Meet the Cast of 'House of Cards'

Released on February 01, 2013
Drama

House of Cards, a critically acclaimed political drama series, is set against the backdrop of the present-day power struggles in the heart of the United States, Washington, D.C. The show is an immersive exploration of the intricate world of politics, where ambition, pragmatism, and manipulation are the key currencies. The masterful storytelling of the series has captivated viewers, propelling them into a world filled with suspense, intrigue, and morally complex characters.

At the center of this intricate web of deceit and power play are the formidable husband-and-wife duo, Frank and Claire Underwood. Portrayed masterfully by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey and the talented Robin Wright, these characters are the epitome of ruthless determination and cunning. Frank Underwood, a Democrat from South Carolina, begins as the House Majority Whip, a powerful position that he uses as a stepping stone in his quest for ultimate power. With keen intellect, an incisive understanding of human nature, and the will to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, Frank is an anti-hero who captivates with his charming yet sinister persona.

His equally ambitious partner, Claire Underwood, is an enigmatic force to be reckoned with. As the CEO of a non-profit organization, Claire shares the same thirst for power as her husband. She is a sophisticated and formidable political operator in her own right, with her own set of secrets, alliances, and plans. Together, the Underwoods navigate the treacherous waters of Washington, breaking the boundaries of conventional morality as they claw their way to the pinnacle of success. With themes like raw power, greed, sex, and corruption playing a central role, House of Cards delves deep into the darkest corners of human conditioning, offering a realistic and gripping portrayal of contemporary politics.

House of Cards ran for 7 seasons.

Main Cast of House of Cards

Kevin Spacey

as Frank Underwood (65 episodes)

Kevin Spacey Fowler KBE (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor, producer, and singer. He began his career as a sta...

Robin Wright

as Claire Underwood (73 episodes)

Robin Gayle Wright (born April 8, 1966) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Jenny Curran in Fo...

Michael Kelly

as Doug Stamper (73 episodes)

Michael Joseph Kelly (born May 22, 1969) is an American actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael ...

Nathan Darrow

as Edward Meechum (39 episodes)

Nathan Darrow was born on June 21, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.

Kate Mara

as Zoe Barnes (39 episodes)

Kate Rooney Mara (born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for work in television, playing report...

Jayne Atkinson

as Catherine Durant (59 episodes)

Jayne Atkinson (born February 18, 1959) is an English-born American film, theatre and television actress. She is perh...

Derek Cecil

as Seth Grayson (53 episodes)

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Boris McGiver

as Tom Hammerschmidt (42 episodes)

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Mahershala Ali

as Remy Danton (45 episodes)

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Paul Sparks

as Thomas Yates (39 episodes)

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Secondary Cast of House of Cards

Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. After studying drama on the East Coast, Cla...

Neve Campbell

as LeAnn Harvey (26 episodes)

Neve Adrianne Campbell (born October 3, 1973) is a Canadian actress, who is an influential figure in popular culture,...

Sakina Jaffrey

as Linda Vasquez (27 episodes)

Dominique McElligott

as Hannah Conway (19 episodes)

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Corey Stoll

as Peter Russo (14 episodes)

Corey Daniel Stoll (born March 14, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Congressman Peter Ru...

Gerald McRaney

as Raymond Tusk (18 episodes)

Gerald McRaney is an American film and television actor, best known for playing Rick Simon on the CBS television seri...

Kim Dickens

as Kate Baldwin (16 episodes)

Kimberly Jan Dickens (born June 18, 1965) is an American actress. Her film debut was in the 1995 comedy film Palookav...

Lars Mikkelsen

as Viktor Petrov (26 episodes)

Lars Dittmann Mikkelsen is a Danish actor.

Damian Young

as Aidan Macallan (19 episodes)

Damian Young (born October 27, 1961) is an American actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Damian Young...

Joel Kinnaman

as Will Conway (26 episodes)

Cody Fern

as Duncan Shepherd (8 episodes)

Diane Lane

as Annette Shepherd (8 episodes)

Diane Colleen Lane (born January 22, 1965) is an American actress and producer. Born and raised in New York City, Lan...

Greg Kinnear

as Bill Shepherd (8 episodes)

Gregory Buck Kinnear (born June 17, 1963) is an American actor and television personality, who first rose to stardom ...

Campbell Scott

as Mark Usher (21 episodes)

Campbell Scott (born July 19, 1961) is an American actor, producer, director, and voice artist. His notable TV roles...

