Netflix’sThe Residencefeatures numerous known actors and actresses among a cast large enough to all fit comfortably (or uncomfortably, given that most characters are suspects) in the White House. Themurder mystery TV show, created by Paul William Davies,revolves around a death that takes place during a state dinner at the President of the United States' residence.As a result, a detective named Cordelia Cupp arrives at the scene to solve the case.
The Residenceis produced by Shonda Rhimes' production company, Shondaland.
As teased inthe trailer forThe Residence, there are 157 suspects that Detective Cupp will have to sift through while attempting to close the aforementioned crime. Consequently,the Netflix series' cast list is quite big.However, some ofThe Residence’s characters (including Detective Cupp, the murder victim, an FBI agent, etc.) are more significant than other roles as they are more integral to solving the case.
Uzo Aduba AsCordelia Cupp
Date Of Birth: August 19, 2025
Actress:Uzo Aduba was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in the suburbs. She later returned to the city to attend Boston University, and just a few years later, Aduba’s acting career kicked off. She participated in many plays, withAduba’s roleas Toby in Helen Edmundson’s 2007 adaptation ofCoram Boyserving as her Broadway debut. However,Aduba’s true breakthrough came when she was cast as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren inOrange Is the New Blackin 2013.
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Cordelia Cupp
Uzo Aduba won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performance as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren inOrange Is the New Black.
Character:Aduba leads the cast ofThe Residenceas Cordelia Cupp, a consulting detective for the Metropolitan Police Department. It’s up to Cordelia to solve the case. According toTudum by Netflix,Aduba’s character is a highly sought-after detective,which is why she is called upon to investigate the White House murder. Cordelia is also described as “wry, funny, relentless, intensely focused, supremely confident, an astute observer of human behavior.”
Randall Park As Edwin Park
Date Of Birth: August 08, 2025
Actor:Randall Park was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He studied at UCLA, where his love for the arts grew when he co-founded “Lapu, the Coyote that Cares” (now known as the LCC Theatre Company), the largest on-campus Asian American theater company. After graduating, Park continued his theater work but soon transitioned to the screen. In 2015,Park rose to prominence when he starred as Louis Huang in the ABC sitcomFresh Off the Boatalongside Constance Wu.
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Edwin Park
Character:Park plays Edwin Park, an FBI Special Agent, inThe Residence.He works alongside Uzo Aduba’s Detective Cordelia Cupp as her sidekick,and the two often butt heads as they have differing investigative styles. Edwin is described as Detective Cupp’s “Watson.”
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Giancarlo Esposito As A.B. Wynter
Date Of Birth: June 05, 2025
Actor:Giancarlo Esposito was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, but moved to New York City with his family when he was six. Four years later, Esposito made his Broadway debut in the musicalMaggie Flynn. It wasn’t untilEsposito was cast in Spike Lee’s 1988 movieSchool Dazethat he made his breakthroughin his acting career. However, most recognize Esposito for his role asGus Fring inBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul.
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A. B. Wynter
Character:Esposito plays the murder victim, A. B. Wynter, in Netflix’sThe Residence.Wynter is the White House chief usher,meaning he is the head of household staff and operations at the facility. So, one can understand why it’s a big deal when Esposito’s character is murdered in the show.
Susan Kelechi Watson As Jasmine Haney
Date Of Birth: August 18, 2025
Actress:Susan Kelechi Watson was born in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. While she made her TV debut in an episode ofHackin 2004,Watson’s breakthrough came when she started playingBeth Pearson inThis Is Usin 2016.
Jasmine Haney
Character:Watson portrays Jasmine Haney in the 2025 Netflix murder mystery series.Jasmine is an assistant usher at the White Houseand, based onThe Residence’s trailer, is quite helpful regarding Detective Cordelia Cupp and FBI Special Agent Edwin Park’s murder investigation.
Ken Marino As Harry Hollinger
Date Of Birth: July 02, 2025
Actor:Ken Marino was born and raised on Long Island in New York. After high school, Marino studied at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he co-founded a comedy troupe called The State. Marino continued working with The State following graduation, and the troupe eventually got their own sketch comedy TV show on MTV, appropriately calledThe State. WhileThe Stateserved as Marino’s breakthrough,many will know the actor from hisroles inParty DownorWet Hot American Summer.
