Royal Pains Cast List

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Royal Pains is the compelling medical drama that aired for eight seasons on the USA Network. It holds a special place in the hearts of its devoted fans. Set against the backdrop of the Hamptons, this series chronicles the life of Dr. Hank Lawson, an on-call concierge physician catering to wealthy clients after losing his job at a prestigious hospital. Throughout its run, Royal Pains combined drama and comedy elements, maintaining an engaging storyline.

The cast members infuse their roles with nuance and flair, leading to great portrayals that kept viewers hooked episode after episode. From seasoned professionals to rising stars, the cast in Royal Pains displayed exceptional acting prowess and delivered powerful performances filled with depth and range. 

This includes Mark Feuerstein's portrayal of protagonist Hank Lawson. Feuerstein embodied his character with sincerity, endearing him to audiences everywhere. Paulo Costanzo also left an indelible mark with his quirky depiction of Evan R. Lawson - Hank's eccentric brother and business partner - whose infectious energy brightened every scene. Equally noteworthy is Reshma Shetty's performance as Divya Katdare; a highly skilled physician assistant brimmed with intelligence and poise.

Each actor in Royal Pains played an important part in creating an immersive television experience cherished by fans worldwide. The chemistry between these performers heightened every scene's impact while contributing to crafting this memorable series in modern television history. 

  • Ben Shenkman
    Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Angels in America
    Benjamin Shenkman (born September 26, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the USA Network drama series Royal Pains and the HBO miniseries Angels in America, which earned him Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations.
  • Bonnie Somerville
    NYPD Blue, Golden Boy, Kitchen Confidential
    Bonnie Somerville (born February 24, 1974) is an American actress and singer. She has had roles in a number of movies and television series, most notably NYPD Blue, Grosse Pointe, Friends, The O.C., Cashmere Mafia, Kitchen Confidential, Without a Paddle, and Golden Boy. She starred as Dr. Christa Lorenson in season one of the CBS medical drama Code Black.
  • Campbell Scott
    Royal Pains, Six Degrees, Final Days of Planet Earth
    Campbell Scott (born July 19, 1961) is an American actor, director, producer, and voice artist. He is known for his roles as George Tunner on The Sheltering Sky, Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz on Royal Pains, Mark Usher on House of Cards, Joseph Tobin on Damages, and Richard Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, as well as numerous stage appearances.
  • Kyle Howard
    Royal Pains, My Boys, Grosse Pointe
    Kyle Alan Howard (born April 13, 1978) is an American actor.
  • Mark Feuerstein
    Royal Pains, Once and Again, Fired Up
    Mark Feuerstein (; born June 8, 1971) is an American actor. He first came to public notice in a guest appearance in an episode of Season 2 of Sex and the City and went on to appear in TV series The West Wing (2001–2005), Royal Pains (2009–2016) and Prison Break (2017). He produced as well as starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom 9JKL.
  • Erinn Hayes
    Guys with Kids, Childrens Hospital, Worst Week
    Alexandra Erinn Hayes (née Carter; born May 25, 1976) is an American actress and comedian. She is known for her role as Dr. Lola Spratt on the Adult Swim sitcom Childrens Hospital. She has played roles in a number of network sitcoms, including Alison on The Winner (2007), Melanie Clayton on Worst Week (2008–2009), and Sheila on Guys with Kids (2012–2013). In 2012, she had her first feature film role in the black comedy It's a Disaster. She also starred in the Amazon series The Dangerous Book for Boys and the first season of the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait.
  • Paulo Costanzo
    Royal Pains, Joey, Animorphs
    Paulo Costanzo (born September 21, 1978) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Rubin Carver in the comedy film Road Trip (2000), Michael Tribbiani in the NBC sitcom Joey which ran from 2004 to 2006, Evan R. Lawson in the USA Network series Royal Pains and Lyor Boone in the ABC political drama Designated Survivor.
  • Tom Cavanagh
    The Flash, Royal Pains, Love Monkey
    Thomas Cavanagh (born October 26, 1963) is a Canadian actor and director. He is known for a variety of roles on American television, including starring roles in Ed (2000–2004), Love Monkey (2006) and Trust Me (2009), and recurring roles on Providence and Scrubs. Since 2014, Cavanagh has starred on The CW television series The Flash, portraying various versions of Harrison Wells. He also directed several episodes of The Flash.
  • Brooke D'Orsay

