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Ellis Alfred Swearengen (July 8, 1845 – November 15, 1904) was an American pimp and entertainment entrepreneur who ran the Gem Theater, a notorious brothel, in Deadwood, South Dakota, for 22 years during the late 19th century.
Albert "Al" Swearengen is one of the two protagonists of HBO's Deadwood as well as Deadwood: The Movie, along with Seth Bullock. He can also be considered as an antagonist, bordering on anti-hero for the series' first season.
Ellis Albert “Al” Swearengen was one of Deadwood’s most infamous and brutal citizens. He opened his “Gem Theater” in 1876 as one of the first entertainment venues in town. Swearengen lured desperate women from all around and then bullied and beat them into becoming his prostitutes.
Al Swearengen was murdered in Denver, and it remains a mystery who killed him and why. In Deadwood: The Movie, we see what are likely some of the final moments of the tumultuous life of Al...
One such character of note is Ellis Albert “Al” Swearingen, who is most closely associated with Deadwood but met his demise in Denver on Nov. 15, 1904. Al and twin brother Lemuel Swearingen were born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on July 8, 1845.
Al Swearengen in a buggy in Deadwood, South Dakota. Swearingen returned to Iowa and married Odelia Turgeon in 1899. Another fire, six months later, destroyed the adjacent buildings to the remains of the Gem, leaving a large vacant lot.
Al Swearengen left Iowa around 1870 and settled in Deadwood with his first wife, Nettie, and his brother Winfield sometime afterward. By 1876 Swearengen had already separated from Nettie, who had accused him of abuse.
Al Swearengen captivated viewers of Deadwood and helped propel Ian McShane on to more major roles in John Wick and American Gods as well as a cameo in Game of Thrones. The character had a real historical basis but Deadwood changed many elements to make for a more compelling narrative.
“Welcome to f*cking Deadwood!” – Al Swearengen. Shouting those four words while beaten and bloody, Al sums up Deadwood as a show — it’s a brutal and profane place. And so worth visiting.
In both the Deadwood series and the real Deadwood, Al Swearengen was a larger-than-life figure. In the series, Ian McShane's portrayal is ruthless, underhanded, and often cruel. He has no remorse for his actions and has a streak of sadism that he often employs for his own merciless ends.