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Character:Marino stars as Harry Hollinger,the President of the United States' chief adviser,inThe Residenceon Netflix. His character is also the President’s oldest friend (and, like many others, a suspect).
The Residence Supporting Cast & Characters
Jason Lee as Tripp Morgan- Jason Lee portrays Tripp Morgan,the President’s younger brother(and a “screwup”), inThe Residence.Lee’s movies and TV showsincludeMallrats,Chasing Amy,The Incredibles,My Name Is Earl, andAlvin and the Chipmunks.
Edwina Findley as Sheila Cannon- Edwina Findley’s Sheila Cannon is a butler at the White House in the Netflix murder mystery TV series. Prior toThe Residence, Findley starred inThe WireandFree in Deed.
Molly Griggs as Lilly Schumacher- Lilly, played by Molly Griggs, is the President’s social secretary in the 2025 show. Viewers might recognize Griggs from her roles as Grace inSuccessionand Isabelle Carrick inServant.
Julian McMahon as Stephen Roos- Julian McMahon portraysStephen Roos, the Prime Minister of Australia,inThe Residence. McMahon is most known for his roles asCole Turner inCharmed, Christian Troy inNip/Tuck, and Jess LaCroix inFBI: Most Wanted.
Julian McMahon’s father, Sir William McMahon, was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972.
Al Mitchell as Rollie Bridgewater- Al Mitchell stars as Rollie Bridgewater, the White House’s head butler/maître d', in the Netflix series. Mitchell previously appeared inStranger ThingsandSwagger.
Barrett Foa as Elliot Morgan- Barrett Foa’s Elliot Morgan is the First Gentleman, aka President Perry Morgan’s husband, inThe Residence. Foa is known for his roles on Broadway, including in shows such asMamma Mia!andAvenue Q. He also played Eric Beale inNCIS: Los Angeles.
Dan Perrault as Colin Trask- Dan Perrault appears as Colin Trask, the head of the presidential detail for the Secret Service, inThe Residence. Perrault is best known for co-creatingAmerican Vandalalongside Tony Yacenda for Netflix.
Bronson Pinchot as Didier Gotthard- Didier Gotthard, played by Bronson Pinchot, the White House’s executive pastry chef, in the murder mystery series. Fans might recognize Gotthard from his role as George Hawthorne inthe cast ofChilling Adventures of Sabrinaor as Balki Bartokomous inPerfect Strangers.
Al Franken as Aaron Filkins- Al Franken’s Aaron Filkins is Washington’s senior senator inThe Residence.Franken himself is a former politician— he served as a Minnesota senator from 2009 to 2018. However, his origins are in comedy, as he was a writer and briefly a cast member onSaturday Night Live.
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Andrew Friedman as Irv Samuelson- Andrew Friedman plays Irv Samuelson, the director of the National Park Police, in the 2025 TV show. Friedman previously starred as Uncle Jack inIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaand Mr. Neff inBetter Call Saul.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Larry Dokes- Isiah Whitlock Jr. portrays the chief of police, Larry Dokes, inThe Residence. Whitlock Jr. is most known for his performance as Clay Davis inThe Wire.
Catherine Carlen as Kim Abkin- Catherine Carlen’s Kim Abkin is the former First Lady inThe Residence. Carlen previously appeared inSharp Objects,Doom Patrol, andThe Thing About Pam.
Mary Wiseman as Marvella- Marvella, portrayed by Mary Wiseman, is the White House’s executive chef in the murder mystery series. Viewers will likely recognize Wiseman from her role as Sylvia Tilly inthe cast of Paramount+‘sStar Trek: Discovery.
Spencer Garrett as Wally Gick- Spencer Garrett stars asWally Gick, the FBI director,inThe Residence. Before appearing in the Netflix series, Garrett’s credits includeAir Force One,21,Public Enemies,Aquarius, andFor All Mankind.
Kylie Minogue as herself-The Residencefeatures Kylie Minogue playing herself. Minogue is an Australian singer and actress, who is the recipient of two Grammys among many other awards.
Jane Curtin as Nan Cox- Jane Curtin plays Nan Cox, the President’s mother-in-law, in the 2025 TV show.Curtin is best known as one ofthe originalSaturday Night Livecast members,aka the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players.” However, the actress’ other notable roles include Allie Lowell inKate & Allieand Dr. Mary Albright in3rd Rock From the Sun.
