Charles Logan (24 character)

Charles Logan
24 character
Gregory Itzin as Charles Logan
First appearance	Day 4 – Episode 16
Last appearance	Day 8 – Episode 24
Created by	Robert Cochran
Portrayed by	Gregory Itzin
Seasons	4, 5, 6, 8
Information
Full name	Charles Logan
Occupation	President of the United States (Season 4–5) Vice President of the United States (Season 4) United States Senator from California (Pre-Series) Lieutenant Governor of California (Pre-Series) Member of the California State Assembly from the 37th district (Pre-Series)
Spouse(s)	Martha Logan (divorced)
Political party	Republican Party
Hometown	Santa Barbara, California
Alma mater	Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts)

Charles Logan is a fictional character played by Gregory Itzin in the television series 24. During the show's fourth season, Logan is the Vice President of the United States who is sworn into office as President of the United States when former President John Keeler is critically injured in a terrorist attack. Subsequently, Logan's administration fell into corruption. The show's fifth season sees him engage in a massive conspiracy to solidify United States oil interests. Logan appears in the fifth and eighth seasons as the primary antagonist.

Itzin was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal in 2006 (losing to Alan Alda for the final season of The West Wing).

Charles Logan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Princeton University. Prior to his vice-presidency, he served as the CEO of Western Energy Coal & Reserve; he also served as Lieutenant Governor of California, and in the California State Legislature.

Logan possesses several characteristics that diminish his capacity to serve as president. In contrast to Palmer, Logan is seemingly incapable of making hard decisions independently, relying on the recommendations of his advisors. If none are available, Logan tries to withdraw himself from the situation entirely. Additionally, his resolve is weak, as he rarely stands behind the decisions he makes. Furthermore, he boasts of his achievements after a crisis is over, even if his claims do not reflect the reality of the situation.