Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV) Cast
The cast of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Updated on October 8, 2025.
163 actors
Jane Seymour
as Michaela Quinn (149 episodes)

Jane Seymour portrayed the main character of Dr. Michaela Quinn. Dr. Quinn is a strong-willed and compassionate doctor who moves from Boston to the town of Colorado Springs to practice medicine. She faces numerous challenges as she fights for acceptance in a male-dominated profession.

Joe Lando
as Byron Sully (149 episodes)

Joe Lando played the role of Byron Sully. Sully is a rugged outdoorsman and a close friend of Dr. Quinn. He is a skilled tracker and provides invaluable assistance to Quinn in her medical endeavors. Sully becomes a love interest for Dr. Quinn, and their relationship develops throughout the series.

Shawn Toovey
as Brian Cooper (149 episodes)

Shawn Toovey portrayed the character of Brian Cooper. Brian is the young son of Dr. Quinn, whose father was killed by Indians. Brian is a curious and intelligent boy who often finds himself in adventurous situations. Throughout the series, Brian grows and matures under the guidance of Dr. Quinn and Sully.

Chad Allen
as Matthew Cooper (149 episodes)

Chad Allen played the role of Matthew Cooper. Matthew is the eldest son of Dr. Quinn and older brother to Brian. He initially struggles to accept his mother's new life in Colorado Springs but eventually becomes supportive. Matthew later enlists in the military and faces the challenges of serving during the Civil War.

Jessica Bowman
as Colleen Cooper Cook (76 episodes)

Jessica Bowman portrayed the character of Colleen Cooper Cook. Colleen is the daughter of Dr. Quinn and older sister to Brian and Matthew. She starts as a young girl who dreams of becoming a doctor like her mother. Colleen faces several obstacles and tragedies but grows into a strong and determined woman.

Erika Flores
as Colleen Cooper (73 episodes)

Erika Flores played the younger version of Colleen Cooper. As a child, Colleen is intelligent and precocious. She looks up to her mother and aspires to follow in her footsteps. Erika Flores portrayed the character during the earlier seasons of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

Matt Letscher
as (1 episode)

Matt Letscher had a recurring role as the character of Ethan Cooper. Ethan is the brother of Dr. Quinn and initially disapproves of her decision to move to Colorado Springs. However, he eventually becomes a respected member of the community and helps Dr. Quinn in her medical practice.

Ross Malinger
as (3 episodes)

Ross Malinger had a recurring role as Lewis Bing, a young boy who befriends Brian Cooper. Lewis often gets into mischief but has a good heart. He forms a close bond with Brian and provides some comedic moments throughout the series.

Brandon Hammond
as (6 episodes)
Michelle Joyner
as (1 episode)
Donald Moffat
as Walt Whitman (1 episode)
Larry Sellers
as (1 episode)
David Ogden Stiers
as (1 episode)
Gail Strickland
as (5 episodes)
Jeff Coopwood
as (1 episode)
Ron Yuan
as (1 episode)
John Schneider
as (16 episodes)
Trisha Yearwood
as (1 episode)
George Furth
as (2 episodes)
Joel Brooks
as (1 episode)
Jack Bannon
as (1 episode)
Travis Tritt
as (1 episode)
Dan Lauria
as (1 episode)
Will Rothhaar
as (2 episodes)
Gloria LeRoy
as (1 episode)
Nancy Youngblut
as (2 episodes)
Lawrence Pressman
as (2 episodes)
Stephanie Niznik
as (1 episode)
Nicolas Coster
as (1 episode)
Clu Gulager
as (1 episode)
David Carradine
as Houston Currier (1 episode)
Richard Roundtree
as (1 episode)
Willie Nelson
as (2 episodes)
John Doman
as (1 episode)
Hal Sparks
as (1 episode)
Nick Tate
as (2 episodes)
Dennis Lipscomb
as (2 episodes)
Thomas Ian Nicholas
as (2 episodes)
Fred Rogers
as (1 episode)
Jared Rushton
as (1 episode)
Peter Jason
as (1 episode)
Anthony Lee
as (1 episode)
Verna Bloom
as (1 episode)
Sheryl Lee
as (1 episode)
Andrew Prine
as (1 episode)
Tara Subkoff
as (1 episode)
Craig Wasson
as (1 episode)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as (1 episode)
Stacy Keach, Sr.
as (3 episodes)
Geoffrey Blake
as (1 episode)
Zach Galligan
as (1 episode)
Rosemary Murphy
as (1 episode)
Dorian Harewood
as (1 episode)
Robert Culp
as (1 episode)
Denise Crosby
as (1 episode)
Lisa Rieffel
as (1 episode)
Maxwell Caulfield
as (3 episodes)
Richard Moll
as (3 episodes)
Johnny Cash
as (4 episodes)
Joseph Ashton
as (1 episode)
Casper Van Dien
as (2 episodes)
J.D. Daniels
as (1 episode)
Billy L. Sullivan
as (2 episodes)
Joe Unger
as (2 episodes)
Donnie Jeffcoat
as (2 episodes)
Jim Knobeloch
as (115 episodes)
Kevin Cooney
as (1 episode)
Kaitlin Hopkins
as (2 episodes)
David St. James
as (2 episodes)
Fred Applegate
as (1 episode)
Nick Ramus
as (10 episodes)
J.G. Hertzler
as (2 episodes)
James Keach
as (1 episode)
Phillip Van Dyke
as (1 episode)
Diane McBain
as (1 episode)
Charlotte Chatton
as (11 episodes)
Michael Trucco
as (1 episode)
Gary Grubbs
as (1 episode)
Steve Blackwood
as (2 episodes)
Geoff Meed
as (1 episode)
Kenny Rogers
as (1 episode)
Paul Sand
as (1 episode)
Thomas Rosales Jr.
as (1 episode)
Aaron Michael Metchik
as (1 episode)
James Sloyan
as (3 episodes)
Jerry Hardin
as (5 episodes)
Carmen Zapata
as (1 episode)
Spencer Garrett
as (1 episode)
Amzie Strickland
as (1 episode)
Olaf Pooley
as (1 episode)
Kort Falkenberg
as (1 episode)
David Tom
as (2 episodes)
Maurice Chasse
as (1 episode)
Patrick St. Esprit
as (2 episodes)
Barbara Mandrell
as (1 episode)
Tom Poston
as (2 episodes)
Ben Murphy
as (3 episodes)
Joshua Boyd
as (2 episodes)
Kaz Garas
as (1 episode)
David Beecroft
as (6 episodes)
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