As Alan’s former therapist and mentor, "Charlie Addison," portrayed by David Alan Grier, often prods Alan by asking uncomfortable but critical questions. He serves as both a guiding light and a coping mechanism for Alan in his new reality.&nbsp;

As Alan’s former therapist and mentor, Charlie often prods Alan by asking uncomfortable but critical questions. 

David Alan Grier as Charlie | The Patient on FX

"Alan Strauss," portrayed by Steve Carell, is a therapist mourning the recent death of his wife while straining to reconnect with his estranged son. Effectively sleepwalking through life, everything changes when he meets an enigmatic new client.&nbsp;

Effectively sleepwalking through life, everything changes when he meets an enigmatic new client. 

Steve Carell as Alan Strauss in The Patient

Steve Carell as Alan Strauss in The Patient | FX

On the surface, "Sam Fortner," portrayed by Domhnall Gleeson, seems like a shy, likable young man — someone you wouldn’t look at twice. Underneath his quiet exterior lurks a dangerous unpredictability that he tries to manage through therapy with Dr. Alan Strauss.&nbsp;

Underneath his quiet exterior lurks a dangerous unpredictability that he tries to manage through therapy with Dr. Alan Strauss. 

Domhnall Gleeson as Sam Fortner in The Patient on FX

"Candace Fortner," portrayed by Linda Emond, is a thoughtful woman attempting to reconcile the abuse in her past by reading self-help and psychology books, including one written by&nbsp;Dr. Alan Strauss. While close&nbsp;to her son, Candace struggles to balance her unconditional love for him with a sense of right and wrong.

While close to her son, Candace struggles to balance her unconditional love for him with a sense of right and wrong.

Linda Emond as Candace | The Patient on FX

"Beth Strauss," portrayed by Laura Niemi, is the recently deceased wife of Dr. Alan Strauss and a beloved cantor at her community’s reform synagogue. Beth struggled with her relationship with her&nbsp;son Ezra, especially as he started a family of his own.&nbsp;

Beth is the recently deceased wife of Dr. Alan Strauss and a beloved cantor at her community’s reform synagogue. 

Laura Niemi as Beth | The Patient on FX

Laura Niemi as Beth Strauss | The Patient on FX

"Ezra Strauss," portrayed by Andrew Leeds, is the adult son of Alan and Beth Strauss.&nbsp; He grew up as a member of the reform Jewish synagogue, but as a young adult made the decision to become Orthodox. While Alan tries to maintain a relationship with him and his grandchildren, Ezra always seems to push his father further away.

While Alan tries to maintain a relationship with him and his grandchildren, Ezra always seems to push his father further away.

Andrew Leeds as Ezra Strauss | The Patient on FX

A writer and executive producer whose work on FX’s critically acclaimed series The Americans earned him an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.

Joel Fields | The Patient on FX

Joel Fields | Executive Producer | The Patient on FX

Weisberg created FX’s critically acclaimed and Emmy®-winning drama series The Americans.

Joe Weisberg | The Patient on FX

Joe Weisberg | Executive Producer | The Patient on FX

An English director and producer who has worked internationally on some of television’s most successful shows.

Chris Long | The Patient on FX

Chris Long | Executive Producer | The Patient on FX

Hsu has had the privilege of producing groundbreaking television shows.

Victor Hsu | The Patient on FX

Victor Hsu | Executive Producer | The Patient on FX

Senior Vice President of Production & Development for The Js, Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg's production company at FX Productions.

David Alan Grier as Charlie | The Patient on FX

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David Alan Grier

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Steve Carell
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Linda Emond
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David Alan Grier as Charlie | The Patient on FX

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David Alan Grier

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Domhnall Gleesonas Sam Fortner

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Domhnall Gleeson
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Linda Emond
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