Californication (TV) Cast
The cast of Californication. Updated on August 17, 2025.
383 actors
David Duchovny
as Hank Moody (84 episodes)

David Duchovny portrays Hank Moody, a talented but self-destructive writer. Hank is known for his womanizing tendencies, substance abuse issues, and his struggle to balance his personal life with his writing career.

Natascha McElhone
as Karen van der Beek (84 episodes)

Natascha McElhone plays the role of Karen van der Beek, Hank's on-again, off-again girlfriend and the mother of his daughter Becca. Karen is a strong and independent woman who constantly finds herself torn between her love for Hank and her desire for stability.

Evan Handler
as Charlie Runkle (84 episodes)

Evan Handler portrays Charlie Runkle, Hank's best friend and agent. Charlie is a well-meaning but often bumbling character who struggles with his own personal and professional shortcomings.

Pamela Adlon
as Marcy Runkle (84 episodes)

Pamela Adlon plays Marcy Runkle, Charlie's estranged wife. Marcy is a quirky and unconventional woman who constantly finds herself entangled in chaotic situations, both in her personal and professional life.

Madeleine Martin
as Becca Moody (60 episodes)

Madeleine Martin portrays two characters in the show: Becca Moody, Hank and Karen's daughter who is wise beyond her years, and Rebecca Moody, Becca's rebellious and troubled cousin.

Madeline Zima
as Mia Lewis (48 episodes)

Madeline Zima plays the role of Mia Lewis, a teenage girl who becomes involved with Hank and causes significant turmoil in his life. Mia seduces Hank and later publishes his novel without his knowledge, leading to a series of complicated events.

Callum Keith Rennie
as Lew Ashby (14 episodes)

Callum Keith Rennie portrays Lew Ashby, a charismatic and enigmatic rock and roll legend who becomes a close friend and mentor to Hank. Lew's presence in Hank's life has a profound impact on his personal and creative journey.

Amber Heard
as Amber (2 episodes)
Paola Turbay
as Rosario (2 episodes)
Angus Macfadyen
as Julian (12 episodes)
Eva Amurri Martino
as Jackie (9 episodes)
Luenell
as Rhonda (5 episodes)
Robert Merrill
as Jonathan Mandel (4 episodes)
Henry Rollins
as Radio Show Host (2 episodes)
Michelle Lombardo
as Surfer Girl (3 episodes)
Camille Langfield
as Sandy Carr (3 episodes)
Ed Westwick
as Balt (2 episodes)
Mo Collins
as Victoria (2 episodes)
Pete Wentz
as Pete Wentz (2 episodes)
Lili Haydn
as Herself (2 episodes)
Carla Gallo
as Daisy (11 episodes)
Embeth Davidtz
as Felicia Koons (10 episodes)
Ken Marino
as David Wilder (2 episodes)
Hal Ozsan
as Ronny Praeger (3 episodes)
Lucy Davis
as Nora (2 episodes)
Lance Barber
as Nick Lowry (6 episodes)
Peter Fonda
as Himself (2 episodes)
Judy Greer
as Trixie (4 episodes)
Chris Williams
as Todd Carr (5 episodes)
Kathleen Turner
as Sue Collini (10 episodes)
Stephen Root
as Ricardo Collini (2 episodes)
Samantha Maloney
as Sam (3 episodes)
Sheri Moon Zombie
as Nurse (2 episodes)
Paula Marshall
as Sonja (9 episodes)
Meredith Monroe
as Chloe Metz (2 episodes)
Peter Gallagher
as Dean Stacy Koons (16 episodes)
Kathy Christopherson
as Nikki Mandel (4 episodes)
Amy Okuda
as Mia's Classmate (2 episodes)
Michaela Watkins
as Executive (2 episodes)
Rick Springfield
as Rick Springfield (8 episodes)
Carly Pope
as Annika (4 episodes)
Jason Beghe
as Richard Bates (13 episodes)
Brian Posehn
as Scooter Man (2 episodes)
Diane Farr
as Jill Robinson (9 episodes)
Brigitte Bako
as Car Dealer (1 episode)
Mädchen Amick
as Janie Jones (5 episodes)
Damian Young
as Bill Lewis (8 episodes)
Laura Niles
as Laura (1 episode)
Christen Sussin
as Tampon Lady (1 episode)
Amy Price-Francis
as Meredith (4 episodes)
Michele Nordin
as Nun / Heather (2 episodes)
Philip Shahbaz
as Man on Cell Phone (1 episode)
Chase Penny
as Tattooed Millionaire (1 episode)
Miriam T. Green
as Penny Lyons (1 episode)
Alison Mei Lan
as Hot Woman (1 episode)
Stephen Sowan
as Drunk Kid (1 episode)
Michael H. Barnett
as Gawky Dweeb (1 episode)
Brooke Banner
as The Blonde (1 episode)
Bryan Callen
as Cop (1 episode)
Ellen Woglom
as Chelsea Koons (8 episodes)
Ouija Whittemore
as Pretty Party Girl (1 episode)
Emily Wilson
as P.Y.T. (1 episode)
Joaquin Pastor
as Dave (1 episode)
Cornelia Brown
as Prep School Girl (1 episode)
Kat Rogers
as High School Student (1 episode)
Daisy Gardner
as Crusty Cashier (1 episode)
Robert Gilling
as Band Member (2 episodes)
Jory Glick
as Band Member (3 episodes)
Shira Kreitenberg
as Band Member (3 episodes)
Chelsea Blaine
as Mia's friend (1 episode)
Mark Margolis
as Al Moody (1 episode)
Kathryn Adams
as Katie (1 episode)
Cooper Barnes
as Tom (1 episode)
Ronnie Gene Blevins
as Guitar Center Employee (1 episode)
Johnny D'Agostino
as Rocker Dude (1 episode)
Lou Fusaro
as Ferrari Guy (1 episode)
Sara Wells
as Girl with Ferrari Guy (1 episode)
Luis Moncada
as Carjacker (2 episodes)
Alicia Sixtos
as Girl with Carjacker (1 episode)
Jonathan Carr
as Band Member (1 episode)
Myles Trifon
as Band Member (3 episodes)
Andre Alexsen
as Porsche Dealer (1 episode)
Mike B. Metz
as Temp (1 episode)
Lyn Alicia Henderson
as Female Minister (1 episode)
John Scarangello
as Hollywood Jerk (1 episode)
John C. McLaughlin
as Irish Catholic Priest (1 episode)
Serena Shen
as Wedding Planner (1 episode)
David Fabrizio
as Officer Dick (1 episode)
Ossie Mair
as Urologist (1 episode)
Joy Sydney Peters
as The Wife (1 episode)
Renee Santos
as Nurse (1 episode)
Paul Rae
as Zed (1 episode)
Alexis Arquette
as Lady In Jail (1 episode)
Billy Mayo
as Cop #1 (1 episode)
David Haley
as Cop #1 (1 episode)
Zita Vass
as Angry Naked Girl (1 episode)
Andres Stewart
as Gangbanger (1 episode)
Alexander Lyras
as Agency President (1 episode)
Meili Cady
as Rocker Girl (1 episode)
Ezra Miller
as Damien (5 episodes)
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