Designated Survivor (TV) Cast
The cast of Designated Survivor. Updated on August 21, 2025.
141 actors
Kiefer Sutherland
as Tom Kirkman (53 episodes)

Kiefer Sutherland plays Tom Kirkman, a low-level Cabinet member who unexpectedly becomes the President of the United States after a catastrophic attack.

Natascha McElhone
as Alex Kirkman (43 episodes)

Natascha McElhone portrays Alex Kirkman, the supportive wife of Tom Kirkman and the First Lady of the United States.

Maggie Q
as Hannah Wells (53 episodes)

Maggie Q stars as Hannah Wells, an FBI agent who investigates the attack on the Capitol.

Kal Penn
as Seth Wright (53 episodes)

Kal Penn plays Seth Wright, the White House Press Secretary.

Adan Canto
as Aaron Shore (53 episodes)

Adan Canto is Aaron Shore, the White House Chief of Staff.

Italia Ricci
as Emily Rhodes (53 episodes)

Italia Ricci portrays Emily Rhodes, the Special Advisor to President Tom Kirkman.

LaMonica Garrett
as Mike Ritter (43 episodes)

LaMonica Garrett plays Mike Ritter, the President's Secret Service agent.

Malik Yoba
as Jason Atwood (21 episodes)

Malik Yoba is Jason Atwood, the Deputy Director of the FBI.

Tanner Buchanan
as Leo Kirkman (25 episodes)

Tanner Buchanan plays Leo Kirkman, Tom and Alex Kirkman's teenage son.

Paulo Costanzo
as Lyor Boone (22 episodes)

Paulo Costanzo portrays Lyor Boone, the White House Political Director.

Ben Lawson
as Damian Rennett (22 episodes)

Ben Lawson is Damian Rennett, an MI6 operative.

Emiliano Díez
as Président Ortega (10 episodes)

Emiliano Díez plays President Ortega, a foreign leader in the show.

Arjay Smith
as Nolan (1 episode)
Alex Quijano
as Lawrence (1 episode)
Elana Dunkelman
as Nathalie (1 episode)
Vanessa Smythe
as Reporter (1 episode)
Cory Lee
as Callie Song (1 episode)
Neeraja Ramjee
as Melissa Derfler (1 episode)
Annie chen
as Lily (1 episode)
Bo Martynowska
as Tiffany Gimble (4 episodes)
Von Flores
as Dr. Shen (1 episode)
Abhi Sinha
as Mike Wright (1 episode)
Tim Machin
as NSA Deputy (1 episode)
Scott Wickware
as Larry Hill (1 episode)
Dan Lett
as Wynbrandt (1 episode)
Dan MacKay
as Air Force Mayor (1 episode)
Michael Rawley
as Miller (1 episode)
David Ingram
as Deputy Transportation Secretary (1 episode)
Keara Graves
as Student #3 (1 episode)
Anton Gillis-Adelman
as Student #4 (1 episode)
Albert Lapi
as Tactical Officer #3 (1 episode)
Jake Michaels
as Brigadier General Hollister (1 episode)
Taylor Blackwell
as Amy Bleecker (1 episode)
Colin Woodell
as Tyler Richmond (2 episodes)
Joanna Douglas
as Allison Goff (1 episode)
Kearran Giovanni
as Diana Harris (2 episodes)
Cariba Heine
as Peyton Lane (3 episodes)
Richard Bekins
as Robert Richmond (1 episode)
Ashley Zukerman
as Peter MacLeish (10 episodes)
Michael Gaston
as John Royce (2 episodes)
Dylan Walsh
as Max Clarkson (1 episode)
Alex Mallari Jr.
as Edward Marino (1 episode)
Mykelti Williamson
as Admiral Chernow (2 episodes)
Christine Estabrook
as Chris Nichols (1 episode)
Nicholas Massouh
as Majid Nassar (5 episodes)
Paulino Nunes
as Director Carrera (3 episodes)
Brent Sexton
as Gabriel Thompson (1 episode)
Melanie Scrofano
as Lisa Jordan (1 episode)
Peter Outerbridge
as Charlie Langdon (4 episodes)
Kevin McNally
as Harris Cochrane (6 episodes)
Mariana Klaveno
as Dark-Haired Woman (3 episodes)
Janaya Stephens
as Amy Blakestone (1 episode)
Mark Deklin
as Jack Bowman (4 episodes)
Grace Lynn Kung
as Mae Yoshida (1 episode)
Linda Purl
as Julia Rombauer (1 episode)
George Tchortov
as Catalan (10 episodes)
Reed Diamond
as John Forstell (19 episodes)
Jake Epstein
as Chuck Russink (28 episodes)
Lara Jean Chorostecki
as Beth MacLeish (8 episodes)
Michael J. Fox
as Ethan West (5 episodes)
Zachary Bennett
as Cameron Feller (3 episodes)
Freda Foh Shen
as President Han (1 episode)
Forrest Goodluck
as Wesleyan Applicant (1 episode)
Breckin Meyer
as Trey Kirkman (6 episodes)
Tom Choi
as Chairman Kim (2 episodes)
Hiro Kanagawa
as Richard Kim (1 episode)
Wendy Davis
as Commander Watkins (1 episode)
Chelsea Harris
as Tricia Sims (6 episodes)
Kristoffer Polaha
as David Sheridan (1 episode)
David Ferry
as Chandler Dern (1 episode)
Phil Abrams
as Eddie Adamson (1 episode)
Beth Littleford
as Helen Adamson (1 episode)
Sarah Power
as Julie Keenan (1 episode)
Brian McNamara
as Dave Rhodes (1 episode)
Gregory Smith
as Will Griffin (1 episode)
Christopher Cousins
as Alan Rouse (1 episode)
Alicia Coppola
as Dr. Tammy Bruner (1 episode)
Richard de Klerk
as Carlton Mackie (1 episode)
Chris Butler
as Dax Minter (4 episodes)
Arye Gross
as Elias Grandi (1 episode)
Bill Smitrovich
as Nate Butcher (1 episode)
Romina D'Ugo
as Lucy Fernandez (1 episode)
Bruce Davison
as Ray Beckett (1 episode)
Terry Serpico
as Patrick Lloyd (7 episodes)
Robert B. Kennedy
as Jake Fleming (1 episode)
Gary Brennan
as Beltway Boss (1 episode)
Presilah Nunez
as Detective Pineda (1 episode)
Jeff Kassel
as Benjamin Harrelson (1 episode)
Emily Coutts
as Kaitlin Corday (1 episode)
Mike Shara
as Robby Danton (1 episode)
Tammy Isbell
as Kristin Jennings (1 episode)
Nora Zehetner
as Valeria Poreskova (5 episodes)
Timothy Busfield
as Dr. Adam Louden (3 episodes)
Albert Chung
as Ambassador Woo (1 episode)
Dan Jeannotte
as Greg Bowen (3 episodes)
Inga Cadranel
as Monica Van (1 episode)
Morgan Kelly
as Simon Day (3 episodes)
Kim Raver
as Dr. Andrea Frost (5 episodes)
Daniel Jun
as Joon Kim (2 episodes)
Jenny Raven
as Sasha Dixon (1 episode)
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