The Good Wife (TV) Cast
The cast of The Good Wife. Updated on July 11, 2025.
656 actors
Julianna Margulies
as Alicia Florrick (156 episodes)

Julianna Margulies portrays Alicia Florrick, the protagonist of the show and a talented lawyer. Alicia is a determined and capable attorney who rebuilds her career after her husband's scandal. Throughout the series, Alicia navigates the complexities of the legal profession while dealing with personal dilemmas and moral conflicts.

Christine Baranski
as Diane Lockhart (156 episodes)

Christine Baranski plays the role of Diane Lockhart, a senior partner at the law firm Alicia joins. Diane is a highly respected attorney known for her sharp wit and legal expertise. As the series progresses, Diane becomes a mentor to Alicia and is often involved in significant law cases.

Josh Charles
as Will Gardner (112 episodes)

Josh Charles portrays Will Gardner, a colleague and potential love interest of Alicia. Will is a charismatic lawyer and one of the named partners at the law firm. He is known for his strategic thinking and exceptional courtroom skills.

Matt Czuchry
as Cary Agos (156 episodes)

Matt Czuchry plays the role of Cary Agos, a young lawyer who competes with Alicia for a position at the law firm. Cary is ambitious and determined to succeed in the legal profession. Throughout the series, he experiences various professional and personal challenges.

Alan Cumming
as Eli Gold (140 episodes)

Alan Cumming portrays Eli Gold, a cunning and manipulative political strategist. Eli becomes Alicia's campaign manager and later a close confidante. His character adds an element of political intrigue and complexity to the show.

Archie Panjabi
as Kalinda Sharma (134 episodes)

Archie Panjabi plays the role of Kalinda Sharma, a private investigator with a mysterious past. Kalinda is an integral part of Alicia's legal team and is known for her resourcefulness and ability to uncover crucial information. She has a complex relationship with many characters throughout the series.

Makenzie Vega
as Grace Florrick (156 episodes)

Makenzie Vega portrays Grace Florrick, Alicia's daughter. Grace goes through various stages of adolescence throughout the show and often becomes involved in her mother's professional and personal struggles. She provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by Alicia.

Zach Grenier
as David Lee (69 episodes)

Zach Grenier plays the role of David Lee, a partner at the law firm. David is known for his ambition and ruthless attitude towards his colleagues. He often clashes with other characters and adds a layer of tension to the workplace dynamics.

