Army Wives Cast & Characters

CHARACTER: Claudia Joy Holden

Sophisticated, strong and smart, Claudia Joy has been the heart of the military goings-on at Fort Marshall.

KIM DELANEY

Emmy Award winner Kim Delaney captured the attention of audiences and critics alike with her portrayal of Detective Diane Russell on ABC's acclaimed series "NYPD Blue." More on Kim Delaney

CHARACTER: Denise Sherwood

Denise Sherwood hasn't known much outside of Army life. But all of that changes.

Catherine Bell was born in London and moved to Los Angeles with her family at the young age of three. While studying biomedical engineering at UCLA, Bell ventured into modeling, which soon led to immediate recognition in both the United States and overseas. More on Catherine Bell

CHARACTER: Roxy LeBlanc

Alabama native Roxy is a sassy young mom of two young boys and is married to recently promoted Corporal Trevor LeBlanc.

SALLY PRESSMAN

Sally Pressman was born and raised in New York City, where she was classically trained in ballet and became a member of the Manhattan Ballet Company. While studying at Yale University, she played notable roles in a number of stage productions, including Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," "Freedomland" and A.R. Gurney's "The Dining Room" and "Sylvia." More on Sally Pressman

CHARACTER: Pamela Moran

The first thing you notice about Pamela Moran is her soft beauty, giving little clue to the tough, rebellious personality of this former Boston cop.

BRIGID BRANNAGH

Brigid Brannagh is one of nine children, and was born and raised in San Francisco. She has been acting for over 18 years. Brannagh's first role was on the Fox comedy series "True Colors." More on Brigid Brannagh

CHARACTER: Lt. Colonel Joan Burton

Raised on the tough streets of Chicago's South Side, Joan Burton overcame a troubled youth by becoming a Citadel cadet. Through grit and determination, Joan become Fort Marshall's first African American female lieutenant colonel — commanding more than 400 men.

WENDY DAVIS

Wendy Davis caught the acting bug in college while attending Howard University, where she earned a BA in theater. Upon graduation, Davis landed guest-starring roles on many television series, but her first big break came when she was cast as a series regular on the ABC drama series "High Incident." More on Wendy Davis

CHARACTER: Brigadier General Michael Holden

One of Fort Marshall's most respected officers, Brigadier General Michael Holden is married to Claudia Joy and together they have a teenage daughter, Emmalin.

BRIAN MCNAMARA

Brian McNamara got his break in Hollywood with a part in the hit movie "Short Circuit" and has since appeared in numerous roles in both film and television. More on Brian McNamara

CHARACTER: Roland Burton

A brilliant psychiatrist and loving husband, Roland chose to forgo a lucrative private practice to spend his life with Lieutenant Colonel Joan Burton, a dedicated military woman.

STERLING K. BROWN

Sterling K. Brown, a native of St. Louis, is a graduate of New York's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. One of his first productions upon graduation was "The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui," starring Al Pacino. More on Sterling K. Brown

CHARACTER: Corporal Trevor LeBlanc

Growing up in foster homes, recently promoted Corporal Trevor LeBlanc wished for a family, a place to belong. He found it in the U.S. Army. It only got better when he fell in love at first sight with bartender Roxy Brooks.

DREW FULLER

Born in Los Angeles, Drew Fuller is fast becoming Hollywood's hot new up-and-comer.

Fuller is best known as the character Chris on the WB hit show "Charmed." He also had a recurring role on the WB series "Black Sash" and has guest-starred on "Huff," "The O.C." and "Partners." More on Drew Fuller

CHARACTER: Major Frank Sherwood

Major Frank Sherwood is a soldier's soldier. In his eyes, there is one way to live, and it's the Army way.

TERRY SERPICO

Terry Serpico is the youngest of three children born into an Army colonel's family. Serpico's father served in the military for 26 years, and the family traveled the United States and Europe during that time. Although they moved quite frequently, Serpico was fortunate to be in one place during his high school years and discovered his love for acting after auditioning for the school play, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." More on Terry Serpico

CHARACTER: Emmalin Holden

Emmalin Holden is the younger daughter of Brigadier General Michael Holden and Claudia Joy Holden. Cast in the shadow of her late sister, Amanda, isn’t always easy for Emmalin. It’s equally challenging for this teen being in the spotlight because she’s the offspring of such a high-ranking officer. In season two, Emmalin falls for an older soldier, Private Logan Atwater. When she finds out her family is planning to relocate to Belgium, the rebellious girl runs away with her soldier boy rather than being separated from him.

KATELYN PIPPY

Katelyn Pippy began her acting career at the age of nine, and has since gone on to land various roles on television, in film and in musical theater. On television, her guest-starring roles include Disney's "The Suite Life of Zach and Cody" and USA's "Monk." Pippy can be seen starring in the short films "Small Avalanches" and "Maybe It's in the Water," and in the video "The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It."

Pippy's extensive musical theater background includes Stephen Schwartz's "Captain Louie," "The Woman Upstairs," "Annie," "Into the Woods," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Little Shop of Horrors," to name a few. When not working or in school, Katelyn spends her time playing hockey. She is currently attending Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.