The Politician (TV) Cast
The cast of The Politician. Updated on August 17, 2025.
91 actors
Ben Platt
as Payton Hobart (15 episodes)

Ben Platt plays Payton Hobart, a wealthy and ambitious young man from Santa Barbara determined to become President of the United States.

Judith Light
as Dede Standish (8 episodes)

Judith Light stars as Dede Standish, a powerful and influential political figure.

Lucy Boynton
as Astrid Sloan (15 episodes)

Lucy Boynton plays Astrid Sloan, Payton's high school adversary and later political rival.

Zoey Deutch
as Infinity Jackson (15 episodes)

Zoey Deutch portrays Infinity Jackson, a student with a mysterious illness who becomes involved in Payton's campaign.

Bob Balaban
as Keaton Hobart (8 episodes)

Bob Balaban is Keaton Hobart, Payton's supportive and wealthy father.

Julia Schlaepfer
as Alice Charles (15 episodes)

Julia Schlaepfer plays Alice Charles, Payton’s girlfriend who is deeply involved in his political ambitions.

Laura Dreyfuss
as McAfee Westbrook (15 episodes)

Laura Dreyfuss is McAfee Westbrook, one of Payton’s closest friends and campaign advisors.

Theo Germaine
as James Sullivan (15 episodes)

Theo Germaine plays James Sullivan, another key member of Payton’s campaign team.

Rahne Jones
as Skye Leighton (15 episodes)

Rahne Jones is Skye Leighton, a politically savvy student at Payton's high school.

Bette Midler
as Hadassah Gold (8 episodes)

Bette Midler portrays Hadassah Gold, a formidable and cunning political consultant.

Gwyneth Paltrow
as Georgina Hobart (15 episodes)

Gwyneth Paltrow plays Georgina Hobart, Payton’s mother who supports his political ambitions.

Jessica Lange
as Dusty Jackson (8 episodes)

Jessica Lange stars as Dusty Jackson, Infinity's manipulative grandmother.

Benjamin Barrett
as Ricardo (9 episodes)
David Corenswet
as River Barkley (11 episodes)
Brandon Win
as Connor (7 episodes)
Alveraz Ricardez
as Police Officer (1 episode)
Tracy S. Lee
as Vicki (1 episode)
Courtney Taylor Burness
as Hostess (1 episode)
Adam Wang
as Mr. Anselm (1 episode)
Jordan Nichole Wall
as Ivy (1 episode)
Andrew Patrick Ralston
as Dean Lawrence (1 episode)
Nathan Howard
as Damien (1 episode)
Laura Patalano
as Lupe (1 episode)
Jeff Allen
as Thomas Eagleton (1 episode)
Andre Hotchko
as Hubert Humphrey (1 episode)
Blaine Gray
as Ted Kennedy (1 episode)
Chris Flanders
as Walter Mondale (1 episode)
Rick Holmes
as Cooper (2 episodes)
Tanner Thomason
as John Judson (1 episode)
Richard Wharton
as Thomas (3 episodes)
Troy Blendell
as Mr. Happ (2 episodes)
Louise Bennett
as Nancy Grace-Type (1 episode)
Russell Posner
as Elliot Beachman (1 episode)
Koby Kumi-Diaka
as Pierre Toussaint (4 episodes)
Graham Clarke
as Freddy (1 episode)
Macy Friday
as Chippy (1 episode)
Kevin Gardner
as Mr. Hapswell (1 episode)
AJ Achinger
as Derek (1 episode)
Paloma Esparza Rabinov
as Trina (1 episode)
Elise Luthman
as Shelley (1 episode)
Terry Sweeney
as Buddy Broidy (1 episode)
Marshall Fox
as Ray (1 episode)
Eric Nenninger
as Detective (2 episodes)
Justiin A. Davis
as Dabney (1 episode)
Joseph Runningfox
as Shaman George (2 episodes)
January Jones
as Lizbeth Sloan (3 episodes)
Taylan Tural
as Dina (1 episode)
Martina Navratilova
as Brigitte (3 episodes)
Dylan McDermott
as Theo Sloan (3 episodes)
Ty Chen
as Khai Zhi (1 episode)
Miles Fisher
as Thad (1 episode)
Natasha Ofili
as Principal Vaughn (4 episodes)
Kelly Fulton
as Alison (1 episode)
Jake Tapper
as Himself (1 episode)
Trey Eason
as Luther Hobart (6 episodes)
Trevor Eason
as Martin Hobart (6 episodes)
Joe Carroll
as David (1 episode)
John Scott-Richardson
as Native American Chief (1 episode)
Valerie Sue Love
as Waitress (1 episode)
Joe Morton
as Marcus Standish (4 episodes)
Sam Jaeger
as Tino McCutcheon (5 episodes)
Heather Burns
as Mary McCutcheon (1 episode)
Josh Bonzie
as Randal (1 episode)
Jackie Hoffman
as Sherry Dougal (6 episodes)
Ava Eisenson
as Riva Mandel (2 episodes)
Robin Weigert
as Andi Mueller (1 episode)
Susannah Perkins
as Jayne Mueller (1 episode)
Krystin Goodwin
as Tiffany Albrecht (1 episode)
Alix Elias
as Elderly Volunteer (1 episode)
Nandita Chandra
as Alka Shah (1 episode)
Clark Carmichael
as Pat Carney (2 episodes)
Mitch Greenberg
as Male Patron (1 episode)
Chris Kipiniak
as Bryce Edgmon (1 episode)
Robert James Hickey
as Carl Moses (1 episode)
Tonya Canady
as Female Lawyer (1 episode)
Michael Simon Hall
as David Yancy (1 episode)
David L. Townsend
as James Alcorn (1 episode)
Cate Bottiglione
as Shelly Simmonds (1 episode)
Ryan J. Haddad
as Andrew Cashman (9 episodes)
Mallory Ann Wu
as Taryn (1 episode)
Daryl Edwards
as J. Tank Brown (2 episodes)
Irene Shamas
as Danni (1 episode)
Sandra Landers
as Anna Whitcolm (2 episodes)
Michael Hartney
as Manager (1 episode)
B.K. Cannon
as Chris (4 episodes)
David J. Cork
as Franklin (1 episode)
Jake Johnson
as Student (1 episode)
Teddy Sears
as William Ward (5 episodes)
Michael Graham
as Gaylord Nelson (1 episode)
Timothy Scott
as Student (uncredited) (1 episode)
Rudy Pankow
as Other Kid (1 episode)
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