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set on New Providence Island and a prequel to

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, and Levine are co-executive producers. The following is a list of characters that appeared on the television series.

Main characters

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as James McGraw/Flint: Captain of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. *

Hannah New Hannah New (born 13 May 1984) is an English actress. She is known for her starring role on the television show '' Black Sails'' in which she plays Eleanor Guthrie, the owner of a saloon in Nassau, and also for her role as Rosalinda Fox in ''Th ...

as Eleanor Guthrie: Chief Fence and Supplier in Nassau. * Luke Arnold as "Long" John Silver: Cook and later Quartermaster of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. *

Jessica Parker Kennedy Jessica Parker Kennedy (born October 3, 1984) is a Canadian actress. She played Melissa Glaser on the CW series ''The Secret Circle'', Max on the Starz original series '' Black Sails'' and Nora West-Allen / XS on ''The Flash'', and has also app ...

as Max: Prostitute and later Brothel

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in Nassau. *

Tom Hopper Thomas Edward Hopper (born 28 January 1985) is a British actor. He has appeared as Percival in ''Merlin'', Billy Bones in '' Black Sails'', Dickon Tarly in ''Game of Thrones'', and Luther Hargreeves in ''The Umbrella Academy''. Early life T ...

as William "Billy Bones" Manderly:

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of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. *

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Charles Vane Charles Vane (c. 1680 – 29 March 1721) was an English pirate who operated in the Bahamas during the end of the Golden Age of Piracy. Vane was likely born in the Kingdom of England around 1680. One of his first pirate ventures was under the ...

: Captain of the ''Ranger'' and the ''Fancy'', Steward of Fort Nassau. (seasons 1–3) *

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Jack Rackham John Rackham (26 December 168218 November 1720), commonly known as Calico Jack, was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and in Cuba during the early 18th century. His nickname was derived from the calico clothing that he wore, whil ...

: Quartermaster of the ''Ranger'' and later Brothel manager and Captain of the ''Colonial Dawn''. *

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: Crew Mate of the ''Ranger'' and later of the ''Colonial Dawn''. * Mark Ryan as Hal Gates: Quartermaster of the ''Walrus'' and Captain of the ''Ranger''. (season 1) *

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as Mr. Scott: Adviser to Eleanor Guthrie and Captain Benjamin Hornigold and later Quartermaster of the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 1–3) *

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as Richard Guthrie: Father to Eleanor and one of the richest merchants in the New World. (seasons 1–2) *

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as Miranda Hamilton/Barlow: Resident of New Providence and Flint's friend and confidant. (seasons 1–3) *

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as Thomas Hamilton: Son of Lord Proprietor Alfred Hamilton, from London. (seasons 2, 4) *

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Woodes Rogers Woodes Rogers ( 1679 – 15 July 1732) was an English sea captain, privateer, slave trader and, from 1718, the first Royal Governor of the Bahamas. He is known as the captain of the vessel that rescued marooned Alexander Selkirk, whose ...

: English Captain determined to end piracy in Nassau for good. (seasons 3–4) *

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Edward Teach Edward Teach (alternatively spelled Edward Thatch, – 22 November 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain's North American colonies. Little is known about ...

: Captain of the ''

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''. (seasons 3–4) *

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Israel Hands Israel Hands, also known as Basilica Hands, was an 18th-century pirate best known for being second in command to Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. His name serves as the basis for the name of the villainous sidekick in Robert Louis Stev ...

: Bounty hunter. (season 4) *

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as Marion Guthrie: Mother to Richard Guthrie and grandmother to Eleanor Guthrie. (season 4)

Recurring characters

* Lawrence Joffe as Randall: Cook of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 1–2) * Jannes Eiselen (season 1) and Roland Reed (seasons 2–3) as Dufresne: Accountant and later Quartermaster of the ''Walrus'', the ''Spanish Man O' War'' and the ''Orion''. * Dylan Skews as Logan: Armorer of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 1–2) * Lise Slabber as Idelle: Prostitute of the brothel run by Noonan and Jack Rackham in Nassau. * Richard Lukunku as Joshua: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 1–2) * Winston Chong as Joji: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. * Alistair Moulton Black as Dr. Howell: Doctor of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 1–3; guest season 4) * David Butler as Frasier: Appraiser in Nassau. (seasons 1–2, 4) * Fiona Ramsay as Mrs. Mapleton: Madam of the brothel run by Noonan in Nassau. (seasons 1, 3; guest seasons 2, 4) * Graham Weir as Captain Naft: Captain of the ''Intrepid''. (season 1; guest season 2) * Patrick Lyster as Benjamin Hornigold: Steward of Fort Nassau and Captain of the ''Royal Lion'' and the ''Orion''. (seasons 1–3) * Mark Elderkin as Pastor Lambrick: Head of the local church in Nassau. (seasons 1–2; guest seasons 3–4) * Andre Jacobs as De Groot: Master of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. *

