Is Arthur older than Thomas Shelby?

He is not the eldest sibling though in the Shelby family. Arthur Shelby Jr

Arthur Shelby Jr

Paul Anderson (born 19 November 1978) is an English film and television actor who came to prominence for portraying Arthur Shelby Jr. in Peaky Blinders, Mr Anderson in the 2015 film The Revenant, and Sebastian Moran in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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(Paul Anderson) is Tommy's older brother and in season five is 42-years-old.

Is Arthur the oldest in Peaky Blinders?

The bulldog of the Shelby family and Peaky Blinders. The eldest brother, Arthur is more brawn than brains. He feels that he should be the head of the family business, but he can't command the necessary authority.

Who is the second oldest Shelby?

Thomas Shelby is Finn's second oldest brother.

Is Tommy the oldest Shelby?

Despite the fact that Thomas is not the eldest of the siblings, he quickly stands out from his two brothers, Arthur (the eldest) and John (the younger). More ambitious, daring and above all more thoughtful and disciplined, he unquestionably stands out as the leader of the Shelby clan.

Who is the strongest Shelby brother?

Thomas Shelby

As the leader of the Blinders, he held the most power, and his business dealings with the right (or wrong?)

The Dark Psychology of Arthur Shelby

Who is the youngest Shelby sibling?

But one person who has been noticeably absent is the youngest of the Shelby brothers, Finn. Played by Harry Kirton, the youngest brother of Arthur, Tommy, John and Ada Shelby hasn't made much of an appearance in the final season, despite being present at Polly's funeral in episode one.

Does Polly sleep with her son Peaky Blinders?

Polly goes to see Ruben Oliver when portrait's finished and they have sex. The following day, Polly learns that Michael plans to kill Father Hughes and why Michael asks to do. Polly grieves over her son's pain, but she doesn't want her son to become a killer.

What illness does Tommy Shelby have?

For a man who believes he is cursed, things do not get any easier for Tommy Shelby. He is informed by Doctor Holford (Aneurin Barnard) that he has tuberculoma and has at best, a year and a half to live. He is certain now that his death is imminent.

Who did Thomas Shelby love the most?

Who is the love of Thomas Shelby? Sometime before 1914, Thomas fell deeply in love with an Italian girl, Greta Jurossi.

Why did Finn betray the Shelbys?

Because he failed the test set for him at Arrow House and chose his friend over his family.

Why is Finn no longer a Shelby?

From one brother to the other, Finn Shelby (Harry Kirton) is banished from the family for his role in bringing a traitor in Billy Grade (Emmett J. Scanlan) into the fold. Finn promises vengeance on Duke Shelby (Conrad Khan), Tommy's firstborn son and heir, ordering him banished by order of the Peaky Blinders.

What rank is Arthur Shelby?

He is also Deputy Vice President of Shelby Company Limited and member of the ICA, acting as his brother's right-hand man.

Do Tommy and Arthur have the same dad?

When his wife died, Arthur Sr. walked out on his five children, Thomas, John, Finn, Ada and Arthur Shelby, some ten years before the start of the series. The family has rarely seen him since.

What mental illness does Arthur Shelby have?

Arthur Shelby, as well as many of the other Peaky Blinders gang members involved in the war exhibit symptoms of PTSD, including flashbacks, distressing memories, nightmares, and triggers like loud sounds.

How is Aunt Polly related to Tom?

Aunt Polly, fictional character, Tom Sawyer's aunt and guardian in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Aunt Polly is a kindhearted, rather simple old woman who takes her responsibility for Tom and his half-brother Sid very seriously.

What illness does Alfie Solomons have?

Alfie revealed that he was suffering from skin cancer, which he attributed to the poisonous gas used in the Great War; Alfie had intended for Tommy to discover his betrayal, track him down, and kill him so Alfie could die on his own terms, rather than the Mafia.

What does Tommy Shelby have in his brain?

Alas, the tests did reveal a growth in his brain stem that the doctor explains is called Tuberculoma. It is linked to tuberculosis but it is not infectious: this sure sounds like good news! While Tommy won't be passing this onto his loved ones, the precarious positioning of this benign tumour means it is inoperable.

What kind of Gypsy is Tommy Shelby?

Peaky Blinders protagonist Tommy Shelby has Irish-Romani Gypsy heritage, but like many real-life Romani families left the nomadic lifestyle several generations before the 1900s.

Who killed Polly in Peaky Blinders and why?

Peaky Blinders season six saw one big character missing: Polly Gray (played by Helen McCrory). Actress McCrory sadly died in 2021 aged 52 from breast cancer with her husband and Homeland actor Damian Lewis confirming the news on social media.

Who was Polly in love with?

Polly reveals to no one that she has been in love with her uncle, "Boy" Dougdale (the husband of her paternal aunt), since she was 14. Boy is snobbish and sexually rapacious; his many affairs are common knowledge to both his wife and society at large.

Who did Aunt Polly sleep with?

Chester Campbell

Yet the worst act he has ever committed is forcing Polly to sleep with him to keep her son from spending the rest of his life behind bars.

How many kids does Arthur Shelby have?

Arthur Shelby Sr.

was married to a woman from the Strong family. The couple had five children together, four sons and one daughter. Arthur abandoned his kids after their mother's death. All of the children were raised by Arthur's sister Polly.

What disability does Curly have Peaky Blinders?

Terry Boyle in Line of Duty – played by Tommy Jessop, who has Down's syndrome. Curly in Peaky Blinders (neurodivergent) – played by Ian Peak.

Was Charlie in love with Tommy's mom?

In season five, episode six, Tommy is seen going to meet Charlie to talk about his mum. He wanted to know how she really died and while he was describing the events, Charlie admitted: "You see I was in love with her Tom."