HOLLYWOOD Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide for the Netflix series HOLLYWOOD featuring who plays who, information about each character, and other noteworthy information about the show.
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A cast and character guide for the Netflix series HOLLYWOOD featuring who plays who, information about each character, and other noteworthy information about the show.
Please Note: This content contains pertinent spoilers, descriptions are updated as new information is presented, images changed as better ones are captured, and this is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, guest star, or reoccurring role.
Jack Castello (David Corenswet)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood”
Brief Description
From Missouri, this 23-year-old veteran plans on using his looks to do what he has to to make it in Hollywood.
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Additional Information About Jack
- 1.1: Went to Anzio during the war.
- Is from Missouri
- 1.5: Plays Sam in “Meg”
Quotes
Raymond Ainsley (Darren Criss)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
Like his actor, Raymond is bi-racial, with being half-white half-Filipino, but unlike Cross, Raymond has his sights on directing and making a name for himself behind the camera.
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Additional Information About Raymond
Quotes
Archie Coleman (Jeremy Pope)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood”
Brief Description
Being an exception is nothing new to Archie. With being a queer man of color, all he has known is adversity. However, with talent, he is hoping to break down walls and burst through glass ceilings to be one of Hollywood’s most successful black screenwriters.
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Additional Information About Archie
- 1.6: Had an uncle who was lynched.
Quotes
Camille Washington (Laura Harrier)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
A Black actress with desires to be more than the limited parts offered to women like her in the 40s. What she desires is to be a movie star.
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Additional Information About Camille
- 1.5: Plays Meg in “Meg”
Quotes
Claire Wood (Samara Weaving)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
Jack’s female counterpart in ambition, who thinks they could become a Hollywood power couple.
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Additional Information About Claire
- Expect an almost femme fatale vibe from Claire at times as her Hollywood starlet appearance meets the deadliness of a Black Widow.
- 1.5: Plays Meg’s best friend Sarah in “Meg.”
Quotes
Ernie (Dylan McDermott)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood”
Brief Description
By appearances, Ernie just owns a quaint gas station which will allow you to fill up your car. However, get to know the man, and you’ll learn that the name of his gas station also could work as a euphemism.
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Additional Information About Ernie
- 1.1: Claims to be 12 inches
- 1.7: Is a widow
Quotes
Ellen Kincaid (Holland Taylor)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
A talent manager who, unlike some others in Hollywood, has less to hide, a resume of achievement, and a legacy she isn’t ready to close the book on yet.
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Additional Information About Ellen
- 1.7: Worked with Dick for over 27 years.
Quotes
Avis Amberg (Patti LuPone)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood”
Brief Description
The wife of the head of Ace Studios who, using her knowledge of the business, guides up and comers through the hoops and hurdles of Hollywood.
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Additional Information About Avis
- She is a former actress
- 1.6: Was with Ace over 20 years.
Quotes
“Make me feel like I matter, even if it is a lie.”
— Avis
Henry Wilson (Jim Parsons)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
A major Hollywood agent who creates and breaks careers who takes note of Rock’s ambition and decides to invest in him.
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Additional Information About Henry
Quotes
Rock Hudson (Jake Picking)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood”
Brief Description
An up and coming heartthrob from Illinois who holds secrets that could derail his career.
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Additional Information About Rock
- 1.1: Real name is Roy Fitzgerald
- Is from Winnetka, Illinois
- Came to LA to get to know his biological father
Quotes
Dick Samuels (Joe Mantello)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
An Acer Studios executive who, due to secretly being a gay man, but openly progressive, advocates for the underrepresented and assist in them breaking boundaries.
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Additional Information About Dick
Quotes
Henrietta Castello (Maude Apatow)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood”
Brief Description
Jack’s wife (!) who, on top of being pregnant, isn’t fully aware of who the man she married is when he steps outside their home.
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Additional Information About Henrietta
Quotes
Jeanne Crandall (Mira Sorvino)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 4 “(Screen) Tests”
Brief Description
A contracted actress with Ace Studios who has been in the business enough to be seen as a veteran, a talented one at that, yet has never made the achievements she, or others, expected of her.
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Additional Information About Jeanne
Quotes
Ace Amberg (Rob Reiner)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 3 “Outlaws”
Brief Description
Avis’ husband, and the head of Ace Studios.
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Additional Information About Ace
- 1.4: Has won 8 Oscars, two during the last ceremony.
Quotes
Anna May Wong (Michelle Krusiec)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 2 “Hooray For Hollywood: Part 2”
Brief Description
Considered to be one of the first Chinese American movie stars, Anna May Wong is a representative of the opportunities there can be for people of color in Hollywood – with the right backing.
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Additional Information About Anna
- 1.5: Plays Caroline in “Meg.”
Quotes
Hattie McDaniel (Queen Latifah)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 5 “Jump”
Brief Description
Winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, Hattie appears to play a role in Camille’s life as a mentor.
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Additional Information About Hattie
Quotes
Eleanor Roosevelt (Harriet Sansom Harris)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 4 “(Screen) Tests”
Brief Description
A friend of Avis’, and former first lady, who advocates for the film “Meg” and the effect it could have on the country.
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Additional Information About Eleanor
Quotes
Tallulah (Paget Brewster)
First Noted In – Season 1 Episode 5 “Jump”
Brief Description
A popular and vivacious actress who is portrayed as Hattie’s partner who she has an open relationship with.
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Additional Information About Tallulah
Quotes
General Information
| Network | Netflix | |
| Creator(s) | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan | |
| First Aired | 5/1/2020 | |
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Groups & Organizations
- Tattletale Magazine (1.4): A notorious gossip magazine in Hollywood.
Notable Locations
Ace Studios
The studio the majority of the actors work for and other characters are associated with.
Golden Tip Gasoline
A place to buy gasoline for the unaware and to have a drink, and so much more, if you wish to go to Dreamland.
Terms To Know
Other Noteworthy Information
- The show takes place in the 40s
- The ACE Studios sign is based on the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, where part of the film was shot.
- 1.7: The 20th Academy awards happen during the season.
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