ER cast: Where are they now?

Before the advent of Grey's Anatomy, TV viewers craving insight into the lives of gorgeous, drama-riddled doctors turned to ER, a show that captivated faithful fans for 15 years on NBC.

We're taking a look at what your favorite attending physicians and residents have been up to since the show said goodbye in 2009.

Julianna Margulies (Carol Hathaway)

Julianna Margulies traded in her scrubs for power suits in pursuit of no-nonsense characters, marking a departure from the troubled and lovelorn Carol Hathaway.

After appearing on shows such as The Sopranos and Canterbury's Law, Margulies began playing her most prominent role as Alicia Florrick on The Good Wife—for which she earned two Emmys (in addition to the Emmy she won for ER's first season). Other post-ER credits have included The Hot Zone, Billions, and The Morning Show.

Sherry Stringfield (Susan Lewis)

Sherry Stringfield has dabbled in quite a few TV movies since her tenure on ER, including Hornet's Nest (2012), The Confession (2013), and Runaway (2014). She also returned to the realm of dramatic series with roles on Under the Dome and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.

Noah Wyle (John Carter)

After his ER gig, Noah Wyle returned to prime-time TV with roles on TNT's supernatural dramas Falling Skies and The Librarians. He also stars on the Amazon Freevee series Leverage: Redemption, in addition to directing multiple episodes.

William H. Macy (David Morgenstern)

Post-ER, William H. Macy kept busy with lesser-known films (2009's The Maiden Heist and 2010's Dirty Girl) before landing a major role on the Showtime hit Shameless, which earned him six Emmy nominations and three Screen Actors Guild awards, from 2011 to 2021. Over the years, Macy has accrued a handful of other onscreen credits, including Cake (2014) Room (2015), The Dropout, Maybe I Do (2023), and The Conners.

Sam Anderson (Jack Kayson)

Sam Anderson has made frequent appearances across the small screen since his ER days, including on Lost and Justified. He notably appeared in season 2 of This Is Us as Judge Walter Crowder, the man who gave Randall's biological father a second chance after a drug arrest. Anderson's film credits include Water for Elephants (2011), Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), and Where the Crawdads Sing (2022).

CCH Pounder (Angela Hicks)

CCH Pounder's time on ER was short but memorable. Since departing the show in 1997, she has worked steadily on the small screen and played extended roles on The Shield, Sons of Anarchy, and NCIS: New Orleans. She also portrayed the Na'vi spiritual leader Mo'at in James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar (2009), and reprises her role in the sequels.