
plays Police Officer #1 (2 episodes)

Chris Gann as Police Officer #1

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Rhoyle Ivy King
plays Don (1 episode)

Joshua Edward Moore
plays CSI Investigator (1 episode)

Nancy Harding
plays Realtor (1 episode)

Mark Reininga
plays Young Police Officer (2 episodes)

Nicole Alicia Xavier
plays Mean Girl (1 episode)

Nicole Alicia Xavier as Mean Girl

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Leanne Suter
plays On Camera Reporter (2 episodes)

Matthew Alan
plays Officer Gabrish (3 episodes)

Matthew Alan as Officer Gabrish

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Scott Michael Morgan
plays Officer Balcerzak (3 episodes)

Scott Michael Morgan as Officer Balcerzak

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Hope Banks
plays Mrs. Hempsill (1 episode)

Rodney Burford
plays Tony Hughes (3 episodes)

Cole Capps
plays Kevin (1 episode)

Ken Clement
plays Wally the Butcher (2 episodes)

Lola Rae Crist
plays Friend (1 episode)

Tyler Crim
plays Paramedic #2 (1 episode)

Tempany Deckert
plays Front Desk Police Officer (1 episode)

Johnny Mansbach
plays Diner Patron (2 episodes)

Peter Holden
plays Police Officer (1 episode)

Peter Holden as Police Officer

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Daniel Curtis Lee
plays Police Photographer (1 episode)

Keylor Leigh
plays Department Store Clerk (1 episode)

Travon McCall
plays Police Lieutenant (1 episode)

Dia La Ren Nash
plays Sandra Smith (3 episodes)

Dia La Ren Nash as Sandra Smith

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Curtis Nelson II
plays Paramedic #1 (1 episode)

Curtis Nelson II as Paramedic #1

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Teshi Thomas
plays Nicole Childress (1 episode)

Vince Hill-Bedford
plays Steven Tuomi (1 episode)

Blake Cooper Griffin
plays Charles (1 episode)

Mark Atteberry
plays Dr. Park Dietz - Psychologist (1 episode)

Mark Atteberry as Dr. Park Dietz - Psychologist

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Hollie Bahar
plays Field Surgeon (1 episode)

Bottara Angele
plays National Honours Society Club Member (1 episode) , Biology Student (1 episode)

Fiona Bishop
plays Yearbook Girl (1 episode)

Aaron Coleman
plays Dean of Students (1 episode)

Aaron Coleman as Dean of Students

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Bill Doyle
plays Special Agent (1 episode)

Brie Eley
plays Clinician (1 episode)

Isaac Faulkner
plays Dan (1 episode)

James Hunter
plays Detective (1 episode)

Michael Germant
plays Seth (1 episode)

Brittany Giles
plays Tina (1 episode)

Steve Hasley
plays Photographer (1 episode)

John Ahle Kellar
plays Doug Brozovsky (1 episode)

Eugene Ko
plays Yearbook Guy (1 episode)

Teddy Margas
plays Sticky Ricky (1 episode)

Collie Jay Simmons
plays Bartender (1 episode)

Carson Zone
plays Tanner (1 episode)

Dyllón Burnside
plays Ronald Flowers (3 episodes)

Benjahmin Svyatoslavich
plays Anthony Sears (1 episode)

Matt Cordova
plays Detective Rauss (1 episode)

Jamela Asha
plays Stenographer (1 episode)

Skyler Bible
plays Richard Guerrero (1 episode)

Ivar Brogger
plays Judge (1 episode)

Ivar Brogger as Judge

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Ron Bush
plays Jeffery’s Lawyer (1 episode)

Crystal Coney
plays Nurse (1 episode)

Samjai Daniels
plays James Doxator (1 episode)

Lacy Diamond
plays Prisoner #1 (1 episode)

Scott Paophavihanh
plays Annouke Sinthasomphone (2 episodes)

Dion LaMarr Harvey
plays Prisoner #2 (1 episode)

Süfyan Elmoumi
plays Club Patron (1 episode)

Somlit Inthalangsy
plays Sayamone Sinthasomphone (4 episodes)

Mathew Trent Hunnicutt
plays Coroner (1 episode)

Ken Ivy
plays African American Man (1 episode)

Harry L. Michaels Jr.
plays Club Patron (1 episode)

Christian Weissmann
plays Sam (1 episode)

