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Westworld

Westworld

HBO 2016

A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
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The Top 10 Actors and Characters of Westworld (Ranked Cast in 2024)

Evan Rachel Wood

#1 - Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores Abernathy)

Evan Rachel Wood (born September 7, 1987) is an American actress and singer. Wood began her acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in several television series, including American Gothic and Once and Again. She made her debut as a leading film actress in Little Secrets (2002) and became well-known after her transition to a more adult-oriented Golden Globe-nominated role in the teen drama film Thirteen (2003). Wood continued acting mostly in independent films, including Pretty Persuasion (2005), Down in the Valley (2006), Running with Scissors (2006), and in the big studio production Across the Universe (2007). Wood's acting has drawn critical praise, and she has been described by The Guardian newspaper as being "wise beyond her years" and as "one of the best actresses of her generation." Her relationship with singer Marilyn Manson, to whom she was engaged in 2010, has received considerable news coverage.

Evan Rachel Wood plays as Dolores Abernathy in Westworld.
Evan Rachel Wood is the top #1 member of the cast and appears in 28 episodes.

Tessa Thompson

#2 - Tessa Thompson (Charlotte Hale)

Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She began her professional acting career with the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company while studying at Santa Monica College. She appeared in productions of The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet, the latter of which earned her a NAACP Theatre Award nomination. Her breakthrough came with leading roles in Tina Mabry's independent drama film Mississippi Damned (2009) and Tyler Perry's drama film For Colored Girls (2010). Thompson was was raised between Los Angeles and Brooklyn, New York. Her father, singer-songwriter Marc Anthony Thompson, is of Afro-Panamanian descent and is the founder of the musical collective Chocolate Genius, Inc. Her mother has white and Mexican ancestry. She has a younger half-sister, Zsela, who is a singer and songwriter. Thompson attended Santa Monica High School, where she played Hermia in a student production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. She then attended Santa Monica College (SMC), where she studied cultural anthropology and is a member of the alma mater. While at SMC, she also attended lectures by Lisa Wolpe of the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company (LAWSC). This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.

Tessa Thompson plays as Charlotte Hale in Westworld.
Tessa Thompson is the top #2 member of the cast and appears in 28 episodes.

Ed Harris

#3 - Ed Harris (Man in Black)

Ed Harris is an American stage, film and television actor, writer, producer and director, best known for playing supporting characters in feature films such as "Apollo 13", "A Beautiful Mind", and "The Truman Show", as well as many recurring and starring roles in television shows, among them the portrayal of The Man in Black in HBO's "Westworld". He holds a BFA in Drama from the California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, USA.

Ed Harris plays as Man in Black in Westworld.
Ed Harris is the top #3 member of the cast and appears in 28 episodes.

James Marsden

#4 - James Marsden (Steve Wood, Steve Wood, Ben Wood)

James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is an American actor, singer, and former model. Marsden began his acting career guest starring in the television shows Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), Touched by an Angel (1995), and Party of Five (1995). He gained prominence in the early 2000s with his portrayal of Scott Summers / Cyclops in the X-Men film series (2000–2014), and starred in Superman Returns (2006). Other works during this period include The Notebook (2004), 10th & Wolf (2006), and The Alibi (2006). Following his breakthrough in comic book films, Marsden went on to star in various genre films, including Hairspray (2007), which was a critical and commercial success and won many awards for its ensemble cast. As Corny Collins, he sang two songs for the film's soundtrack which has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. He subsequently appeared in the films Sex Drive (2008), The Box (2009), and Straw Dogs (2011). Marsden has also had starring roles in family-friendly films such as Enchanted (2007) and Hop (2011), and leading roles in 27 Dresses (2007), The Best of Me (2014), and Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). In 2012, Marsden starred in a range of independent films such as Small Apartments, Bachelorette, and Robot & Frank. He later returned to television guest-starring in Modern Family (2011), and playing Liz Lemon's love interest, Criss Chros in 30 Rock (2012–2013) in a supporting role. In 2013, Marsden portrayed President John F. Kennedy in Lee Daniels's The Butler, and had a supporting role in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. He starred as gunslinging sentient android Teddy Flood in the HBO science fiction series Westworld (2016–2018), as part of the main ensemble. Since 2019, Marsden has starred as Steve and Ben Wood in the Netflix black comedy series Dead to Me. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