Molly Parker

as Jackie Sharp (32 episodes)

Molly Parker (born 30 June 1972) is a Canadian actress, writer, and director. She is best known for her roles in inde...

Elizabeth Marvel

as Heather Dunbar (20 episodes)

Elizabeth Marvel is an American actress. Her most prominent roles include Det. Nancy Parras on The District, Solicito...

Jimmi Simpson

as Gavin Orsay (26 episodes)

Jimmi Simpson is an American stage, film and television actor, best known for his recurring roles in television serie...

Michel Gill

as President Garrett Walker (1 episode) , Garrett Walker (28 episodes)

Rachel Brosnahan

as Call Girl (1 episode) , Rachel Posner (29 episodes)

Rachel Brosnahan (born July 12, 1990) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Miriam "Midge" Maisel...

James Saito

as Dr. Krebs (1 episode)

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Alex Webb

as Agent Carter (1 episode)

Suzanne Savoy

as Patricia Whittaker (1 episode)

Adam Donshik

as Jordan Sadowsky (1 episode)

Parisa Fitz-Henley

as Waitress (1 episode)

Parisa Fitz-Henley was born on July 22, 1977 and is currently 47 years old.

Paton Ashbrook

as Bridget Cohen (4 episodes)

Paton Ashbrook was born on September 6, 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Paton Lee Lamas. She is known for her...

Carolyn Michelle Smith

as Willa (3 episodes)

Max Firestein

as Russian Teen (1 episode)

Kelsi Chandler

as Front Desk Clerk (1 episode)

Richard Toth

as Arnold Silva (2 episodes)

Delphi Harrington

as Louise (1 episode)

Andrea Leigh

as WH Secretary (2 episodes)

Devin Druid

as Danny (1 episode)

Actor best known for his role as Tyler Down on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.

Lora Lee Gayer

as Press 2 (1 episode)

Sharrie McCain

as Soilder (1 episode)

Amy Lynn Stewart

as Claire's Mother (1 episode)

Treava

as White House Press Corp (1 episode)

Erik Jensen

as Fitz (1 episode)

Erik Jensen was born on July 20, 1970 and is currently 54 years old.

Al Sapienza

as Marty Spinella (1 episode)

An American film and television actor and producer, best known for his role in the television serie "The Sopranos" as...

Francie Swift

as Felicity Holburn (2 episodes)

Francie Swift is an American film and television actress. She holds an BFA in Acting from State University of New Yor...

Dan Ziskie

as Jim Matthews (6 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dan Ziskie is an American actor. He recently has portrayed figures in position...

Boris Kodjoe

as Brett Cole (4 episodes)

Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe is a German-born actor, producer, and former model best known for his r...

Ron Canada

as Vincent Abruzzo (2 episodes)

Ron Canada is an American actor and producer who began his acting career in 1978. Canada has had a long career in bot...

Linda Powell

as Marcy Siegerson (3 episodes)

Linda Powell is an American stage and screen actress who studied acting at Michael Howard Studios and at Circle in th...

Beth Chamberlin

as Tabitha Peters (1 episode)

Athena Karkanis

as Melody Cruz (5 episodes)

Athena Karkanis (born May 16, 1981) is a Canadian television, film and voice actress. She is noted for her role as Gr...

James Martinez

as Alex Romero (3 episodes)

James Martinez is an American stage and screen actor who attended The Juilliard School for Dramatic arts. He has perf...

Daniel Sauli

as Benjamin Grant (1 episode)

Daniel Sauli is an actor and director.

Korey Jackson

as Sean Jeffries (10 episodes)

Wendy Moniz

as Laura Moretti (6 episodes)

Wendy Moniz (born January 19, 1969) is an American television actress. She is known for her roles as Dinah Marler in ...

Kathleen Chalfant

as Margaret Tilden (3 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kathleen Chalfant (born January 14, 1945) is an American actress.

Benito Martinez

as Hector Mendoza (2 episodes)

Benito Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor most known for his role as police captain (later city counc...

Terry Chen

as Xander Feng (2 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Terry Chen (born February 3, 1975) is a Canadian movie and television actor. ...

Gil Birmingham

as Daniel Lanagin (1 episode)

Gil Birmingham (born July 13, 1966) is an American actor of Comanche ancestry. He made his first TV appearance on an ...

Malcolm Goodwin

as Darnell Hayes (1 episode)

Albert Jones

as Tommy Devine (1 episode)

Albert Jones is an actor.