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as O'Malley: Mercenary working for Eleanor Guthrie. (season 1; guest season 2) * Richard Wright-Firth as Muldoon: Gunner of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 1–2; guest season 3) * John Herbert as Geoffrey Lawrence: Captain of the ''Black Hind''. (season 1; guest season 2) * David Dukas as Captain Hume: Commander of the Royal Navy's ''Scarborough''. (season 2; guest season 1) * Laudo Liebenberg as Dooley: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus'' and the ''Spanish Man O' War''. (seasons 2–4) * Sibongile Mlambo as Eme: Slave aboard the ''Andromache''. (season 2; guest seasons 1, 3–4) * Patrick Lavisa as Babatunde: Slave aboard the ''Andromache''. (season 2; guest season 1) * Craig Jackson as Augustus Featherstone: Quartermaster of the ''Colonial Dawn''. (seasons 2–4) * Calvin Hayward as Wayne (season 3; guest season 2) * Anna-Louise Plowman as Mrs. Hudson: English chambermaid in the employ of Woodes Rogers. (seasons 3–4) * Aidan Whytock as Jacob Garrett: Carpenter's Mate on the ''Intrepid''. (seasons 3–4; guest season 2) * Craig Hawks as Reuben (seasons 3–4) * Wilson Carpenter as Ellers (seasons 3–4) * Moshidi Motshegwa as The Maroon Queen: Mr. Scott's wife and Madi's mother. (seasons 3–4) *

Zethu Dlomo Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele (born 31 March 1989), is a South African actress. She is best known for the role 'Madi' in the American television serial '' Black Sails''. Personal life She was born on 31 March 1989 in Lenasia, Gauteng province, South Af ...

as Madi: Mr. Scott's daughter. (seasons 3–4) * Chris Fisher as Ben Gunn: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus''. (seasons 3–4) * Andrian Mazive as Kofi (seasons 3–4) * Rory Acton Burnell as Colin (season 4; guest season 3) * Adam Neill as Mr. Soames (season 4; guest season 3)

Season 1

Jeremy Crutchley Jeremy Crutchley is a British-born South African actor and singer. He played roles in the television series ''Salem'', ''Black Sails'', ''Leonardo'', ''Constantine'' and ''Hannibal'' and several theatre and cinema works in a career spanning for ...

as Morley: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus''. * Neels Clasen as Hamund: Crew Mate of the ''Ranger''. * Langley Kirkwood as Dyfed Bryson: Captain of the ''Andromache''. * Dean McCoubrey as Hayes: Quartermaster of the ''Andromache''. * Garth Collins as Albinus: Former pirate and Head of a timber business.

Season 2

* Tadhg Murphy as

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: Captain of the ''Fancy''. * Nic Rasenti as Mr. Holmes: Crew Mate of the ''Fancy''. * Robert Hobbs as Jenks: Pirate under the command of Charles Vane. *

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as Abigail Ashe: Daughter of Lord Peter Ashe. * Adrian Collins as Vincent: Crew Mate of the ''Spanish Man O' War''. * Tyrel Meyer as Nicholas: Crew Mate of the ''Spanish Man O' War''. *

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as Lord Peter Ashe: Governor of the

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. *

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as Lord Proprietor Alfred Hamilton: Thomas' father. * Lars Arentz-Hansen as Colonel

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: Subordinate of Peter Ashe in Charleston.

