David Threlfall plays Frank Gallagher, Rebecca Atkinson plays Karen Maguire, and Alice Barry plays Lillian Tyler.
Main cast
- Frank GallagherDavid ThrelfallSeasons 1–11Main
- Karen MaguireRebecca AtkinsonSeasons 1–11Main
- Lillian TylerAlice BarrySeasons 1–11Main
- Shane MaguireNicky EvansSeasons 3–11Main
- Mimi MaguireTina MaloneSeasons 2–11Main
- Jamie MaguireAaron McCuskerSeasons 4–11Main
- Carl GallagherElliott TittensorSeasons 1–9, 11Main
- Ian GallagherGerard KearnsSeasons 1–7Main
- Debbie GallagherRebecca RyanSeasons 1–6Main
Supporting cast
- Liam GallagherJoseph FurnaceSeasons 1–2Supp
- Liam GallagherJohnny BennettSeasons 3–8Supp
- Monica GallagherAnnabelle ApsionSeasons 1, 3–6, 8, 11Supp
- Philip 'Lip' GallagherJody LathamSeasons 1–5, 11Supp
- Fiona GallagherAnne-Marie DuffSeasons 1–2, 11Supp
- Paddy MaguireSean GilderSeasons 2–7Supp
- Mickey MaguireCiaran GriffithsSeasons 4–9Supp
- Mandy MaguireSamantha SiddallSeasons 1–6, 8Supp
- Yvonne KaribKelli HollisSeasons 1–7, 11Supp
- Kash KaribChris BissonSeasons 1–4, 6Supp
- PC Stan WatermanWarren DonnellySeasons 1–7Supp
- Kelly MaguireSally CarmanSeasons 2–11Supp
- Kev BallDean Lennox KellySeasons 1–4, 8, 11Supp
- Veronica BallMaxine PeakeSeasons 1–4Supp
- Norma StarkeyDystin JohnsonSeasons 1, 3–6Supp
- Maxine DonnellyJoanna HigsonSeasons 6–7Supp
- Chesney KaribQasim AkhtarSeasons 4–11Supp
- Patty CrokerValerie LilleySeasons 7–10Supp
- Avril PowellKaren BrysonSeasons 8–11Supp
- Letitia PowellKira MartinSeasons 8–11Supp
- Jackson PowellEmmanuel IghodaroSeasons 8–10Supp
- Gloria MeakAngeline BallSeasons 9–11Supp
- Dominic MeakStephen LordSeasons 9–11Supp
- Billy TuttonMichael TaylorSeasons 8–11Supp
- Steve McBrideJames McAvoySeasons 1–2Supp
- Sheila JacksonMaggie O'NeillSeasons 1–4Supp
- Marty FisherJack DeamSeasons 1–4, 8–11Supp
- Carol FisherMarjorie YatesSeasons 1–4Supp
- Libby CrokerPauline McLynnSeasons 7–8Supp
- TonyAnthony FlanaganSeasons 1–3Supp
- JezLindsey DawsonSeasons 1–4Supp
- LenaBrana BajicSeasons 2Supp
- SueGillian KearneySeasons 2–4Supp
- Tom O'LearyMichael LeggeSeasons 4–6Supp
- Carrie RogersAmanda RyanSeasons 4–6Supp
- Meena KaribSarah ByrneSeasons 5–6Supp
- Joe PritchardBen BattSeasons 6–7Supp
- MaureenJulia FordSeasons 6Supp
- DannyLouis KissaunSeasons 6Supp
- Bruce DonnellyPhilip Hill-PearsonSeasons 7Supp
- Sita DesaiAysha KalaSeasons 8Supp
- Aiden CrokerRobbie ConwaySeasons 8–11Supp
- Ruby HepburnKari CorbettSeasons 9–10Supp
- Stella GallagherNikita BrownleeSeasons 11Supp
- Patreesha St RoseJacqueline BoatswainSeasons 11Supp
Guest & voice
- SherileeSarah TottySeasons 11Guest
- DerileeSue VincentSeasons 11Guest
- Mary MaeAdelle LeonceSeasons 11Guest
- Tam BlancoRhys CadmanSeasons 11Guest
- Saul BlancoLewis HardakerSeasons 11Guest
- Esther BlancoIsy SuttieSeasons 11Guest
- Thalia BlancoJade KilduffSeasons 11Guest
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About this cast
Shameless (UK) is a Channel 4/E4 comedy-drama that ran for 11 series from 2004 to 2013. The lead cast includes David Threlfall as Frank Gallagher, Rebecca Atkinson as Karen Maguire, and Alice Barry as Lillian Tyler.
Cast FAQs
Who plays Frank Gallagher in Shameless (UK)?
David Threlfall plays Frank Gallagher.
Who is in the cast of Shameless (UK)?
The cast includes David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, Alice Barry, and many more.
How many cast members are in Shameless (UK)?
There are 61 cast members in total.
Sources: British Comedy Guide · IMDb · IMDb · Rotten Tomatoes · en.wikipedia.org · Updated June 2026