Production & Real-World Impact
18 entries in the House of Cards compendium.
Beau WillimonThe playwright who developed House of Cards for Netflix and ran its first four seasons.Kevin SpaceyThe actor who played Frank Underwood in the first five seasons.Michael DobbsThe British author whose 1989 novel House of Cards started it all.Robin WrightThe actress who played Claire Underwood for all six seasons.Kate MaraThe actress who played the ambitious reporter Zoe Barnes.Corey StollThe actor who played the doomed congressman Peter Russo.NetflixThe streaming service that ordered and released House of Cards.David FincherThe film director who executive produced the series and directed its first two episodes.BBCThe British broadcaster that aired the original 1990 House of Cards serial.Frank UnderwoodThe ruthless South Carolina politician who schemes his way to the presidency.Michael KellyThe actor who played Doug Stamper in all six seasons.Sean PennAmerican actor and filmmaker with three Academy Awards.Robert DuvallAcademy Award-winning actor known for chameleon-like roles.John WayneAmerican actor and enduring icon of Western cinema.John HousemanProducer, actor, and teacher who shaped American theatre.Jeff BridgesAmerican actor and singer with a seven-decade career.Forest WhitakerAcademy Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and humanitarian.Grant HeslovAmerican actor and filmmaker who won an Oscar for Argo.
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