The actor playing role in《House of Cards Season 1》is“Corey Stoll”

Democratic member of the House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District.

Because of scandals involving alcoholism, drug abuse, and soliciting prostitutes, Underwood threatened to make his scandals public, and therefore became loyal to Underwood.

With the help of Underwood, he quit drinking and ran for governor of Pennsylvania. He was eventually killed by Underwood because he tried to clear his criminal record and escape from Underwood's control.