Garret Dillahunt was born on November 24, 1964 in Alameda, California. He started his acting career on Broadway and then eventually landed roles on television. Previously, he portrayed Steve Curtis in the medical drama
ER . His other film credits included
Law & Order , Seven Days,
CSI and NYPD Blue. Ultimately, he became part of the television series Deadwood as Francis Wolcott.
Francis Wolcott is the head geologist of wealthy San Francisco mining tycoon
George Hearst . Initially, he is frowned over by Farnum. Unfortunately, Wolcott committed suicide after Hearst's arrival into Deadwood.