Dexter (TV) Cast
The cast of Dexter. Updated on September 8, 2025.
715 actors
Michael C. Hall
as Dexter Morgan (96 episodes)

Michael C. Hall portrays the lead character, Dexter Morgan. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter analyst by day, working for the Miami Metro Police Department, and a secret serial killer by night. He uses his expertise to hunt down and kill other murderers who evade justice.

Jennifer Carpenter
as Debra Morgan (96 episodes)

Jennifer Carpenter plays Debra Morgan, Dexter's adoptive sister. Debra is a tough and determined detective in the Miami Metro Police Department. Throughout the series, Debra becomes increasingly entangled in Dexter's dark secret.

David Zayas
as Angel Batista (96 episodes)

David Zayas portrays Angel Batista, a detective and Dexter's colleague at the Miami Metro Police Department. Angel is known for his loyalty and dedication to his job, often forming a close bond with his fellow officers.

James Remar
as Harry Morgan (96 episodes)

James Remar plays Harry Morgan, Dexter's adoptive father. Harry, a former police officer, recognizes Dexter's dark tendencies and teaches him how to channel them towards hunting killers who have escaped the justice system.

Luna Lauren Velez
as Maria LaGuerta (84 episodes)

Luna Lauren Velez portrays Maria LaGuerta, the Captain of Miami Metro Homicide. LaGuerta is a strong-willed and ambitious leader who becomes increasingly suspicious of Dexter's actions.

Julie Benz
as Rita Bennett (49 episodes)

Julie Benz plays Rita Bennett, Dexter's girlfriend and later wife. Rita is a kind and caring woman who is initially unaware of Dexter's hidden life. Their relationship becomes more complicated as the series progresses.

Desmond Harrington
as Joey Quinn (72 episodes)

Desmond Harrington portrays Joey Quinn, a detective at Miami Metro Police Department. Quinn is ambitious and often clashes with his colleagues, including a complicated relationship with Debra Morgan.

C.S. Lee
as Vince Masuka (84 episodes)

C.S. Lee plays Vince Masuka, the Miami Metro Police Department's forensic expert. Masuka is known for his crude sense of humor and his expertise in the field of forensics.

Erik King
as James Doakes (25 episodes)
Max Gail
as Banana Boat Tour Guide (1 episode)
Patrick Labyorteaux
as Cook at Sandwich Shop (1 episode)
Chad Todhunter
as Kyle Butler #1 (1 episode)
Preston Bailey
as (8 episodes)
Richard Gilliland
as (1 episode)
Greg Ellis
as Jonathan Farrow (1 episode)
Richard Gunn
as Sean (1 episode)
Tony Amendola
as Santos Jimenez (2 episodes)
John Brotherton
as (1 episode)
Tony Colitti
as Dr. Hill (1 episode)
Kiko Ellsworth
as Bertrand (2 episodes)
Suzanne Cryer
as Tarla Grant (2 episodes)
Christina Cox
as Off. Zoey Kruger (1 episode)
Ron Roggé
as Blue-Collar Guy (1 episode)
Jim Metzler
as Special Agent Davis (1 episode)
Glenn Plummer
as Jimmy (1 episode)
J.C. MacKenzie
as Andy Brightman (1 episode)
Jim Hanks
as Annoyed Man (1 episode)
Kristen Miller
as (1 episode)
George Tovar
as Lawyer (1 episode)
Sam Trammell
as Matt Chambers (1 episode)
Rudolf Martin
as Carlos Guerrero (3 episodes)
Julia Vera
as Old Cuban Woman (1 episode)
Jonathan Banks
as FBI Deputy Director Max Adams (2 episodes)
Darryl Sivad
as Minister (1 episode)
Cedric Duplechain
as Peters (1 episode)
Gilbert Saldivar
as Esteban (1 episode)
Adrienne Barbeau
as Suzanna Coffey (1 episode)
Elizabeth McLaughlin
as Grant's Daughter (1 episode)
Lisa Darr
as Benny's Lawyer (1 episode)
Jerry O'Donnell
as Flashdrive Detective (1 episode)
Kelly Huddleston
as Lisa Bell (1 episode)
James Ingersoll
as Cop (1 episode)
Gino Aquino
as Benny Gomez (1 episode)
Mary Alyce Kania
as Karen (7 episodes)
Adalia Braydon
as Young Teacher (1 episode)
Mylinda Royer
as Widow (1 episode)
Rhys Coiro
as Andrew Briggs (1 episode)
Jadon Wells
as Harrison Morgan (11 episodes)
Nick Gomez
as Javier 'El Sapo' Guzman (2 episodes)
Nadège August
as Receptionist (1 episode)
Jennifer Christopher
as Fort Lauderdale Police Officer (1 episode)
Lewis T. Powell
as Driver (1 episode)
Britt George
as Beaten Man (1 episode)
Victoria Vertuga
as Hot Soccer Mom (1 episode)
Barbara Tarbuck
as Sussman's Mother (1 episode)
Scott Michael Morgan
as Sussman (3 episodes)
Dave Chittick
as Welks (2 episodes)
Rebecca Staab
as Lucy Gerard (1 episode)
Andrew Elvis Miller
as Ron Galuzzo (1 episode)
Kurt Caceres
as Officer Martinez (2 episodes)
Christine Garver
as Young Waitress (1 episode)
Tawny Amber Young
as Cheating Secretary (1 episode)
Aaron McCusker
as A.J. Yates (2 episodes)
Bethany Joy Lenz
as Cassie Jollenston (5 episodes)
Dora Madison
as Niki Walters (8 episodes)
Eileen Grubba
as Nurse (1 episode)
Donnell Turner
as Off Duty Cop (1 episode)
Erica Ibsen
as Janet (1 episode)
Derek Graf
as Fisherman (1 episode)
Sam Underwood
as Zach Hamilton (4 episodes)
John D'Aquino
as Ed Hamilton (2 episodes)
Rolando Molina
as Armando (1 episode)
Laura Patalano
as Housekeeper (1 episode)
David Chisum
as Kevin Wyman (1 episode)
Monique Barajas
as Sofia Fuentes (1 episode)
Nicholas Gibeault
as Bar Patron (1 episode)
Rodney Eugene Thompson Jr.
as Taco Truck Patron (1 episode)
Julian Sands
as Miles Castner (1 episode)
Adrian Neil
as Attorney (1 episode)
Darwin Harris
as Doorman (1 episode)
Ashli Haynes
as Waitress (1 episode)
Natalina Maggio
as Sexy Bartender (1 episode)
Austin Brooks
as Shawn (1 episode)
Steve Price
as Sea Plane Pilot (1 episode)
Kenny Johnson
as U.S. Marshal Cooper (2 episodes)
Devereau Chumrau
as Coffee Shop Waitress (1 episode)
Erik A. Williams
as Cafe Patron (1 episode)
Angela Bullock
as Receptionist (1 episode)
Anzu Lawson
as Nurse (1 episode)
Jacob Clarke
as Dead Cyclist (1 episode)
Brittany Mason
as Rollergirl (1 episode)
Imani T. Williams
as Roller Skater Waitress (1 episode)
Valerie Cruz
as Sylvia Prado (11 episodes)
Kevin Brief
as Boat Buyer (1 episode)
Suzanne Whang
as Anchor Woman (2 episodes)
Jason Williams
as Anchor (1 episode)
Amy Pietz
as Dr. Cooper (1 episode)
Eric Ladin
as Dr. Turner (1 episode)
Marc Gomes
as Dr. Willis (1 episode)
Mercedes Renard
as Gate Attendant (1 episode)
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