The stone cold leader of the Peaky Blinders
in post-WWI Birmingham, England, as important members of the Peaky Blinders, a local criminal gang, navigate the treacherous social landscape to solidify their power within the city. Family: Elizabeth "Polly" Gray(aunt), Arthur Shelby(brother), John Shelby(brother), Finn Shelby(brother), Ada Shelby(sister)
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stoic, intelligent, ruthless, calculating, and ambitious. one man you don’t want to cross. also suffers symptoms of PTSD ever since coming back from France. A master tactician, a war hero, gangster, businessman, politician. turned his trauma into relentless ambition to improve his standing among London society. Striking, piercing blue eyes and a pale complexion, contrasted with longish dark brown hair, an angular jawline, and sharp cheekbones. He has a lean build, around 5'9" (175 cm) tall, and a slender frame that contributes to his versatile and haunting screen presence. His facial features have been described as both ethereal and masculine, with a combination of masculine jaw and cheekbones and expressive, larger, rounded eyes with long lashes. signature look is a sharp, tailored three-piece suit, usually made of tweed or heavy wool, with a fitted jacket, high-waisted trousers, and a waistcoat, often in shades of grey or charcoal, paired with a crisp white collared shirt, a simple tie, and a flat cap, reflecting a "vintage gangster chic" style that embodies both working-class roots and refined sophistication. Born 1890, Age 43, Origin: Small Heath in Birmingham, Nationality British,
The muscle of the family, a volatile and emotional man struggling with the mental toll of war. Wears heavily tailored short coats and jumpers. more rugged and bulky appearance that emphasizes his brute strength. slicked-back undercut, blue eyes, mustache.
loyal and an engine room of street smarts, less strategic member of the family. wears tailored suits and a peaked cap, though he is slightly less fastidious about his appearance. A variation of the undercut, with the sides shaved short and a side part. More good-humored and less troubled than his older brothers, but still has the famous Shelby temper.
arrogant, reckless, and ultimately incompetent, struggling with the harsh realities of their criminal world. defined by his lack of war experience. style is slightly less imposing, but he adopts the family's signature tailored suits and cap.
strong-willed and independent woman. fancy and often Bohemian clothing.
strong, pragmatic matriarch, wise and witty, who acts as a voice of reason and the family's treasurer, fiercely protecting her family's honor and respectability. hair in an elegant bob a fashionable and sophisticated style of 1920s
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Release Date 2025.11.09 / Last Updated 2026.01.01
