This is a list of Yellowstone (American TV series) characters.
Yellowstone is an American neo-Western drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson that premiered on June 20, 2018, on Paramount Network. The series follows the conflicts along the shared borders of the Yellowstone Ranch, a large cattle ranch, the Broken Rock Indian reservation, Yellowstone National Park and land developers.
Cast Overview
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Main cast (receives star billing) Recurring cast (guest appearances in two or more episodes) Guest cast (appearing in one episode or credited as co-starring)
Main cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast
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Main characters
Kevin Costner as John Dutton III, a widowed sixth-generation patriarch of the Dutton family who owns and operates the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the largest contiguous ranch in the United States and also serves as Montana Livestock Commissioner. As the series progresses, he is continually challenged by those seeking to take control of the ranch's land. At the beginning of the fifth season, he becomes the Governor of Montana. Josh Lucas portrays a young John Dutton in the 1990s. (recurring seasons 1, 5; guest season 2). Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, a former US Navy SEAL, a Livestock Agent and John and Evelyn's youngest son. He initially lives on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation with his Native American wife and son before moving to the Yellowstone Ranch. Rhys Alterman portrays a young Kayce Dutton in the 1990s. (guest seasons 1–2) Kelly Reilly as Bethany "Beth" Dutton, a financier and John and Evelyn's only daughter. Although well-educated, highly intelligent, and a master manipulator, Beth is bitter, abrasive, and emotionally unstable. She is loyal and extremely protective of her father and after an on-again, off-again relationship with Rip Wheeler, they eventually marry. Kylie Rogers portrays a young Beth Dutton in the 1990s. (recurring season 5; guest seasons 1–3) Wes Bentley as James Michael "Jamie" Dutton, an aspiring politician and John and Evelyn's adopted son. As an infant, he was adopted after his biological father murdered his mother and went to prison. Once completely loyal to his father and family, their irrational intolerance and mistreatment of him eventually drives him to follow his own path. He has a mutually hateful relationship with his sister, Beth, which becomes more pronounced as the series progresses. In the third season, he becomes the attorney general for Montana. With his former assistant, he has a son named after him. Dalton Baker portrays a young Jamie Dutton in the 1990s. (guest seasons 1–3) Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, the ranch foreman at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and John's right-hand man and enforcer. Rip has worked on the ranch for many years and is fiercely loyal to John. He was taken in by the Duttons as a young runaway after killing his father, who murdered his mother and brother. Rip has had an on-again, off-again relationship with Beth since they were teenagers until they eventually get married. Kyle Red Silverstein portrays a young Rip Wheeler in the 1990s. (recurring season 5; guest seasons 1–3). Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long Dutton, Kayce's Native American wife and John's daughter-in-law. She is initially a teacher at a local school on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation and later becomes a professor at Montana State University in Bozeman. Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton, Kayce and Monica's son and John's only biological grandchild. Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom, a ranch hand at Yellowstone and an amateur bronc rider. In the fourth season, he leaves Yellowstone to join the 6666 Ranch. Danny Huston as Dan Jenkins (seasons 1–2), a billionaire land developer from California whose main goal is to take the Yellowstone Ranch from John and his family Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater, the chief of the Broken Rock Indian Reservation who neighbours the Yellowstone Ranch. He seeks to reclaim the land that the Yellowstone Ranch is built on from the Duttons that he believes was stolen from the Native Americans who originally inhabited it. Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce (season 3–present; recurring seasons 1–2), a senior ranch hand at Yellowstone who has worked with John on the Yellowstone Ranch for decades. Forrest Smith (guest season 2) and Forrest Wilder (recurring season 5) portray a young Lloyd Pierce in the 1990s. Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield (season 3–present; recurring seasons 1–2), a ranch hand at Yellowstone and Teeter's boyfriend. Ian Bohen as Ryan (season 4–present; recurring seasons 1–3), a ranch hand at Yellowstone and a Montana Livestock Agent.