The Mentalist Cast List
- Supernatural, Veronica Mars, CultAlona Tal (Hebrew: אלונה טל, IPA: [aˈlona ˈtal]; born October 20, 1983) is an Israeli singer and actress. She is known for her roles in Veronica Mars as cheerleader Meg Manning and in Supernatural as Jo Harvelle.
- The Mentalist, Reunion, North ShoreAmanda Elizabeth Righetti (born April 4, 1983) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Grace Van Pelt on The Mentalist, as well as her roles in Friday the 13th, The O.C. and Colony.
- The Mentalist, Justice, MDsAunjanue L. Ellis (born February 21, 1969) is an American film, stage, and television actress, and producer. She began her acting career in theater, and made her film debut in Girls Town. She later had leading roles in a number of independent movies, and co-starred in several mainstream films. Ellis is best known for her roles in films Men of Honor (2000), The Caveman's Valentine (2001), Undercover Brother (2002), Ray (2004), The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (2008), The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) and The Help (2011). On television, Ellis had regular role in the ABC police drama series High Incident (1996–97), and later co-starred in a number of short-lived dramas. She had recurring roles on The Practice, True Blood, and The Mentalist, and played roles in a number of made for television movies, such as Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) and Abducted: The Carlina White Story (2013). In 2015, Ellis played the leading role in the miniseries The Book of Negroes, based on bestselling novel by Lawrence Hill. She received critical acclaim and a Critic's Choice Award nomination for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Miranda Shaw in the ABC thriller series Quantico. In 2016, Ellis played Nancy Turner, Nat Turner's mother, in the period drama film, The Birth of a Nation. In 2019, she received Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie nomination for her performance in the Netflix miniseries When They See Us. She is starring in the upcoming HBO drama series, Lovecraft Country.
- 24, The Mentalist, Covert AffairsGregory Martin Itzin (April 20, 1948 – July 8, 2022) was an American character actor of film and television, perhaps best known for his role as U.S. President Charles Logan in the action thriller series 24.
- The Mentalist, Generation Kill, The NineOwain Sebastian Yeoman is a Welsh actor. His credits include The Nine, Kitchen Confidential, AMC's Turn (as Benedict Arnold) and the HBO series Generation Kill. Additionally, he portrayed CBI Agent Wayne Rigsby in The Mentalist.
- The Nanny, Happily Divorced, Squirrel BoyCharles George Patrick Shaughnessy, 5th Baron Shaughnessy (born 9 February 1955) is a British television, theatre, voice and film actor. Shaughnessy is known for his roles on American television, as Shane Donovan on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, as Maxwell Sheffield on the sitcom The Nanny, and as the voice of Dennis the Goldfish on Stanley. Along with his brother, David Shaughnessy, and Ophelia Soumekh, he is a partner in 3S Media Solutions Inc.
- The MentalistPruitt Taylor Vince (born July 5, 1960) is an American character actor who has made many appearances in film and television.
- Prison Break, The Mentalist, Class of '96Robin Tunney, a celebrated American actress, has conquered the entertainment industry with her compelling performances and charismatic on-screen presence. Born on June 19th, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, Tunney's acting prowess first came to light when she attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Her determination to succeed in Hollywood saw her packing her bags for Los Angeles right after high school graduation, where she began her journey towards stardom. Tunney's breakthrough role came in the 1995 supernatural film The Craft, where she played a teenage witch, demonstrating her ability to portray complex characters with skill and nuance. This role not only catapulted her into the limelight, but it also marked the beginning of a series of successful projects. She went on to star in acclaimed films such as End of Days with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vertical Limit. However, her most recognized role is perhaps that of Teresa Lisbon in the hit TV series The Mentalist, where she exhibited a consistent and captivating performance throughout its seven-season run. In addition to her acting career, Tunney's life off-screen is equally noteworthy. She has proven to be a championship poker player, winning the first-ever televised tournament of Celebrity Poker Showdown in 2004. Despite a busy acting schedule, Tunney has shown an ongoing commitment to philanthropic efforts, often partaking in various charitable events.
- The Mentalist, The Guardian, Into the WestSimon Lucas Baker (born 30 July 1969) is an Australian actor and director. In his television acting career, he is known for his lead roles in the CBS television series The Mentalist (as Patrick Jane) and The Guardian (as Nicholas Fallin). In his film acting career, he is best known for his roles as Max Rourke in the remake of the Japanese horror film The Ring Two, Riley Denbo in Land of the Dead and Christian Thompson in the film adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada.
