I'm sure there ARE others, but I've never seen one actor, come back, and play 3 different characters in a TV show's world. He not only played Jack McCall, and Francis Wolcott, but he also played a man with long hair, and a long beard, in the movie, who throws something at Hearst's head, and says "I hope you die in the street like my daddy did" after Bullock puts Hearst in cuffs, and members of the town attack Hearst. It shows him real fast, so you kinda have to already know about it beforehand. Cause he looks way different with long hair and a long, scraggly beard. I didn't notice it when I saw the movie. But then saw something about it online, and watched the movie again later on, and looked out for him, and then I recognized him.
@@cmcproductions26 He worked with Olyphant again in "Justified". On Star Trek, Mark Leonard first appeared as a Romulan commander and later became Spock's father. Back in the day a lot of familiar actors made multiple appearances as different characters on episodic TV.
I never realized how much this scene reveals about Ellsworth's character until now! Wow. He's a nobody, a drunk, when we first meet him. Yet you can tell there's more to him at first. He's got heart and intelligence. Trixie sees it. Now we understand that he was someone of status when it came to the color; at least not a lowly miner. And like a fellow commenter noted, the trauma of the event Wolcott describes seems to have ruined Ellsworth. In fact, Wolcott clearly knows that the tragedy was difficult on Ellsworth and brings it up because he knows Ellsworth will lose control at its mention. This gives Wolcott the upper hand. They both know the score. Hearst will prevail.
Jeffrey Crace Agreed. Ellsworth really sneaks up on you as a great character. You're so focused on Al and Bullock in the beginning that it takes him a while to really shine. Loved him in the scene, so bad-ass and confident.
+Jeffrey Crace totally, he has one of the few redemption arcs in the series, even though Hearst fucking murders him in the end. Before coming to Deadwood he was successful, respected and responsible, and in episode 1 he is a drunken wreck even though he seems like a good person. The fact that he gets out of this stage, gets a good job and a family again and is respected in the community, is awesome. The fact that Hearst more or less has to kill him to get his way in the camp is really symbolic. It's also awesome how even though Ellsworth is a really kind-hearted person, the only times he loses his cool have to do with Hearst.
Was able to be in a scene with him (as background) and watch him work up close, when we filmed Guillermo Del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" a year ago. Was great to see a Deadwood cast member.
I wish there were more scenes of Ellsworth on youtube. His exchange with Joanie Stubbs was cool and also the scene in the first episode when he is at The Gem talking to Al.
His scene explaining to mrs Garrett about the validity issue rumors in the same episode as the one here is also great. Brilliant writing and perfection in delivery by Ellsworth
“I’d like for you to turn the very definition of a supernumerary character into a primary, please. And if you could do it within a two minute time mark, and…plug in an interesting backstory within that same time mark while leaving an air of mystery? Great…thanks…”
The best ending for Francis would have been for him to say something like "I'll move to Europe, London seems to be a fine place". Hinting that he might become Jack the Ripper lol.
Except Jack the Ripper has been proven with DNA to be the Jew who was always the prime suspect but protected from prosecution. The cops kept arresting him and crooked judges kept dropping the charges
@Mattraction513 There are others. Jane, Joanie, Trixie, Jewell. Hoffsteadler. And of course Doc Cochran. But Ellsworth and Charlie Utter and my favorites.
Poor Ellsworth occupied a highly undesirable role, one every man should avoid putting himself in: a placeholder for the Male Star in his relations with the Female Star. He must be a good egg, an everyman, an admirable dude... but he also must die pointlessly and unnecessarily in order to advance the main romantic plot. He's a cucked character. The "new husband" when literally everybody knows the "ex-husband" is going to win in the end.
I agree as well. You could depend on them to stick with you in a tight spot, or talk you out of getting into one. Ellsworth talk to his dog were funny bits.
"Wild Bill" but, yes/no they were re-using actors? I didn't notice, and I watched all three seasons very closely. They snuck one in on me... well done!
@WiseGuy5674 - well, given my love of Deadwood I'm more than willing to give the series the benefit of the doubt. the whole mine shaft collapse wasn't mentioned until now. Ellsworth may have have basically cut off every aspect of his past life due to the trauma of working for Hearst... you couldn't blame him if he didn't want to be responsible for 50+ men's lives again with a ruthless boss. The sad thing is that after all of this, the same master did him in eventually.
"...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."
@@luizrobertoarruda4769 Kim Dickens, who played Joanie Stubbs on Deadwood, was the lead in "Fear The Walking Dead" for its first three and a half seasons. ...and that's all I'll say about that for now. Rumours abound. But yeah, Garrett Dillahunt is amazing in everything he's in.
