Julia Louis-Dreyfus leads as Selina Meyer, the Vice President turned President, in HBO’s Veep. Supporting her are Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer and Tony Hale as Gary Walsh, delivering a razor‑sharp political satire spanning seven…
Main cast
- Selina MeyerJulia Louis-Dreyfus1–7Main
- Amy BrookheimerAnna Chlumsky1–7Main
- Gary WalshTony Hale1–7Main
- Dan EganReid Scott1–7Main
- Mike McLintockMatt Walsh1–7Main
- Jonah RyanTimothy Simons1–7Main
- Sue WilsonSufe Bradshaw1–7Main
- Ben CaffertyKevin Dunn2–7Main
- Kent DavisonGary Cole2–7Main
Supporting cast
- Catherine MeyerSarah Sutherland1–7Supp
- Richard T. SplettSam Richardson2–7Supp
- Congressman Roger FurlongDan Bakkedahl1–7Supp
- Karen CollinsClea DuVall3–6Supp
- Teddy VargasPhil Reeves2–7Supp
Guest & voice
- Selina Meyer (archive footage / uncredited)Julia Louis-Dreyfus7Voice
- Tom JamesHugh Laurie5–6Guest
- Minna HäkkinenSally Phillips3Guest
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About this cast
Veep is an award‑winning HBO political satire that ran for seven seasons from 2012 to 2019. The show follows Selina Meyer (Julia Louis‑Dreyfus) from her tenure as Vice President to her eventual presidency, surrounded by a bumbling yet fiercely loyal staff. The ensemble cast is widely praised for its quick‑fire, improvised dialogue and cynical take on American politics.
FAQs
Who plays Selina Meyer in Veep?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Selina Meyer, the ambitious and often hapless Vice President (later President) at the centre of the series.
Is Veep set in the UK or US?
Veep is set in Washington, D.C., and focuses on the US federal government, though its humour is distinctly British in its cynicism—creator Armando Iannucci is Scottish.
How many seasons of Veep are there?
Veep ran for seven seasons on HBO from 2012 to 2019, totalling 65 episodes.
Who plays Jonah Ryan in Veep?
Jonah Ryan, the obnoxious and frequently insulted White House liaison, is played by Timothy Simons.
Did any UK actors appear in Veep?
Yes, Hugh Laurie (UK) appeared as Tom James, a charismatic Vice President, in seasons 5 and 6.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026