Spencer
A Dutton grandfather whose journey spans continents and decades.
Spencer Dutton is a character from the Yellowstone franchise, appearing in the prequel series 1923. He is portrayed by Brandon Sklenar and is identified as the grandfather of John Dutton III. The series follows Spencer during the time of Western Expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression, which in Montana started a decade earlier.
Quick Facts
- Character name
- Spencer Dutton
- Relative to john dutton
- Grandfather
Lore & Background
Spencer Dutton is a central figure in the prequel series 1923, which premiered its first season on December 18, 2022, on Paramount+, and concluded on April 6, 2025, after two seasons consisting of sixteen episodes. The series focuses on a new generation of the Dutton family during the time of Western Expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. Spencer is the grandfather of John Dutton III. He is portrayed by Brandon Sklenar, and his story is set in the year 1923 and beyond, following the events of the earlier prequel 1883.
Reader's Guide
Spencer Dutton appears in the television series 1923, which aired on Paramount+. The series ran for two seasons, from December 18, 2022, to April 6, 2025, totaling sixteen episodes. Spencer is played by actor Brandon Sklenar. He is the grandfather of John Dutton III, the central character of the main Yellowstone series. His story is set during the early 20th century, specifically in the year 1923 and the years following, covering the era of Western Expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.
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