1923 Cast & Characters
Meet the icons and rising stars of the second chapter in the Dutton origin story.
The Hardship of the 1920s
Set in the Prohibition era of Montana, 1923 explores the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west and the Duttons who call it home.
Led by Academy Award nominees Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the ensemble cast brings to life a generation of Duttons caught between the expansion of the modern world and the rugged traditions of the ranching frontier. From the battlefields of Africa to the boarding schools of the West, the characters of 1923 represent the resilience of the human spirit.
Series Summary
- StarringHarrison Ford & Helen Mirren
- Season 2 StatusProduction Completed
- CreatorTaylor Sheridan
- NarratorIsabel May (Elsa Dutton)
Lead Cast
Jacob Dutton
The patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch in 1923. The brother of James Dutton (from 1883), Jacob is a rugged and determined leader fighting to protect his family and land through the Great Depression and Prohibition.
Legendary actor known for Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Blade Runner.
Ford's first major transition to a leading role in a television drama series.
Cara Dutton
The matriarch of the Dutton family and Jacob's wife. An Irish immigrant with a fierce spirit, she is the emotional anchor and strategic partner to Jacob, holding the ranch together during his absence or injury.
Academy Award-winning actress known for The Queen and Prime Suspect.
Mirren and Ford reunited for this series 36 years after starring together in The Mosquito Coast.
Spencer Dutton
The youngest son of James and Margaret Dutton and a WWI veteran. A big-game hunter in Africa when the series begins, his journey back to Montana to save his family forms a central narrative arc of the series.
Breakout star known for roles in Midway and Mapplethorpe.
Became a massive fan favorite for his portrayal of the stoic and capable Spencer.
Alexandra
A wealthy British socialite who abandons her stifling life to join Spencer Dutton on his perilous journey. Her character represents the refined world colliding with the rugged reality of the Dutton legacy.
Known for her role in The Politician.
Her chemistry with Brandon Sklenar is a highlight of the series.
Jack Dutton
The son of John Dutton I and great-nephew of Jacob. A dedicated rancher who is eager to take on the family legacy, often finding himself at the center of the conflict with neighboring sheepmen.
Known for Animal Kingdom and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Represents the future of the Dutton ranch during the 1920s.
Teonna Rainwater
A young Indigenous woman at a government-run boarding school. Her harrowing story of survival and resistance provides a vital perspective on the historical realities of the era.
A rising talent making her mark in this powerful role.
Her storyline is one of the most emotionally intense and historically significant in the series.
The 1923 Dutton Family
Understanding the connections between 1883 and the rise of the modern ranch.
Supporting Cast
| Actor | Character | Relation/Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Flynn | Banner Creighton | The leader of the local sheepmen and the primary antagonist. |
| Timothy Dalton | Donald Whitfield | A powerful and ruthless business tycoon looking to acquire the valley. |
| Michelle Randolph | Elizabeth Strafford | Jack Dutton's fiancée, deeply committed to the ranching life. |
| Isabel May | Elsa Dutton | The narrator of the series (reprising her role from 1883). |
| Brian Geraghty | Zane Davis | The loyal ranch foreman who assists Jacob and Cara. |
| Robert Patrick | Sheriff William McDowell | The local lawman and a friend of the Dutton family. |