Josh Lyman
The brilliant, cocky deputy chief of staff.
Josh Lyman is the White House deputy chief of staff, played by Bradley Whitford. He is one of the sharpest minds on the staff, witty and a little cocky.
Donna Moss is his senior assistant.
Quick Facts
- Series
- The West Wing
- Portrayed by
- Bradley Whitford
- Creator
- Aaron Sorkin
- First
- "Pilot"
- Last
- "Tomorrow"
- Nickname
- Josh
- Family
- Noah Lyman (father, deceased)
- Mother (alive)
- Joanie Lyman (older sister, deceased)
- Partner
- Donna Moss (girlfriend)
Facts from the source article.
Background
Josh later leaves to run Matt Santos's presidential campaign. When Santos wins, Josh becomes White House chief of staff.
Whitford won the 2001 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for the role.
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