Poldark (TV) Cast
The cast of Poldark. Updated on September 17, 2025.
27 actors
Aidan Turner
as Ross Poldark (43 episodes)

Aidan Turner portrays Ross Poldark, a British Army officer who returns to his home in Cornwall from the American War of Independence.

Eleanor Tomlinson
as Demelza (43 episodes)

Eleanor Tomlinson plays Demelza, a fiercely independent and spirited woman who becomes Ross Poldark's wife.

Heida Reed
as Elizabeth Chenoweth (43 episodes)

Heida Reed embodies the character of Elizabeth Chenoweth, Ross Poldark's first love who marries his cousin Francis.

Kyle Soller
as Francis Poldark (18 episodes)

Kyle Soller takes on the role of Francis Poldark, Ross's cousin whose fortunes and personal life are tumultuous.

Ruby Bentall
as Verity Poldark (43 episodes)

Ruby Bentall features as Verity Poldark, Francis's kind-hearted and resilient sister.

Jack Farthing
as George Warleggan (43 episodes)

Jack Farthing portrays George Warleggan, a wealthy banker who becomes Ross Poldark's fierce antagonist.

Phil Davis
as Jud Paynter (18 episodes)

Phil Davis plays Jud Paynter, a lazy and occasionally disloyal servant to Ross Poldark.

Luke Norris
as Dwight Enys (10 episodes)

Luke Norris is cast as Dwight Enys, a doctor and close friend to Ross Poldark with a keen interest in prison reform.

Hugh Skinner
as Unwin Trevaunance (10 episodes)

Hugh Skinner plays Unwin Trevaunance, a politician aspiring for power yet often finds himself out of his depth.

Gabriella Wilde
as Caroline Penvenen (10 episodes)

Gabriella Wilde takes on the role of Caroline Penvenen, a strong-minded aristocrat with a generous heart.

Henry Garrett
as Captain McNeil (10 episodes)

Henry Garrett appears as Captain McNeil, a suitor to Elizabeth and a member of the gentry with connections to the military.

Ellise Chappell
as Morwenna Chynoweth / Morwenna Whitworth (9 episodes)

Ellise Chappell plays Morwenna Chynoweth/Morwenna Whitworth, Elizabeth's cousin who faces a challenging path to love.

Beatie Edney
as Prudie Paynter (43 episodes)
John Hollingworth
as Captain Henshawe (27 episodes)
Josh Whitehouse
as Hugh Armitage (17 episodes)
Sofia Oxenham
as Tess Tregidden (8 episodes)
Rose Reynolds
as Betty Carkeek (1 episode)
Gracee O'Brien
as Jinny Carter (7 episodes)
Lewis Peek
as Ted Carkeek (7 episodes)
Harriet Ballard
as Ruth Teague (4 episodes)
Crystal Leaity
as Margaret (6 episodes)
Stuart Davidson
as Warleggan Footman (2 episodes)
Alexander Arnold
as Jim Carter (1 episode)
Tim Dutton
as Joseph Merceron (6 episodes)
Alexander Morris
as James Blamey (2 episodes)
Josh Taylor
as Viscount Bollington (2 episodes)
Sabrina Bartlett
as Keren Smith (3 episodes)
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