Nip/Tuck

Lyn Greene and Richard Levine grew up together in Newton, Massachusetts and have been friends since the age of 13.&nbsp;They trained at the Juilliard School and went on to successful acting careers on stage, in film and on television. Lyn and Richard joined forces and began writing together in 1992, first in half-hour comedy and then in one-hour drama.&nbsp;They’re not married to each other, but do see a couple’s therapist when necessary. This is their fifth season writing for nip/tuck and last season, they each made their directorial debuts on the series.&nbsp;

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Lyn and Richard joined forces and began writing together in 1992, first in half-hour comedy and then in one-hour drama. 

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Lyn Greene & Richard Levine | nip/tuck on FX

Lyn Greene & Richard Levine | Executive Producers, Writers, Directors | nip/tuck on FX

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Cast and Crew

Dylan Walsh portrays “Dr. Sean McNamara,” a dedicated, brilliant plastic surgeon and partner in McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice that has relocated from Miami to Los Angeles. Often conflicted about his life choices, Sean relies on Christian for strength and a sense of family. Last season, Sean was emotionally isolated: Christian became engaged, his son Matt married Kimber Henry and his wife Julia divorced him and departed Miami for New York with daughter Annie and son Conor. This season, Sean begins dating in a new city and gains confidence both personally and professionally.&nbsp;

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Julian McMahon plays “Dr. Christian Troy,” the business partner, best friend and confidante of Dr. Sean McNamara. Handsome, charming, and often promiscuous, Christian has no sexual inhibitions as he enjoys the perks that his lucrative career offers. Last season, Christian became engaged to Michelle – only to end the engagement when he learned of her dark, criminal past. This season, he embraces the Los Angeles nightlife and attempts to keep a betrayal from Sean as he resides in Malibu with Wilber, his 5-year-old adopted son. Christian’s near-constant need for love and attention takes him on a sexual journey that surprises him.&nbsp;

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Joely Richardson plays “Julia McNamara,” the ex-wife of Dr. Sean McNamara and the mother of Matt (whose biological father is Dr. Christian Troy), Annie and Conor. Last season, before the birth of Conor, Julia learned that her baby would be born with ectrodactyly (“lobster claw syndrome”) and kept this information from Sean well into her pregnancy. After having an affair with Conor’s night nurse Marlowe (Peter Dinklage), Julia divorced Sean and left Miami for New York. This season, Julia brings Annie and Conor to Los Angeles for a visit – and reveals that she is already in a new romantic relationship.&nbsp;

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John Hensley portrays “Matt McNamara,” the biological son of Christian and Julia, who considers both Christian and Sean to be his fathers. Last season, the often-withdrawn Matt found solace and comfort in Scientology and Kimber, whom he married after learning that they were pregnant. This season, Matt travels to Los Angeles seeking financial help from his parents, who are unaware of his true demons, his desperation and his endless lies.&nbsp;

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Roma Maffia plays “Dr. Liz Cruz,” the outspoken lesbian anesthesiologist at McNamara/Troy who often challenges the views held by Sean and Christian. Last season, Liz was the victim of an underground ring of organ thieves, who stole one of her kidneys. In ill health, she underwent transplant surgery when a generous Dawn Budge (Rosie O’Donnell) donated one of her own kidneys to Liz. She also fell in love with another anesthesiologist, Poppy (Alanis Morrissette) – and quickly fell out of love when she realized that her new partner was a controlling and unstable woman. This season, Liz joins Sean and Christian in their new Beverly Hills practice.&nbsp;

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Kelly Carlson plays former model “Kimber Henry,” the current wife of Matt and a previous girlfriend of both Christian and Sean. Last season, Kimber joined the Church of Scientology and married Matt after she became pregnant. This season, the couple has a baby daughter Jenna, and Kimber battles new and familiar demons.&nbsp;

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