Castle Cast & Character Bios - Castle

Characters
Alexis Castle

Played by Molly Quinn

Castle’s daughter, seventeen-year-old Alexis, is his only child from his first marriage. Alexis is an old soul who is wise beyond her years and never ceases to amaze Castle with her wisdom and insight. She has inherited Castle’s charm and wit but rebelled against his devil-may-care attitude about life by being overly practical and methodical about her own. She’s honest and loyal to a fault (even in the face of peer pressure) and holds high standards for herself and those she lo ... Read more »
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Captain Victoria Gates

Played by Penny Johnson Jerald

Captain Victoria Gates is the newest member of the 12th Precinct having taken over for the deceased Roy Montgomery. She’s as by-the-book as they come. Given her political aspirations, she seems determined to do whatever is necessary to climb the ladder to a high ranking position at One Police Plaza.Captain Gates cut her teeth as a detective with internal affairs. Nicknamed Iron Gates, she prefers to be addressed as Captain or Sir. Gates missed out on being the youngest woman in the NYPD to ... Read more »
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Javier Esposito

Played by Jon Huertas

Before joining the 12th precinct as a homicide detective, Esposito served in the Special Forces and was an officer in the Organized Crime Task Force at the 54th precinct. Alongside his partner Detective Ryan, they work tirelessly with Detective Beckett to solve murders and bring killers to justice. Always ready with a sardonic comment, Esposito is a loyal partner and a dedicated cop. Even in the face of adversity, he’s got his game face on and nothing can break him. He’s may have a b ... Read more »
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Kate Beckett

Played by Stana Katic

One of the youngest women to ever make homicide detective with the NYPD, Kate Beckett is a tough, smart, first-class investigator known for being a closer. She’s also gained a reputation as a detective who’s intrigued by the sort of cases that don’t fit neatly into a box. It’s a reflection of her ongoing quest for justice. Motivated to join the force after her mother’s murder was never solved, Beckett’s firsthand experience with tragedy fuels her unceasing dri ... Read more »
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Kevin Ryan

Played by Seamus Dever

NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan works alongside Esposito as part of Beckett’s investigative team. He began his career working Narcotics squad but jumped at the opportunity to work Homicide. Ryan is charming, quick on his feet, and has a wealth of obscure knowledge. Always contributing a random fact or some unique piece of insight, he is a focused and invaluable detective. Recently engaged to his longtime girlfriend Jenny, he is extremely loyal both in his personal and professional life. Though h ... Read more »
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Lanie Parish

Played by Tamala Jones

Lanie is a Medical Examiner at the top of her field. She’s got a say-it-like-it-is sarcastic humor that cuts to the point. Though she spends more time with dead people then the living, and she doesn’t mind. As long as she can put on a sexy party dress and leave it all behind at the end of the day. She’s whip smart and puts her talents to use on some of Beckett’s strangest cases. She’s Beckett’s confidante and is very protective of her friend. She can also see ... Read more »
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Martha Rodgers

Played by Susan Sullivan

Castle’s mother, Martha Rodgers, is a former Broadway actress who never quite made it as big as she thinks. But that hasn’t stopped her from seeking whatever spotlight she can. Despite being swindled out of her savings by an ex-husband, and being forced to move in with her son and granddaughter Alexis, Martha is happy to keep family close by. She’s always there to point Castle in the right direction…or whichever direction she thinks is right. She may not have all the rig ... Read more »
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Richard Castle

Played by Nathan Fillion

Roguish best-selling author, Richard Castle is the consummate man about town. He is nearly as well known for his tabloid-generating antics as for his immensely successful novels. Living with his teenage daughter and mother, Castle’s life is never short on drama, but after killing off his most famous character, Derrick Storm, Castle was in desperate need of inspiration for this next book series. When a serial killer began staging murders which copied the murder scenes in his books, Castle ... Read more »
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