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Fictional character
Josiah Bartlet
The West Wing character
Martin Sheen as President Josiah Bartlet
First appearance
"Pilot" (episode 1.01)
Last appearance
"Tomorrow" (episode 7.22)
Created by
Aaron Sorkin
Portrayed by
Martin Sheen Jason Widener (flashbacks) Emilio Estevez (flashbacks)
In-universe information
Full name
Josiah Edward Bartlet
Nickname
Jed Liberty, Eagle and Potus (Secret Service code names)
Occupation
President of the United States (1999–2007; two terms) Pre-series Governor of New Hampshire (1991–1999; four terms) U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st district (1985–1991; three terms) Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (1971–1985; seven terms) Professor at Dartmouth College Economist
Affiliation
Democratic
Family
Dr. Bartlet (father)
Mrs. Bartlet (mother) Jonathan Bartlet (brother) Annie Bartlet Westin (granddaughter) Gus Bartlet Westin (grandson) Unnamed Faison (grandchild)
Spouse
Dr. Abigail "Abbey" Bartlet
Children
Elizabeth Bartlet Westin Eleanor Bartlet Faison Zoey Bartlet
Relatives
Doug Westin (son-in-law, via Elizabeth) Victor Faison (son-in-law, via Eleanor) Josiah Bartlett (real-life ancestor)
Religion
Roman Catholic
Home
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nationality
American
Alma mater
University of Notre Dame (B.A.) London School of Economics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Awards
Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Dartmouth College
Josiah Edward "Jed" Bartlet is a fictional character from the American television serial drama The West Wing created by Aaron Sorkin and portrayed by actor Martin Sheen. The role earned Sheen a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2001, as well as two SAG Awards.
Bartlet's tenure as a fictional Democratic President of the United States is a preeminent aspect of the series. His origin as a recurring character evolved due to Sheen's acting finesse; Sorkin and fellow West Wing writers shaped Bartlet's role within the show accordingly. The first season depicts part of Bartlet's first two years in the White House. The remainder of the series fleshes out the details of Bartlet's administration, including friction between his policies and those of the Republican-dominated Congress, his tribulations with multiple sclerosis, his reelection, and the campaign of his successor, Matt Santos.
Bartlet is characterized by manifest integrity, quick witticisms, a fierce intellect, and compassionate stoicism.
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