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Thomas Shelby
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- 1. S1 E1 Sep 12, 2013
- Thomas Shelby plans to fix a horse race; some guns turn up stolen.
- 2. S1 E2 Sep 19, 2013
- Thomas Shelby starts a feud with a gypsy family and meets with the Inspector to talk about guns.
- 3. S1 E3 Sep 26, 2013
- IRA sympathizers tries to get information from Thomas about the stolen guns.
Thomas Michael ‘Tommy’ Shelby OBE DCM MM MP is the main protagonist of the Peaky Blinders. He is the son of Arthur and Mrs. Shelby, brother of Arthur, John, Ada and Finn Shelby, father of Duke, Charles and Ruby Shelby, as well as being the husband of Grace and Lizzie Shelby.
Thomas Michael Shelby OBE DCM MM MP is a fictional character and the protagonist of the British period crime drama Peaky Blinders. He is played by Irish actor Cillian Murphy, who has won two Irish Film & Television Awards and two National Television Awards for his portrayal of Shelby. The character has received critical acclaim.
Peaky Blinders: Created by Steven Knight. With Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Helen McCrory. A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby.
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- 2014-09-30
- Crime, Drama
- 60
Jun 10, 2022 · 'Peaky Blinders' star Cillian Murphy looks back on a decade of playing Thomas Shelby — and shares why he fought so hard to get the role in the first place.
- Samantha Highfill
- 2 min
- Tommy Shelby. The main man. The big dog. And a major reason for the show's breakout success. Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby, the protagonist of "Peaky Blinders."
- Polly Gray. While "Peaky Blinders" is mainly a show about violent men doing violent things, the women of the series are no slouches in that department, either.
- Arthur Shelby Jr. Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson) is Tommy's older brother, right-hand man, and the loose cannon of the Peaky Blinders. Despite being expected to lead the gang, Arthur grows to accept Tommy's leadership and defers control of the Blinders to his younger brother.
- John Shelby. Rounding out the main trio of the Shelby brothers is John (Joe Cole). More emotionally stable than his older brothers, Tommy and Arthur, John also served in the army during World War I, but had a relatively easier time letting go of the trauma he experienced during that time.
The Peaky Blinders were a street gang based in Birmingham, England, which operated from the 1880s until the 1920s. The group consisted largely of young criminals from lower- to working-class backgrounds. They engaged in robbery, violence, racketeering, illegal bookmaking, and control of gambling.
Apr 3, 2024 · Peaky Blinders: 20 Best Thomas Shelby Quotes. Tommy Shelby's quotes showcase his complexity and power, solidifying him as a memorable antihero on TV. Cillian Murphy's performance as Tommy in Peaky Blinders is hailed as his finest acting, with the best lines highlighting the character's layers.
