Northern Exposure (TV) Cast
The cast of Northern Exposure. Updated on August 10, 2025.
73 actors
Rob Morrow
as Joel Fleischman (110 episodes)

Rob Morrow portrayed Joel Fleischman, a New York City physician who is contractually bound to practice in the remote and quirky town of Cicely, Alaska.

Janine Turner
as Maggie O'Connell (110 episodes)

Janine Turner played Maggie O'Connell, a feisty and independent bush pilot and Joel's initial romantic interest.

Barry Corbin
as Maurice Minnifield (110 episodes)

Barry Corbin portrayed Maurice Minnifield, a former astronaut and the influential, often outspoken, and complex entrepreneur of Cicely.

John Cullum
as Holling Vincoeur (110 episodes)

John Cullum brought to life the character of Holling Vincoeur, the wise and philosophical bartender and proprietor of The Brick, the local bar in Cicely.

Darren E. Burrows
as Ed Chigliak (110 episodes)

Darren E. Burrows played Ed Chigliak, a quiet and introspective Native-American young man who is a multi-talented odd job worker and filmmaker in Cicely.

John Corbett
as Chris Stevens (110 episodes)

John Corbett portrayed Chris Stevens, the charismatic and free-spirited radio DJ, and aspiring philosopher in Cicely.

Cynthia Geary
as Shelly Tambo (110 episodes)

Cynthia Geary played Shelly Tambo, a sweet and naive former Miss Northwest Passage who is married to Holling and works at The Brick.

Elaine Miles
as Marilyn Whirlwind (110 episodes)

Elaine Miles brought to life Marilyn Whirlwind, a capable and resourceful receptionist at the town's medical clinic and Joel's assistant.

Peg Phillips
as Ruth-Anne Miller (75 episodes)
Teri Polo
as Michelle Schowdowski Capra (23 episodes)
Paul Provenza
as Phil Capra (23 episodes)
Bruce Baum
as Border Guard (24 episodes)
Kaley Cuoco
as Miranda at Seven (1 episode)
Stephen Root
as (1 episode)
Bill Cobbs
as (1 episode)
Patrick Warburton
as (1 episode)
Fred Applegate
as (1 episode)
Jo Anderson
as (2 episodes)
Ralph Manza
as (1 episode)
Wendy Schaal
as (1 episode)
Joanna Merlin
as (1 episode)
Elya Baskin
as Nikolai Apalanov (1 episode)
Ian Abercrombie
as (1 episode)
Allan Miller
as (1 episode)
Jay O. Sanders
as Dr. John Summer (1 episode)
James Marsters
as (2 episodes)
Shecky Greene
as (1 episode)
Clayton Norcross
as (1 episode)
Stephen McHattie
as (1 episode)
Christa Miller
as (1 episode)
Regina King
as (1 episode)
Don S. Davis
as Lloyd Hillegas (1 episode)
Valerie Mahaffey
as Eve (2 episodes)
Cathryn de Prume
as Joanne (1 episode)
Adam Arkin
as Adam (1 episode)
Grant Goodeve
as Rick Pederson (2 episodes)
Caitlin Clarke
as Irene Rondenet (1 episode)
Heidi Swedberg
as Linda (1 episode)
Denice Duff
as Patti (1 episode)
Art LaFleur
as Walter (1 episode)
Lois Foraker
as Edna (1 episode)
Robert Nadir
as Pete Gilliam (1 episode)
David McSwain
as Cliff Zweibel (1 episode)
Armand Reiser
as State Trooper (1 episode)
Ashleigh Aston Moore
as Tori Spencer (1 episode)
Diane Delano
as Officer Barbara Semanski (2 episodes)
Simon Templeman
as Cal Ingraham (4 episodes)
Moultrie Patten
as Walt (2 episodes)
James L. Dunn
as Hayden Keyes (1 episode)
Armenia Miles
as Mrs. Whirlwind (5 episodes)
Charmaine Craig
as Heather Haines (3 episodes)
Graham Greene
as Leonard Quinhagak (5 episodes)
Peter Bogdanovich
as Himself (1 episode)
Harriet Medin
as Nedra (1 episode)
Anne DeSalvo
as Amy Patterson (1 episode)
Jack Black
as Kevin Wilkins (1 episode)
Apesanahkwat
as Lester Haines (1 episode)
Wally Dalton
as Bob Hanson (1 episode)
Sue Morales
as Myra Haines (1 episode)
Keith Jacobs
as Jimmy (1 episode)
Adam Ant
as Brad Bonner (1 episode)
Mickey Jones
as Tooley (1 episode)
William J. White
as Dave the Cook (1 episode)
Larry Crawford
as Don Clearwater (1 episode)
Jerry McGarity
as James (1 episode)
Randy Thompson
as Peter (1 episode)
Robert Wright
as Judas (1 episode)
Harry Pringle
as Drummer #1 (1 episode)
Ray G. Thunderchild
as Drummer #2 (1 episode)
Kathleen Lisa Clarke
as Back-Up Singer (1 episode)
Demene E. Hall
as Back-Up Singer (1 episode)
Giovanna Westwood
as Back-Up Singer (1 episode)
Michael Taylor Donovan
as John (uncredited) (1 episode)
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