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Notably, of the 26 main cast members that starred throughout ER ' s 15-season run, only seven were not featured in the final season: Gloria Reuben, Maria Bello, Kellie Martin, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Ming-Na, and Sharif Atkins. In addition, only four main cast members never made a return appearance of any type following their original ...
Sep 19, 2024 · ER set the tone for all medical dramas that came after it. On its 30th anniversary, TVLine checks in with the original cast — what are they up to now?
The final season included special appearances by departed main and recurring cast members: Shane West as Dr. Ray Barnett [ 11 ] Paul McCrane as Dr. Robert Romano [ 1 ] (in flashback only)
- Anthony Edwards played Dr. Mark Greene for eight seasons before leaving after his character—and this is a spoiler alert for a show that premiered more than 20 years ago—died from a brain tumor.
- Noah Wyle's Dr. John Carter became the focus of the show when Edwards left, and Wyle stuck around for a few seasons later before departing, only to return more than once up until the end of the series.
- Julianna Margulies' Carol Hathaway was supposed to die from an overdose in the pilot, but she tested well and Margulies stuck around. She became such a central figure she was offered more than $20 million to stick around—but she exited the series at the end of season six with a surprise appearance by Clooney.
- Eriq La Salle stuck around Cook County General for eight seasons before exiting. However, his Dr. Peter Benton returned as a special guest in the final season.
Sep 19, 2024 · Stars who came out of the series included Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies and Maura Tierney. Read on to see what these four and more have been up to since...
Jul 14, 2024 · Mekhi Phifer joined ER in season 8 and remained as part of the cast until its final season. The New York native starred as Dr. Greg Pratt, who appeared as a recurring character in season 8.
Sep 25, 2024 · Since its finale in April 2009, ER fans have been itching for a reboot, yet some former cast members doubt they could recapture the magic of the original. "I have to say, it's such great...
