Who played Medici in The Borgias?

John Bradley
Cardinal Giovanni de Medici played by John Bradley. And yes, this is Sam from Game of Thrones as well. Mel ChandlerBorgia: Faith and Fear.

Was The Borgias based on a true story?

Jordan has taken a page from Hirst in that he’s not attempting to pass off “The Borgias” as 100 percent accurate. “I don’t claim to be telling a completely factual tale; that’s for textbooks,” Jordan says in the notes to the series. “This is a suspenseful crime drama based on real characters and events.

Was the Borgia pope married?

Lucrezia Borgia
Born 18 April 1480 Subiaco, Papal States
Died 24 June 1519 (aged 39) Ferrara, Duchy of Ferrara
Burial Convent of Corpus Domini
Spouse Giovanni Sforza ​ ​ ( m. 1493; annulled 1497)​ Alfonso of Aragon ​ ​ ( m. 1498; died 1500)​ Alfonso d’Este ​ ​ ( m. 1502)​

Who plays Borgias wife?

Played by Holliday Grainger A beautiful young woman who is also wise beyond her years, Lucrezia holds a special place in her father, Pope Alexander’s heart. After a disastrous arranged marriage ended in annulment, scandal, and an illegitimate son…

Who are the actors in the TV series The Borgias?

Series Cast Jeremy Irons Rodrigo Borgia 29 episodes, 2011-2013 François Arnaud Cesare Borgia 29 episodes, 2011-2013 Holliday Grainger Lucrezia Borgia 29 episodes, 2011-2013 Peter Sullivan Cardinal Ascanio Sforza 28 episodes, 201 Sean Harris Micheletto 27 episodes, 2011-2013

Who is the mother of Alexander’s children in the Borgias?

The refined, aging former mistress of Alexander, Vanozza is also the mother of his children. Although she no longer shares the Pope’s bed, she is still the matriarch of his household and a vital member of his family.

Who is the enforcer in the Borgias?

Hired by Cesare to serve as the Borgias’ enforcer, Micheletto is utterly cold and compassionless. He relishes danger and inflicting punishment on the Borgias’ foes. He is completely devoted to Cesare and is assists whenever…

Who is the good cardinal in the Borgias?

One of the Borgias’ most trusted confidantes also happens to be a Sforza, Catherina’s cousin. With the two families locked in a dangerous power struggle, the good cardinal just might be the key to its resolution, depending…