Who plays Charlton Townsend in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels?

Charlton Townsend is played by Michael Gladis.

How is Charlton Townsend connected to other characters?

Charlton Townsend has 4 mapped relationships in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Charlton Townsend — Investigator vs Suspect — Lewis Michener (Nathan Lane)
Persistent investigative pressure against a politically powerful but morally compromised figure.
Charlton Townsend — Political Rivals — Tiago Vega (Daniel Zovatto)
Ideological and investigative clash between a principled detective and a corrupt politician.
Charlton Townsend — Authority vs Accountability — Lewis Michener (Nathan Lane)
Lewis represents institutional accountability against Townsend's authoritarian political tactics and moral compromises.
Charlton Townsend — Moral Opponents — Sister Molly (Kerry Bishé)
Clash between spiritual integrity and political ambition.