List of characters in The West Wing

The television series The West Wing is a political drama series which was originally broadcast on NBC.

In addition to the main (regular) cast, there are numerous secondary characters who only appear periodically, and some characters who are mentioned but never appeared. Some have "disappeared" without explanation, and others who haven't been seen for a year or more who have reappeared without explanation.

Many actors noted for work in sitcoms, such as John Goodman, John Larroquette, Christopher Lloyd, Ed O'Neill, Matthew Perry, and Patricia Richardson have appeared in dramatic roles on The West Wing.

White House staff

• Josiah "Jed" Bartlet — Martin Sheen: President of the United States (Seasons 1–7).
• Leo Thomas McGarry — John Spencer: White House Chief of Staff (Seasons 1–6); Special Counselor to the President (Season 6); Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee (Season 6–7) and Vice President-elect of the United States (Season 7), who died of a heart attack just hours before his election victory. He was also a former Secretary of Labor.
• Claudia Jean "C.J." Cregg — Allison Janney: White House Press Secretary (Seasons 1–6); White House Chief of Staff (Seasons 6–7).
• Charles "Charlie" Young — Dulé Hill: Personal Aide to the President (Seasons 1–6); Deputy Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff (Seasons 6–7). Revealed he will attend Georgetown School of Law during final episode.
• Joshua "Josh" Lyman —...... ...
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