- The Mentalist, Oz, The UnusualsTerry Kinney (born January 29, 1954) is an American actor and theatre director, and is a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, with Laurie Metcalf, Gary Sinise, and Jeff Perry. Kinney is best known for his role as Emerald City creator Tim McManus on HBO's prison drama Oz.
- True Blood, Daredevil, A Drop of True BloodDeborah Ann Woll is a commanding presence in the entertainment industry, recognized for her exceptional talent and versatile acting capabilities. Born on February 7, 1985, in Brooklyn, New York, her passion for performing arts manifested at an early age. Her pursuit of this passion led her to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and further training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Woll's breakthrough role came in 2008 when she was cast as Jessica Hamby in the hit HBO series True Blood, earning critical acclaim for her nuanced portrayal of a newly turned vampire. This allowed her to showcase her range as an actress, deftly handling comedy, drama, and supernatural elements with equal ease. Following the success of True Blood, Woll cemented her place in popular culture by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She portrayed Karen Page in the Netflix series Daredevil, The Punisher, and The Defenders - performances that were lauded for their emotional depth and complexity. Beyond her acting career, Woll's interests are multifaceted. She is an avid player and advocate of Dungeons & Dragons, a passion she shares with her partner, E.J. Scott. Moreover, Woll uses her platform to raise awareness about choroideremia, a condition causing progressive vision loss that affects Scott. She not only supports scientific research through fundraising efforts but also highlights the personal aspect of living with such a condition.
- The MentalistYila Timothy Kang (born March 16, 1973) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Kimball Cho in the TV series The Mentalist and Gordon Katsumoto in the reboot series Magnum P.I..
- Modern Family, Scare Tactics, This Might HurtEric Allen Stonestreet (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Cameron Tucker in the ABC mockumentary sitcom Modern Family, for which he received two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series out of three nominations. Stonestreet first rose to prominence in a recurring role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He has appeared in films and telefilms including; Bad Teacher (2011), Identity Thief (2013), The Loft (2013), and Confirmation (2016). He also provides the voice of Duke in The Secret Life of Pets film franchise (2016, 2019).
- Witches of East End, Days of Our Lives, GCBEric Barrett Winter (born July 17, 1976) is an American actor, author and former fashion model. He is known for his television roles as FBI Special Agent Craig O'Laughlin on CBS drama series The Mentalist (2010–2012), Dash Gardiner on the Lifetime fantasy-drama series Witches of East End (2013–2014), and Officer Tim Bradford on the ABC drama The Rookie. He is known for his film roles in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) and The Ugly Truth (2009).
- Zoey 101, Big Time Rush, The Fresh Beat BandErin Sanders (born January 19, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Quinn Pensky on Zoey 101, Camille Roberts on Big Time Rush, and for portraying Eden Baldwin on The Young and the Restless in 2008. She appeared as Chris on ABC Family's Melissa and Joey and starred in the film Guilty at 17, which premiered on Lifetime.
- Rizzoli & Isles, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the BeautifulHeather Marie Tom (born November 4, 1975) is an American actress best known for her work on various soap operas, with her best known roles being Victoria Newman on The Young and the Restless, Kelly Cramer on One Life to Live and, since 2007, Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful.
- Heroes, Burn Notice, DynastyJohn MacDonald Coleman (born February 21, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter, known for playing the role of Steven Carrington in the 1980s prime time soap opera Dynasty (1982–1988), and for portraying Noah Bennet in the science-fiction drama series Heroes (2006–2010) as well as his recurring roles as State Senator Robert Lipton on The Office (2010–2013) and as United States Senator William Bracken on Castle (2012–2015).
- 24, Suits, Space: Above and BeyondJames Paige Morrison (born April 21, 1954) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of CTU Director Bill Buchanan on 24.
- Falling Skies, Last Resort, Traffic LightJessica "Jessy" Schram (born January 15, 1986) is an American actress and model. Her most notable roles include Hannah Griffith in Veronica Mars, Rachel Seybolt in Life, Karen Nadler in Falling Skies and Cinderella/Ashley Boyd in Once Upon a Time.
- The Vampire Diaries, CaneMichael Anthony Trevino (born January 25, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Tyler Lockwood on The CW's The Vampire Diaries.
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Doogie Howser, M.D.Robyn Elaine Lively (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress. Lively is known for her role in the film Teen Witch, as well as for her roles in the TV shows Doogie Howser, M.D., Twin Peaks, Savannah, and Saving Grace.
Yancy Butler
Witchblade, Brooklyn South, Mann & MachineYancy Victoria Butler (born July 2, 1970) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Natasha Binder in the 1993 film Hard Target, Jess Crossman in Drop Zone, and Detective Sara Pezzini on the TNT supernatural drama series Witchblade.
