These Movie Stars Graced The Small Screen With Their Roles In Fargo
Fargo is a comedy crime drama television series on FX which conveys the storylines of different characters in an anthology format. The series was created by Noah Hawley and is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name, written and directed by the Coen brothers. Each season occurs in a different era and location, involving different stories that are influenced by the Coen brothers films and include references to them.
Fargo's first and second seasons star Billy Bob Thornton, Alison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, and Jesse Plemons. The third and fourth seasons star Ewan McGregor, Carrie Coon, Chris Rock, and Jessie Buckley. These movie stars graced the small screen with their roles in Fargo and are listed below with details about their lives, careers, and upcoming projects.
10 Billy Bob Thornton As Lorne Malvo, Fargo Season 1
Billy Bob Thornton stars in the first season of Fargo as Lorne Malvo, a manipulative contract killer and conman, serving as the season's main antagonist. For his work in Fargo, Billy Bob earned a nomination from the Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film. Today, Billy Bob continues working as an actor, filmmaker, and musician.
9 Alison Tolman As Molly Solverson, Fargo Season 1
Alison Tolman stars in the first season of Fargo as Molly Solverson, the main protagonist who was promoted to Chief of Police after Oswalt resigned. For her performance in Fargo, Alison won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries, and received nominations for the Emmy Awards' Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie; and Golden Globe Awards nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries.
8 Colin Hanks As Officer Gus Grimly, Fargo Season 1
Colin Hanks stars in the first season of Fargo as Gus Grimly, a mailman who becomes involved with Molly and investigates the Nygaard incident. For his work in Fargo, Colin earned accolades from the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie; Critics Choice Television Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries; and Golden Globe Awards nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
7 Kirsten Dunst As Peggy Blumquist, Fargo Season 2
Kirsten Dunst stars in the second season of Fargo as Peggy Blumquist, a beautician with big-city dreams, struggling with an identity crisis and societal expectations. Kirsten's performance in Fargo won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress and received nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. After Fargo, Kirsten starred in Hidden Figures (2016), The Beguiled (2017), On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019), and The Power of the Dog (2021).
6 Patrick Wilson As Lou Solverson, Fargo Season 2
Patrick Wilson stars in the second season of Fargo as State Trooper Lou Solverson, a former United States Navy Officer, police officer, and Molly's father. Patrick is an actor who began performing on Broadway and became known for his role as demonologist Ed Warren in the Conjuring film series (2013–present). For his performance in Fargo, Patrick received nominations for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for the Golden Globe Awards and Critics Choice Awards.
5 Jesse Plemons As Ed Blumquist, Fargo Season 2
Jesse Plemons stars in the second season of Fargo as Ed Blumquist, a butcher's assistant, trying to support his wife's self-discovery, despite not understanding it. For his performance in Fargo, Jesse received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination and was awarded a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. After Fargo, he appeared in Game Night, Vice (2018), The Irishman (2019), Judas and the Black Messiah, Jungle Cruise, and The Power of the Dog (2021).
4 Ewan McGregor As Emmit and Ray Stussy, Fargo Season 3
Ewan McGregor stars in the third season of Fargo as Emmit and Ray Stussy, a pair of brothers who are each one of several protagonists. For his work in Fargo, Ewan earned the Golden Globe Award and Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor and nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards. Ewan has appeared in many films and TV projects, including Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, Halston, Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more.
3 Carrie Coon As Gloria Burgle, Fargo Season 3
Carrie Coon stars in the third season of Fargo as Gloria Burgle, a deputy at the Eden Valley police department. For her work in Fargo, Carrie earned the Television Critics Association Awards for Individual Achievement in Drama and nominations for Best and Outstanding Lead Actress. She has appeared in Gone Girl (2014), The Post (2017), Widows (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), The Nest (2020), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and more.
2 Chris Rock As Loy Cannon, Fargo Season 4
Chris Rock stars in the fourth season of Fargo as Loy Cannon, who arrived in Kansas City with his family and the Cannon crime syndicate. Chris is a stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker, who is best known for his work in film, television and stage, and continues working in entertainment. For his performance in Fargo, Chris received nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Awards, Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Satellite Awards.
1 Jessie Buckley As Oraetta Mayflower, Fargo Season 4
Jessie Buckley stars in the fourth season of Fargo as Oraetta Mayflower, a nurse and serial killer interested in human biology and obsessed with power. Jessie is an actress and singer who rose to fame after a BBC talent show and has since portrayed challenging, unconventional roles. She is listed as The Irish Times' Ireland's Greatest Film Actors of All Time, and considered "one of the most exciting actors of her generation" by film critics.
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