A Man on the Inside cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the comedy series on Netflix 

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A Man on the Inside cast (Image via Netflix)
A Man on the Inside cast (Image via Netflix)

A Man on the Inside is Netflix's newest comedy from Mike Schur, the creator and writer of sitcoms like The Office, Brooklyn 99, and The Good Place.

The story follows Charles, a retired widower who finds a second chance at life through an interesting job opportunity in the newspaper.

He agrees to go undercover as an agent at the Pacific View Retirement Residence to help search for a family heirloom that belonged to one of the residents.

He partners with Julie, the private investigator who hired him, who also pretends to be his daughter at the retirement home.

Follow Charles' adventure as he begins his investigation and finds valuable friendships at the home on his way. The series is now streaming on Netflix.

More about A Man on the Inside cast in our story.


A Man on the Inside cast and character guide

Here is the guide to the main cast and characters on Netflix's newest comedy series-

1) Ted Danson as Charles

Danson previously partnered with creator Mike Schur on 'The Good Place,' where he played the role of 'good place' architect Michael. A versatile actor, Danson is a two-time Emmy winner with credits including Cheers, Becker, Bored to Death, Damages, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

He plays Charles, a recently retired widower who finds an ad in a newspaper and gets a new job opportunity as an undercover agent at a retirement home.

He makes new friendships while spending time at home.


2) Stephanie Beatriz as Didi

Another actor reuniting with Schur on his next is Stephanie Beatriz. She played Rosa Diaz on Schur's Brooklyn 99 and voiced the character of Mirabel in Encanto.

Her other projects include Short Term 12 and The Legend of Vox Machina. She was also recently seen on Twisted Metal.

Beatriz joins A Man on the Inside cast as Didi, the strict but very dedicated managing director of the Pacific View Retirement Residence.


3) Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Emily

Ellis is best known for being a waitress in the sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, where she also played the love interest of her real-life husband, Charlie Day.

She is a familiar face in many sitcoms and has appeared in titles such as Santa Clarita Diet, Licorice Pizza, and New Girl.

She joins A Man on the Inside cast as Emily, Charles' daughter. She is married with three children and is taken aback at her father's new job at the retirement house.


4) Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Julie

Estrada is best known for playing Dr. Nellie Cuevas on Chicago Med. Her work credits include The Wonder Years, Dave, Grace and Frankie, and Cougar Town. She began her acting career in 2009, and her role at Chicago Med gave her widespread recognition.

She plays Julie on the show, the private investigator who hires Charles. She also pretends to be his daughter at the retirement home.


A Man on the Inside supporting cast and character guide

A Man on the Inside cast (Image via Netflix)
A Man on the Inside cast (Image via Netflix)

Here is a list of the supporting cast from A Man on the Inside-

  • Stephen McKinley Henderson as Calbert (Dune, Lady Bird)
  • Sally Struthers as Virginia 9Gilmore girls, All in the Family)
  • Eugene Cordero as Joel (The Good Place, Loki)
  • Margaret Avery as Florence (The Color Purple)
  • John Getz as Elliot (Grace and Frankie)
  • Susan Ruttan as Gladys (LA Law)
  • Lori Tan Chinn as Susan (Orange is the New Black0
  • Clyde Kusatsu as Grant (Never Have I Ever)
  • Marc Evan Jackson as Evan (The Good Place)
  • Jama Williamson as Beatrice (The Good Place)

Catch all the episodes of A Man on the Inside on Netflix now.


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Edited by Sugnik Mondal