Kevin Costner plays John Dutton, the family patriarch in Yellowstone. Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly and Wes Bentley play his children Kayce, Beth and Jamie. Here’s how the main cast maps to the Dutton family and the people around them.
Who plays the Duttons?
Paramount’s official Yellowstone cast and series page lists these performers and characters:
| Actor | Character | Place in the story |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | John Dutton | Family patriarch |
| Luke Grimes | Kayce Dutton | John’s son |
| Kelly Reilly | Beth Dutton | John’s daughter |
| Wes Bentley | Jamie Dutton | John’s son |
| Kelsey Asbille | Monica Long Dutton | Part of the Dutton family circle |
| Brecken Merrill | Tate Dutton | A younger Dutton family member |
Paramount lists Rip Wheeler and Chief Thomas Rainwater among the central characters, though they are not members of the immediate Dutton household.
Who plays Rip Wheeler and Chief Thomas Rainwater?
- Cole Hauser plays Rip Wheeler, a central ranch character.
- Gil Birmingham plays Chief Thomas Rainwater, another central figure in the series.
These character and performer names follow Paramount’s official cast listings. For a visual overview of family connections, see Peacock’s Yellowstone family tree and character guide.
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What is Yellowstone about?
Yellowstone centers on the Dutton family, who control a large contiguous cattle ranch. Paramount Press Express describes John Dutton as the family’s leader; the conflict around the family and its ranch provides the setting for the ensemble cast.
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- Region 1 NTSC
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- Genre: TV Drama
- Number of Discs: 21
- Number of Tracks: 0
- Playback Duration: 1176
- Rating: NR
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