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Regular Characters

The following characters were featured in the opening credits of the program.

• Buffy Anne Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar.
• Alexander "Xander" Lavelle Harris, portrayed by Nicholas Brendon.
• Willow Danielle Rosenberg, portrayed by Alyson Hannigan.
• Cordelia Chase, portrayed by Charisma Carpenter. (1997-1999)
• Rupert Giles/Ripper, portrayed by Anthony Stewart Head. (1997-2001, recurring thereafter)
• Angel/Angelus/Liam, portrayed by David Boreanaz. (1997-1999, recurring previously and thereafter)
• Daniel "Oz" Osbourne, portrayed by Seth Green. (1998-1999, recurring previously and thereafter)
• Spike/William The Bloody/William Pratt, portrayed by James Marsters. (1999-2003, recurring previously)
• Riley Finn, portrayed by Marc Blucas. (1999-2000, recurring previously and thereafter)
• Anya Christina Emmauelle Jenkins/Aud/Anyanka/Anya Emerson, portrayed by Emma Caulfield. (2000-2003, recurring previously)
• Dawn Summers, portrayed by Michelle Trachtenberg. (2000-2003, recurring once previously)
• Tara Maclay, portrayed by Amber Benson. (Once in 2002, recurring previously)

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Notable Recurring Characters

The following characters are notable recurring characters credited as guest stars. It is listed by the first season in which they appeared.

Season 1 (1997)

• Darla, portrayed by Julie Benz. (1997-1998, 2000)
• Joyce Summers, portrayed by Kristine Sutherland. (1997-2002)
• Principal Robert "Bob" Flutie, portrayed by Ken Lerner. (1997)
• Jesse McNally, portrayed by Eric Balfour. (1997)
• The Master/Heinrich Joseph Nest, portrayed by Mark Metcalf. (1997, 1999)
• Harmony Kendall, portrayed by Mercedes McNab. (1997-2001)
• Amy Madison, portrayed by Elizabeth Anne Allen. (1997-2003)
• The Anointed One, portrayed by Andrew J. Ferchland. (1997-1998)
• Principal R. Snyder, portrayed by Armin Shimerman. (1997-2000)
• Jenny Calendar/Janna Kalderash, portrayed by Robia La Morte. (1997-1999)
• Hank Summers, portrayed by Dean Butler. (1997-1998, 2002)

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• Drusilla, portrayed by Juliet Landau. (1997-1998, 2001-2002)
• Jonathan Levenson, portrayed by Danny Strong. (1997-2003)
• Devon MacLeish, portrayed by Jason Hall. (1997-2000)
• Ethan Rayne, portrayed by Robin Sachs. (1997-2000)
• Chantarelle/Lily Houston/Anne Steele, portrayed by Julia Lee. (1997, 1999)
• Larry Blaisdell, portrayed by Larry Bagby. (1997-1999)
• Kendra Young, portrayed by Bianca Lawson. (1997-1998)
• Willy The Snitch, portrayed by Saverio Guerra. (1997-1999)
• Whistler, portrayed by Max Perlich. (1998)

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• Faith Lehane, portrayed by Eliza Dushku. (1998-2000, 2003)
• Mr. Trick, portrayed by K. Todd Freeman. (1998-1999)
• Scott Hope, portrayed by Fab Filippo. (1998-1999)
• Mayor Richard Wilkins III, portrayed by Harry Groener. (1998-1999)
• Quentin Travers, portrayed by Harris Yulin. (1999, 2001)
• Wesley Wyndam-Pryce, portrayed by Alexis Denisof. (1998-1999)
• D'Hoffryn, portrayed by Andy Umberger. (1998-2000, 2002)
• Percy West, portrayed by Ethan Erickson. (1999-2000)
• Zackary Kralik, portrayed by Jeff Kober. (1997) Also, played in Season 6.

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• Olivia, portrayed by Phina Oruche. (1999-2000)
• Parker Abrams, portrayed by Adam Kaufman. (1999-2000)
• Veruca, portrayed by Paige Moss. (1999)
• Professor Margaret "Maggie" Walsh, portrayed by Lindsay Crouse. (1999-2000)
• Forrest Gates, portrayed by Leonard Roberts. (1999-2000)
• Graham Miller, portrayed by Bailey Chase. (1999-2000)
• Adam, portrayed by George Hertzberg. (1999-2000)

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• Glory/Glorificus, portrayed by Clare Kramer. (2000-2001)
• Ben Wilkinson, portrayed by Charlie Weber. (2000-2001)
• Jinx, portrayed by Troy Blendell. (2000-2001)
• Warren Mears, portrayed by Adam Busch. (2001-2002)
• Katrina Silber, portrayed by Amelinda Embry. (2000-2001)
• Murk, portrayed by Todd Duffey. (2000-2001)
• Doc, portrayed by Joel Grey. (2000-2001)
• Buffybot, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar. (2000-2002)

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• Andrew Wells, portrayed by Thomas Lenk. (2001-2003)
• Clem, portrayed by James Charles Leary. (2001-2002)
• Janice Penshaw, portrayed by Amber Tamblyn (2001)
• Halfrek/Cecily Addams/Cecily Underwood, portrayed by Kali Rocha. (2001-2002)
• Rack, portrayed by Jeff Kober. (2001-2002)

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• Principal Robin Wood, portrayed by D.B. Woodside. (2002-2003)
• Cassie Newton, portrayed by Azura Skye. (2002)
• Amanda, portrayed by Sarah Hagan. (2002-2003)
• Chao-Ahn, portrayed by Kristy Wu. (2002-2003)
• Kennedy, portrayed by Iyari Limon. (2002-2003)
• Molly, portrayed by Clara Bryant. (2002-2003)
• Rona, portrayed by Indigo. (2002-2003)
• Vi, portrayed by Felicia Day. (2002-2003)
• Other Potential Slayers, portrayed by various actresses. (2002-2003)
• Caleb, portrayed by Nathan Fillion. (2003)
• The first Turok-Han, portrayed by Camden Toy

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Notable Villains

The following characters are commonly referred to within the show as "Big Bads". There are, on occasion, multiple Big Bads in a season.

• Season 1 - The Master
• Season 2 - Spike, Drusilla, Angelus
• Season 3 - Mayor Richard Wilkins III, Faith
• Season 4 - Adam
• Season 5 - Glory
• Season 6 - The Trio (Warren Mears, Jonathan Levinson and Andrew Wells), "Dark Willow"
• Season 7 - The First Evil, Caleb

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Watchers

• Chalmer, Lydia
• Giles, Edna
• Giles, Rupert
• Merrick
• Post, Gwendolyn
• Sirk, Rutherford
• Travers, Quentin
• Wyndham-Pryce, Wesley

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See also

• Minor characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• List of Buffyverse Villains and Supernatural Beings
• Angel Investigations