History Characters / BrothersAndSisters

->Played by: Balthazar Getty

->Played by: John Pyper-Ferguson

->Played by: Kerris Dorsey

->Played by: Maxwell Perry Cotton

->Played by: Ron Rifkin

->Played by: Patricia Wettig

->Played by: Luke Macfarlane

->Played by: Luke Grimes

->Played by: Dave Annable

Died of a heart attack in the first episode and was then discovered to have had a twenty-year affair, in which he fathered an illegitimate child, who turned out to not be the one we thought it was. Played by Creator/TomSkerritt.

Widow of William. Democratic ApronMatron, with a Republican fetish. Played by Creator/SallyField.

Oldest of the five children. Working mom supporting her husband Joe and two children, Paige and Cooper. She later gets a divorce and struggles with Joe over custody since he is considered the primary caregiver for the children. Ran the family business for a period of time after William's death, then ended up struggling with Holly and Tommy when Ojai was forced to merge with Walker Landing. Eventually remarries handsome Frenchman Luc. Played by Creator/RachelGriffiths.

The next eldest Walker child. Republican political activist. Formerly a talk show host, but now wife and senior advisor to Senator Robert [=McAllister=] (R-CA). The Senator ran for President, but lost Super Tuesday and pulled out. Played by Creator/CalistaFlockhart.

The middle child who has worked at Ojai Foods for his entire career, only to be passed over for running it in favor of Sarah. Of all the Walker siblings he tried the hardest to emulate what he thought his father was. His wife had twins, but one died. The resulting post-natal depression resulted in his wife going to live with her parents and him cheating on her with his secretary. Then he stole money from the company in an attempt to oust Holly, which failed and led to him running away. Played by Creator/BalthazarGetty.

The second youngest Walker child and a corporate lawyer, later communications director for Robert. He is frequently called upon for legal help and advice, and was the lawyer for Ojai Foods until Tommy and Holly fired him. Kevin is openly gay and dates several men over the course of the show, eventually marrying his first season love interest Scotty. Played by Creator/MatthewRhys.

Formerly with a drug habit, he had signed up for the American Armed Forces just after 9/11 and served in Afghanistan. When he was called back for active duty in Iraq, the family attempted to get him out of it until Justin decided he would go. There he got an unspecified leg injury via IED and picked up the drug habit again during recovery. The habit has now mostly gone after a stint of home rehab- he's a recovering addict. Played by Creator/DaveAnnable.

The aforementioned illegitimate child. Till it turned out she wasn't. Now married to Justin, who she'd earlier thought was her half brother. Played by Creator/EmilyVanCamp.

Nora's brother and the Chief Financial Officer of Ojai Foods. Came out as gay in season two. Signed off on an ill-considered business deal that Sarah wanted to pass on, which led to the near bankruptcy of Ojai and Holly stepping in to bail it out and gain control of the company. [[spoiler:Discovered he was HIV-positive in the Season Four finale]]. Played by Creator/RonRifkin.

William's longtime bit on the side, whom he kept up in a house and paid her bills. After his death she is left a large sum of money. She deeply resents the Walker's, especially Nora, and makes a point of trying to take over Ojai Foods because she wants what she never had due to not having been William's actual wife. Played by Creator/PatriciaWettig.

Tommy's wife, who desperately wants to have children and tries everything possible, ultimately using sperm donated by Kevin and Justin to conceive as Tommy is sterile. She gives birth prematurely and one of her twin children dies soon after. This causes her to suffer severe depression and she leaves Tommy for a while, having an affair while living with her parents. She and Tommy get back together for a while, but then split up again. Played by Creator/SarahJaneMorris.

Sarah's first husband and the father of her two children. Had been previously married and also had a teenage son by his first wife. A musician who was a stay-at-home dad because Sarah had much greater earning potential, Joe had many problems with Sarah's hectic schedule and his place in life. Eventually he and Sarah divorce and he remarries his first wife. Played by Creator/JohnPyperFerguson.

The junior Senator from California and a Republican. Is lauded as a hero from the first Iraq War, but the details are a matter of debate. He hires Kitty as his communications director and later becomes her husband. Makes unsuccessful attempts to run for president and later governor of California. His career is hindered by heart problems. [[spoiler: Died in a car accident]]. Played by Creator/RobLowe.

Sarah's new French artist boyfriend, and later second husband. Played by Creator/GillesMarini

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* YourCheatingHeart: In addition to virtually being a bigamist, also had other affairs on the side as well.

* YourCheatingHeart: While estranged from his wife he has an affair, with a woman Justin was also involved with.

* YourCheatingHeart: While Kevin was depressed and emotionally distant after the big car pileup, Scotty had a one-time affair with a waiter.

Sarah's new French artist boyfriend, and later second husband.

Died of a heart attack in the first episode and was then discovered to have had a twenty-year affair, in which he fathered an illegitimate child, who turned out to not be the one we thought it was. Played by Tom Skeritt.

* NobodyOver50IsGay: A notable aversion of this trope. Saul and Kevin do discuss the [[SocietyMarchesOn different realities]] of the eras in which they lived as reason for why he was closeted.