Frank Ridley

as Harlan Traub (1 episode)

Frank Ridley is known for The Box (2009), Don't Look Up (2021) and Edge of Darkness (2010).

Kelly AuCoin

as Gary Stamper (3 episodes)

Dave Quay

as Sam Price (1 episode)

Jenna Stern

as Eliana Caspi (1 episode)

John Harrington Bland

as Carlson Greer (1 episode)

John Harrington Bland was born on February 1, 1968 and is currently 56 years old.

Carolyn Mignini

as Rebecca Huntley (1 episode)

Kristof Konrad

as Boris Litsky (1 episode)

Christian Camargo

as Michael Corrigan (1 episode)

Reg E. Cathey

as Freddy (14 episodes)

John Doman

as Charles Eddis (1 episode)

John Doman is an American actor, and a former Marine Corps officer and Vietnam veteran. He's best known for playing D...

Shawn Doyle

as Dr. Alan Cooke (2 episodes)

Shawn Doyle (born 1968) is a Canadian actor. Doyle was born and raised in Wabush, Newfoundland, the son of actor Jer...

Alexander Sokovikov

as Alexi Moryakov (4 episodes)

Armand Schultz

as Scott Cunningham (1 episode)

Armand Schultz is an actor.

Kellyn Lindsay

as Blonde Hooker (1 episode)

Hollis McCarthy

as Tabitha Lonnergan (1 episode)

Peggy J. Scott

as Jean Tusk (1 episode)

Peggy J. Scott is an actress.

Chuck Cooper

as Barney Hull (3 episodes)

Won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his portrayal of Memphis in The Life. His other Broadway credits ...

Tawny Cypress

as Carly Heath (2 episodes)

Tawny Cypress (born August 8, 1976) is an American actress. She has appeared in various television and stage plays. S...

J.C. MacKenzie

as Phil Langdon (1 episode)

John Charles “J. C.” MacKenzie is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles as Arnold Spivak in Steven Bochco's ABC...

David Andrews

as Tim Corbet (1 episode)

David Andrews (born January 1, 1952) is an American actor, best known for his role as General Robert Brewster in Term...

Ben Daniels

as Adam Galloway (6 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ben Daniels (born 10 June 1964) is a British actor. A graduate of the London A...

William Hill

as Ken Caswell (2 episodes)

Kaili Vernoff

as Alicia Heyman (1 episode)

Wass Stevens

as Paul Capra (2 episodes)

Wass Stevens is an actor,

Gina Grinkemeyer

as Abby Green (1 episode)

Sarah Dacey Charles

as Nancy Gallagher (1 episode)

Sarah Dacey Charlesis an actress.

Andrew Polk

as Harry Marshall (5 episodes)

Andrew Polk was born on October 2, 1962 and is currently 62 years old.

Sean Cullen

as Dean Austen (1 episode)

Sean J. Cullen is an American actor.

Colm Feore

as Ted Brockhart (6 episodes)

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Michael Warner

as Oliver Spence (1 episode)

Charles Borland

as Captain Rockland (1 episode)

David Clennon

as Ted Havemeyer (1 episode)

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Spencer Garrett

as Howard Webb (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Spencer Garrett (born September 19, 1963) is an American actor who has appear...

John Scurti

as Wes Buchwalter (1 episode)

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Emily Dorsch

as Emma Lane (1 episode)

Andrea Cirie

as Lorrie Tate (2 episodes)

Kate Lyn Sheil

as Lisa Williams (7 episodes)

Elizabeth Norment

as Nancy Kaufberger (4 episodes)

Jeremy Bobb

as Nick Henslow (2 episodes)

Deanna Dunagan

as Susan Marbury (1 episode)

Deanna Dunagan was born on May 25, 1940 and is currently 84 years old.

Sam Page

as Connor Ellis (3 episodes)

Sam Page is an American actor born on November 5, 1976.

Joanna Going

as Tricia Walker (4 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joanna C. Going (born 22 July 1963) is an American actress. Born in Washingto...

Margaret Daly

as Elaine Brooks (1 episode)

Brian Keane

as Ray Meyers (1 episode)

Chip Zien

as Dr. Charles Rosen (3 episodes)

Malcolm Madera

as Eric Rawlings (1 episode) , Augustus Underwood (2 episodes)

Kristen Sieh

as Kelsey Stewart (4 episodes)

Thomas Kopache

as Earl Hanna (1 episode)

Thomas Kopache was born on October 17, 1945 and is currently 79 years old.