James Marsden plays as Steve Wood, Steve Wood, Ben Wood in Westworld.
James Marsden is the top #4 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

Anthony Hopkins

#5 - Anthony Hopkins (Dr. Robert Ford)

Anthony Hopkins was born on 31 December 1937, in Margam, Glamorgan, Wales. Influenced by Richard Burton, he decided to study at College of Music and Drama in Cardiff and graduated in 1957. In 1965, he moved to London and joined the National Theatre, invited by Laurence Olivier, who could see the talent in Hopkins. In 1967, he made his first film for television, A Flea in Her Ear (1967) (TV). From this moment on, he enjoyed a successful career in cinema and television. In 1968, he worked on The Lion in Winter (1968) with Timothy Dalton. Many successes came later, and Hopkins' remarkable acting style reached the four corners of the world. In 1977, he appeared in two major films: A Bridge Too Far (1977) with James Caan, Gene Hackman, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Elliott Gould and Laurence Olivier, and Maximilian Schell. In 1980, he worked on The Elephant Man (1980). Two good television literature adaptations followed: Othello (1981) (TV) and "Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (#31.2)" (1982). In 1987 he was awarded with the Commander of the order of the British Empire. This year was also important in his cinematic life, with 84 Charing Cross Road (1987), acclaimed by specialists. In 1993, he was knighted. In the 1990s, Hopkins made movies like Desperate Hours (1990) and Howards End (1992), The Remains of the Day (1993) (nominee for the Oscar), Legends of the Fall (1994), Nixon (1995) (nominee for the Oscar), Surviving Picasso (1996), Amistad (1997) (nominee for the Oscar), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Meet Joe Black (1998) and Instinct (1999). His most remarkable film, however, was The Silence of the Lambs (1991), for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor. He also got a BAFTA for this role. IMDb Mini Biography By: Emerenciano

Anthony Hopkins plays as Dr. Robert Ford in Westworld.
Anthony Hopkins is the top #5 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

Ingrid Bolsø Berdal

#6 - Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (Armistice)

Ingrid Bolsø Berdal is a Norwegian stage, film and television actress, best known for playing series regular Armistice on HBO's "Westworld". She studied Jazz Singing and Improvisation at the University of Trondheim, as well as Acting at the Oslo National Academy of Dramatic Arts, Norway.

Ingrid Bolsø Berdal plays as Armistice in Westworld.
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal is the top #6 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

Angela Sarafyan

#7 - Angela Sarafyan (Clementine Pennyfeather)

An Armenian American film and television actress, best known for playing series regular Clementine Pennyfeather on the HBO television series "Westworld".

Angela Sarafyan plays as Clementine Pennyfeather in Westworld.
Angela Sarafyan is the top #7 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

Shannon Woodward

#8 - Shannon Woodward (Elsie Hughes)

Shannon Woodward  (born December 17, 1984) is an American actress known for her roles on Raising Hope and The Riches.

Shannon Woodward plays as Elsie Hughes in Westworld.
Shannon Woodward is the top #8 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

Simon Quarterman

#9 - Simon Quarterman (Lee Sizemore)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Simon Quarterman is a British actor. He has appeared in many British television shows, including Down to Earth, Midsomer Murders, Holby City and EastEnders, playing Paul Jenkins, and the miniseries Victoria & Albert. He is one of the main characters in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon Quarterman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Simon Quarterman plays as Lee Sizemore in Westworld.
Simon Quarterman is the top #9 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

Luke Hemsworth

#10 - Luke Hemsworth (Ashley Stubbs)

Luke Hemsworth (born 5 November 1980) is an Australian actor who is known for his role as Nathan Tyson in the TV series Neighbours and Ashley Stubbs in the HBO sci-fi series Westworld.

Luke Hemsworth plays as Ashley Stubbs in Westworld.
Luke Hemsworth is the top #10 member of the cast and appears in 20 episodes.

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