President Bartlet
| Josiah Bartlet | |
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| The West Wing character | |
Martin Sheen as President Josiah Bartlet
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| 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) |
| Information | |
| Full name | Josiah Edward Bartlet |
| Nickname(s) | Jed (by everyone) Liberty, Eagle and Potus (Secret Service code names) Bartlet the Inert (by Senator Stackhouse) |
| Occupation | President of the United States (1999-2007; two terms; seasons 1–7) Pre-series Governor of New Hampshire (1995-1999; two terms; Democrat) U.S. Congressman for NH's 1st District (1989-1995; three terms; D) New Hampshire State Board of Education (1981-1989; two terms; Democrat) State representative (1971-1981; five terms; Democrat) Economist; Professor, Dartmouth College |
| Family | Dr. Bartlet (father) Jonathan Bartlet (brother) Annie Westin (granddaughter) Gus Westin (grandson) Unnamed Faison (grandchild) |
| Spouse(s) |
Abigail "Abbey" Bartlet (wife; 'Abigail Barrington; 3 children) |
| Children |
Elizabeth Bartlet Westin Eleanor "Ellie" Bartlet Zoey Bartlet |
| Relatives | Doug Westin (son-in-law, via Elizabeth) Victor Faison (son-in-law, via Eleanor) Josiah Bartlett (ancestor) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
University of Notre Dame (B.A.) London School of Economics (MSc, Ph.D.) |
| Awards | Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences |
| The Bartlet Cabinet | ||
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| Office | Name | Term |
| President | Josiah Bartlet | 1999–2007 |
| Vice President | John Hoynes (Tim Matheson) | 1999–2003 |
| Robert Russell (Gary Cole) | 2003–2007 | |
| Secretary of State | Lewis Berryhill (William Devane) | 1999–2007 |
| Secretary of Treasury | Ken Kato (Conrad Bachmann) | 1999–2004 |
| Karen Browning (Marcie Lynn Ross) | 2004–2007 | |
| Secretary of Defense | Miles Hutchinson (Steve Ryan) | 1999–2007 |
| Attorney General | Dan Larson (Sherry Houston) | 1999–2003 |
| Alan Fisk (Dylan Baker) | 2003–2003 | |
| Secretary of the Interior | Bill Horton (Edmund L. Shaff) | 1999–2007 |
| Secretary of Agriculture | Roger Tribbey (Harry Groener) | 1999–2007 |
| Secretary of Commerce | Mitch Bryce (Alan Dale) | 1999–2007 |
| Secretary of Labor | Carl Reid | 1999–2002 |
| Jack Buckland (Kevin Tighe) | 2002–2007 | |
| Secretary of Education | Jim Kane | 1999–2007 |
| Secretary of Housing and Urban Development |
Deborah O'Leary (CCH Pounder) | 1999–2001 |
| Bill Fisher (Jim Jansen) | 2001–2007 | |
| Secretary of Transportation | Jill Keaton | 1999–2007 |
| Secretary of Energy | Ben Zaharian | 1999–2001 |
| Bill Trotter | 2001–2004 | |
| Gerald Deloit (Terry Bozeman) | 2004–2007 | |
| Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Jason Weaver | 1999–2007 |
| Chief of Staff | Leo McGarry (John Spencer) | 1999–2005 |
| C. J. Cregg (Allison Janney) | 2005–2007 | |
| Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
Adm. Percy Fitzwallace (John Amos) | 1999–2004 |
| Gen. Nicholas Alexander (Terry O'Quinn) | 2004–2007 | |
Josiah Edward "Jed" Bartlet is a fictional character from the American television serial drama The West Wing, portrayed by 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 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; creator Aaron Sorkin and fellow West Wing writers shaped Bartlet's role within the show accordingly. The first season depicts part of his first and second years in office and subsequent seasons flesh out the details of his 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.
Characterized by manifest integrity, quick witticisms, a fierce intellect, and compassionate stoicism, Bartlet is widely acclaimed by critics and political commentators alike as the "most popular Democratic president in recent memory".
Show creator Aaron Sorkin had not initially intended to feature the president at all, having envisioned the series as focused on the White House senior staff who execute and advise on major policy and political matters. "Then I felt that would become ," he said. "We'll constantly be just missing the president. As he walks around the corner, we'll see the back of his head." The character of Josiah Bartlet was then created as a recurring figure, and Martin Sheen was signed to appear in four episodes. Alan Alda (who went on to portray Senator Arnold Vinick), Jason Robards and Sidney Poitier were also considered for the role. After seeing Sheen's dailies, the producers were so impressed that they asked him to join the regular cast. "They realized that people might catch on that I'd be there only once a month, so they talked to me about a longer commitment," says Sheen. The actor said that part of the reason he took on the role of Bartlet was because of his involvement in social issues.
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