The Lowdown cast features Ethan Hawke, Keith David and Kaniehtiio Horn. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Sterlin Harjo’s FX series on Disney+, HBO Max and Hulu. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Lowdown takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a truth-seeking journalist named Lee Raybon targets local corruption, he investigates the alleged suicide of a politician’s brother. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he finds trouble and facts while looking after his 13-year-old daughter. Here’s every actor and character in The Lowdown.

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The Lowdown Cast: Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon

Character Profile: A Tulsa-based “truthstorian.” He works for “The Heartland Press” and operates a rare book store called Hoot Owl Books. Lee tries to develop his writing career while dealing with familial issues.

Hawke’s Resume: Todd Anderson in Dead Poets Society (1989), Jake in Training Day (2001), Jesse in the Before SunriseTrilogy (1995-2013), John Brown in The Good Lord Bird (2020), Arthur Harrow in Moon Knight (2022)

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The Lowdown Cast: Keith David as Marty

Character Profile: A private investigator. He believes that there is nothing worse than a white man who cares. Marty works for a local politician and offers advice to Lee.

David’s Resume: Childs in The Thing (1982), Frank in They Live (1988), General Kimsey in Armageddon (1998), Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog (2009), Otis Haywood Sr. in Nope (2022)

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The Lowdown Cast: Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha

Character Profile: Lee’s ex-wife. She begins a new relationship while looking after her 13-year-old daughter. Samantha worries about Lee’s erratic behavior.

Horn’s Resume: Gum-Chewing Girl in Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), Reeta in Possessor (2020), Tanis in Letterkenny (2021-23), Deer Lady in Reservation Dogs (2021-23), Ziggy in Seeds (2024)

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The Lowdown Cast: Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Francis

Character Profile: Lee’s 13-year-old daughter. She is a punk rocker who enjoys the novelist Jim Thompson. Francis has a strong bullshit detector.

Armstrong’s Resume: Minnie May Barry in Anne with an E (2017-19), Alma Gardner in American Horror Story (2021), Young Antonia in Black Widow (2021), Charlie McGee in Firestarter (2022), Fern in Skeleton Crew (2024-25)

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The Lowdown Cast: Jeanne Tripplehorn as Betty Jo Washberg

Character Profile: A local widow. Her late husband allegedly killed himself. Betty admits to having an affair while developing a romantic relationship with Lee.

Tripplehorn’s Resume: Dr. Beth Garner in Basic Instinct (1992), Abby McDeere in The Firm (1993), Alex Blake in Criminal Minds (2012-14), Sylvia Chamberlain in The Gilded Age (2022), Secretary Lorraine Hartley in The Terminal List (2022)

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The Lowdown Cast: Scott Shepherd as Allen Murphy

Character Profile: A Tulsa rancher. He protects his best interests from Lee. Allen finds trouble while working as a local enforcer.

Shepherd’s Resume: Hoffman in Bridge of Spies (2015), Director NI Edwin Russell in Jason Bourne (2016), John Grey in X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019), Harris James in True Detective (2019), Byron Burkhart in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

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The Lowdown Cast: Tim Blake Nelson as Dale Washberg

Character Profile: Betty Jo’s late husband. He was a gay man who dies at the beginning of the series. Dale left behind notes that inform Lee about his life and death.

Nelson’s Resume: The Director of Leaves of Grass (2009) — Also, Gideon in Minority Report (2002), Buster Scruggs in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), Delmar O’Donnell in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Wade Tillman/Looking Glass in Watchmen (2019)

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The Lowdown Cast: Kyle MacLachlan as Donald Washberg

Character Profile: Dale’s brother. He is a politician who aspires to be the Oklahoma governor. Donald cries during sex and fathered Betty Jo’s daughter.

MacLachlan’s Resume: Paul Atreides in Dune (1984), Jeffrey Beaumont in Blue Velvet (1986), Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks (1989-91), Trey MacDougal in Sex and the City (2000-02), Orson Hodge in Desperate Housewives (2006-12)

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The Lowdown cast also includes:

• Macon Blair as Dan Kane
• Rachel Crowl as Sally
• Dale Dickey as Bonnie
• Zachary Booth as Elijah
• Cody Lightning as Waylon
• Abbie Cobb as Vicky Williams
• Kerry Malloy as Phil
• Tracy Letts as Frank Martin
• Michael Hitchcock as Ray
• Killer Mike Cyrus
• Josh Fadem as Abel Bell
• Eric Edelstein as Blackie
• Jude Barnett as Cousin Henry
• Siena East as Deidra
• Ken Pomeroy as Pearl
• Scott Mason as Unhoused Jack
• Johnny Polygon as Lone Loiterer/Reverend Tyrell
• Hunter Sullivan as Bob
• Troy Powell as Big John
• Paulina Alexis as Willie Jack
• Devery Jacobs as Elora Danan Postoak

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.