Genius (TV) Cast
The cast of Genius. Updated on August 2, 2025.
297 actors
Geoffrey Rush
as Albert Einstein (10 episodes)

Geoffrey Rush portrays the famous physicist Albert Einstein. As one of the most recognized scientists in history, Einstein's groundbreaking theories revolutionized the world of physics. Rush brings depth and complexity to this iconic character, exploring both his intellectual brilliance and his personal struggles.

Antonio Banderas
as Pablo Picasso (10 episodes)

Antonio Banderas takes on the role of the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. Picasso's innovative approach to art and his prolific output made him one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Banderas captures the essence of Picasso's artistic genius and his complex personal life.

Cynthia Erivo
as Aretha Franklin (8 episodes)

Cynthia Erivo portrays the legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. Known for her powerful voice and remarkable talent, Franklin became a symbol of empowerment and musical excellence. Erivo delivers a captivating performance, showcasing Franklin's incredible vocal range and the impact she had on the music industry.

Clémence Poésy
as Françoise Gilot (10 episodes)

Clémence Poésy brings Françoise Gilot to life, a talented artist and the longtime partner of Pablo Picasso. Gilot's own artistic achievements and her tumultuous relationship with Picasso make her a captivating character. Poésy portrays Gilot's strength and resilience, as well as her artistic passion.

Malcolm Barrett
as Ted White (8 episodes)

Malcolm Barrett portrays Ted White, the husband of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin. White played a crucial role in Franklin's career, serving as her manager and providing support during her rise to fame. Barrett convincingly portrays the complex dynamics of their relationship and White's contribution to Franklin's success.

Samantha Colley
as Dora Maar (10 episodes)

Samantha Colley takes on two significant roles in Genius. She portrays Mileva Marić, the brilliant mathematician and physicist who was also Albert Einstein's first wife. Colley delves into Marić's intellectual prowess and her struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field. Additionally, Colley portrays Dora Maar, a prominent photographer and artist who had a tumultuous relationship with Pablo Picasso. Colley captures the complexity and artistic spirit of both characters.

Alex Rich
as Pablo Picasso (10 episodes)

Alex Rich portrays the young Pablo Picasso in Genius. This role focuses on Picasso's early life and artistic development. Rich portrays the budding genius with nuance, showcasing the artist's passion and ambition as he navigates the art world and shapes his unique style.