Graham Phillips
as Zach Florrick (112 episodes)
Cush Jumbo
as Lucca Quinn (22 episodes)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
as Jason Crouse (22 episodes)
Matthew Goode
as Finn Polmar (30 episodes)
Jerry Stiller
as Judge Felix Afterman (1 episode)
Michael J. Fox
as Louis Canning (14 episodes)
Jennifer Carpenter
as Pamela Raker (1 episode)
Jason O'Mara
as Damian Boyle (4 episodes)
Saycon Sengbloh
as Stacie Wagner (1 episode)
Nicole Roderick
as Nora (3 episodes)
John Procaccino
as Judge Tom Glatt (2 episodes)
Connie Nielsen
as Ramona Lytton (1 episode)
Anne Marsen
as Jennifer (2 episodes)
Carmen Lynch
as Herself (1 episode)
Gloria Steinem
as Gloria Steinem (1 episode)
Richard Thomas
as Ed Pratt (1 episode)
Robert Joy
as Wendell Keller (1 episode)
Robert Sean Leonard
as Del Paul (1 episode)
Taye Diggs
as Dean Levine-Wilkins (1 episode)
Jill Hennessy
as Rayna Hecht (1 episode)
Steffanie Leigh
as Anya Roberts (1 episode)
Sepideh Moafi
as Sylmar Knausgaard (1 episode)
Frankie Faison
as Pastor Jeremiah Easton (2 episodes)
Ana Gasteyer
as Judge Patrice Lessner (3 episodes)
Jerry Adler
as Howard Lyman (5 episodes)
Jan Maxwell
as Camilla Vargas (1 episode)
Johnny M. Wu
as Nelson Fong (1 episode)
Nathan Stark
as Process Server (2 episodes)
Dallas Roberts
as Owen Cavanaugh (6 episodes)
Jill Flint
as Lana Delaney (8 episodes)
Rita Wilson
as Viola Walsh (3 episodes)
David Fonteno
as Judge Robert Parks (7 episodes)
Madeleine Martin
as Jody Milam (2 episodes)
Peter McRobbie
as Professor George Paley (2 episodes)
Alexander Flores
as Troy Anthony (2 episodes)
Katie Rose Clarke
as Reena Booth (2 episodes)
Clarke Thorell
as Hank Shetty (2 episodes)
Ceci Fernandez
as Sally (2 episodes)
Kingsley Leggs
as Reggie (2 episodes)
Fajer Kaisi
as Larry (2 episodes)
Beth Dixon
as Rita (2 episodes)
Melissa George
as Marilyn Garbanza (2 episodes)
Lily Rabe
as Petra Moritz (3 episodes)
Aaron Tveit
as Spencer Zschau (1 episode)
Tom Reed
as Amir Al-Zeid (1 episode)
Omar Metwally
as Wasim Al-Said (1 episode)
Satya Bhabha
as Jismal Mifsud (1 episode)
Emily Kinney
as Milla Burchfield (1 episode)
Melissa Benoist
as Molly (1 episode)
Trieste Kelly Dunn
as Amanda Marcassin (1 episode)
Nikki M. James
as Monica Timmons (6 episodes)
Anthony Ruivivar
as Captain Moyer (1 episode)
Daniel Gerroll
as Dr. Theo Lawton (1 episode)
Jack Gilpin
as Frank Anderson (1 episode)
Nestor Carbonell
as Daniel Irwin (1 episode)
Kevin Bigley
as Chris Tannerman (1 episode)
Dan Bittner
as Alex Bollinger (1 episode)
Sean Dougherty
as Agent Anderson (1 episode)
Jamie Harrold
as Grant Irvin (1 episode)
Katie Paxton
as Lauren Lytton (3 episodes)
Max von Essen
as Stephen Delaney (2 episodes)
Amy Sedaris
as Stacie Hall (3 episodes)
Adam Green
as Tim Linklater (1 episode)
Chris Noth
as Peter Florrick (23 episodes)
Michael Chernus
as Spencer Harman (1 episode)
Titus Welliver
as Glenn Childs (8 episodes)
Katie Walder
as Jennifer Lewis (1 episode)
Michael Kelly
as Mickey Gunn (1 episode)
Chris Butler
as Matan Brody (7 episodes)
Tom White
as Cowan (1 episode)
Gillian Jacobs
as Sonia (1 episode)
Nick Gehlfuss
as Jesse (1 episode)
Ashley Williams
as Christina Barrett (1 episode)
Mary Beth Peil
as Jackie Florrick (19 episodes)
Jill Abramovitz
as Yulia Gopnik (1 episode)
David Paymer
as Judge Richard Cuesta (3 episodes)
Katharine Isabelle
as Cindy Lewis (1 episode)
Fulvio Cecere
as Detective Briggs (1 episode)
Luisa d'Oliveira
as Sandra Pai (1 episode)
Christine Willes
as Lanie (1 episode)
Simon Longmore
as Mr. North (1 episode)
Kevin McNulty
as Cormac (1 episode)
Dalias Blake
as Bailiff (1 episode)
Karin Konoval
as Mrs. Duretsky (1 episode)
Charles Siegel
as Professor Sobel (1 episode)
Ingrid Torrance
as Dr. Torrance (1 episode)
Cam Cronin
as Brian (1 episode)
Mckenna Laing
as Lilly Lewis (1 episode)
Forbes Angus
as Prison Guard (1 episode)
Elizabeth Weinstein
as Secretary (1 episode)
Robert Clarke
as Political Op (1 episode)
Sarah Penikett
as Will's Paralegal (1 episode)
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