Dickinson (TV) Cast
The cast of Dickinson. Updated on August 17, 2025.
123 actors
Hailee Steinfeld
as Emily Dickinson (30 episodes)

Hailee Steinfeld portrays the lead character of Emily Dickinson, a talented poet known for her unique style and unconventional approach to writing. Steinfeld's portrayal showcases Dickinson's inner turmoil and journey to find her voice amidst the societal norms of her time.

Toby Huss
as Edward Dickinson (30 episodes)

Toby Huss brings Edward Dickinson, Emily's father, to the screen. Edward is a strict and traditional man who struggles to understand his daughter's aspirations and unconventional behavior.

Adrian Enscoe
as Austin Dickinson (30 episodes)

Adrian Enscoe takes on the role of Austin Dickinson, Emily's brother. Austin is a charming and ambitious young man who becomes entangled in complex relationships, adding depth to the show's narrative.

Anna Baryshnikov
as Lavinia 'Vinnie' Dickinson (30 episodes)

Anna Baryshnikov plays Lavinia 'Vinnie' Dickinson, Emily's younger sister. Vinnie is portrayed as a lively and free-spirited individual who forms a close bond with her sister and provides support throughout Emily's personal and creative journey.

Ella Hunt
as Sue Gilbert (30 episodes)

Ella Hunt portrays Sue Gilbert, Emily's close friend and confidante. Sue is a strong-willed individual who shares a complicated and often tumultuous relationship with both Emily and Austin, adding a layer of drama to the series.

Amanda Warren
as Betty (15 episodes)

Amanda Warren plays the character of Betty, a servant in the Dickinson household. Betty's presence offers a unique perspective on the dynamics of the time, as she navigates her own struggles and desires within the constraints of her position.

Chinaza Uche
as Henry (25 episodes)

Chinaza Uche takes on the role of Henry, a close friend of the Dickinson family. Henry's character provides a voice of reason and wisdom, often offering guidance and support to Emily and her family throughout their respective journeys.

Jane Krakowski
as Mrs. Dickinson (30 episodes)

Jane Krakowski portrays Mrs. Dickinson, Emily's mother. Mrs. Dickinson is depicted as a loving and nurturing figure who strives to maintain harmony within the family, while also grappling with her own desires and aspirations.

