| Garret Dillahunt | |
|---|---|
| Dillahunt at the 2018 WonderCon | |
| Born | November 24, 1964 Castro Valley, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Washington (BA) New York University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Infamous Deadwood: Jack McCall. McCall bragged so often about killing Wild Bill that finally a US Marshall arrested him. Since his trial was not held in a legal territory (Deadwood was still a gold camp in Indian territory,) the trial was deemed illegal. McCall was sent to Yankton, the capital of Dakota Territory, where he was retried,...
He also had a cameo role as a drunk man in Deadwood: The Movie . Garret studied journalism at the University of Washington and received an MFA from New York University's Graduate Acting Program.
The Trial of Jack McCall can be seen at 8:00PM following the 7:35PM capture of Jack McCall on Historic Main Street. The Trial operates Monday through Saturday during Peak Season. Click here for more information on scheduled operations.
No witnesses were called for the defense, and the guilty verdict came in at 10:15 pm on December 6. McCall stated that he had been heavily intoxicated at the time of the murder and did not remember any details of the event.
An actor most known for roles in Raising Hope and No Country For Old Men, Garret Dillahunt also plays two very different characters in Deadwood. Perhaps because the show was released weekly or because he is a bigger star now, it wasn't as obvious the first time watching the show as it was on the rewatch.
Raynor Scheine was born on January 19, 1942 in Emporia, Virginia, USA as Raynor Johnson. He is an actor, known for My Cousin Vinny (1992), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) and The Rookie (2002).
David ArquetteDavid Arquette in the film Wild Bill (1995)
Garret Lee DillahuntGarret Lee Dillahunt (born November 24, 1964) is an American actor who portrayed Jack McCall in the first season, and Francis Wolcott in the second season of HBO's Deadwood.
Howard Andrew Crane (born 24 February 1964) is an English television and radio presenter, best known for presenting Children's BBC between 1987 and 1990 and for his current work as a presenter on the Greatest Hits Radio network.
58 years (February 24, 1964)Andy Crane / Age
After the death of Wild Bill, Jane moved around and even joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show for a time. She moved back to the Black Hills in 1903 and worked as a cook and housekeeper in Dora DuFran's Bell Fourche brothel. She died a few years later. She's buried next to Wild Bill Hickok at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
gunfighter Wild Bill HickokCurrently, it is described as a two-pair poker hand consisting of the black aces and black eights. The pair of aces and eights, along with an unknown hole card, were reportedly held by Old West folk hero, lawman, and gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok when he was murdered while playing a game.
Agnes Thatcher LakeWild Bill Hickok / Wife (m. 1876–1876)Description. The first woman in America to own and operate a circus, Agnes Lake spent thirty years under the Big Top before becoming the wife of Wild Bill Hickok—a mere five months before he was killed.
Fictional Characters: There are several characters on HBO's Deadwood series that never actually existed in the real-life mining camp of Deadwood, South Dakota, such as Alma Garrett, Joanie Stubbs, Silas Adams, and more. Sometimes these figures are pure fictional accounts to make the show more interesting.
Though many of the characters really did exist like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Trixie, Whitney Ellsworth, and Alma Garret were all fictional but were inspired by people of the time.
Fifteen cast membersFifteen cast members also appeared in Sons of Anarchy (2008): Tony Swift, Tim DeZarn, Kevin P. Kearns, Dan Hildebrand, Julie Ariola, Cleo King, Dayton Callie, Paula Malcomson, Robin Weigert, Titus Welliver, Jamie McShane, Ray McKinnon, Jim Cody Williams, Kim Dickens, and Keone Young.
Swearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to make its own laws to try a cowardly murderer. With Calamity Jane off on a bender, Trixie is enlisted by Swearengen to help Alma with the orphaned child and to keep her pliable to his purposes.
At one point the judge at McCall's trial is interrupted by a man claiming that the bullet that killed Wild Bill Hickok is lodged in his wrist. He wants to testify so that in the years to come there will be a record of his involvement in Hickok's death. This man is a real historical figure named Bill Massie.
Dillahunt played Kassen, the leader of a group of mercenaries and drug runners who retrieve the drug stash and plan to kill Joe Braven and his family. He joined the regular cast of the fourth season of Fear the Walking Dead as John Dorie.
Later roles included Dr. Michael Smith on HBO's John from Cincinnati; Cromartie, John Henry and George Laszlo on FOX's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles; Roman Nevikov, a Russian gangster, on NBC's Life; and Mason Turner, a paralyzed serial killer on Criminal Minds.