Jeremy Holm

as Nathan Green (18 episodes)

Marc Kudisch

as Henry Mitchell (2 episodes)

Eli Goodman

as Wayne Snyder (1 episode)

Susan Pourfar

as Nora Cafferty (6 episodes)

Susan Pourfar is an actress.

Kenneth Tigar

as Walter Doyle (2 episodes)

Kenneth Tigar (born September 24, 1942) is an American actor, primarily on American television, and translator.

Julian Gamble

as Max Braegher (1 episode)

Linda Marie Larson

as Jennifer Baumgarten (3 episodes)

Guy Lemonnier

as Military Aide (1 episode)

Elizabeth Thorp

as Maria Ford (1 episode)

Chris Agos

as Rick Bowman (1 episode)

Ann Charles Sutton

as Young Claire (2 episodes)

Darwin Shaw

as Rafiq Nasser (1 episode)

Ali Collier

as Teen Claire (2 episodes)

Geoffrey Cantor

as Ben Goldstein (2 episodes)

Geoffrey graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College with a degree in theater. During his junior year, he attended...

Nini Le Huynh

as Lynn Phang (3 episodes)

Curtiss Cook

as Terry Womack (8 episodes)

Curtiss Cook is a film actor.

LisaGay Hamilton

as Celia Jones (4 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. LisaGay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964) is an American film, television, and t...

David Eichenbaum

as Abbott Vaughn (2 episodes)

Murphy Guyer

as Oren Chase (1 episode)

Murphy Guyer (born December 25, 1952) is an American actor, playwright, writer and director, best known for his plays...

Lance E. Nichols

as Gene Clancy (1 episode)

Ellen Burstyn

as Elizabeth Hale (5 episodes)

Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayal of complicat...

Cicely Tyson

as Doris Jones (3 episodes)

Ellen Harvey

as Martha Wilson (1 episode)

Leonid Citer

as Igor Milkin (1 episode)

Larry Pine

as Bob Birch (14 episodes)

Larry Pine (born March 3, 1945) is an American film, television and theatre actor. He began his professional acting ...

Reed Birney

as Donald Blythe (16 episodes)

Reed Birney is an actor.

Eisa Davis

as Cynthia Driscoll (7 episodes)

Eisa Davis is an actress, writer, and singer-songwriter working on stage and screen.

David Pittu

as Dr. Saxon (2 episodes)

David Pittu is an actor and director.

Cindy Cheung

as Meredith Lee (1 episode)

Cindy Cheung is an actress.

Eddy Shalita

as Patron / Party Patron (2 episodes)

Ben Cook

as Heather Dunbar's Son (uncredited) (1 episode)

Azize Erim

as Party Patron (1 episode)

Gina Jun

as Staff (10 episodes)

Monica Sanchez

as Consuela Munroe (2 episodes)

Anthony DeVito

as Pizza Guy (1 episode)

Artie Brennan

as IT Guy (1 episode)

Ryan A. Phillips

as Drug Dealer (uncredited) (1 episode)

David Corenswet

as Reed (1 episode)

David Packard Corenswet (born July 8, 1993) is an American actor. After graduating from the Juilliard School in 2016,...

Geoffrey Dawe

as Tusk's Head Lawyer (2 episodes)

Neal Katyal

as Neal Kumar Katyal (1 episode)

Kevin Kilner

as Michael Kern (1 episode)

Kevin Kilner is an American actor who is best known for his roles in the television series Earth: Final Conflict, Alm...

Karl Kenzler

as Sen. Charles Holburn (1 episode)

Maryann Plunkett

as Evelyn (1 episode)

Maryann Plunkett was born on January 1, 1953 and is currently 71 years old.

Dani Englander

as 1st Lady Patricia Walker (1 episode)

Carl Schurr

as Chief Justice (1 episode)

Samuel Ray Gates

as Police Officer (1 episode)

Samuel Ray Gates is an actor.