    Brooke D'Orsay

    Royal Pains, Gary Unmarried, 6teen
    Brooke D'Orsay (born February 17, 1982) is a Canadian actress, best known for voicing the character of Caitlin Cooke on the Canadian animated-series, 6teen (2004–2010) and Brooke Mayo on King's Ransom. For US-American audiences, she is better known as Paige Collins on Royal Pains and as Kate in Two and a Half Men. She played Deb Dobkins, the dead alter ego of main character Jane Bingum on the Lifetime original series Drop Dead Diva and was in the Nickelodeon movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf as Paulina Von Eckberg.
  • Ezra Matthew Miller (born September 30, 1992) is an American actor and singer. Miller's feature film debut was in Afterschool (2008). Miller starred as Kevin in the drama We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) and co-starred in the film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). In 2015, Miller co-starred in the drama The Stanford Prison Experiment and the comedy Trainwreck. Miller played Credence Barebone in the Fantastic Beasts films Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018).
  • Jill Flint
    Royal Pains, The Night Shift
    Jill Flint (born November 25, 1977) is an American television and film actress, best known for her role of Jill Casey in the USA Network TV series Royal Pains, and as the popular character Lana Delaney on CBS's award-winning series The Good Wife. She also plays one of the lead characters, Dr. Jordan Alexander, in the NBC medical drama The Night Shift, and a recurring role on Bull, a jury consulting firm as Diana Lindsay.
  • Reshma Shetty
    Royal Pains
    Reshma Shetty (born 2 November 1977) is a British-American television and film actress and singer best known for her role as Divya Katdare on the USA Network television series Royal Pains.
  • Henry Winkler
    Happy Days, Joanie Loves Chachi, Childrens Hospital
    Henry Winkler, an award-winning actor, producer, and director, was born on October 30, 1945, in Manhattan, New York City. The son of German-Jewish immigrants, Winkler overcame his struggles with dyslexia to graduate from Emerson College in 1967 and the Yale School of Drama in 1970. His journey into the entertainment industry began with a series of minor roles in television and films before he found fame portraying Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in the American sitcom Happy Days (1974-1984). Known for his leather jacket and cool demeanor, Fonzie became one of TV's most beloved characters, earning Winkler two Golden Globe Awards and three Emmy nominations. Winkler's career trajectory did not plateau post-Happy Days. Instead, he expanded his repertoire to include producing and directing. Winkler co-founded the production company Fair Dinkum Productions, which produced successful television shows such as MacGyver and Sightings. He also directed numerous episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, showcasing his versatility behind the scenes. Winkler's acting career continued to flourish as well, with notable performances in series such as Arrested Development and Barry, the latter of which won him his first Primetime Emmy Award in 2018. Outside of his prolific career in entertainment, Winkler is also an accomplished author. Alongside co-author Lin Oliver, Winkler has penned a series of children's novels called Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever. The series, inspired by Winkler's personal experiences with dyslexia, aims to encourage and empower children facing similar challenges. In recognition of his contribution to the arts and his advocacy for dyslexia awareness, Winkler was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2011.
  • Julie Benz
    Dexter, Defiance, No Ordinary Family
    Julie Benz, an American actress, is best remembered for her critically acclaimed roles in both television and film. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1972, she was raised in a family deeply entrenched in the world of figure skating. Her early years were marked by intensive training and competitive events, even reaching the 1988 U.S. Championships in junior ice dancing. However, a stress fracture at 14 ended her promising skating career and steered her towards acting. Benz's acting career began with a small role in the horror movie Two Evil Eyes directed by George A. Romero and Dario Argento. Over the years, she carved out a niche for herself in the entertainment industry, garnering significant roles in various genres. She is notably recognized for her role as Rita Morgan in Showtime's drama series Dexter, for which she won the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress. Benz also portrayed Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff series Angel, leaving a lasting impact on fans of the supernatural genre. In addition to her work in television, Benz has appeared in a number of films, including Jawbreaker, The Brothers, and Rambo. She has also lent her voice to video games like Halo 2 and Defiance. Despite her diverse roles, Julie Benz consistently brings an engaging energy and emotional depth to her characters, making her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Her journey from a figure skater to an accomplished actress serves as an inspiration to many.
  • Natalie Zea
    Justified, The Following, Dirty Sexy Money
    Natalie Zea (born March 17, 1975) is an American actress known for her performances on television. Zea began her acting career in theatre. Her first major role was on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions (2000–2002), where she played the role of Gwen Hotchkiss. Her breakout role was on the ABC primetime soap opera Dirty Sexy Money as socialite Karen Darling, where she starred from 2007 to 2009. Zea also has made many guest appearances on television, starred in a number of independent and made-for-television movies, and had recurring roles in The Shield, Hung, and Californication. In 2010, Zea began starring as Winona Hawkins in the FX critically acclaimed crime drama series, Justified as a regular cast member during the first three seasons and recurring guest star later. In 2013, she also began starring as Claire Matthews in the Fox drama series The Following. Zea also starred as Mickey Holmes-Harris, the lead character, in the canceled-before-airing ABC dramedy series, Members Only, and is currently starring in the TBS sitcom The Detour, which premiered in the spring of 2016.
  • Samantha Mathis

    Samantha Mathis

    Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King, The Mists of Avalon, Harsh Realm
    Samantha Mathis (born May 12, 1970) is an American actress. The daughter of actress Bibi Besch, Mathis made her film debut in Pump Up the Volume (1990), and later co-starred or appeared in such films as Little Women (1994), The American President (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), American Psycho (2000), The Punisher (2004), and Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012).