The Comstock was jointly owned by Hearst and other investors. And it was a gulp of air that cost 9 men their lives in an underground fire and injured several others down the shafts. So quit hypin shyt up. Accidents like that were common.
"You have the advantage of me, Mr. Elsworth."
"That aint a possibility, Wolcott, no more than an error or yours would be innocent."
Of*
@@calilyricist24 A innocent error
@@OnigirliIt’s difficult to hear over the clamour.
@@magalengo It’s terrible, isn’t it?
"did you work the comstock when you was beardless?" --
--"No, I shot Will Bill in Season 1."
My eye was a little droopy, but alas...ACTING!
I'm sure there ARE others, but I've never seen one actor, come back, and play 3 different characters in a TV show's world. He not only played Jack McCall, and Francis Wolcott, but he also played a man with long hair, and a long beard, in the movie, who throws something at Hearst's head, and says "I hope you die in the street like my daddy did" after Bullock puts Hearst in cuffs, and members of the town attack Hearst. It shows him real fast, so you kinda have to already know about it beforehand. Cause he looks way different with long hair and a long, scraggly beard. I didn't notice it when I saw the movie. But then saw something about it online, and watched the movie again later on, and looked out for him, and then I recognized him.
@@cmcproductions26 He worked with Olyphant again in "Justified".
On Star Trek, Mark Leonard first appeared as a Romulan commander and later became Spock's father.
Back in the day a lot of familiar actors made multiple appearances as different characters on episodic TV.
@@johnholliday5874 Also on ST DS9 Jeffrey combs played 3 characters, Two in the same episode.
@@RayoAtra Versatile as heck!
I love this writing so much. It's unreal.
Everybody knows a good man like Ellsworth. Hard working, hard drinking, shy around women, loves his dog and stands up for the right thing.
Exactly. Wonderful description!
if not, ill put me resume in "drinks hard" "good with animals" "handy....ish"
I never realized how much this scene reveals about Ellsworth's character until now! Wow. He's a nobody, a drunk, when we first meet him. Yet you can tell there's more to him at first. He's got heart and intelligence. Trixie sees it.
Now we understand that he was someone of status when it came to the color; at least not a lowly miner. And like a fellow commenter noted, the trauma of the event Wolcott describes seems to have ruined Ellsworth. In fact, Wolcott clearly knows that the tragedy was difficult on Ellsworth and brings it up because he knows Ellsworth will lose control at its mention. This gives Wolcott the upper hand. They both know the score. Hearst will prevail.
Jeffrey Crace Agreed. Ellsworth really sneaks up on you as a great character. You're so focused on Al and Bullock in the beginning that it takes him a while to really shine. Loved him in the scene, so bad-ass and confident.
+Jeffrey Crace totally, he has one of the few redemption arcs in the series, even though Hearst fucking murders him in the end. Before coming to Deadwood he was successful, respected and responsible, and in episode 1 he is a drunken wreck even though he seems like a good person. The fact that he gets out of this stage, gets a good job and a family again and is respected in the community, is awesome. The fact that Hearst more or less has to kill him to get his way in the camp is really symbolic. It's also awesome how even though Ellsworth is a really kind-hearted person, the only times he loses his cool have to do with Hearst.
Yeah. Were you at all concerned about how close Ellsworth was with the little girl? Talking about his beard
because...he was her surrogate father figure?
The wealthy and unscrupulous usually do.
More's the pity.
This is how I greet my neighbors every morning when I get the paper.
LMAO at this in 2019 :D
Must be a very “diverse” neighborhood you live in. My condolences.
I hope and pray this still holds true, 12 years later, and your neighbors have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.
2 mins of superb character development for Ellsworth
2 great actors - what a scene
Watching deadwood and then inevitably becoming a fan of deadwood, you realise what the human spirit is.
Jim Beaver walks on water. That's all to be said.
Was able to be in a scene with him (as background) and watch him work up close, when we filmed Guillermo Del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" a year ago.
Was great to see a Deadwood cast member.
"The noise is terrible, isn't it, Mr. Ellsworth? Like fate."
sick line.
Joanie should've put that broken bottle end through his throat after she smashed it over his head
I was so hoping she'd finish him there
Here's to the great Jim Beaver, the true star of every show he was a supporting actor on!!!🎉
I wish there were more scenes of Ellsworth on youtube. His exchange with Joanie Stubbs was cool and also the scene in the first episode when he is at The Gem talking to Al.
His scene explaining to mrs Garrett about the validity issue rumors in the same episode as the one here is also great. Brilliant writing and perfection in delivery by Ellsworth
This show had me at his "beholden to no human cocksucker"
Every character on this show who is usually pleasant has one other character who it's on sight with. For Ellsworth it's Wolcott and Hearst
0:48 When you break a glass and your mom threatens your life
“I’d like for you to turn the very definition of a supernumerary character into a primary, please. And if you could do it within a two minute time mark, and…plug in an interesting backstory within that same time mark while leaving an air of mystery?
