The television series The West Wing is a political drama series which was originally broadcast on NBC. During its seven seasons the ensemble cast of stars, recurring stars, and guest stars earned 157 acting nominations (often competing in the same category against other members of the cast) across a variety of award-granting organizations, earning 30 awards. Many actors noted for work in sitcoms appeared in dramatic roles on The West Wing, including John Goodman, Alan Alda, John Larroquette, Christopher Lloyd, Ed O'Neill, Matthew Perry, Patricia Richardson, Lily Tomlin, Wayne Wilderson, and Daniel von Bargen.

Main cast

White House staff

Other White House staffers

Office of the White House Counsel

Situation Room

Secret Service/FBI

Politicians

Federal executive branch

Federal legislative branch

State governors

Foreign officials

Campaign staff

Santos campaign

Vinick campaign

Media

Family

Josiah Bartlet's family

Leo McGarry's family

C. J. Cregg's family

Josh Lyman's family

Toby Ziegler's family

Donna Moss's family

Will Bailey's family

Charlie Young's family

Matt Santos's family

Other characters

Pets