Selina Meyer (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is a protagonist in Veep.
Former Maryland senator turned Vice President and President. Initially loses the 2012 nomination to Stuart Hughes but joins his ticket. After Hughes resigns, she becomes President, campaigns in 2016, faces a tied election, and loses to Laura Montez. Later writes a memoir and runs again in 2020. Central protagonist. Amy Brookheimer (played by Anna Chlumsky) is a protagonist in Veep.
Serves as Meyer's chief of staff during her vice presidency. Meyer relies almost totally on her and her staff to manage political affairs and navigate scandals. Gary Walsh (played by Tony Hale) appears in Veep.
Acts as Meyer's personal body man. He is a core member of the vice presidential staff upon whom Meyer is heavily dependent. Dan Egan (played by Reid Scott) appears in Veep.
Works as the deputy director of communications in Meyer's vice presidential office. Part of the essential support team managing her political career. Jonah Ryan (played by Timothy Simons) appears in Veep.
Initially a White House liaison to the VP office, later becomes a New Hampshire congressman. A prominently featured staff member who eventually becomes a major political rival in the 2020 election. Marjorie Palmiotti (played by Clea DuVall) appears in Veep.
Mike McLintock (played by Matt Walsh) appears in Veep.
Serves as the director of communications for Meyer's vice presidential team. Key staff member relied upon for media strategy and public messaging. Beth Ryan (played by Emily Pendergast) appears in Veep.
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Character Network — 12 Characters
Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) — protagonist Former Maryland senator turned Vice President and President. Initially loses the 2012 nomination to Stuart Hughes but jo...
Amy Brookheimer (Anna Chlumsky) — protagonist Serves as Meyer's chief of staff during her vice presidency. Meyer relies almost totally on her and her staff to manage...
Gary Walsh (Tony Hale) Acts as Meyer's personal body man. He is a core member of the vice presidential staff upon whom Meyer is heavily depende...
Dan Egan (Reid Scott) Works as the deputy director of communications in Meyer's vice presidential office. Part of the essential support team m...
Jonah Ryan (Timothy Simons) Initially a White House liaison to the VP office, later becomes a New Hampshire congressman. A prominently featured staf...
Marjorie Palmiotti (Clea DuVall)
Mike McLintock (Matt Walsh) Serves as the director of communications for Meyer's vice presidential team. Key staff member relied upon for media stra...
Beth Ryan (Emily Pendergast)
Ben Cafferty (Kevin Dunn) Joins Meyer's team later as White House Chief of Staff. Plays a crucial role in managing presidential operations and str...
Kent Davison (Gary Cole) Serves as a political strategist added to Meyer's presidential team. Provides strategic guidance for her campaign and ad...
Richard Splett (Sam Richardson)
Catherine Meyer (Sarah Sutherland) Meyer's daughter. The series highlights Meyer's strained personal relationship with her, which intersects with her polit...