Ben Scott
plays Bus Driver (1 episode)

Darren Shin
plays Club Patron (1 episode)

Mark Weiler
plays Officer (1 episode)

Nikyla Boxley
plays Young Shirley Hughes (1 episode)

Karl Makinen
plays Officer Clyde Reynolds (1 episode)

Karl Makinen as Officer Clyde Reynolds

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Noel Arthur
plays Doctor (1 episode)

Noel Arthur as Doctor

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Olivia Baptista
plays Margaret (1 episode)

DaShawn Barnes
plays Rita Isbell (3 episodes)

Bruce Beatty
plays Dr. Larry Weeks (1 episode)

Christopher Bencomo
plays Manny (1 episode)

Anissa Borrego
plays Cashier (1 episode)

Jared DeBusk
plays Rico (1 episode)

Jordan Michael Green
plays Hairstylist (1 episode)

Cheryl Francis Harrington
plays Shirley’s Mother (1 episode)

Cheryl Francis Harrington as Shirley’s Mother

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Taneka Johnson
plays Pediatrics Nurse (1 episode)

Taneka Johnson as Pediatrics Nurse

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Caroline Klidonas
plays Makeup Artist (1 episode)

Eva La Dare
plays Delivery Nurse (1 episode)

Eva La Dare as Delivery Nurse

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Karman Graham
plays Prosecuting Attorney (1 episode)

Amy Mack
plays Barbara Hughes (2 episodes)

Michelle Ku
plays Sysamone (1 episode)

Brandon Papo
plays Male Employee (1 episode)

Arthur Richardson
plays Manager (1 episode)

Abner Lozano
plays Sinthasomphone Brother (1 episode)

Luke Matheis
plays Factory Worker (1 episode)

John Shartzer
plays Marcus (1 episode)

Gaylord Swaby
plays Club Patron (1 episode)

Michael Anthony Spady
plays Rufus (1 episode)

Matt Steele
plays Duane (1 episode)

Keanush Tafreshi
plays Denim Employee #1 (1 episode)

Corey Timmons
plays Will Hughes (2 episodes)

Kyrsten V. Williams
plays Kim Hughes (2 episodes)

Nikea Gamby-Turner
plays Mildred Lindsey (3 episodes)

Nikea Gamby-Turner as Mildred Lindsey

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David Barrera
plays Chief Arreola (3 episodes)

Brandon Black
plays Dean Vaughn (1 episode)

Raphael Sbarge
plays Mayor John Norquist (1 episode)

Raphael Sbarge as Mayor John Norquist

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Jacob Chattman
plays Paul Myers (1 episode)

Maurice Demus
plays Jacob (2 episodes)

Stephanie Erb
plays Susan (1 episode)

Stephanie Erb as Susan

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Clark Moore
plays Deputy Chief (2 episodes)

Clark Moore as Deputy Chief

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Scott Thomas Reynolds
plays Police Officer #2 (1 episode)

Dieu Tran
plays Nousone Sinthasomphone (1 episode)

Raymond Watanga
plays Sopa Princewill (2 episodes)

Jacob Zukowski
plays Joseph Bradehoft (1 episode)

Tom Virtue
plays Father Hecker (1 episode)

Tom Virtue as Father Hecker

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Ava Ticotin
plays Janie Hagen (1 episode)

Ava Ticotin as Janie Hagen

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Rosemary Thomas
plays Catherine Straughter (1 episode)

Spencer Squire
plays Nick (1 episode)

Tony Robinette
plays Donald Bradehoft (1 episode)

Jordan Wall
plays Darryl (1 episode)

Jonathan Stanley
plays Officer Krause (1 episode)

Onh S. Phabmixay
plays Elder Woman (1 episode)

Paul Zies
plays Tattooed Prisoner (1 episode)

Jim McCaffree
plays Sheriff - 1957 (1 episode)

Eric Normington
plays Gavin (1 episode)

Michael Adler
plays Judge Lawrence Gram (1 episode)

Carlos Arellano
plays Bailiff (1 episode)

Molly Baker
plays Audience Member (1 episode)

Serene Branson
plays News Correspondent (1 episode)

Markina Brown
plays Fresno Reporter #2 (1 episode)

Demi Castro
plays Geraldo Rivera (1 episode)

Chase Fein
plays Police Officer #2 (1 episode)

Vanessa Giordano
plays Fresno Reporter #1 (1 episode)

