Andrew Bird as Thurman Smutny | Fargo on FX

Andrew Bird

Thurman Smutny

Andrew Bird Headshot

"Thurman Smutny," portrayed by Andrew Bird, is the father of Ethelrida. He’s a proto-beatnik – a man of modern ideas in a world resistant to change. Thurman and his wife, Dibrell, run a funeral home in Kansas City that he inherited from his family. He raises his daughter the best way he can in this complicated time.

Career Highlights

Bird is an internationally acclaimed musician, songwriter and composer who has released 15 records to date. Bird has performed extensively at renowned institutions worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Bird performed “The Whistling Caruso” in Disney's The Muppets movie, scored the FX series Baskets, is a TED Talk presenter and a New York Times op-ed contributor. Bird's latest album, My Finest Work Yet, was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 2020 GRAMMY® Awards.
 

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Anji White

as Dibrell Smutny

It’s Dibrell who showed Ethelrida how to be a strong woman who marches to the beat of her own drum. Dibrell is determined to do what is necessary for the good of her family.

E'myri Crutchfield Headshot

E'myri Crutchfield

as Ethelrida Pearl Smutny

Ethelrida is determined to leave her parents’ mortuary business behind, and improve her lot in life through her education.

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Jessie Buckley

as Oraetta Mayflower

A self-described “Angel of Mercy,” Oraetta believes that her purpose on this “earthly realm” is to bring peace and comfort to the patients in her care.