Matthew Bowerman

as Tech Guy (1 episode)

Steven Ted Beckler

as Henry Chapman (1 episode)

Samuel Maupin

as Minister (1 episode)

Gary Ray Moore

as Jack Warton (1 episode)

Frances Mitchell

as Sue Warton (1 episode)

Bryan Langlitz

as Brian (1 episode)

Kamal Jones

as Cop (1 episode)

Jaci Jones

as Staffer (1 episode)

Chad Tyler

as Reporter (1 episode)

Christopher Reed

as Background Player (1 episode)

John C. Vennema

as Senator Sheer (1 episode)

Doug Barron

as Senator Baker (1 episode)

Finn Douglas

as Charlie Conway (1 episode)

Donnie Kehr

as Adam Gould (1 episode)

Susanne Arrington

as Tennessee Chair (1 episode)

Gilbert Cruz

as Texas Chair (1 episode)

Randall Taylor

as Alabama Chair (1 episode)

Maura Claire Harford

as Alaska Chair (1 episode)

Demetria Joyce Bailey

as California Chair (1 episode)

Alan Wade

as Delaware Chair (1 episode)

Ann Harada

as Hawaii Chair (1 episode)

Alan Richmond

as Indiana Chair (1 episode)

Scott Lehman

as Louisiana Chair (1 episode)

Jake Tapper

as Jake Tapper (1 episode)

Paul Begala

as Paul Begala (1 episode)

S.E. Cupp

as Self (1 episode)

S.E. Cupp was born on February 23, 1979 and is currently 45 years old.

Van Jones

as Van Jones (1 episode)

Van Jones was born on September 20, 1968 and is currently 56 years old.

David Shae

as Buha (1 episode)

David Shae is an Actor from Rhode Island currently based in Atlanta, GA. David's first taste of acting was in High Sc...

Susan Rome

as Danny's Mother (1 episode)

Shaira Barton

as Luisa's Mother (1 episode)

Tasia Grant

as Reporter 1 (1 episode)

Lauren O'Quinn

as Reporter 2 (1 episode)

Cynthia Steele Vance

as Reporter 3 (1 episode)

Sanjay Raja

as Reporter 4 (1 episode)

Kelly Miller

as News Correspondent (1 episode)

Mike Lutz

as Speechwriter 1 (1 episode)

Felicia Greenfield

as Speechwriter 2 (1 episode)

Frank Sesno

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Taylor Thomas

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Lee Ordeman

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Carolyn Presutti

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Melanie Hastings

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Jessica Kartalija

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Jonathan D. Williams

as News Anchor (1 episode)

Bobby Kruger

as Durant's Staffer (1 episode)

Craig Galloway

as Secret Service Agent (1 episode)

Katrina Clark

as Sign Language Interpreter (1 episode)

Pia Glenn

as Pundit #1 (1 episode)

Ericka Boston

as Tech Audience Member (1 episode)

Daisy Tahan

as Sarah Russo (voice) (1 episode) , Sarah Russo (3 episodes)

Daniel Alfonso Contreras

as Underwood Secret Service (uncredited) (1 episode)

Olivia Luccardi

as Escort (1 episode)

Crew of House of Cards

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House of Cards

Main Cast of House of Cards

Kevin Spacey

Robin Wright

Michael Kelly

Nathan Darrow

Kate Mara

Jayne Atkinson

Derek Cecil

Boris McGiver

Mahershala Ali

Paul Sparks

Secondary Cast of House of Cards

Kristen Connolly

Sebastian Arcelus

Constance Zimmer

Patricia Clarkson

Neve Campbell

Sakina Jaffrey

Dominique McElligott

Corey Stoll

Gerald McRaney

Kim Dickens

Lars Mikkelsen

Damian Young

Joel Kinnaman

Cody Fern

Diane Lane

Greg Kinnear

Campbell Scott

Molly Parker

Elizabeth Marvel

Jimmi Simpson

Michel Gill

Rachel Brosnahan

James Saito

Alex Webb

Suzanne Savoy

Adam Donshik

Parisa Fitz-Henley

Paton Ashbrook

Carolyn Michelle Smith

Max Firestein

Kelsi Chandler

Richard Toth

Delphi Harrington

Andrea Leigh

Devin Druid

Lora Lee Gayer

Sharrie McCain

Amy Lynn Stewart

Treava

Erik Jensen

Al Sapienza

Francie Swift

Dan Ziskie

Boris Kodjoe

Ron Canada

Linda Powell

Beth Chamberlin

Athena Karkanis

James Martinez

Daniel Sauli

Korey Jackson

Wendy Moniz

Kathleen Chalfant

Benito Martinez

Terry Chen

Gil Birmingham

Malcolm Goodwin

Albert Jones

Frank Ridley

Kelly AuCoin

Dave Quay

Jenna Stern

John Harrington Bland

Carolyn Mignini

Kristof Konrad

Christian Camargo

Reg E. Cathey