The L Word (TV) Cast
The cast of The L Word. Updated on August 17, 2025.
151 actors
Jennifer Beals
as Bette Porter (71 episodes)

Jennifer Beals plays Bette Porter, a driven and successful art gallery director.

Katherine Moennig
as Shane McCutcheon (71 episodes)

Katherine Moennig portrays Shane McCutcheon, a charismatic hairstylist known for her free-spirited lifestyle.

Mia Kirshner
as Jenny Schecter (71 episodes)

Mia Kirshner takes on the role of Jenny Schecter, an aspiring writer who moves to Los Angeles with her boyfriend.

Erin Daniels
as Dana Fairbanks (40 episodes)

Erin Daniels plays Dana Fairbanks, a professional tennis player navigating her identity and relationships.

Leisha Hailey
as Alice Pieszecki (71 episodes)

Leisha Hailey portrays Alice Pieszecki, a witty journalist and radio show host.

Laurel Holloman
as Tina Kennard (71 episodes)

Laurel Holloman is Tina Kennard, Bette Porter's partner who works as a development executive.

Daniela Sea
as Moira/Max Sweeney (44 episodes)

Daniela Sea plays Moira/Max Sweeney, a transgender character dealing with transition and acceptance.

Eric Mabius
as Tim Haspel (16 episodes)

Eric Mabius is Tim Haspel, Jenny's boyfriend who struggles with their evolving relationship.

Dallas Roberts
as Angus Patridge (24 episodes)
Pam Grier
as Kit Porter (71 episodes)

Pam Grier portrays Kit Porter, Bette's half-sister and musician dealing with her own personal challenges.

Karina Lombard
as Marina Ferrer (16 episodes)

Karina Lombard plays Marina Ferrer, an alluring and worldly café owner.

Rose Rollins
as Tasha Williams (32 episodes)

Rose Rollins is Tasha Williams, a military officer balancing her career with personal relationships.

Marlee Matlin
as Jodi Lerner (32 episodes)
Sarah Shahi
as Carmen de la Pica Morales (25 episodes)
Rachel Shelley
as Helena Peabody (57 episodes)
Eric Lively
as Mark Wayland (13 episodes)
Janina Gavankar
as Eva "Papi" Torres (20 episodes)
Garry Marshall
as Self (1 episode)
Mimi Kuzyk
as Isabel (1 episode)
Kelly McGillis
as Colonel Gillian Davis (2 episodes)
Laura Mennell
as Toni (2 episodes)
Cobie Smulders
as Leigh Ostin (4 episodes)
Tygh Runyan
as Gene Feinberg (2 episodes)
Alex Ferris
as Wilson (1 episode)
Callum Keith Rennie
as Danny Wilson (3 episodes)
Chelsea Hobbs
as Brooke (1 episode)
Élodie Bouchez
as Claude Mondrian (2 episodes)
Winston Rekert
as Bon Sweeney (1 episode)
Anne Archer
as Lenore Pieszecki (3 episodes)
Tammy Lynn Michaels
as Lacey Haraway (3 episodes)
Charles S. Dutton
as Dr. Benjamin Bradshaw (4 episodes)
Nona Hendryx
as Self (1 episode)
Keram Malicki-Sánchez
as Chase (3 episodes)
Elizabeth Berkley
as Kelly Wentworth (3 episodes)
Eve Ensler
as Jenny's Editor (1 episode)
Nicole Lyn
as Vanessa (1 episode)
Heather Matarazzo
as Stacy Merkin (4 episodes)
Margot Kidder
as Sandy Ziskin (1 episode)
David Lovgren
as Brad (1 episode)
Joe MacLeod
as Delivery Man / Young Man (1 episode)
Kyle Labine
as Gus (1 episode)
Venus Terzo
as Andrea Jills (1 episode)
Isabella Hofmann
as Marilyn (1 episode)
Adrian Holmes
as Duane (1 episode)
John Pyper-Ferguson
as Michael Angelo (1 episode)
Melissa Leo
as Winnie Mann (3 episodes)
Helen Shaver
as Faye Buckley (2 episodes)
Lawrence Bender
as Self (1 episode)
Billie Jean King
as Self (1 episode)
Ken Tremblett
as Webster Ash (1 episode)
Guinevere Turner
as Gabby Deveaux (4 episodes)
Donna White
as Sydney (1 episode)
Sandrine Holt
as Catherine Rothberg (5 episodes)
Alonso Oyarzun
as Eduardo (1 episode)
Heather McEwen
as Sharon at 17 (1 episode)
LisaGay Hamilton
as Art Show Attendee (1 episode)
Lucia Rijker
as Dusty (3 episodes)
Christine Chatelain
as Marilyn (1 episode)
Steven Eckholdt
as Henry (8 episodes)
Camryn Manheim
as Veronica Bloom (4 episodes)
Anne Ramsay
as Robin (5 episodes)
Gloria Steinem
as Self (1 episode)
Katy Selverstone
as Phoebe Sparkle (1 episode)
Ellie Harvie
as Janice (1 episode)
Agam Darshi
as Waitress (1 episode)
John Stockwell
as Self (1 episode)
Landy Cannon
as Harrison (2 episodes)
Derek de Lint
as Manfredi Ferrer (1 episode)
Ann-Marie MacDonald
as Julia (2 episodes)
Bif Naked
as Cynthia (1 episode)
Arianna Huffington
as Self (1 episode)
Alicia Leigh Willis
as Cindi Annabelle Tucker (7 episodes)
Sara Botsford
as Allen Barnes (2 episodes)
Melanie Lynskey
as Clea Mason (2 episodes)
Lucy Lawless
as Marybeth Duffy (1 episode)
Evan Adams
as Dr. Bell (1 episode)
Bruce Davison
as Leonard Kroll (3 episodes)
Jane Lynch
as Joyce Wischnia (12 episodes)
Jessica Capshaw
as Nadia Karella (3 episodes)
Michael Benyaer
as Marc (1 episode)
Lolita Davidovich
as Francesca Wolff (4 episodes)
Nicole Oliver
as Chanter (1 episode)
Cynthia Stevenson
as Roberta Collie (3 episodes)
Kelly Lynch
as Ivan Aycock (5 episodes)
Patricia Velásquez
as Begoña / Karina (5 episodes)
Kwesi Ameyaw
as Randy Jackson (5 episodes)
Russell Simmons
as Self (1 episode)
Gabrielle Rose
as Carol (1 episode)
Clementine Ford
as Molly Kroll (7 episodes)
Jessica Lucas
as Roxanne (1 episode)
Snoop Dogg
as Slim Daddy (2 episodes)
Ion Overman
as Candace Jewell (5 episodes)
Deanne Bray
as Amy Reed (4 episodes)
Kristanna Loken
as Paige Sobel (10 episodes)
Wallace Shawn
as William Halsey (4 episodes)
Rosanna Arquette
as Cherie Jaffe (4 episodes)
Sandra Bernhard
as Charlotte Birch (5 episodes)
Erica Cerra
as Uta Refson (1 episode)
Barclay Hope
as Bert Gruber (1 episode)
Paul Anthony
as Felix - Young Waiter (1 episode)
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