Yellowstone Cast (2018-2024)
Paramount Network | Western Drama | 5 Seasons | Created by Taylor Sheridan & John Linson
Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect, the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders - an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America's first national park.
The Dutton Family
Kevin Costner
John Dutton III
Patriarch of the Dutton family, owner of Yellowstone Ranch, Montana Governor
Luke Grimes
Kayce Dutton
John's youngest son, former Navy SEAL, Montana Livestock Commissioner
Kelly Reilly
Beth Dutton
John's daughter, ruthless financier with a sharp tongue
Wes Bentley
Jamie Dutton
John's adopted son, attorney, conflicted family member
Kelsey Asbille
Monica Long Dutton
Kayce's wife, teacher, Broken Rock Indian Reservation member
Brecken Merrill
Tate Dutton
Kayce and Monica's son, John's grandson
Yellowstone Ranch
Cole Hauser
Rip Wheeler
Ranch foreman, Beth's husband, John's enforcer
Ryan Bingham
Walker
Ranch hand, ex-convict, musician
Denim Richards
Colby Mayfield
Ranch hand, Teeter's boyfriend
Ian Bohen
Ryan
Ranch hand, livestock agent
Forrie J. Smith
Lloyd Pierce
Senior ranch hand, Rip's mentor
Jennifer Landon
Teeter
Ranch hand from Texas, tough and loyal
Major Supporting Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gil Birmingham | Chief Thomas Rainwater | Chief of Broken Rock Indian Reservation | All Seasons |
| Danny Huston | Dan Jenkins | Land developer, casino owner | Seasons 1-2 |
| Jefferson White | Jimmy Hurdstrom | Ranch hand turned rodeo cowboy | All Seasons |
| Kathryn Kelly | Emily | 6666 Ranch veterinarian, Jimmy's fiancée | Seasons 4-5 |
| Piper Perabo | Summer Higgins | Environmental activist, John's love interest | Seasons 4-5 |
| Wendy Moniz | Governor Lynelle Perry | Montana Governor, John's ally and love interest | All Seasons |
| Finn Little | Carter | Troubled teen taken in by Beth and Rip | Seasons 4-5 |
| Mo Brings Plenty | Mo | Thomas Rainwater's right-hand man | All Seasons |
| Josh Lucas | Young John Dutton | John Dutton in flashbacks | Recurring |
| Kylie Rogers | Young Beth Dutton | Beth in flashbacks | Recurring |
| Kyle Red Silverstein | Young Rip Wheeler | Rip in flashbacks | Recurring |
| Will Patton | Garrett Randall | Jamie's biological father | Seasons 3-4 |
| Neal McDonough | Malcolm Beck | Wealthy businessman, antagonist | Season 2 |
| Terry Serpico | Teal Beck | Malcolm's brother, casino owner | Season 2 |
| Q'orianka Kilcher | Angela Blue Thunder | Tribal attorney | Seasons 3-4 |
| Jacki Weaver | Caroline Warner | Market Equities CEO | Seasons 4-5 |
| Dawn Olivieri | Sarah Atwood | Market Equities executive, Jamie's girlfriend | Season 5 |
| Lainey Wilson | Abby | Country singer, Ryan's girlfriend | Seasons 4-5 |
| Hassie Harrison | Laramie | Barrel racer, ranch hand | Seasons 3-4 |
| Eden Brolin | Mia | Barrel racer, Jimmy's ex-girlfriend | Seasons 3-4 |
| Ryan Dorsey | Deputy Sheriff Donnie Haskell | Sheriff's deputy | Seasons 1-3 |
| Hugh Dillon | Sheriff Donnie Haskell | Sheriff of Park County | All Seasons |
Production Team
Taylor Sheridan
Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director
John Linson
Co-Creator, Executive Producer
Kevin Costner
Executive Producer, Lead Actor
David C. Glasser
Executive Producer
Bob Yari
Executive Producer
Stephen Kay
Executive Producer, Director
Brian Tyler
Composer
Ben Richardson
Cinematographer
Awards & Recognition
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outstanding Drama Ensemble (Nominated 2022)
- Outstanding Male Actor - Kevin Costner (Nominated)
Critics Choice Awards
- Best Drama Series (Nominated)
- Best Actor - Kevin Costner (Nominated)
Viewership Success
- Most-watched cable series of 2022
- Season 5 premiere: 12.1 million viewers
- Consistently top-rated drama on cable TV
- Launched successful franchise universe
Cultural Impact
- Revitalized Western genre on TV
- Boosted Montana tourism significantly
- Spawned multiple spin-offs
The Yellowstone Universe
Yellowstone's success has spawned an entire franchise of interconnected shows:
- 1883 - Prequel starring Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill, following the Dutton family's journey west
- 1923 - Prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, featuring an earlier generation of Duttons
- 6666 - Spin-off set at the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas
- 1944 - Announced prequel continuing the Dutton saga
Series Status
Yellowstone's fifth season marks the end of the flagship series, with the final episodes airing in November 2024. Kevin Costner departed the series after Season 5 Part 1 due to scheduling conflicts with his film projects. The Yellowstone universe continues to expand with multiple spin-offs in development, ensuring the Dutton family legacy lives on through various time periods and locations.
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Connected titles
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