Cast and Crew of Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

The enchanting world of "Downton Abbey" is a captivating exploration of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their loyal servants, set against the backdrop of the post-Edwardian era. This period drama boasts a stellar cast, with Maggie Smith delivering a standout performance as the sharp-tongued and witty Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Alongside her, Michelle Dockery portrays the strong-willed and resilient Mary Crawley, eldest daughter of the Crawley family, with poise and grace.

"Downton Abbey" is not just a simple tale of the aristocracy; it is a rich tapestry that weaves together the stories of the Crawleys and their servants, with the great events in history serving as a catalyst for change in their lives and the British social hierarchy. As viewers, we are invited to witness the intricate dynamics of this complex world, where the lines between upstairs and downstairs, love and duty, tradition and progress are constantly blurred.

From the sinking of the Titanic to the outbreak of World War I, the characters of "Downton Abbey" navigate their way through personal and historical challenges, their lives intertwined in a delicate dance of power, passion, and politics. The show's meticulous attention to historical detail, combined with its compelling storytelling, makes "Downton Abbey" a must-watch for fans of period dramas and anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging viewing experience.

Ran for 7 seasons.

Main Cast of Downton Abbey

Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley

Maggie Smith

Violet Crawley
Michelle Dockery as Mary Crawley

Michelle Dockery

Mary Crawley
Laura Carmichael as Edith Crawley

Laura Carmichael

Edith Crawley
Joanne Froggatt as Anna Smith

Joanne Froggatt

Anna Smith
Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley

Hugh Bonneville

Robert Crawley
Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Hughes
Jessica Brown Findlay as Sybil Crawley

Jessica Brown Findlay

Sybil Crawley
Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley

Elizabeth McGovern

Cora Crawley
Jim Carter as Charles Carson

Jim Carter

Charles Carson
Brendan Coyle as John Bates

Brendan Coyle

John Bates
Penelope Wilton as Isobel Merton

Penelope Wilton

Isobel Merton
Amy Nuttall as Ethel Parks

Amy Nuttall

Ethel Parks
Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore

Lesley Nicol

Beryl Patmore
Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason

Sophie McShera

Daisy Mason
Siobhan Finneran as Sarah O'Brien

Siobhan Finneran

Sarah O'Brien
Robert James-Collier as Thomas Barrow

Robert James-Collier

Thomas Barrow
Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley

Dan Stevens

Matthew Crawley
Matt Milne as Alfred Nugent

Matt Milne

Alfred Nugent
Thomas Howes as William Mason

Thomas Howes

William Mason
Allen Leech as Tom Branson

Allen Leech

Tom Branson
Cara Theobold as Ivy Stuart

Cara Theobold

Ivy Stuart
Ed Speleers as Jimmy Kent

Ed Speleers

Jimmy Kent
Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley

Kevin Doyle

Joseph Molesley
David Robb as Dr. Clarkson

David Robb

Dr. Clarkson
Amaëlle Cunningham as Guest Judge

Amaëlle Cunningham

Guest Judge

Crew of Downton Abbey

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