The Middle (TV) Cast
The cast of The Middle. Updated on October 9, 2025.
851 actors
Patricia Heaton
as Frankie Heck (215 episodes)

She plays Frankie Heck, the devoted and often overwhelmed matriarch trying to keep her family together amidst the chaos of everyday life.

Neil Flynn
as Mike Heck (215 episodes)

He portrays Mike Heck, the reliable and stoic father who works hard to provide for his family.

Charlie McDermott
as Axl Heck (215 episodes)

He is Axl Heck, the teenage son known for his laid-back attitude and love for sports.

Eden Sher
as Sue Heck (215 episodes)

She plays Sue Heck, the optimistic and enthusiastic daughter who often struggles to find her place.

Atticus Shaffer
as Brick Heck (215 episodes)

He takes on the role of Brick Heck, the eccentric youngest child with a passion for reading.

Brian Doyle-Murray
as Mr. Ehlert (25 episodes)
Beau Wirick
as Sean Donahue (61 episodes)
Chris Kattan
as Bob (34 episodes)
Blaine Saunders
as Carly (48 episodes)

She portrays Carly, Sue Heck's best friend and confidante throughout the series.

Amy Sedaris
as Abby Michaels (1 episode)
Betty White
as Mrs. Nethercott (1 episode)

She guest stars as Mrs. Nethercott, adding her unique flair to the show.

Paul Hipp
as Reverend TimTom (12 episodes)
Michael Patrick McGill
as Cop (1 episode)
Rick Overton
as Obadiah (2 episodes)
Luenell
as Security Woman (2 episodes)
Michael Kostroff
as Steve (1 episode)
Mandy Musgrave
as Kate (2 episodes)
Alexa PenaVega
as Morgan Edwards (2 episodes)
Vicki Lewis
as Ms. Barry (1 episode)
Norm Macdonald
as Rusty Heck (10 episodes)
John Gammon
as Darrin (40 episodes)
John Cullum
as Big Mike (9 episodes)
Joseph Whipp
as Mike's Boss (2 episodes)
Steve Byrne
as Charles F. Barnes (1 episode)
Greg Cipes
as Chuck (13 episodes)
America Young
as Gap Manager (1 episode)
Isabella Acres
as Autumn Wagner (1 episode)
Charles Emmett
as Security Guy (1 episode)
Jerry Hauck
as Driver (1 episode)
Frances Bay
as Aunt Ginny (11 episodes)
Doris Roberts
as Ms. Rinsky (3 episodes)
John M. Keating
as Business Traveler (1 episode)
Aimee Carrero
as Teenage Sales Clerk (1 episode)
Mike Muscat
as Mailman (1 episode)
Mary-Pat Green
as Mrs. Larimer (3 episodes)
Jerry Van Dyke
as Tag Spence (8 episodes)
Ethan Phillips
as Chairman (1 episode)
Michael William Arnold
as Obnoxious Kid (1 episode)
Rachel Quaintance
as Barb (1 episode)
Suzy Nakamura
as Beth (1 episode)
Raymond Ochoa
as Danny (1 episode)
Sarah Rush
as Sally Meenahan (2 episodes)
Linda Porter
as Grandma Dot (1 episode)
Greg Cromer
as Coach Emerson (3 episodes)
Kristin Cavallari
as Ms. Devereaux (1 episode)
Chelsea Tavares
as Cheerleader (1 episode)
Phil Abrams
as Robert (1 episode)
Ant
as Little Guy (1 episode)
Julie Brown
as Paula Norwood (12 episodes)
Mary Birdsong
as Marlene (3 episodes)
Hunter Allan
as Wylie (1 episode)
Nick Shafer
as Arlo (3 episodes)
Kevin Carolan
as Steve (1 episode)
Pat Finn
as Bill Norwood (23 episodes)
Lise Simms
as Woman (1 episode)
Andrew Astor
as Gerald (1 episode)
Kirstie Alley
as Pam Staggs (1 episode)
Heath Khan
as Kevin (1 episode)
Bill Glass
as Mr. Bushman (1 episode)
Michael James Bell
as Bartender (1 episode)
Hudson Borthwick
as Travis (1 episode)
Matt Shea
as Professor (1 episode)
Dick Van Dyke
as Dutch Spence (1 episode)
Shane Kaufman
as Menacing Guy (1 episode)
Laura Jean Salerno
as Hostess (1 episode)
Sonya Leslie
as Saleswoman (1 episode)
Jane Morris
as Tea Room Server (1 episode)
Mike Linstroth
as Guy (1 episode)
William Charlton
as Guy (1 episode)
Azim Rizk
as Teen Boy (1 episode)
John Mark Loudermilk
as Student #2 (1 episode)
Jeremy Denzlinger
as Officer Bennett (1 episode)
Jake Allyn
as Jason (1 episode)
William Stanford Davis
as Projectionist (1 episode)
Ian Abramson
as Man (1 episode)
Ervin Ross
as Man (1 episode)
Adam Kulbersh
as Mailman (1 episode)
Bryce Hurless
as Henry (3 episodes)
Brett Johnson
as Andy (1 episode)
Theo Taplitz
as Judah (1 episode)
Cooper Roth
as Gibson (1 episode)
Devan Leos
as Henry (4 episodes)
Matthew Atkinson
as Finn (1 episode)
Nathaniel J. Potvin
as Boy in the Hallway (uncredited) (1 episode)
Chord Overstreet
as Ralph Wilkerson (1 episode)
Davis Desmond
as Boy (2 episodes)
Corbin Bleu
as Luke (1 episode)
Thomas Adoue Polk
as Waiter (1 episode)
Edward James Gage
as Manager (1 episode)
Jaci Pund
as Hostess (1 episode)
Denell Johnson
as Employee (1 episode)
Malakai Carey
as Kid (1 episode)
Trevor Hammonds
as Waitress (uncredited) (1 episode)
Jane Petrov
as Waitress (1 episode)
Andie Ximenes
as Waiter #2 (1 episode)
Eve Brenner
as Mrs. Perkins (1 episode)
Gianni DeCenzo
as Boy (1 episode)
Torrin Kimberly
as Glossner (uncredited) (1 episode)
Kevin M. Horton
as Student (1 episode)
Robert Scott Wilson
as Ben (1 episode)
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