Boston Legal (TV) Cast
The cast of Boston Legal. Updated on October 8, 2025.
422 actors
James Spader
as Alan Shore (101 episodes)

James Spader played the character of Alan Shore, a brilliant and ethically ambiguous lawyer at the firm. Alan Shore is known for his unconventional methods and persuasive courtroom skills.

William Shatner
as Denny Crane (101 episodes)

William Shatner portrayed the character of Denny Crane, a senior partner at the firm. Denny Crane is a veteran lawyer with a larger-than-life personality and struggles with memory issues.

Candice Bergen
as Shirley Schmidt (101 episodes)

Candice Bergen portrayed the character of Shirley Schmidt, a founding partner of the firm. Shirley Schmidt is a highly respected and intelligent attorney known for her no-nonsense demeanor.

Mark Valley
as Brad Chase (68 episodes)

Mark Valley played the character of Brad Chase, an ambitious and competitive lawyer at the firm. Brad Chase is known for his good looks, charm, and determination to succeed.

Julie Bowen
as Denise Bauer (51 episodes)

Julie Bowen portrayed the character of Denise Bauer, a skillful and dedicated lawyer at the firm. Denise Bauer is known for her strong work ethic and passion for justice.

Saffron Burrows
as Lorraine Weller (20 episodes)

Saffron Burrows played the character of Lorraine Weller, a resourceful and independent lawyer at the firm. Lorraine Weller is known for her sharp intellect and unique approach to legal cases.

John Larroquette
as Carl Sack (33 episodes)

John Larroquette portrayed the character of Carl Sack, a seasoned attorney who joins the firm. Carl Sack is known for his strategic thinking and unwavering dedication to his clients.

Tara Summers
as Katie Lloyd (33 episodes)

Tara Summers played the character of Katie Lloyd, a young and ambitious lawyer at the firm. Katie Lloyd is known for her quick thinking and determination to prove herself.

Craig Bierko
as Jeffrey Coho (24 episodes)
Rhona Mitra
as Tara Wilson (17 episodes)
Monica Potter
as Lori Colson (18 episodes)
Lake Bell
as Sally Heep (18 episodes)
René Auberjonois
as Paul Lewiston (60 episodes)
Christian Clemenson
as Jerry Espenson (50 episodes)
Ryan Michelle Bathe
as Sara Holt (27 episodes)
Justin Mentell
as Garrett Wells (27 episodes)
Gary Anthony Williams
as Clarence Bell (44 episodes)
Taraji P. Henson
as Whitney Rome (20 episodes)
Constance Zimmer
as Claire Simms (24 episodes)
James Eckhouse
as Dr. Adam Carter (1 episode)
Joel McKinnon Miller
as Robert Berrin, Zozo the Clown (1 episode)
John Berg
as Judge Hober (1 episode)
Richard Riehle
as Dr. Barry Glouberman (1 episode)
Richard Fancy
as Father Michael Ryan (2 episodes)
Nicole Sullivan
as Joan Rubin (1 episode)
Allan Louis
as Ande Mkeba (2 episodes)
Ken Davitian
as Mr. Kahanov (1 episode)
Cameron Daddo
as Sean Wilkes (2 episodes)
Ned Bellamy
as Harold Pines (1 episode)
Mike Binder
as Clarence Nichols (1 episode)
Peter MacKenzie
as Reid Harrington (1 episode)
Jake Richardson
as Graham (1 episode)
Ann Cusack
as Dr. Donna Follette (1 episode)
Phyllis Diller
as Self (1 episode)
Jere Burns
as A.D.A. Joe Isaacs (2 episodes)
Yvette Nicole Brown
as Doris Thumper (2 episodes)
Allison Miller
as Marlena Hoffman (2 episodes)
Megan Gallagher
as Gigi Gering (1 episode)
Nakia Burrise
as Liz (1 episode)
Regan Burns
as Stan (1 episode)
Alex Nevil
as Terry (1 episode)
Mark Derwin
as Attorney Michael Eaves (3 episodes)
Ken Jeong
as Coroner Myron Okubo (1 episode)
Craig Anton
as Ray Richardson (1 episode)
Carolyn Lawrence
as Thirty-Year-Old Juror (1 episode)
Kenneth Kimmins
as Dr. James Tusten (1 episode)
Scott Paulin
as U.S. Attorney Jonathan Shapiro (1 episode)
Chris Diamantopoulos
as Douglas Karnes (1 episode)
Frederick George Stuhrberg
as (1 episode)
T.J. Thyne
as Mark Shrum (1 episode)
Wes Craven
as Self (1 episode)
Meredith Patterson
as Missy Tiggs (4 episodes)
Annabelle Gurwitch
as Attorney Vivian Marino (1 episode)
Brandi Burkhardt
as Debbie (1 episode)
Kate Hodge
as Kaye Kent (1 episode)
Paul Schulze
as JAG Schoenewics (1 episode)
Jennifer Aspen
as Maureen Fleming (1 episode)
P.J. Byrne
as Matthew Steinkellner (1 episode)
Katherine LaNasa
as Pat Ontario (1 episode)
Leon Russell
as (1 episode)
Cecilia Suárez
as Maria Delgadillo (1 episode)
Dan Byrd
as Edward Scanlon (1 episode)
Grant Shaud
as Perry Winston (1 episode)
Ryan Kelley
as Stuart Milch (1 episode)
Louis Giambalvo
as Judge Franzetti (1 episode)
Debbie Lee Carrington
as Patty (1 episode)
Todd Stashwick
as Matthew Calder (1 episode)
Kitana Baker
as Beautiful Woman (uncredited) (1 episode)
John Kapelos
as Detective Wayne Farley (1 episode)
Penelope Windust
as Martha Silver (1 episode)
Jon Bernthal
as Michael Shea (1 episode)
Dean Norris
as Byron Kaneb (1 episode)
Alyson Reed
as Roberta Turner (1 episode)
Sarah Carter
as Tracey Green (1 episode)
Shelley Long
as Miriam Watson (1 episode)
William Daniels
as Judge Milton Brody (1 episode)
Margo Harshman
as Margie Coggins (1 episode)
Annie Potts
as Joy Espenson (1 episode)
Dov Davidoff
as Joe Hellman (1 episode)
Alan Ruck
as Attorney Wayne Davidson (1 episode)
Lainie Kazan
as Judge Paula Stern (1 episode)
Barry Primus
as Professor Jeffrey Benoit (1 episode)
Caroline Aaron
as Phyllis Goulet (1 episode)
Valerie Bertinelli
as Carol Hober (1 episode)
Betsy Brandt
as Gwen Richards (1 episode)
Jenny Lewis
as Judge Isabel Fisher (1 episode)
Lamont Thompson
as Officer Aaron Payne (1 episode)
John Beasley
as Detective Walter McKay (1 episode)
Robert Wuhl
as Bob Binder (1 episode)
William Russ
as A.D.A. Christopher Palmer (5 episodes)
Kate Beahan
as Attorney Audrey Patterson (1 episode)
Nick Searcy
as Harry Beckham (1 episode)
George Segal
as Paul Cruickshank (1 episode)
Jason Earles
as Mitchy Weston (1 episode)
Bob Morrisey
as Dr. Joshua Forbes (1 episode)
Rupert Everett
as Malcolm Holmes (1 episode)
Lisa Banes
as Attorney Kimberly Mellon (1 episode)
Stacy Edwards
as D. A. Chelios (1 episode)
Erica Gimpel
as Attorney Samantha Fried (3 episodes)
Patrick Renna
as Warren Peters (4 episodes)
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