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Fictional character
Joshua Lyman
The West Wing character
Bradley Whitford as Josh Lyman
First appearance
"Pilot"
Last appearance
"Tomorrow"
Created by
Aaron Sorkin
Portrayed by
Bradley Whitford
In-universe information
Nickname
Josh
Occupation
White House Deputy Chief of Staff (seasons 1–6), Santos campaign manager (seasons 6–7), White House Chief of Staff (end of season 7)
Joshua Lyman is a fictional character played by Bradley Whitford on the television drama series The West Wing. The role earned Whitford the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2001. For most of the series, he is White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief Political Advisor in the Josiah Bartlet administration.
Josh is portrayed as having one of the sharpest minds on the President's staff; he is a witty, somewhat cocky, boyishly charming know-it-all.
originally wrote JoshLyman with long-time friend Whitford in mind. An early draft of the pilot script, dated February 6, 1998, describes Josh as being "a...
She is not seen or mentioned again after the budget crisis is over and JoshLyman regains his effective leadership. Clifford "Cliff" Calley (Mark Feuerstein):...
assuming office (regular: seasons 1–7). JoshLyman (Bradley Whitford) is the deputy chief of staff to Leo McGarry. Josh later leaves the White House to become...
is best known for his portrayal of White House Deputy Chief of Staff JoshLyman in the NBC television political drama The West Wing (1999–2006), for which...
most of the series, Donna works for White House Deputy Chief of Staff JoshLyman as a senior assistant (or, as she jokingly calls herself in one episode...
love interest for JoshLyman. While critics generally approved of her feminist ideals, they were split on whether her romance with Josh was better or worse...
who had auditioned for the part of JoshLyman. However, Whitford wanted and was eventually given the role of Josh, and the part of Sam went to Rob Lowe...
West Wing, Leo McGarry is from Chicago, Illinois. In addition, character JoshLyman refers to a family connection of Leo's to Boston, Massachusetts to discuss...
Ex-Girlfriend JoshLyman, in the American television series The West Wing Josh (Arrowverse), in the American television series The Flash Josh, in the American...
the show and the former girlfriend of Deputy White House Chief of Staff JoshLyman, with whom she often clashes. A savvy political strategist and no-nonsense...
members of his staff, referring to Charlie Young (his personal aide) and JoshLyman (his deputy chief of staff) as his sons, and telling C.J. Cregg (his press...
(season 5 episode 13), the golden record is referenced. In particular, JoshLyman (played by Bradley Whitford), notes the inclusion of Blind Willie Johnson's...
Staff Bradley Whitford as JoshLyman, the Deputy White House Chief of Staff Janel Moloney as Donna Moss, the assistant to JoshLyman Dulé Hill as Charlie Young...
Moss, beginning as an assistant to Deputy White House Chief of Staff JoshLyman (Bradley Whitford) before pursuing further ambitions in the next election...
Staff Bradley Whitford as JoshLyman, the Deputy White House Chief of Staff Janel Moloney as Donna Moss, the assistant to JoshLyman Dulé Hill as Charlie Young...
Spencer as Leo McGarry, White House Chief of Staff Bradley Whitford as JoshLyman, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Martin Sheen as Josiah Bartlet, President...
including a cover-up of the assassination of a foreign dignitary, while JoshLyman, Toby Ziegler, and Donna Moss attempt to return to the White House after...
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messenger. He is interviewed by Deborah De LaGuardia who recommends him to JoshLyman for another job, as the President's personal aide. Prior to this, he had...
Presidential Classroom, are stuck in the cafeteria; Deputy Chief of Staff JoshLyman and other staffers entertain the group with a discussion on the causes...
websites that chronicle these and other quotes and incidents. The character JoshLyman in The West Wing was said to be based on Emanuel, though executive producer...
of Staff JoshLyman uses the same tactic and ends up getting Amy Gardner fired from her position at the Women's Leadership Conference. Josh and Amy are...
producer. He is known for his portrayal of White House Deputy Chief of Staff JoshLyman in the NBC television political drama The West Wing (1999–2006), Danny...
the Clinton administration was more like Bradley Whitford's character JoshLyman than Seaborn or Rothschild. In 2000, he rivaled John F. Kennedy Jr. as...
Josiah Bartlet's Deputy Chief of Staff, JoshLyman, but declined as he intended to run for president. Lyman and former White House Chief of Staff Leo...
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