Died of a heart attack in the first episode and was then discovered to have had a twenty-year affair, in which he fathered an illegitimate child, who turned out to not be the one we thought it was. Played by Creator/TomSkeritt.

!Sarah Walker, formerly Whedon:

Died of a heart attack in the first episode and was then discovered to have had a twenty-year affair, in which he fathered an illegitimate child, who turned out to not be the one we thought it was.

Widow of William. Democratic ApronMatron, with a Republican fetish.

Oldest of the five children. Working mom supporting her husband Joe and two children, Paige and Cooper. She later gets a divorce and struggles with Joe over custody since he is considered the primary caregiver for the children. Ran the family business for a period of time after William's death, then ended up struggling with Holly and Tommy when Ojai was forced to merge with Walker Landing. Eventually remarries handsome Frenchman Luc.

The next eldest Walker child. Republican political activist. Formerly a talk show host, but now wife and senior advisor to Senator Robert [=McAllister=] (R-CA). The Senator ran for President, but lost Super Tuesday and pulled out.

The middle child who has worked at Ojai Foods for his entire career, only to be passed over for running it in favor of Sarah. Of all the Walker siblings he tried the hardest to emulate what he thought his father was. His wife had twins, but one died. The resulting post-natal depression resulted in his wife going to live with her parents and him cheating on her with his secretary. Then he stole money from the company in an attempt to oust Holly, which failed and led to him running away.

The second youngest Walker child and a corporate lawyer, later communications director for Robert. He is frequently called upon for legal help and advice, and was the lawyer for Ojai Foods until Tommy and Holly fired him. Kevin is openly gay and dates several men over the course of the show, eventually marrying his first season love interest Scotty.

Formerly with a drug habit, he had signed up for the American Armed Forces just after 9/11 and served in Afghanistan. When he was called back for active duty in Iraq, the family attempted to get him out of it until Justin decided he would go. There he got an unspecified leg injury via IED and picked up the drug habit again during recovery. The habit has now mostly gone after a stint of home rehab- he's a recovering addict.

The aforementioned illegitimate child. Till it turned out she wasn't. Now married to Justin, who she'd earlier thought was her half brother.

Nora's brother and the Chief Financial Officer of Ojai Foods. Came out as gay in season two. Signed off on an ill-considered business deal that Sarah wanted to pass on, which led to the near bankruptcy of Ojai and Holly stepping in to bail it out and gain control of the company. [[spoiler:Discovered he was HIV-positive in the Season Four finale]].

William's longtime bit on the side, whom he kept up in a house and paid her bills. After his death she is left a large sum of money. She deeply resents the Walker's, especially Nora, and makes a point of trying to take over Ojai Foods because she wants what she never had due to not having been William's actual wife.

Tommy's wife, who desperately wants to have children and tries everything possible, ultimately using sperm donated by Kevin and Justin to conceive as Tommy is sterile. She gives birth prematurely and one of her twin children dies soon after. This causes her to suffer severe depression and she leaves Tommy for a while, having an affair while living with her parents. She and Tommy get back together for a while, but then split up again.

Sarah's first husband and the father of her two children. Had been previously married and also had a teenage son by his first wife. A musician who was a stay-at-home dad because Sarah had much greater earning potential, Joe had many problems with Sarah's hectic schedule and his place in life. Eventually he and Sarah divorce and he remarries his first wife.

The junior Senator from California and a Republican. Is lauded as a hero from the first Iraq War, but the details are a matter of debate. He hires Kitty as his communications director and later becomes her husband. Makes unsuccessful attempts to run for president and later governor of California. His career is hindered by heart problems. [[spoiler: Died in a car accident]].
* {{Hypocrite}}: Takes a high moral stance about restoring honor and decency to politics, but engages in a lot of backroom deals and frequently lies to Kitty about his political plans.

* JerkassFacade: Especially in the earlier episodes, and whenever he is working generally. Ironically, he is probably the Walker sibling most likely to help out the family.

Formerly with a drug habit, he had signed up for the AmericanArmedForces just after 9/11 and served in Afghanistan. When he was called back for active duty in Iraq, the family attempted to get him out of it until Justin decided he would go. There he got an unspecified leg injury via IED and picked up the drug habit again during recovery. The habit has now mostly gone after a stint of home rehab- he's a recovering addict.

* BrokenPedestal: More than the other kids, she looked up to her father a lot so finding out he was stealing from the company ''and'' cheating on their mother for decades hitter her harder.

* [[spoiler: MamasBabyPapasMaybe: Nora and William had not yet married when Sarah was conceived, and it turns out that Nora's other boyfriend Nick was the actual father]].

Nora's brother and the Chief Financial Officer of Ojai Foods. Came out as gay in season two. Later signed off on an ill-considered business deal that Sarah wanted to pass on, which led to the near bankruptcy of Ojai and Holly stepping in to bail it out and gain control of the company. [[spoiler:Discovered he was HIV-positive in the Season Four finale]].

* NobodyOver50IsGay: A notable aversion of this trope.

Oldest of the five children. Working mom. She later becomes a single mom. Also ran the family business for a period of time.