Yellowstone is an American neo-Western drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. It premiered June 20, 2018 on Paramount Network and ended on December 15, 2024. The series follows many conflicts over borders and control of the Yellowstone Ranch, a huge cattle ranch; it is surrounded by the Broken Rock Indian reservation, Yellowstone National Park, and rival land developers.
Cast overview Key Main cast (receives star billing) Recurring cast (guest appearances in two or more episodes) Guest cast (appearing in one episode or credited as co-starring)
Main cast
Actor Character Seasons 1 2 3 4 5 Kevin Costner John Dutton III colspan="5" Luke Grimes Kayce Dutton colspan="5" Kelly Reilly Bethany "Beth" Dutton colspan="5" Wes Bentley James Michael "Jamie" Dutton colspan="5" Cole Hauser Rip Wheeler colspan="5" Kelsey Asbille Monica Long Dutton colspan="5" Brecken Merrill Tate Dutton colspan="5" Jefferson White Jimmy Hurdstrom colspan="5" Danny Huston Dan Jenkins colspan="2" colspan="3" Gil Birmingham Chief Thomas Rainwater colspan="5" Forrie J. Smith Lloyd Pierce colspan="2" colspan="3" Denim Richards Colby Mayfield colspan="2" colspan="3" Ian Bohen Ryan colspan="3" colspan="2" Ryan Bingham Walker colspan="3" colspan="2" Finn Little Carter colspan="3" colspan="2" Wendy Moniz Governor Lynelle Perry Jennifer Landon Teeter colspan="2" colspan="2" Kathryn Kelly Emily colspan="3" Mo Brings Plenty Mo colspan="4"
Recurring cast
Actor Character Seasons 1 2 3 4 5 Michael Nouri Bob Schwartz colspan="4" Atticus Todd Ben Waters colspan="3" colspan="2" Rudy Ramos Felix Long colspan="2" Tokala Black Elk Sam Stands Alone colspan="4" Luke Peckinpah Fred Meyers colspan="4" Walter C. Taylor III Emmett Walsh colspan="2" David Cleveland Brown Jason colspan="2" colspan="3" Timothy Carhart Mike Stewart colspan="2" Fredric Lehne Carl Reynolds colspan="4" Robert Mirabal Principal Littlefield colspan="4" Heather Hemmens Melody Prescott colspan="4" Katherine Cunningham Christina colspan="2" Michaela Conlin Sarah Nguyen colspan="3" Hugh Dillon Sheriff Donnie Haskell Jake Ream Jake colspan="4" Tanaya Beatty Avery Steven Williams Cowboy colspan="3" Neal McDonough Malcolm Beck colspan="3" Terry Serpico Teal Beck colspan="3" Kelly Rohrbach Cassidy Reid colspan="3" Martin Sensmeier Martin colspan="3" James Jordan Steve Hendon colspan="3" Lane Garrison Ray colspan="3" Gabriel "Gator" Guilbeau Gator colspan="2" Wolé Parks Torry colspan="3" Ethan Lee Ethan colspan="2" colspan="3" Josh Holloway Roarke Morris colspan="2" John Emmet Tracy Ellis Steele colspan="2" colspan="3" Q'orianka Kilcher Angela Blue Thunder colspan="2" Boots Southerland Wade Morrow colspan="2" colspan="2" Brent Walker Clint Morrow colspan="2" colspan="2" Karen Pittman Willa Hayes colspan="2" colspan="2" Eden Brolin Mia colspan="2" colspan="2" Hassie Harrison Laramie colspan="2" colspan="3" Taylor Sheridan Travis Wheatley colspan="2" colspan="2" Maria Julian Kate colspan="2" colspan="2" Will Patton Garrett Randall colspan="2" Jacki Weaver Caroline Warner colspan="3" colspan="2" Jerynce Brings Plenty Jerynce colspan="3" Piper Perabo Summer Higgins colspan="3" colspan="2" Kai Caster Rowdy colspan="4" Lainey Wilson Abby colspan="4" Dawn Olivieri Sarah Atwood colspan="4" Lilli Kay Clara Brewer colspan="4" Matt Gerald Grant Horton colspan="4" Rory Cochrane Kevin Dillard colspan="4"
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Main characters Kevin Costner as John Dutton III, a widowed fifth-generation patriarch of the Dutton family who owned and operated the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, and also served as Montana Livestock Commissioner. As the series progressed, he was continually challenged by those seeking to take control of the ranch's land. At the beginning of the fifth season, he becomes the Governor of Montana and later gives ownership of the ranch to his youngest son, Kayce. At the beginning of Part 2 of the fifth season, he is killed by hitmen hired by Sarah Atwood. Josh Lucas portrays a young John Dutton in the 1990s. (recurring seasons 1, 5; guest season 2). Luke Grimes as , a former US Navy SEAL, Livestock Agent (later Commissioner), and John and Evelyn's youngest son. He initially lived on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation with his Native American wife and son, before moving back to the Yellowstone Ranch with them. In the fifth season, Kayce inherited the ranch but couldn’t afford to pay the inheritance tax to keep the land. To preserve the Dutton’s legacy, Kayce sold it to the Broken Rock Indian Reservation. He and his family still own a little piece of the land called East