Great…thanks…”
The best ending for Francis would have been for him to say something like "I'll move to Europe, London seems to be a fine place". Hinting that he might become Jack the Ripper lol.
that's what I said! lol
i actually thought that too when i originally watched it that maybe he was the Ripper.
Nah. The best ending is the one he got.
Too schlocky for Milch but I must admit … pretty cool idea!
Except Jack the Ripper has been proven with DNA to be the Jew who was always the prime suspect but protected from prosecution. The cops kept arresting him and crooked judges kept dropping the charges
@Mattraction513 There are others. Jane, Joanie, Trixie, Jewell. Hoffsteadler. And of course Doc Cochran. But Ellsworth and Charlie Utter and my favorites.
Ellsworth smelt him out.
I was waiting for Ellsworth to blast that fancy shit right out of his boots.
its weird watching bobby on other shows then supernatursl. we miss yu on supernatural bobby!
Oh Hell's bells they even shot Mr. Elsworth.
Oh, Bobby, you never cease to amaze me with your glorious beard.
Wolcott, the same psycho returns with others from Deadwood into Harlan County in Justified.
Two of the greatest Series ever on Television
If you love this show, I highly recommend visiting Deadwood South Dakota, worth the trip.
I loved Ellsworth, I was so shocked and angry when I saw the second to last episode.
Poor Ellsworth occupied a highly undesirable role, one every man should avoid putting himself in: a placeholder for the Male Star in his relations with the Female Star. He must be a good egg, an everyman, an admirable dude... but he also must die pointlessly and unnecessarily in order to advance the main romantic plot. He's a cucked character. The "new husband" when literally everybody knows the "ex-husband" is going to win in the end.
It shook the entire camp to its foundation. You saw how respected he was. I think even Tolliver looked displeased
@Maryjaneslave I agree, along with Charlie Utter. By far the two most honest trustworthy individuals on the show.
I agree as well. You could depend on them to stick with you in a tight spot, or talk you out of getting into one. Ellsworth talk to his dog were funny bits.
I just can't watch anything Dillahunt is in without thinking Burt.
Don’t piss Bobby off!
"Wild Bill" but, yes/no they were re-using actors?
I didn't notice, and I watched all three seasons very closely.
They snuck one in on me... well done!
@WiseGuy5674 - well, given my love of Deadwood I'm more than willing to give the series the benefit of the doubt. the whole mine shaft collapse wasn't mentioned until now. Ellsworth may have have basically cut off every aspect of his past life due to the trauma of working for Hearst... you couldn't blame him if he didn't want to be responsible for 50+ men's lives again with a ruthless boss. The sad thing is that after all of this, the same master did him in eventually.
I keep expecting to see Wolcott's eyes turn completely black, causing Ellsworth to exclaim, "Aw, BALLS!". ;)
Actor playiing Wolcott very much looks like the one playing Jack McCall.
Its the same guy.
@@CommandoBlackMetal no shit, Sherlock
Ellsworth should’ve told him to Run for his life!
I thought they killed Jack McCall lol.
Isnt the actor portraying wolcott the same actor who portrayed Jack McCall the guy who shot & killed wild bill ?
Yes. He had 3 roles in the series all up
@@philkelly8261 now hes in fear the walking dead
"...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."
@@jamesdesomma3639 His acting on Deadwood was better than most of TWD's cast
@@luizrobertoarruda4769 Kim Dickens, who played Joanie Stubbs on Deadwood, was the lead in "Fear The Walking Dead" for its first three and a half seasons.
...and that's all I'll say about that for now. Rumours abound.
But yeah, Garrett Dillahunt is amazing in everything he's in.
he is the same actor?? i haven't noticed it...
Ballss
Did they not think we would notice that was the coward Jack McCall?
Doesn't matter. Great performance in both instances.
Most people didn"t.
Could have been worse for Wolcott, imagine if the Winchester brothers were here!
@zackhanscom "Like fate." I'm pretty sure.
Francis Wolcott runs from no man...
My two favorite characters in this series- Ellsworth and Utter. Yes I know Utter wasn't in this scene.
@alanhealycork Correct.
Consarn it!
Bobby and Negan (Maybe ?)
If only..
@AidoFeif Were gonna have to agree to disagree on Jane she was a coward and got on my last nerve in season 1
The Comstock was jointly owned by Hearst and other investors. And it was a gulp of air that cost 9 men their lives in an underground fire and injured several others down the shafts. So quit hypin shyt up. Accidents like that were common.
@Maryjaneslave Just about the only decent one... Ellsworth Star and Utter
Jim Beaver walks on water. That's all to be said.