American Gods (TV) Cast
The cast of American Gods. Updated on August 17, 2025.
134 actors
Ricky Whittle
as Shadow Moon (26 episodes)

Ricky Whittle plays Shadow Moon, an ex-convict who becomes bodyguard and traveling partner to Mr. Wednesday.

Ian McShane
as Mr. Wednesday (26 episodes)

Ian McShane portrays Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious and charming con man who is actually the Norse god Odin in disguise.

Emily Browning
as Laura Moon (26 episodes)

Emily Browning takes on the role of Laura Moon, Shadow's wife who finds herself in an unusual situation after her death.

Bruce Langley
as Technical Boy (26 episodes)

Bruce Langley plays Technical Boy, a new god who represents technology and the internet.

Yetide Badaki
as Bilquis (26 episodes)

Yetide Badaki embodies Bilquis, a legendary figure and ancient goddess of love.

Pablo Schreiber
as Mad Sweeney (11 episodes)

Pablo Schreiber portrays Mad Sweeney, a leprechaun and occasional ally to Shadow Moon.

Chris Obi
as Mr. Jacquel/Anubis (1 episode)

Chris Obi plays Mr. Jacquel, also known as Anubis, a deity involved in the afterlife and weighing of souls.

Jacqueline Antaramian
as Mrs. Fadil (1 episode)

Jacqueline Antaramian portrays Mrs. Fadil, a character associated with the ancient gods.

Jonathan Tucker
as 'Low Key' Lyesmith (1 episode)

'Low Key' Lyesmith is portrayed by Jonathan Tucker, who is Shadow Moon's cellmate with a mysterious past.

Betty Gilpin
as Audrey (2 episodes)

Betty Gilpin plays Audrey, a friend of Shadow and Laura with a complicated relationship with the couple.

Beth Grant
as Jack (1 episode)

Beth Grant takes on the role of Jack, a character embroiled in the unfolding events in the series.

Joel Murray
as Paunch (1 episode)

Joel Murray plays Paunch, adding to the show's diverse character lineup.

Dane Cook
as Robbie (1 episode)
Keller Viaene
as Young Essie Macgowan (1 episode)
Jake Manley
as Bartholomew (1 episode)
Laura Bell Bundy
as Columbia (1 episode)
Tracie Thoms
as Buffer (1 episode)
Ron Lea
as Cambro (1 episode)
Matthew Gouveia
as Cassius (1 episode)
Chris Handfield
as Clay (1 episode)
Reid Janisse
as Morgue Attendant (1 episode)
Corbin Bernsen
as Vulcan (1 episode)
David Labiosa
as Tattooed Man (1 episode)
Marilyn Camacho
as The Coyote (1 episode)
Ernesto Reyes
as Mexican Jesus (1 episode)
Tim Progosh
as Richard Miller (1 episode)
Orlando Jones
as Mr. Nancy (2 episodes)
Gillian Anderson
as Media (2 episodes)
Jeremy Davies
as Jesus Prime (1 episode)
Kristin Chenoweth
as Easter (2 episodes)
Paolo Roldan
as Crown (1 episode)
Parveen Kaur
as Young Persian Woman (1 episode)
Jerald Bezener
as Handsome American Man (1 episode)
Marni Van Dyk
as Stewardess (1 episode)
Mousa Kraish
as The Jinn (3 episodes)
Cloris Leachman
as Zorya Vechernyaya (3 episodes)
Dean Winters
as Mr. Town (1 episode)
Christian Lloyd
as Argus (1 episode)
William Sanderson
as The Bookkeeper (1 episode)
Mustafa Shakir
as Baron Samedi (1 episode)
Glynn Turman
as Reverend Hutchins (1 episode)
Mouna Traoré
as Ruby Goodchild (2 episodes)
Derek Theler
as Donar (1 episode)
Clark Middleton
as Sindri (1 episode)
Niamh Carolan
as Fiona (1 episode)
Sakina Jaffrey
as Mama-Ji (3 episodes)
Clare McConnell
as Eorann (1 episode)
Eric Peterson
as The Caretaker (3 episodes)
Kahyun Kim
as New Media (5 episodes)
Oluniké Adeliyi
as Shadow's Mom (1 episode)
Scott Hilton
as Farmer (1 episode)
Sash Striga
as Show Girl #8 (1 episode)
Hani Furstenberg
as Maman Brigitte (2 episodes)
Luc Trottier
as Viral (1 episode)
Neil Girvan
as Mr. Road (1 episode)
Dave Lapsley
as State Trooper (1 episode)
Joan Gregson
as Helen (1 episode)
Cameron Alexander Green
as Mr. McGovern (1 episode)
Jill Harland
as Mrs. McGovern (1 episode)
Zarrin Darnell-Martin
as Sadie (1 episode)
Anwen O'Driscoll
as Sophie (1 episode)
Donald Burda
as Factory Supervisor (1 episode)
Graham Greene
as Whiskey Jack (voice) (1 episode)
Rick Amsbury
as Vengard Velten (1 episode)
Glenn Edward Gyorffy
as Band Member #2 (1 episode)
Peter Deiwick
as Band Member #3 (1 episode)
Amanda Barker
as Bus Clerk (1 episode)
Amy Relf
as Death Metal Ballerina #1 (1 episode)
Brooklyn Marshall
as Death Metal Ballerina #2 (1 episode)
Angela Chandrapal
as Death Metal Ballerina #3 (1 episode)
Cassandra Potenza
as Death Metal Ballerina #4 (1 episode)
Marilyn Manson
as Johan (1 episode)
Erika Kaar
as Zorya Polunochnaya (2 episodes)
Martha Kelly
as Zorya Utrennyaya (3 episodes)
Yan Lecomte
as French Trader (1 episode)
Bas Reitsma
as German Trader (1 episode)
Kalem Powless
as Surviving Tribal Teenager (1 episode)
Dan Willmott
as Lou Hennings (1 episode)
Andi Hubick
as Alison McGovern (2 episodes)
Noah Silverberg
as Young Shadow (1 episode)
Tracey Beltrano
as Receptionist Annelies (1 episode)
Gil Bellows
as Bill Sanders (2 episodes)
Jackson Reid
as Nervous Boy (1 episode)
Samantha Brown
as Nervous Boy's Mother (1 episode)
Ian Deakin
as Middle Aged Andy (1 episode)
Flint Eagle
as Tribal Elder (1 episode)
Nicole Fournier
as Tribal Woman (1 episode)
Sochi Fried
as Usherette (1 episode)
Sarah McVie
as Agatha (1 episode)
Crispin Glover
as Mr. World (1 episode)
Dominique Jackson
as Ms. World (2 episodes)
Ian Matthews
as All-Seven (1 episode)
Denis O'Hare
as Tyr (3 episodes)
Andrew Gillies
as Woody (2 episodes)
Sean Bell
as Mark (1 episode)
Martin Roach
as Gilbert (1 episode)
Deb Filler
as Cocktail Waitress (1 episode)
Blythe Danner
as Demeter / Caroline Wells (2 episodes)
Lela Loren
as Marguerite Olsen (6 episodes)
Jeremy Crutchley
as Maximillian (1 episode)
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