Captain and unwilling civilian draftee in the 4077th MASH unit during the Korean War, frequently experiencing dramatic tension with regular Army personnel.
Politician and ally of Juan Trippe who introduces legislation favoring Pan Am's monopoly. He pressures Hughes to sell TWA to avoid war profiteering charges and summons him to a Senate hearing. Hughes publicly accuses him of bribery, leading to the bill's defeat.
The agency boss who passes Nick over for a promotion in favor of Darcy. He later fires Darcy due to a stolen campaign idea but is persuaded by Nick to rehire her, acknowledging her talent.
A Wall Street billionaire and penthouse tenant imprisoned for a massive Ponzi scheme. He hides his illicit wealth in the form of gold parts concealed inside a Ferrari, attempts to bribe the heist planners, and is ultimately jailed.
Bert Spitz is Charlie's older, empathetic divorce lawyer who favors a civil and conciliatory approach. He advises Charlie to rent a Los Angeles apartment and accept Nicole's preferred custody arrangement to strengthen his case, but Charlie rejects the proposed compromise and fires Bert rather than risk greater separation from Henry.
National Security Advisor who orchestrates a conspiracy to blackmail President Neil into resigning, aiming to install Vice President Dylan and justify a military strike in North Korea. He is killed by the Secret Service after attempting to assassinate the president.
Ira is a 91-year-old man rescued from a car crash by Sophia and Luke. His letters recount his lifelong romance, wartime injury, marital struggles, and devotion to a collection of paintings. He advises Sophia about commitment, and after his death, his auction arrangement brings his collection to Luke and Sophia.
Carvin is the owner of Elysium, the communal property where George and Linda find an alternative lifestyle. His misplaced deed leaves the land vulnerable to casino developers, but after the commune's struggle he is reunited with Elysium's original founders and recovers his rights through another copy of the deed.
Bob is Steffi's liberal Democratic lawyer husband and part of their blended family. He is dismayed that their son Scott identifies with Republican views and wants criminals removed from the streets. Later, while the family is in Paris, Bob becomes ill with a cold as Steffi reconnects emotionally with Joe.
Sidney Miller is Constance Miller's husband and the host of the party where Nina Borowski first meets George Hanson. His role is limited to the social setting that introduces the central friendship and exposes the tension between Nina, her family, and Vince McBride.
A successful, pompous television producer who hires a relative to make a documentary celebrating his life and work. He becomes the target of a mocking film, fires the filmmaker, and later becomes engaged to the woman the filmmaker loves.
Ted is Larry and Carol’s adventurous close friend, a playwright and theater owner. He joins Carol’s investigation, helps trace the Waldron Hotel, dates Marcia, and devises the staged audition and manipulated recording intended to make Paul incriminate himself.
Alan Alda has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Signature works include M*A*S*H, Bridge of Spies, What Women Want. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