Camp. He later became a U.S. Marshal. Rhys Alterman portrays a young Kayce Dutton in the 1990s. (guest seasons 1–2) Kelly Reilly as Bethany "Beth" Dutton, a financier and John and Evelyn's only daughter. Although well-educated, highly intelligent, and a master manipulator, Beth is bitter, abrasive, amoral, sadistic, volatile, selfish, and emotionally unstable. She was loyal and extremely protective of her father, and after an on-again, off-again relationship with Rip Wheeler, they eventually get married. She and Rip take Carter in as their son and begin a new life on another ranch. Kylie Rogers portrays a young Beth Dutton in the 1990s. (recurring season 5; guest seasons 1–3) Wes Bentley as James Michael "Jamie" Dutton, an aspiring politician and John and Evelyn's adopted son. As an infant, he was adopted after his biological father murdered his mother and went to prison. Once completely loyal to his father and family, their irrational intolerance and mistreatment of him eventually drives him to follow his own path. He has a mutually hateful relationship with his sister, Beth, due to young Jamie taking young Beth to have her womb cut out of her while Beth believed she was only getting an abortion. In the third season, he becomes the Attorney General of Montana. With his former assistant, he has a son named after him. Jamie later teams with Sarah Atwood and begins to plan to take the ranch by forcing the Duttons to sell. Dalton Baker portrays a young Jamie Dutton in the 1990s. (guest seasons 1–3) Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, the ranch foreman at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and John's right-hand man and enforcer. Rip has worked on the ranch for many years and is fiercely loyal to John. He was taken in by the Duttons as a young runaway after killing his father, who murdered his mother and brother. Rip has had an on-again, off-again relationship with Beth since they were teenagers, until they eventually get married. Kyle Red Silverstein portrays a young Rip Wheeler in the 1990s. (recurring season 5; guest seasons 1–3). Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long Dutton, Kayce's Native American wife and John's daughter-in-law. She is initially a teacher at a local school on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation and later becomes a professor at Montana State University in Bozeman. Brecken Merrill as , Kayce and Monica's son and John's only biological grandchild, and heir to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Jefferson White as , a ranch hand at Yellowstone and an amateur bronc rider. In the fourth season, he leaves Yellowstone to join the 6666 Ranch. Danny Huston as Dan Jenkins (seasons 1–2), a billionaire land developer from California whose main goal is to take the Yellowstone Ranch from John and his family along with Chief Rainwater but the three join forces against the Beck brothers in the second season. Gil Birmingham as , the chief of the Broken Rock Indian Reservation who neighbors the Yellowstone Ranch. He seeks to reclaim the land that the Yellowstone Ranch is built on from the Duttons that he believes was stolen from the Native Americans who originally inhabited it. Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce (seasons 3–5; recurring seasons 1–2), the longest serving ranch hand who has worked with John on the Yellowstone Ranch for decades. Forrest Smith (guest season 2) and Forrest Wilder (recurring season 5) portray a young Lloyd Pierce in the 1990s. Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield (seasons 3–5; recurring seasons 1–2), a ranch hand at Yellowstone and Teeter's boyfriend. Ian Bohen as Ryan (seasons 4–5; recurring seasons 1–3), a ranch hand at Yellowstone and a Montana Livestock Agent. Ryan Bingham as Walker (seasons 4–5; recurring seasons 1–3), a musician and former convict recruited as a ranch hand at Yellowstone by Rip Wheeler. Finn Little as Carter Green (seasons 4–5), a troubled teenager and orphan who is taken in by Beth Dutton and becomes a ranch hand at Yellowstone. Wendy Moniz as Senator Lynelle Perry (season 5; recurring seasons 1, 3; guest seasons 2, 4), the former Governor of Montana and John's love interest. At the beginning of the fifth season, she becomes the U.S. Senator for Montana. Jennifer Landon as Teeter (season 5; recurring seasons 3–4), a tough-talking ranch hand from Texas and Colby's girlfriend. Kathryn Kelly as Emily (season 5; recurring season 4), the chief vet technician for the 6666 Ranch and Jimmy's fiancée. Mo Brings Plenty as (season 5; recurring seasons 1–4), Chief Rainwater's personal driver and bodyguard.