Patrice Covington
as Erma Franklin (8 episodes)
Rebecca Naomi Jones
as Carolyn Franklin (8 episodes)
David Cross
as Jerry Wexler (8 episodes)
Kimberly Hebert Gregory
as Ruth Bowen (8 episodes)
Emily Watson
as Elsa Einstein (10 episodes)
Shaian Jordan
as young Aretha 'Little Re' Franklin (8 episodes)
Courtney B. Vance
as C.L. Franklin (8 episodes)
Ralph Brown
as Max Planck (10 episodes)
Richard Topol
as Fritz Haber (10 episodes)
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (8 episodes)
Aaron Pierre
as Malcolm X (8 episodes)
Weruche Opia
as Coretta Scott King (8 episodes)
Jayme Lawson
as Betty Shabazz (8 episodes)
Johnny Flynn
as Albert Einstein (10 episodes)
Michael McElhatton
as Philipp Lenard (10 episodes)
Beau Gadsdon
as Françoise Gilot (1 episode)
Anna Savva
as Suzanne Ramié (2 episodes)
Bernice Stegers
as Marie Cuttoli (1 episode)
Alessio Scalzotto
as Pablo Picasso (1 episode)
Daisy May
as Marie Laurencin (1 episode)
George Lenz
as Captain Muller (1 episode)
Martin Umbach
as Dr. Talmut (1 episode)
Nikki Hahn
as Mileva Marić (1 episode)
Taylor Frost
as Paul Winteler (2 episodes)
Joshua Hogan
as Mathias Winteler (2 episodes)
Lucy Chappell
as Rosa Winteler (2 episodes)
Benjamin Haigh
as Fred Winteler (2 episodes)
Michael Culkin
as Professor Pernet (1 episode)
Helen Monks
as Maja Einstein (3 episodes)
Alistair Petrie
as Heinrich Weber (3 episodes)
Alexander Vlahos
as Maurice Solovine (1 episode)
Robert Lindsay
as Hermann Einstein (2 episodes)
Tom Brittney
as Conrad Habicht (1 episode)
Adrian Lukis
as Wilhelm Röntgen (1 episode)
Lynsey Beauchamp
as Anna Röntgen (1 episode)
Emily Laing
as Helene Savic (1 episode)
Terrence Hardiman
as Professor Griesel (1 episode)
Thomas Padden
as Walther Nernst (1 episode)
Sue Maund
as Frau Schnellham (1 episode)
Peter Hamilton Dyer
as Frederic Ebersold (1 episode)
Shannon Tarbet
as Marie Winteler (3 episodes)
Tim Dutton
as Headmaster Loncar (2 episodes)
Nicholas Rowe
as Jost Winteler (3 episodes)
Predrag Bjelac
as Milos Marić (3 episodes)
Corrado Invernizzi
as Pierre Curie (1 episode)
George Webster
as Julius Winteler (3 episodes)
Rod Hallett
as Carl Jung (1 episode)
Nick Sampson
as Professor Kleiner (1 episode)
Klára Issová
as Marie Curie (2 episodes)
Catherine McCormack
as Marija Ruzic-Marić (4 episodes)
Claire Rushbrook
as Pauline Einstein (4 episodes)
Timothy Radford
as Hans Albert Einstein (1 episode)
Gregory Gudgeon
as Professor Minkowski (2 episodes)
Peter Bramhill
as Arnold Sommerfeld (1 episode)
Lisa Ray-Jacobs
as Berta Fantova (1 episode)
Luke Allen-Gale
as Erwin Freundlich (1 episode)
Radivoje Bukvić
as Vladimir Varicak (1 episode)
Katharina Sporrer
as Kate Hirschberg (1 episode)
Jon Fletcher
as Marcel Grossmann (5 episodes)
Charleigh Bailey
as Bertha Krupp (1 episode)
Nick Waring
as Gustav Krupp (1 episode)
Johannes Franke
as Tobias (1 episode)
Gwendolyn Ellis
as Elsa Einstein (3 episodes)
Zoe Telford
as Clara Haber (2 episodes)
Silvina Buchbauer
as Katharina Lenard (2 episodes)
Lochlann Ó Mearáin
as Georg Nikolai (1 episode)
Lily Dodsworth-Evans
as Ilse Löwenthal (3 episodes)
Adrian Edmondson
as David Hilbert (1 episode)
Jack Fox
as Paul Weyland (1 episode)
Edward Harrison
as Arthur Eddington (1 episode)
Hugh Robb
as Eduard Einstein (1 episode)
Edan Hayhurst
as Hans Albert Einstein (2 episodes)
Eric Carte
as Sir William Crookes (1 episode)
Peter Jacobson
as Chaim Weizmann (1 episode)
Eugene Simon
as Eduard Einstein (2 episodes)
Charity Wakefield
as Betty (2 episodes)
Henry Goodman
as Walther Rathenau (3 episodes)
Vincent Kartheiser
as Raymond Geist (2 episodes)
Thomas Morris
as Ernst (2 episodes)
Dag Malmberg
as Svante Arrhenius (2 episodes)
Amy Huck
as Eleanor (1 episode)
Adam Garcia
as Moe Berg (1 episode)
Christian Rubeck
as Werner Heisenberg (1 episode)
Ania Bukstein
as Margarita Konenkova (1 episode)
Rob LaBelle
as Henry Morgenthau (1 episode)
John Sackville
as R. Davis Halliwell (1 episode)
Jolyon Coy
as Max Laue (2 episodes)
Karel Dobrý
as Mikhail Ivanushkin (1 episode)
Stephen Chance
as Paul Scherrer (1 episode)
Mitchell Mullen
as Franklin Roosevelt (1 episode)
Téby Zita
as Older Ilse Einstein (2 episodes)
Georg Nikoloff
as Sergei Konenkov (1 episode)
Miles Richardson
as Vannever Bush (1 episode)
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