He appeared as a regular in several short lived series on ABC and Showtime, and landed guest spots on TV shows such as The X-Files and NYPD Blue among others, before playing two distinctly different characters on the HBO series Deadwood: Jack McCall in 2004 and Francis Wolcott in 2005 (Dillahunt returned in an uncredited role as a townsman in the 2019 Deadwood movie). He later had a recurring role on USA Network 's The 4400 .
Episode Guide. " The Trial of Jack McCall " is the fifth episode of the first season of Deadwood. It is the fifth episode of the series overall. It premiered on April 18, 2004. It was written by John Belluso and directed by Ed Bianchi .
Bullock's demeanor doesn't improve when A.W. Merrick arrives, bringing the news that McCall has been found innocent. Calamity Jane is absent from the burial, choosing instead to watch the event from a distance.
After some tense conversation, Bullock ends up with his hands around McCall's neck, but the accused is saved when his lawyer steps in. Bullock leaves, and McCall and his lawyer begin to plan out their defense strategy. Trixie arrives at Alma's room and takes an immediate liking to her and to the Metz girl as well.
Joanie Stubbs, angry with Tolliver over Cramed, goes to the funeral to annoy him; Bullock and Sol Star are both at the sad event, which is presided over by the Reverend H.W. Smith.
Before the trial begins, Bullock goes to see McCall, who is imprisoned in Mr. Wu 's slaughterhouse.
The Trial of Jack McCall can be seen at 8:00PM following the 7:35PM capture of Jack McCall on Historic Main Street. The Trial operates Monday through Saturday during Peak Season.
The play follows the Shooting of Wild Bill and capture of Crooked Nose Jack in front of the Saloon No. 10. This family-friendly show utilizes members of the audience to participate in the performance serving as extras in the Trial. This show is one of the longest running stage plays in the nation having been performed in Deadwood since ...
Portrayals. McCall has been played by: Porter Hall in the film The Plainsman (1936). Lon Chaney, Jr. in the film Badlands of Dakota (1941). George Montgomery in the film Jack McCall, Desperado (1953). David Arquette in the film Wild Bill (1995). John Pyper-Ferguson in the 1995 television series Legend.
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. John “Jack” McCall ( / məˈkɔːl / ); (1852/1853 – March 1, 1877), also known as " Crooked Nose " or " Broken Nose Jack ", was the murderer of Old West legend Wild Bill Hickok. McCall shot Hickok from behind as he played poker at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory on August 2, 1876.
Hickok reluctantly took the empty seat and joined the game, which was a fatal mistake. A drunken McCall entered the saloon, and ordered a drink from the bar. He proceeded to move down the bar, and stopped a few steps behind Hickok, as if to look at the hand he had been dealt.
First trial. An impromptu court was called to order with the prosecution, defense, and jury made up of local miners and businessmen. On trial the next day in McDaniel's Theater, McCall claimed his actions were in retribution for Hickok having previously killed his brother in Abilene, Kansas.
But Wyoming authorities refused to recognize the result of McCall's acquittal on the grounds that the court in Deadwood had no legal jurisdiction. Because Deadwood was not under a legally constituted law enforcement or court system, officials argued that McCall could be tried for murder again.
McCall shot Hickok from behind as he played poker at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory on August 2, 1876. McCall was executed for the murder on March 1, 1877.
The trial began on December 4, 1876. No witnesses were called for the defense, and the guilty verdict came in at 10:15 pm on December 6.
Movie appearance. Garret Lee Dillahunt (born November 24, 1964) is an American actor who portrayed Jack McCall in the first season, and Francis Wolcott in the second season of HBO's Deadwood.
A self described workaholic, he enjoys a reputation as a highly respected and sought after performer known for his focused and immersive style. Garret Lee Dillahunt was born in Castro Valley CA to working class parents, David and Jeanne. He has two brothers: Brett, a teacher; and Eric, deceased.
Infamous Deadwood: Jack McCall . Jack McCall is the most infamous murderer in Deadwood. On August 2, 1876, McCall walked into Nuttal & Mann’s Saloon #10 and point blank shot Wild Bill Hickok in the back of the head while Hickok was playing a hand of poker.
McCall claimed he killed Wild Bill to avenge his brother’s death. At the time of the killing, Deadwood had no law so a group of miners held a trial in the McDaniel’s Theatre. After two hours, McCall was found innocent and headed out of town.
He ended up in Wyoming where his mouth got him in trouble. McCall bragged so often about killing Wild Bill that finally a US Marshall arrested him. Since his trial was not held in a legal territory (Deadwood was still a gold camp in Indian territory,) the trial was deemed illegal. McCall was sent to Yankton, the capital of Dakota Territory, ...