Recurring characters Michael Nouri as Bob Schwartz (seasons 1–4), the CEO at the financial firm Schwartz & Meyer, where Beth Dutton is a partner. Atticus Todd as Ben Waters (seasons 1–3), a tribal police officer. Rudy Ramos as Felix Long (season 1; guest seasons 2, 4–5), Monica's grandfather, and Tate's great-grandfather. Tokala Black Elk as Sam Stands Alone (season 1), a friend of the Long family. Luke Peckinpah as Fred Meyers (season 1), a ranch hand at Yellowstone. Walter C. Taylor III as Emmett Walsh (seasons 1, 5; guest seasons 3–4), an experienced elderly rancher and the chairman of the Stock Growers Association. David Cleveland Brown as Jason (seasons 1–2), Beth Dutton's assistant. Timothy Carhart as Mike Stewart (seasons 1, 3; guest season 2), the former attorney general for Montana. Fredric Lehne as Carl Reynolds (season 1), a close friend of John Dutton. Robert Mirabal as Principal Littlefield (season 1), a tribal school principal at Heartsong Middle School. Heather Hemmens as Melody Prescott (season 1), Dan Jenkins's real estate assistant. Katherine Cunningham as Christina (seasons 1–2, 4; guest season 5), Jamie Dutton's assistant during his political campaign for attorney general who later gives birth to his son. Michaela Conlin as Sarah Nguyen (season 1; guest season 2), an investigative reporter drawn to John Dutton and his family. Hugh Dillon as Sheriff Donnie Haskell (seasons 2, 4; guest seasons 1, 3) the Sheriff of Park County, Montana. Jake Ream as Jake (seasons 2–5; guest season 1), a bespectacled ranch hand at Yellowstone. Tanaya Beatty as Avery (seasons 2, 4; guest season 1), a former stripper recruited by Rip as a ranch hand at Yellowstone. Steven Williams as "Cowboy" (season 2), a veteran cowboy whose real name is unknown. Neal McDonough as Malcolm Beck (season 2), a rival businessman and nemesis to John Dutton. Terry Serpico as Teal Beck (season 2), Malcolm's brother and business partner. Kelly Rohrbach as Cassidy Reid (season 2), a prosecutor, and former rodeo queen. Martin Sensmeier as Martin (season 2), Monica's physical therapist. Sensmeier also portrays Sam in 1883. James Jordan as Steve Hendon (seasons 2–4; guest season 5), a livestock agent who works with Kayce. Jordan also portrays Cookie in 1883. Lane Garrison as Ray (season 2), a meth dealer and old friend of Jimmy. Ryan Dorsey as Blake (season 2), a meth dealer who works with Ray. Gabriel "Gator" Guilbeau as Gator (seasons 2, 4–5; guest season 3), the personal chef for the Dutton family. Guilbeau, a real-life chef specializing in Cajun cuisine, is also the craft services manager and head chef for the production of Yellowstone. Wolé Parks as Torry (season 2), the head of security for Dan Jenkins. Ethan Lee as Ethan (seasons 3–5), a newly hired ranch hand at Yellowstone.