The ER Cast – Where Are They Now?

Before we were hit with the wonder of Grey’s Anatomy, there was ER, and boy oh boy, did it do it for us! For those of us who watched the TV series from start to tear-jerking end, we can truly appreciate a throwback to the days of doctors, drama and a whole lot of gorgeous television. Seeing as it’s been an incredible 24 years since ER started running, we’re taking you for a walk down memory lane. Let’s see where the ER cast is now.

Sherry Stringfield (Susan Lewis), ER

Sherry, who’s Sherry? I think you’re referring to Dr. Susan Lewis. But since she left the set of ER, this star went on to do some impressive work, like: Hornet’s Nest, The Confession, and Runaway. She didn’t leave television altogether; in fact she came back to star in Under The Dome and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.

Anthony Edwards (Mark Greene)

He went from playing Dr. Mark Greene in ER to playing Hank Galliston in Zero Hour. Most recently a lot of fans saw him laying down the law as Judge Stanley in Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders.

Noah Wyle (John Carter)

The young Dr. John Carter could have easily been our favorite doctor. Wyle starred in ER from season 1 and up until season 11 – do you remember his trip to Africa to marry? That didn’t mean we wouldn’t see him again; we did , in guest appearances in seasons 12 and 14. Post-ER Wyle has made his presence felt in movies and TV shows, such as: Enough, The World Made Straight, The Librarian, Falling Skies, and Drunk History.

Eriq La Salle (Peter Benton)

If anyone knew who good of a doctor he was, it was Dr. Peter Benton. Unfortunately we would have to say goodbye to him n season 8 when he transferred to a different institution. Post ER, his days weren’t filled with many roles, other than a few appearances in different shows like 24, Covert Affairs, and Under The Dome. Most would say that his most interesting role since ER was in Logan, where he starred alongside the great Hugh Jackman.

William H. Macy (David Morgenstern)

The Miami-born actor saw him showing up through the first four seasons of ER. Later he went on to star in some films not everyone knows about, like Dirty Girl, Two-Bit Waltz, and Stealing Cars. Recently however, he has hit the big time with his impressive role in Shameless, a Showtime hit which has brought him a number of Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Ming-Na Wen (Jing-Mei Chen)

Ming-Na Wen was Dr. Jing-Mei Chen. She started out as a medical student in the first season of ER. After leaving the show to further her career in research, she returns in season 6 as a doctor. After her days at ER, Wen went on to indulge in the children’s TV and film niche. You might not have known it, but her voice was used in different animated movies like, Mulan, Phineas and Ferb, Adventure Time, and Lego Marvel’s Avengers. Currently she plays Melinda May on ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Parminder Nagra (Dr. Neela Rasgotra)

Although Dr. Neela Rasgotra only came onto the ER scene in season 10, she still made a lasting impression, even as a supporting actress. Nagra made it big when she played Jess in Bend It Like Beckham. Other notable works of hers are, Ella Enchanted, and Compulsion. She graced the television arena with shows like: Psych, The Blacklist, NCIS, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

C.C.H. Pounder (Angela Hicks)

Pounder didn’t spend too much time on the set of ER, but she will still be remembered for it. After she left the show in 1997, she went on to star in NCIS: New Orleans and Sons of Anarchy. Some fans aren’t aware that she was the Na’vi spiritual leader Moat in Avatar. We can expect to see her in the sequel which is supposed to air in 2020.

Mekhi Phifer (Greg Pratt)

He was so young when he played Dr. Greg Pratt, but most will remember him for being so smart, and oh so arrogant! Sadly we all saw him die in an explosion in the final season of ER. Aside from his collaboration with Eminem in 8 Mile, and TV shows like Lie to Me and Torchwood, Phifer pulled off a tremendous performance as Satch Rayna in the hit TV series,Frequency in 2017.

Laura Innes (Kerry Weaver)

Laura Innes played a pivotal part in ER as Dr. Kerry Weaver. She came onto the scene in the second season, taking on the role of Chief Resident of County General, later becoming the Chief of Staff. When she wrapped up with ER in the 13th season, she moved on to TV shows like The Event, Awake, Warehouse 13, and Colony.

Goran Višnjić (Luka Kovac)

He was mysterious, and he wasn’t like the others as he was a foreigner. Season 6 was the debut for Dr. Kovac, replacing our beloved Dr. Ross. Kovac’s PTSD and undying guilt for having survived the Croatian War, where he lost his wife and children, gave him a kind of sympathy no-one was expecting. He and Dr. Abby Lockhart would fall in love, right up until the end. Following his medical days at the ER, he went on to work on productions like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Counselor, Leverage, and Pan Am.

Maura Tierney (Abby Lockhart)

Who didn’t fall in love with Dr. Abby Lockhart?! She came into our lives in the 6th season, and lasted until the last. She and Dr. Kovac had a son together, as well as a special kind of love. In 2009 she was diagnosed with breast cancer but made a recovery. On the acting scene she’s noted with strong roles in The Whole Truth, The Office, The Good Wife, and The Affair.

George Clooney (Doug Ross)

Is his not the face of the whole show? Inside or outside of the County General Hospital in Chicago, George Clooney always had us swooning. Outside of the hit hospital TV series, Clooney impressed everyone in the Ocean’s trilogy and Gravity. There are a million others to name, but that would take too long. Let’s just say that we miss Dr. Doug Ross!

Julianna Margulies (Carol Hathaway)

Before she ever became the brilliant, Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife, she was nurse Carol Hathaway in ER. Sometimes she wasn’t just a pretty face; she was sometimes an aggressive and determined character that got the job done. A notable time for her was when she twins… with Dr. Ross.