George Remus is an attorney and bootlegger. The character is based on the real person of the same name. Remus often refers to himself in the third person. He is played by guest star Glenn Fleshler
Biography
Season 2
Remus is an old associate of Chicago organised crime boss Johnny Torrio. Remus comes to the Four Deuces in Chicago and arranges to supply Torrio with alcohol imported illegally from Canada, replacing Nucky Thompson as Torrio's supplier.
Department of Justice aide Jess Smith later asks Nucky for an introduction to Remus in order to begin a business relationship. The two meet and Remus arranges to by licenses for the production of liquor for medicinal use from Smith. Remus calls Nucky regarding the introduction. Nucky opens the conversation by telling Remus that he has been hearing the name George Remus frequently. Remus, continuing to refer to himself in the third person, tells Nucky that he had not expected any favours from Atlantic City. Nucky surmises that Remus means the introduction to Smith. Remus explains the agreement they made. Nucky says that Remus sounds as though he is rolling in it and Remus jokes that he is in fact floating; telling Nucky about his indoor pool and claiming it is better than living on the seafront. Nucky pauses after the subtle insult and then asks when he will get a finder’s fee for the introduction. Remus laughs off the request and then tells Nucky that he has not changed. Nucky points out the irony that Remus works in Ohio but did not know any of President Harding’s administration (many of whom are part of the political group known as the Ohio Gang) before Nucky’s introduction. Remus tells Nucky that he dislikes what he sees as cheapness. Nucky asks if Remus is still complaining about the telephone charges he received when he visited Atlantic City. Remus tells Nucky that on visiting Cincinnati you are not billed for maid service. Nucky asks why anyone would visit Cincinnati. Remus says that Nucky is petty and resentful. Nucky swears at Remus and hangs up. ("The Age of Reason")
Relationships
- Nucky Thompson - bootlegging rival
- Johnny Torrio - one-time employer, now a bootlegging customer
- Al Capone - business associate
Memorable Quotes
Appearances
| Season two appearances | |||
| 21 | Ourselves Alone | A Dangerous Maid | What Does the Bee Do? |
| Gimcrack & Bunkum | The Age of Reason | Peg of Old | Two Boats and a Lifeguard |
| Battle of the Century | Georgia Peaches | Under God's Power She Flourishes | To the Lost |