Season 3

* Jenna Saras and Greig Rogers as Death: a dark figure that appears in Flint's visions alongside Miranda. * Richard Lothian as Dobbs: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus''. * Jason Cope as Captain Chamberlain: Commodore of the Royal Navy. * Dan Robbertse as Captain Throckmorton *

Siv Ngesi Sivuyile Ngesi (born 18 October 1985) is a South African actor, comedian, presenter, and producer. Early life Ngesi was born to a Xhosa family of four children in Gugulethu in the east of Cape Town. He spent his early childhood there before movin ...

as Udo * Michael Kirch as a Pardon Clerk *

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as Lieutenant Perkins: Officer of the Royal Navy. *

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as Major Rollins * Roger Thomas as Hornigold's Boatswain * Wayne Harrison as Doctor Marcus

Season 4

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as Captain Berringer: Officer of the Royal Navy and Rogers's second in command. * Dale Jackson as Lieutenant Utley: Officer of the Royal Navy. * Clyde Berning as Lieutenant Kendrick: Officer of the Royal Navy. * Mike Westcott as Judge Adams: Magistrate in Nassau. * Milton Schorr as Lieutenant Burrell: Officer of the Royal Navy. * Sizo Mahlangu as Obi * Tinah Mnumzana as Ruth: Slave at Underhill estate. * Apolinhalo Antonio as Zaki *

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as Julius: Slave at Edwards estate. * Anton Dekker as Tom Morgan * Theo Landey as First Mate Molin * Mpho Osei-Tutu as a

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, a servant of Joseph and Marion Guthrie in Philadelphia.

Notable guest characters

* Kelly Wragg as Alice: Prostitute of the brothel run by Noonan and Jack Rackham in Nassau. (seasons 1–2) * Russel Savadier as Underhill: Merchant and landowner on New Providence Island. (seasons 2–4) * Nick Rebelo as Rawls (seasons 2, 4) * James Alexander (season 3) and Jorge Suquet (season 4) as Juan Antonio Grandal: An agent of the Spanish intelligence. * Nevena Jablanovic as Georgia (seasons 3–4)

Season 1

* Anthony Bishop as Singleton: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus''. * Toni Caprari as Noonan: Brothel owner in Nassau. * Quentin Krog as Turk: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus''. * Frans Hamman as Slade: Crew Mate of the ''Ranger''. * Jarrid Geduld as Crisp: Crew Mate of the ''Walrus''. * Graham Clarke as Captain Lilywhite: Opponent to the Guthries.

Season 2

* Brendan Murray as Meeks: Former Quartermaster of the ''Fancy''. *

Greg Melvill-Smith Greg Melvill-Smith (1961 – 31 May 2016), was a South African actor, director, writer and voice artist. A founding member of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA), Melvill-Smith is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; ...

as Hennessey: Admiral of the Royal Navy. * Angelique Pretorius as Charlotte: Prostitute of the brothel run by Jack Rackham in Nassau. * Martin Van Geems as Larson * Craig MacRae as Yardley: Pirate under the command of Charles Vane.

Season 3

* Martin Munro as Palmer * Gideon Lombard as Warren

Season 4

Mary-Anne Barlow Mary Anne Barlow (born 21 November 1973) is a South African actress and voice artist. She is best known for her roles in the popular serials ''Mama Jack'', ''Wild at Heart'', ''Prey'' and ''Legacy''. Personal life She was born on 21 November 1 ...

as Margaret Underhill * Luka Goodall as Audrey Underhill * Jason Delplanque as Lieutenant Werth: Officer of the Royal Navy. * Ilay Kurelovic as Governor Raja: Commander of the Spanish Fleet. * Jose Domingos as Mr. Oliver * Guy Paul as Joseph Guthrie: Father to Richard Guthrie and grandfather to Eleanor Guthrie. *

Tyrone Keogh Tyrone Keogh (born 1982) is a South African actor, model and assistant director. He is best known for his roles in the series ''24 Hours to Live'', '' The Girl from St. Agnes'' and ''Dominion''. He was named Best Dressed Man by ''GQ South Africa ...

as Adams *

Ron Smerczak Ron Smerczak (3 July 1949 – 12 May 2019) was a British-born South African actor who had appeared in South African telenovelas and contributed to South African cinema. Early life Smerczak was born on 3 July 1949 in the UK. Smerczak attended t ...

as Mr. McCoy * Cara Roberts as Mary Read / Mark Read

Appearances

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(credited) : = Recurring cast (3+) : = Guest cast (1-2)

Main cast

Recurring cast

Guest cast

References

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