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Michael Shannon (James Garfield) leads the Death by Lightning cast as the #923 ranked actor globally. Cast members below include current popularity rankings where available.
January 8, 2026

Top 10 Cast Members

Ranked by Wikipedia pageviews on January 7, 2026
#1
Michael Shannonas James Garfield
Rank #9234,795 daily views
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#2
Matthew Macfadyenas Charles Guiteau
Rank #9334,771 daily views
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#3
Bradley Whitfordas James Blaine
Rank #1,3473,767 daily views
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#4
Nick Offermanas Chester A. Arthur
Rank #1,4003,681 daily views
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#5
Betty Gilpinas Crete Garfield
Rank #1,8962,979 daily views
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#6
Shea Whighamas Roscoe Conkling
Rank #2,8682,124 daily views
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Death by Lightning Full Cast

All 6 cast members with rankings based on Wikipedia pageviews
MS
Michael Shannon
as James Garfield · 4 eps
Rank #9234,795 daily views
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MM
Matthew Macfadyen
as Charles Guiteau · 4 eps
Rank #9334,771 daily views
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NO
Nick Offerman
as Chester A. Arthur · 4 eps
Rank #1,4003,681 daily views
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BW
Bradley Whitford
as James Blaine · 4 eps
Rank #1,3473,767 daily views
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SW
Shea Whigham
as Roscoe Conkling · 4 eps
Rank #2,8682,124 daily views
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BG
Betty Gilpin
as Crete Garfield · 4 eps
Rank #1,8962,979 daily views
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