The Chair (TV) Cast
The cast of The Chair. Updated on August 31, 2025.
75 actors
Sandra Oh
as Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim (6 episodes)

Sandra Oh portrays Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the first woman of color to be appointed as the chair of the English department at Pembroke University. Dr. Kim is a dedicated and passionate academic who faces numerous challenges in her new role.

Jay Duplass
as Bill Dobson (6 episodes)

Jay Duplass plays the character of Bill Dobson, a charismatic and talented professor in the English department. Bill is known for his unorthodox teaching methods and rebellious attitude, which often put him at odds with the administration.

Bob Balaban
as Elliot Rentz (6 episodes)

Bob Balaban takes on the role of Elliot Rentz, a long-time professor in the English department. Elliot is a highly respected and knowledgeable academic, but his advanced age and conservative views make it difficult for him to adapt to the changing dynamics of the department.

Nana Mensah
as Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay (6 episodes)

Nana Mensah portrays Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay, a young and ambitious professor in the English department. Yaz is dedicated to her research and is determined to make a name for herself in academia, but she must navigate the politics of the department and the challenges she faces as a woman of color.

Everly Carganilla
as Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim (6 episodes)

Everly Carganilla plays the role of Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim, Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim's adopted daughter. Ju Ju is a bright and enthusiastic young girl who brings joy and laughter to her mother's life.

David Morse
as Paul Larson (6 episodes)

David Morse portrays Paul Larson, the dean of Pembroke University. Larson is a pragmatic and business-minded administrator who often clashes with Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim over the direction of the English department.

Holland Taylor
as Joan Hambling (6 episodes)

Holland Taylor plays the character of Joan Hambling, a veteran professor in the English department. Joan is wise and experienced, providing guidance and support to the other faculty members.

Simone Joy Jones
as Joy (2 episodes)

Simone Joy Jones takes on the role of Joy, a talented musician and student at Pembroke University. Joy becomes romantically involved with Bill Dobson, which adds complexity to their relationship as teacher and student.

Michelle Do
as Michelle (1 episode)
Ji Yong Lee
as Habi (4 episodes)
Ron Crawford
as Professor McHale (5 episodes)
Ella Rubin
as Dafna (4 episodes)
Mallory Low
as Lila (4 episodes)
Jordan Tyson
as Capri (5 episodes)
Marcia DeBonis
as Laurie (3 episodes)
Havana Rose Liu
as Sarah (2 episodes)
Sophia Macy
as Doodles (1 episode)
Mark Philip Stevenson
as Professor Pollack (3 episodes)
Ken Bolden
as Professor Plum (3 episodes)
Randy Kovitz
as Professor Reinhardt (3 episodes)
John Shepard
as Professor Brown (3 episodes)
Don Wadsworth
as Professor Drake (3 episodes)
Rick Applegate
as Professor Jim (3 episodes)
Evans Malkin
as Bill's Student (1 episode)
Henry Thrasher
as Steve (2 episodes)
Celina Nemec
as Sharon (1 episode)
James Ross
as Trevor (2 episodes)
Kat Harkins
as Rentz's Student (1 episode)
Jordan Beltz
as Joan's Student (2 episodes)
Abdul Alvi
as Abdul (3 episodes)
Terence Aldo Halligan
as Student #2 (uncredited) (2 episodes)
Christine McBurney
as English Professor (uncredited) (2 episodes)
David Morse
as Airport Bartender (uncredited) (1 episode)
Roger Petan
as English Department Professor (uncredited) (2 episodes)
Charles David Richards
as Provost Peters (2 episodes)
Zoe Mann
as Vicky (1 episode)
Brody Ross
as Kid (1 episode)
Collin Tate
as Lead Protestor (1 episode)
Darius Fraser
as Kareem (2 episodes)
Dave Edmonds
as Faculty Party Attendee (uncredited) (1 episode)
Ellen Kotzin
as Dean's Party Attendee (uncredited) (1 episode)
Tiffany Sander McKenzie
as Bowler (uncredited) (1 episode)
F. Robert McMurray
as Professor at Party (uncredited) (1 episode)
Frank Sanns
as English Professor (uncredited) (2 episodes)
Bob Stephenson
as Horatio (4 episodes)
Cliff Chamberlain
as Ronny (3 episodes)
Cynthia Mace
as Mrs. Sue Wittenden (1 episode)
Joseph Cannon
as Library Student (1 episode)
Vinnie Costanza
as Dustin (2 episodes)
Ameris Carter
as Chrissy (1 episode)
Shay Guthrie
as Shay (2 episodes)
A'Leighsha Gibson
as A'Leighsha (1 episode)
Charlotte Finegold
as Casey (1 episode)
Ben Kass
as Tech (1 episode)
Beth Dixon
as Moira (1 episode)
Sarah Lo
as Charlotte Lo (1 episode)
Eli Silverman-Lloyd
as Eli (1 episode)
Monty Almoro
as Random Student (1 episode)
Chris Chene
as Free Speech Student (1 episode)
Victor Gariseb
as Victor (1 episode)
Kevin Qian
as Kevin (1 episode)
Olivia Pagone
as McKay's Student (uncredited) (1 episode)
David Duchovny
as David Duchovny (1 episode)
MeeWha Alana Lee
as Grandma #1 (1 episode)
Juree Lee
as Grandma #1 (1 episode)
David Young Lee
as Tired Granddad #1 (1 episode)
Jason Schmidt
as Jock (1 episode)
Jah Kim
as Minji's Grandma (1 episode)
Myung Oh
as Storytelling Grandpa (1 episode)
Gina Jun
as Guest (uncredited) (1 episode)
Ian Lithgow
as Sandberg (1 episode)
Mary B. McCann
as Nicole Hines (1 episode)
Amanda Serra
as Therapist (1 episode)
Xander Goldman
as Security Guard (uncredited) (1 episode)
Alex D. Jennings
as Muscular Guy (uncredited) (1 episode)
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