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John Shelby is a fictional character on the British crime drama TV series Peaky Blinders, in which he is portrayed by British actor Joe Cole.
| John Shelby | |
|---|---|
| Peaky Blinders character | |
| First appearance | Series 1, Episode 1 (2013) |
| Created by | Steven Knight |
| Portrayed by | Joe Cole |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | John Shelby |
| Occupation | Gangster Businessman Soldier |
| Affiliation | Peaky Blinders |
| Family | Polly Gray (aunt) Michael Gray (cousin) Tommy Shelby (brother) Arthur Shelby (brother) Finn Shelby (brother) Ada Thorne (sister) |
| Spouse | Esme Shelby |
| Nationality | British |
Storylines[edit]
Season 1[edit]
Soon after returning from the Great War, John makes a mark in the local business world as a bookmaker and as an enforcer for his brothers' operations. He is engaged to former prostitute Lizzie Stark, unaware that Lizzie is serving his brother, Thomas. He later announces he wants to marry Lizzie, but eventually learns about her relationship with Tommy and ends the engagement. To settle the dispute with the rival Lee family, Tommy and Arthur have John marry to Esme Lee. This creates a rift between the brothers, but they eventually reunite to take over Billy Kimber's territory.