Gus Halper
as Joseph Lyman (5 episodes)
Matt Lauria
as Ben Newton (5 episodes)
Jason Mantzoukas
as Bee (voice) (3 episodes)
Warren Katz
as Minister (3 episodes)
John Mulaney
as Henry David Thoreau (2 episodes)
James Urbaniak
as Ophthalmologist (1 episode)
Emilio Oliveira
as Loud Man (1 episode)
Anna O'Donoghue
as Loud Woman (1 episode)
Brendan Hayes
as Dishwasher Vendor (1 episode)
Olivia Khoshatefeh
as Young Woman #1 (1 episode)
Manuela Sosa
as Young Woman #2 (1 episode)
Timothy Simons
as Frederick Law Olmsted (1 episode)
Jibz Cameron
as Sanford Robinson Gifford (1 episode)
Kelli Barrett
as Adelaide May (1 episode)
Curtis Bannister
as Opera Chorus Member 1 (1 episode)
Lindsay Nicole Chambers
as Opera Chorus Member 2 (1 episode)
Ron Crawford
as Usher (1 episode)
Jessica Hecht
as Aunt Lavinia (4 episodes)
Jen Ponton
as Body Healer (1 episode)
Nick Kroll
as Edgar Allan Poe (1 episode)
Ade Otukoya
as Henry 'Box' Brown (2 episodes)
Omar Shaukat
as Townie 1 (1 episode)
Tim Simon
as Townie 2 (1 episode)
Braeden Brickner
as Newspaper Boy (1 episode)
Tatiana Marie Barber
as Activist / Dancer (1 episode)
Anthony Auguste
as Dancer (1 episode)
Teddy Bergman
as Minister (2 episodes)
Kenny Bermudez
as Dancer (1 episode)
Chloe Campbell
as Dancer (1 episode)
Shawn Alynda Fisher
as Dancer (1 episode)
Marquis Floyd
as Dancer (1 episode)
Antonio Harvey
as Dancer (1 episode)
Marley Lubin
as Dancer (1 episode)
Nerita McFarlane
as Dancer (1 episode)
Bethany Puente
as Dancer (1 episode)
Wade Watson
as Dancer (1 episode)
Imani Wisdom
as Dancer (1 episode)
Damani Van Rensalier
as Dancer (1 episode)
Marié Botha
as Mary Bowles (1 episode)
Brendan Dalton
as Sylvester (1 episode)
Finn Jones
as Samuel Bowles (10 episodes)
Pico Alexander
as Henry 'Ship' Shipley (9 episodes)
Ayo Edebiri
as Hattie (6 episodes)
David Manis
as Minister (1 episode)
Roland Sands
as Old Man (1 episode)
Gus Birney
as Jane Humphrey (17 episodes)
Dewight Braxton Jr.
as Soldier (1 episode)
Justine Rappaport
as Puppeteer (2 episodes)
Billy Eichner
as Walt Whitman (1 episode)
Zosia Mamet
as Louisa May Alcott (2 episodes)
Beth Ditto
as Pfaff's Dancer (1 episode)
James Michael Lambert
as Bloody Stump (1 episode)
Anthony R. Mottola
as Wounded Soldier (1 episode)
Mariah Naomi Sanchez
as Nurse (1 episode)
Wale Adebiyi
as Orderly (1 episode)
Emily Kramm
as Pfaff's Dancer #1 (1 episode)
Markcus Blair
as Pfaff's Dancer #2 (1 episode)
Julio Rey
as Pfaff's Dancer #3 (1 episode)
Daphne Kinard
as Pfaff's Dancer #4 (1 episode)
Zo Tipp
as Pfaff's Dancer #5 (1 episode)
Gabriel Hyman
as Pfaff's Dancer #6 (1 episode)
Tómas Matos
as Pfaff's Dancer #7 (1 episode)
Emily Dorsch
as Auctioneer (1 episode)
Nandita Shenoy
as Woman (1 episode)
Bex Odorisio
as Woman 1 (1 episode)
Will Pullen
as Nobody (5 episodes)
Ryah Nixon
as Woman 2 (1 episode)
David Michael Garry
as Man in Crowd (1 episode)
Jordan Bellow
as Soldier #2 (1 episode)
Jordan Lage
as Asylum Head Doctor (1 episode)
Marceline Hugot
as Asylum Patient (1 episode)
Annie Hamilton
as Florence (1 episode)
Morgan Sullivan
as Soldier (1 episode)
Casey Jane Ellison
as Doll Woman (1 episode)
Sibyl Santiago
as Nurse (1 episode)
Alexio Barboza
as Dancer (1 episode)
Ziwe Fumudoh
as Sojourner Truth (2 episodes)
Chloe Fineman
as Sylvia Plath (1 episode)
Jamel Davall Rodriguez
as Freddie (4 episodes)
Tuck Sweeney
as Irish Man / Bartender (1 episode)
Samuel Farnsworth
as George Gould (15 episodes)
Kevin Yee
as Toshiaki (18 episodes)
Sophie Zucker
as Abby Wood (19 episodes)
Robert Picardo
as Ithamar Conkey (10 episodes)
Wiz Khalifa
as Death (6 episodes)
Allegra Heart
as Abiah Root (17 episodes)
Darlene Hunt
as Maggie (17 episodes)
Erin Gerasimovich
as Anna (9 episodes)
Neville Lee
as Clara (9 episodes)
Joey Odom
as Archibald (5 episodes)
Max Chernin
as Samuel Strong (5 episodes)
Levi Ricks
as Helen (4 episodes)
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