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Ian David McShane [1] (born 29 September 1942) is an English actor. He is known for his television performances, particularly as the title role in the BBC series Lovejoy (1986–1994), [2] Al Swearengen in Deadwood (2004–2006) and its 2019 film continuation, and Mr. Wednesday in American Gods (2017–2021).
The English actor Ian McShane won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Drama in 2005 for his portrayal of Swearengen. He was also nominated that year for Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards , and TV Guide named him #6 in its 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. [ 11 ]
The character is based on the real-life Al Swearengen, who owned the Gem Theater in Deadwood. Unlike the character (portrayed by British actor Ian McShane), the historical Al Swearengen was not English and was in fact born in Iowa. [1] McShane won a Golden Globe in 2005 for his portrayal of Swearengen.
McShane has played more than a fair share of tough guys — in recent decades, cussing saloon owner Al Swearengen in HBO’s “Deadwood” and cultured hotel proprietor Winston in “John Wick.”
Al Swearengen is the owner of The Gem, a local saloon and brothel. ... In an interview on October 1, 2007, actor Ian McShane claimed that the show's sets were due to ...
In 1889, [4] as South Dakota is celebrating its statehood, past and present residents of Deadwood are taking part in the celebrations. The widow Alma Garret Ellsworth has returned to the town with her ward Sofia, while Calamity Jane has returned to make amends with her old flame Joanie Stubbs, who has taken over the Bella Union gambling hall and bordello following Cy Tolliver's death.
Swearengen enlists E. B. Farnum and Tim Driscoll in a conspiracy to swindle Garret into paying $14,000 for a pinched-out gold claim. As Driscoll is heavily indebted to the Gem, Swearengen pockets the money. The conspiracy deepens as he has Dority stab Driscoll to death to ensure his silence.
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