Alfie Solomons delivers some of Peaky Blinders's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Alfie Solomons quotes from Peaky Blinders, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Alfie Solomons Quotes
"Big f***ing rocks, mate."
— Alfie Solomons, Season 3 - various
"I am what I am, mate. And what I am is... a very different thing to you."
— Alfie Solomons, Season 2 - various
"Shalom, mate."
— Alfie Solomons, Season 2, Episode 5 - upon meeting Tommy
Alfie Solomons Trivia & Fun Facts
- Tom Hardy improvised significant portions of Alfie's dialogue, often surprising the other actors with unexpected lines.
- Alfie Solomons was based on a real Jewish gangster named Alfred Solomon who operated in London in the 1920s.
- Tom Hardy requested minimal makeup or prosthetics, preferring to create Alfie's distinctive appearance through posture and mannerisms.
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