Are “The Gilded Age” Characters Real People? Meet the New York Socialites Who Inspired Them
Ben Lamb as the Duke of Buckingham, may have been inspired by Charles Spencer-Churchill
English actor Ben Lamb portrays the Duke of Buckingham.
Ashlie Atkinson as Mamie Fish
Ashlie Atkinson brings levity as Mamie Fish, a real woman from New York history known for her "wicked wit" and outlandish dinner parties.
Donna Murphy as Caroline Schermerhorn Astor
Theater icon Donna Murphy plays Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, better known as Mrs. Astor.
Bobby Steggert as John Singer Sargent
Bobby Steggert portrays the popular portraitist, John Singer Sargent.
Bill Camp as J.P. Morgan
Bill Camp plays J.P. Morgan, the famous investment banker and U.S. railroad financier.
Sullivan Jones as T. Thomas Fortune
Sullivan Jones portrays T. Thomas Fortune, Peggy Scott's editor.
Jordan Waller as Oscar Wilde
Jordan Waller appeared as witty writer Oscar Wilde in season 2.
Linda Emond as Clara Barton
Linda Emond starred as Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross.
