Who plays Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders?

Arthur Shelby is played by Paul Anderson.

How is Arthur Shelby connected to other characters?

Arthur Shelby has 7 mapped relationships in Peaky Blinders. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: businessperson, gangster, bookmaker.

Arthur Shelby Sr. (Father). Tommy Shelby (Sibling). John Shelby (Sibling).

Brother of Tommy Shelby and a core member of the Shelby family and Peaky Blinders gang. He is the husband of Linda Shelby.

Arthur Shelby — Gang Brothers — John Shelby (Joe Cole)
Brothers operating as core gang members, coordinating attacks and business ventures.
Arthur Shelby — Marital Breakdown — Linda Shelby (Kate Phillips)
Marriage collapses due to Arthur's escalating substance abuse and criminal violence.
Arthur Shelby — Massacre and Imprisonment — Alfie Solomons (Tom Hardy)
Violent betrayal where Alfie ambushes Arthur's men and secures Arthur's imprisonment.
Arthur Shelby — Siblings Under Pressure — Polly Gray (Helen McCrory)
Siblings experiencing personal breakdowns and family strain during the mafia war.
Arthur Shelby — Gang Allies — Aberama Gold (Aidan Gillen)
Temporary alliance formed to counter the Italian mafia threat during the London expansion.
Arthur Shelby — Marital Strain — Linda Shelby (Kate Phillips)
Marital tension as Linda pushes for Arthur's exit from the criminal underworld.
Arthur Shelby — In-Laws and Associates — Lizzie Stark (Natasha O'Keeffe)
Connected through marriage to John Shelby, both navigate the Shelby family's criminal underworld.