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FX's crime drama Sons of Anarchy, starring Charlie Hunnam and Katey Sagal, premiered in 2008 and ran for seven successful seasons. Before the series wrapped up in December 2014, the series garnered a steady fan following, and it became one of FX's most-watched series. It boasts a whopping 87% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered 8.5 stars out of 10 on IMDb. Created by Kurt Sutter, Sons of Anarchy has won one Golden Globe (2011, Katey Sagal) and an ASCAP Award for its theme song “This Life.”
Set in a fictional town of Charming, the series delves into the life of Jax Teller, who finds his late father's manifesto describing the vision of SAMCRO, the outlaw motorcycle club. Teller is caught between being a father and leading the club, as he struggles to reform SAMCRO and take it out of the illegal arms business.
The cast lineup is impressive, and one of the key reasons why Sons of Anarchy remains popular even after a decade. Here's a list of who plays whom in Sons of Anarchy.
Sons of Anarchy cast and character guide
Charlie Hunnam as Jackson Jax Teller
Hunnam plays the role of the lead character, Jackson Jax Teller, in Sons of Anarchy. After he discovers his late father's manifesto for the outlaw motorcycle club, he takes it upon himself to reform it, and in the process, he faces betrayals and threats.
You might know Hunnam for his roles as Arthur in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword or as Lin Ford from Shantaram. Recently, he played the role of Ed Gein in a 2025 series Monsters, and is set to play Leo Patterson in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Criminal.
Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller Morrow
Katey Sagal portrays the role of Gemma T. Morrow. As SAMCRO's matriarch, she's fierce and protective. Gemma is no saint, though; she planned with Clay to get her John, husband and the founder of the outlaw motorcycle club, killed. Her ruthless need to keep her family secrets pushes her to do something that alters the plot. Sagal aces the role with ease, and she won the Golden Globe in 2011 for her role in Sons of Anarchy.
Sagal needs no introduction. You might know her for her roles in Futurama (voice), Married with Children, Shameless, and Dead to Me.
Kim Coates as Alex "Tig" Trager
Coates plays the violent club member turned vice president, Tig Trager, in Sons of Anarchy. From a womaniser to falling for Venus, his character arc is one of the most interesting ones in Sons of Anarchy. Even though he begins as someone close to Chibs and Gemma, he soon understands their motives and realizes that Clay is not good for the club.
You might know him as Declan Gardiner in Bad Blood or as Ed Logan in Godless. Coates appeared in several projects, with the latest one being The Walking Dead: Dead City, where he played the character of Bruegel.
Tommy Flanagan as Filip Chibs Telford
Flanagan plays Chibs, who ultimately becomes the club president by the end of the series. Due to his life experiences, he is one of the level-headed members of the club, and he remains supportive of Jax throughout.
You might know him as Cicero from Gladiator or Morrison from Braveheart. He is set to play Ser Roderick Dustin in House of the Dragon Season 3.
Maggie Siff as Tara Knowles
Siff plays Tara Knowles, a surgeon. Jax and Tara were high school sweethearts, and when she returned to Charming after a few years, she married Jax. They have a son, Thomas. She is loyal and caring. However, her end is tragic, and she gets murdered by Gemma.
You might know her for her roles in Push, Leaves of Grass, and Billions.
Ron Perlman as Clarence Clay Morrow
Perlman plays Clay Morrow, who takes on the position of SAMCRO's president. He's evil and money-minded; he plunges the club and makes it a hub of crimes. Soon, Tara learns about his involvement in Jax's father, John's, death.
Some of his notable projects include: Hand of God, Hellboy, The Capture, Cotton Mouth, and more.
Theo Rossi plays Juan-Carlos Juice Ortiz: Rossi played Juice Ortiz, a skilled hacker who idolized Chibs. The club members never appreciated him for his talent, and thus, when he tries to betray the club, he has a tragic end. Some of his works include The Penguin, Red Sands, and Vault.
Mark Boone Junior as Robert "Bobby Elvis" Munson: The motorcycle club's treasury secretary and later vice president, he's a faithful ally of Jax and harbours the same vision of a crime-free club as Jax. However, his loyalty proves to be fatal for him.
Some of his projects include Batman Begins, Die Hard 2, The Last Man on Earth, and more.
Ryan Hurst plays Harry Opie Winston: A member of SAMCRO and Jax's closest mate. In the series, he proves his loyalty to Jax and the club. Some of his notable works include Bates Motel and The Walking Dead.
Other cast members include:
- Niko Nicotera as George 'Ratboy' Skogstrom
- Emilio Rivera as Marcus Alvarez
- David LaBrava as Happy Lowman
- Johnny Lewis as Kip 'Half-Sack' Epps
- William Lucking as Piedmont 'Piney' Winston
- Drea de Matteo as Wendy Case
- Dayton Callie as Chief Wayne Unser
Also read: Every major character death in Sons of Anarchy, ranked by shock factor
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Sons of Anarchy remains one of FX’s most powerful dramas, blending family, loyalty, and betrayal within the outlaw biker world. With stellar performances, gripping storytelling, and unforgettable characters, the series continues to resonate with fans worldwide. Its legacy endures as a modern television classic that redefined crime dramas.
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