Who is Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders?

Polly's found son · Shelby Family

Michael Gray (Polly's found son) is a character in Peaky Blinders, part of Shelby Family. Michael Gray grew up as Henry Johnson in a quiet country village, not knowing his mother was Polly Gray or that his blood ran through Birmingham's most famous razor gang. Found and brought home, he chooses the family with unsettling speed — polite, clever, hungry for the clean side of the business and not as allergic to the dirty side as Polly prays. He has Tommy's talent for numbers and none of Tommy's scars yet.

When does Michael Gray first appear?

Michael Gray first appears in Season 2, Episode 1 of Peaky Blinders (2013–2022, BBC / Netflix).

Who is Michael Gray connected to?

Relationships already established when Michael Gray first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Polly Gray — The son the parish took
• Thomas Shelby — Apprentice to the head of the table

Which group does Michael Gray belong to?

By the time Michael Gray appears, Shelby Family also includes Thomas Shelby, Arthur Shelby, John Shelby, Polly Gray, Ada Shelby, Lizzie Stark, Esme Shelby.

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