Ellis Alfred Swearengen (July 8, 1845 – November 15, 1904) was an American pimp and entertainment entrepreneur who ran the Gem Theater, a notorious brothel, in Deadwood, South Dakota, for 22 …

Al, as he was known, arrived in Deadwood, South Dakota, in May 1876 as one of the earliest non-mining men in the area. By the end of the week, he had a temporary dance hall up and running. Arriving with …

Albert "Al" Swearengen is one of the two protagonists of HBO's Deadwood as well as Deadwood: The Movie, along with Seth Bullock. He can also be considered as an antagonist, bordering on anti-hero …

Ellis Albert “Al” Swearengen was one of Deadwood’s most infamous and brutal citizens. He opened his “Gem Theater” in 1876 as one of the first entertainment venues in town. Swearengen lured …

Jan 5, 2024 · One such character of note is Ellis Albert “Al” Swearingen, who is most closely associated with Deadwood but met his demise in Denver on Nov. 15, 1904. Al and twin brother Lemuel …

Nov 15, 2025 · Undoubtedly, the show's most famous figure, though, is Ian McShane's Al Swearengen, the ruthless owner of the Gem Saloon. McShane's career was given a vital shot in the arm when he …

Oct 12, 2023 · Deadwood's infamous Al Swearengen, played brilliantly by Ian McShane, was a real-life historical figure who met an untimely end.

Feb 17, 2025 · The boom years of the gold rush were long gone and Deadwood itself was no longer the thriving, lawless town that welcomed the likes of Al Swearengen. Its population had dwindled to just …

Jul 18, 2021 · Al Swearengen is often considered to be one of the complex antiheroes who defined the 2000s TV "Golden Age", alongside Tony Soprano or Walter White. He is established very early on in …

Jun 13, 2012 · In October 1904, Al’s twin brother, Lemuel, was shot five times in his home in Oskaloosa, but lived to tell about it. Some believed the gunman had been aiming for Al and got the wrong …