Horace Gold
plays Isaac Richards (1 episode)

Arye Gross
plays Gerald Boyle (1 episode)

Arye Gross as Gerald Boyle

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Aaron Segal
plays Officer P.D. (1 episode)

Frank Scozzari
plays City Hall Worker (1 episode)

Rodney J. Hobbs
plays African American Sergeant (2 episodes)

Bobbie Lee Jr.
plays J.W. Smith (1 episode)

Robby Descant
plays Officer (1 episode)

Paul Krugman
plays Prisoner (1 episode)

Shane Kerwin
plays Ed Gein (1 episode)

Ericka Kreutz
plays Female Sergeant (1 episode)

Ericka Kreutz as Female Sergeant

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Mark Arnold
plays Club Patron (1 episode)

Ryan Rathbun
plays Student (1 episode)

Mercy Malick
plays Milwaukee Reporter #2 (1 episode)

Ed Mattiuzzi
plays Milwaukee Reporter #3 (1 episode)

Noah Staggs
plays Waiter (1 episode)

Noah Staggs as Waiter

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Connor Johnson
plays Jock (1 episode)

Danny Max
plays Fresno Reporter #3 (1 episode)

Mike Estes
plays Lieutenant Perez (1 episode)

Mike Estes as Lieutenant Perez

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Keyla McNeely
plays Dorothy Straughter (2 episodes)

Phil Biedron
plays Portage Prison Guard (1 episode)

J. Paul Boehmer
plays Larry King (1 episode)

David Bowe
plays Russell Goldstein (1 episode)

David Bowe as Russell Goldstein

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Adwin Brown
plays Dennis (1 episode)

Kyle Butenhoff
plays Ron (1 episode)

Celestial
plays Dana (1 episode)

Sarah Chang
plays Emily Soo (1 episode)

Bill Chott
plays MPA President (1 episode)

Bill Chott as MPA President

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Robert DeSanti
plays Officer #1 (1 episode)

Matthew Downs
plays Officer Melnick (1 episode)

Adam Dunnells
plays White Prisoner (1 episode)

Leroy Edwards III
plays Osvaldo Durruthy (1 episode)

Kareem Ferguson
plays Lemar (1 episode)

Britt George
plays Portage Prison Guard #3 (1 episode)

John Grady
plays Barry Goldman (1 episode)

Jake Green
plays Officer Kelly (2 episodes)

Andy Hernandez
plays Portage Prison Guard #2 (1 episode)

Jackson Hurst
plays Stone Phillips (1 episode)

Jackson Hurst as Stone Phillips

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Doug Long
plays Officer #2 (1 episode)

Dominic Burgess
plays John Wayne Gacy (1 episode)

Dominic Burgess as John Wayne Gacy

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Chris Greene
plays Chaplain Adams (1 episode)

Linda Park
plays Julie Yang (1 episode)

Linda Park as Julie Yang

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Ariella Amar
plays Checkout Woman (1 episode)

Aaron Anastasi
plays Physician (1 episode)

Anias Anozie
plays Glenda's Grandson (1 episode)

Troy Blendell
plays Roy Ratcliffe (1 episode)

Scott Broderick
plays Warden Jeff Endicott (1 episode)

Austin Cauldwell
plays Rick (1 episode)

Grant Davis
plays Judge Daniel George (1 episode)

Patrick Day
plays Chaplain Berkum (1 episode)

Nicole Lynn Evans
plays Prison Librarian (1 episode)

Roslyn Gentle
plays Coroner (1 episode)

Jeff Harms
plays Jesse Anderson (1 episode)

Kiff VandenHeuvel
plays Frank Currier (1 episode)

Kiff VandenHeuvel as Frank Currier

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Jay Jackson
plays Newscaster (1 episode)

Jay Jackson as Newscaster

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Matt Kaminsky
plays Walter Jacobson (1 episode)

Matt Kaminsky as Walter Jacobson

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David Kelsey
plays Robert Fennig, Attorney (1 episode)

Antonio David Lyons
plays Pastor (1 episode)

Anthony Omari
plays Prisoner (1 episode)

Amanda Reed
plays Linda (1 episode)

David Rockwell
plays Statesville Warden (1 episode)

Nokmaniphone Sayavong
plays Laos Bride (1 episode)

Rachel Winfree
plays Woman (1 episode)

Rachel Winfree as Woman

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