Downton Abbey (TV) Cast
The cast of Downton Abbey. Updated on August 17, 2025.
145 actors
Maggie Smith
as Violet Crawley (47 episodes)

Maggie Smith plays Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, known for her sharp wit and traditional values.

Michelle Dockery
as Mary Crawley (47 episodes)

Michelle Dockery portrays Mary Crawley, the eldest Crawley daughter, who is determined, independent, and often struggles with personal relationships.

Laura Carmichael
as Edith Crawley (47 episodes)

Laura Carmichael is Edith Crawley, the middle daughter who faces many personal challenges and seeks her own path.

Joanne Froggatt
as Anna Smith (47 episodes)

Joanne Froggatt plays Anna Smith, the head housemaid, who experiences personal and professional ups and downs while serving the Crawleys.

Hugh Bonneville
as Robert Crawley (47 episodes)

Hugh Bonneville portrays Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, who is dedicated to preserving his family's estate and traditions.

Phyllis Logan
as Mrs. Hughes (47 episodes)

Phyllis Logan plays Mrs. Hughes, the head housekeeper, who is respected by both the staff and the Crawley family for her firm but fair demeanor.

Jessica Brown Findlay
as Sybil Crawley (31 episodes)

Jessica Brown Findlay plays Sybil Crawley, the youngest Crawley daughter, who is known for her progressive views and desire for change.

Elizabeth McGovern
as Cora Crawley (47 episodes)

Elizabeth McGovern portrays Cora Crawley, the American-born Countess of Grantham, who adapts to life in England while supporting her family.

Jim Carter
as Charles Carson (47 episodes)

Jim Carter is Charles Carson, the butler, who is deeply devoted to the Crawley family and maintains a strict sense of duty.

Brendan Coyle
as John Bates (47 episodes)

Brendan Coyle plays John Bates, the valet, who deals with personal and professional struggles while remaining loyal to the Crawleys.

Penelope Wilton
as Isobel Crawley (47 episodes)

Penelope Wilton portrays Isobel Crawley, a determined and compassionate woman who often clashes with Violet Crawley.

Amy Nuttall
as Ethel Parks (16 episodes)

Amy Nuttall is Ethel Parks, a housemaid who faces significant personal challenges during her time at Downton Abbey.

Lesley Nicol
as Beryl Patmore (47 episodes)
Sophie McShera
as Daisy Mason (47 episodes)
Siobhan Finneran
as Sarah O'Brien (23 episodes)
Robert James-Collier
as Thomas Barrow (47 episodes)
Dan Stevens
as Matthew Crawley (23 episodes)
Matt Milne
as Alfred Nugent (16 episodes)
Thomas Howes
as William Mason (9 episodes)
Allen Leech
as Tom Branson (40 episodes)
Cara Theobold
as Ivy Stuart (15 episodes)
Ed Speleers
as Jimmy Kent (10 episodes)
Kevin Doyle
as Joseph Molesley (42 episodes)
David Robb
as Dr. Clarkson (32 episodes)
Raquel Cassidy
as Phyllis Baxter (16 episodes)
Rose Leslie
as Gwen Dawson (7 episodes)
Lily James
as Lady Rose MacClare (13 episodes)
Shirley MacLaine
as Martha Levinson (3 episodes)
Phoebe Sparrow
as Amelia (Cruikshank) Grey (4 episodes)
Andrew Westfield
as Lynch (2 episodes)
Fifi Hart
as Sybbie Branson (uncredited) (12 episodes)
Julian Ovenden
as Charles Blake (9 episodes)
Noah Jupe
as Child (1 episode)
Theo James
as Kemal Pamuk (1 episode)
Jonathan Howard
as Sam Thawley (1 episode)
Charlie Cox
as Duke of Crowborough (1 episode)
Jonathan Jaynes
as Postmaster (1 episode)
Perry Millward
as Paperboy (1 episode)
Cathy Sara
as Mrs. Drake (2 episodes)
Lionel Guyett
as Taylor (3 episodes)
Roger Morlidge
as Artificial Limbs Man (1 episode)
Bill Fellows
as Joe Burns (1 episode)
Elizabeth Hill
as Nurse (1 episode)
Martin Reeve
as Clerk (1 episode)
Dean Williamson
as Farmer (1 episode)
Colin R. Campbell
as Man at Smithy (1 episode)
Jamie de Courcey
as Liberal Candidate (1 episode)
Gerard Mcdermott
as High Sheriff (1 episode)
Marcus Kelly
as Thug (1 episode)
Kate Bowes Renna
as Heckler (1 episode)
Greg Hobbs
as Heckler (1 episode)
Jane Wenham
as Mrs. Bates (1 episode)
Sean McKenzie
as Mr. Bromidge (1 episode)
Ian Kelly
as Doctor at Moorfields Hospital (1 episode)
Richard Hawley
as NCO (1 episode)
Jeremy Clyde
as General Robertson (1 episode)
Peter McNeil O'Connor
as Sergeant Stevens (1 episode)
Richard Hansell
as Medical Officer (1 episode)
Helen Sheals
as Postmistress (3 episodes)
Danny Burns
as Stretcher Bearer (1 episode)
Gwendolen Chatfield
as White Feather Girl (1 episode)
Rosie Jones
as White Feather Girl (1 episode)
Lachlan Nieboer
as Lieutenant Edward Courtenay (1 episode)
Fergus O'Donnell
as John Drake (2 episodes)
Stephen Ventura
as Davis (2 episodes)
Thomas Campbell
as Captain Smiley (1 episode)
Cal MacAninch
as Henry Lang (2 episodes)
Graham Padden
as Army Doctor (1 episode)
Julian Wadham
as General Sir Herbert Strutt (1 episode)
Christine Lohr
as Mrs. Bird (2 episodes)
Howard Gossington
as Veteran (1 episode)
Zoe Boyle
as Lavinia Swire (4 episodes)
Clare Calbraith
as Jane Moorsum (1 episode)
Maria Doyle Kennedy
as Vera Bates (2 episodes)
Iain Glen
as Sir Richard Carlisle (2 episodes)
Daniel Pirrie
as Major Charles Bryant (3 episodes)
David Sibley
as Hospital Doctor (1 episode)
David Maybrick
as Stretcher Bearer (1 episode)
Di Botcher
as Nanny West (1 episode)
Bernard Gallagher
as Bill Molesley (2 episodes)
Robert Bathurst
as Sir Anthony Strallan (6 episodes)
Lucille Sharp
as Reed (2 episodes)
Kevin McNally
as Horace Bryant (3 episodes)
Michael Culkin
as Archbishop of York (2 episodes)
Christine Mackie
as Daphne Bryant (1 episode)
Clare Higgins
as Mrs. Bartlett (2 episodes)
Neil Bell
as Durrant (5 episodes)
Ruairi Conaghan
as Kiernan Branson (1 episode)
Terence Harvey
as Jarvis (1 episode)
Edward Baker-Duly
as Terence Margadale (1 episode)
Nicky Henson
as Charles Grigg (3 episodes)
Kiri Te Kanawa
as Dame Nellie Melba (1 episode)
MyAnna Buring
as Edna Braithwaite (5 episodes)
Charles Edwards
as Michael Gregson (7 episodes)
Joanna David
as Duchess of Yeovil (2 episodes)
Joncie Elmore
as John Pegg (2 episodes)
Simon Lowe
as Maître d' (1 episode)
Stephen Critchlow
as John Ward, MP (1 episode)
Nigel Harman
as Green (3 episodes)
Gary Carr
as Jack Ross (4 episodes)
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