James Babson as Daryl Armogeda- Daryl, portrayed by James Babson, is the operations supervisor inThe Residence. Babson previously played Agent Moss in 2004’sHellboy.
Eliza Coupe as Senator Margery Bay Bix- Eliza Coupe stars as Senator Margery Bay Bix inThe Residence. Fans might recognize Coupe from other TV shows likeScrubs,Happy Endings, andSo Help Me Todd.
Izzy Diaz as Eddie Gomez- Izzy Diaz plays Eddie, a carpenter, in the 2025 murder mystery show. Diaz previously appeared inSnowfallandGood Trouble.
Paul Fitzgerald as President Perry Morgan- Of course,The Residencemust feature the President of the United States given its setting.Paul Fitzgerald stars as President Perry Morgan in the Netflix show. Fitzgerald’s acting credits includeThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Younger, andVeep.
Ros Gentle as Rachel Middlekauff- Rachel, played by Ros Gentle, is a media tycoon in the 2025 murder mystery TV series. Some might recognize Gentle from her role as Laura Gardiner/Brandy Carter in the Australian soap operaPrisoneror as “The Demon” Juror inRyan Murphy’s TV showThe People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
Chris Grace as Duane Ladage- Chris Grace portrays Duane Ladage, an electrician, inThe Residence. Many will know Grace from hisSuperstorecharacter, Jerry.
Juliette Jeffers as Angie Huggins- Juliette Jeffers plays Angie Huggins, a White House painter, in the Netflix show. Jeffers has made guest appearances in numerous TV series, includingThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,Martin,Grey’s Anatomy,Criminal Minds, andChicago Med.
Sumalee Montano as Dana Hammond- Sumalee Montano stars as Dana Hammond, the President’s chief of staff, inThe Residence. The audience might recognize Montano from her roles inDays of Our Lives,Nashville,Scandal,This Is Us, orVeep.
Nathan Lovejoy as Alden Tamridge- Alden, played by Nathan Lovejoy, is the Australian ambassador in Netflix’s murder mystery program. Lovejoy previously starred as Principal Swift in the Disney Channel sitcomGabby Duran & the Unsittables.
Taran Killam as St. Pierre- Taran Killam appears as St. Pierre, an energy medium, inThe Residence.Killiam was anSNLcast memberfrom 2010 to 2016, but he has starred in numerous notable TV shows, includingHow I Met Your Mother,Single Parents,Arrested Development, andHigh Potential. Some might also recognize Killam from his portrayal ofJordan Cahill in the 2004 Disney Channel Original MovieStuck in the Suburbs.
Justin Ellis-Johnson as Hugh Jackman - Unlike Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman isn’t played by himself inThe Residence. Instead, Justin Ellis-Johnson stars as the actor, whose full face is never shown. Ellis-Johnson’s previous credits includeThe 13th SignandOperation Terror,
Julieth Restrepo as Elsyie Chayle- Julieth Restrepo portrays Elsyie Chayle, a White House housekeeper, in the Netflix series. Restrepo appeared in another Netflix show —Griselda, where she played Marta Ochoa.
Mel Rodriguez as Bruce Geller- Bruce Geller, played by Mel Rodriguez, is a White House engineer inThe Residence. Rodriguez is best known for his roles as Nurse Patsy de la Serda inGetting On, Todd Rodriguez inThe Last Man on Earth, and Marco Pasternak inBetter Call Saul.
Timothy Hornor as Patrick Doumbe -Timothy Hornor’sThe Residencecharacter is a party crasher at the state dinner. Hornor has guest starred in many notable TV shows, includingParks and Rec,Brooklyn Nine-Nine,Modern Family, andSuperstore.
Keiko Agena as Liz Hollenbeck -Keiko Agena portrays Liz Hollenbeck, a reporter, in the Netlifx show. Many will recognize Agena from her role as Lane Kim intheGilmore Girlscast.
Brett Tucker as David Rylance- Brett Tucker stars as David Rylance, an Australian foreign minister, in the 2025 murder mystery series. Tucker previously starred in another Shondaland show —Station 19, as Fire Chief Lucas Ripley.
Rebecca Field as Emily Mackil- Rebecca Field plays Emily Mackil, a White House gardener, inThe Residence. Viewers might recognize Field from her appearances as Lacey Jean-Locklin inThe Client Listor as Gail in 2018’sA Star Is Born.
