Lore & History
10 entries in the Boardwalk Empire compendium.
Jimmy DarmodyNucky Thompson's protégé turned rival, whose descent into full-blooded gangsterism leads to his execution by…Nucky ThompsonA Machiavellian politician who balances public adoration with private ruthlessness in the violent world of…Eli ThompsonFrom loyal brother to sheriff, Eli's shadow was cast by the man he sought to surpass.Chalky WhiteA Northside native who balanced loyalty to Nucky with the dignity of his community.Owen SleaterAn Irish immigrant and IRA member who worked his way up in Nucky's organization.Meyer RothsteinThe powerful New York City gangster and multimillionaire who employs Luciano, Lansky, and Siegel while doing…Volstead ActA $5 fine that saved Nucky Thompson from prison.Lucky LucianoThe quiet architect who built the foundation of modern organized crime.Warren G. HardingThe 29th President portrayed on screen by Malachy Cleary.Arnold RothsteinThe man who fixed the World Series and ruled the streets with a calculator instead of a gun.
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