Series Regulars

Echo played by Eliza Dushku

The main character. A Doll who begins, in her mind-wiped state, to become self-aware...

Adelle DeWitt played by Olivia Williams

Adelle DeWitt is the highest authority at the Dollhouse, answering only to its parent company. Adelle is a company woman who prefers to keep the Dollhouse running like the business it is, but also a visionary who firmly believes that all involved benefit from the service they provide.

Paul Ballard played by Tahmoh Penikett

Paul Ballard is an FBI agent assigned to the dead-end case designate "Dollhouse." He believes the Dollhouse is a secret and powerful human trafficking operation. Everyone else at the FBI and otherwise believes it's an urban legend. But the ridicule only feeds Paul's obsession with the Dollhouse and it's occupants. Specifically, one occupant - Echo, whom he believes in her former life to have been a girl named Caroline.

Topher Brink played by Fran Kranz

Topher Brink is a precocious scientist at the Dollhouse whose talents exceed his morals. He designs and operates the technology used by the Dollhouse, which he does with unreserved glee. Topher's awareness of his own flaws, and everyone else's, make him the ideal architect to build the perfect personality for any job.

Sierra played by Dichen Lachman

Sierra is the newest Active, or doll, to join the Dollhouse. We know nothing about her previous life, but her otherworldly looks and ability to adapt quickly have made her an instant asset to the Dollhouse.

Lubov played by Enver Gjokaj

Lubov is the most recent addition to the Borodin family, a Russian mob that runs a large human trafficking ring on the FBI's radar. It's unclear whether the ring has any connection to the Dollhouse, but Paul Ballard is certainly interested in finding out.

Boyd Langton played by Harry J. Lennix

Boyd Langton is a Handler at the Dollhouse assigned to Echo. With his gruff attitude and unswerving loyalty, Boyd is the beat cop of the Dollhouse. The only question is, where does his loyalty land if Echo needs protection from the Dollhouse - or vice versa?

Recurring

Dr. Claire Saunders played by Amy Acker

Claire Saunders is the resident physician at the Dollhouse. She examines the Actives post-engagement, and their health and well-being weigh heavily on her conscience. Dr. Saunders might be the dolls' greatest advocate inside the Dollhouse.

Mellie played by Miracle Laurie

Mellie is Paul Ballard's down-to-earth neighbor and confidante in Dollhouse matters. Her realism helps balance Paul's obsession with the mythical Dollhouse and its occupants. Mellie's one indulgence, however, is her helpless crush on Paul.

Laurence Dominic played by Reed Diamond

Laurence Dominic is the Chief Security Officer for the Dollhouse. The dolls in their infantile state disgust him, and he considers them expendable in general. Mr. Dominic's job is to protect the secrecy and interests of the Dollhouse, which he takes quite seriously.

Alpha played by Alan Tudyk

is a rogue Active who escaped the Dollhouse. Due to a "composite event", all of the personalities imprinted on Alpha resurfaced simultaneously. In his escape, he killed several Dolls and Dollhouse staff members, including Echo's previous handler, yet he let Echo live. Though he did manage to escape the Dollhouse alive, the staff at large were told that he is dead. He is the one who gave Dr. Saunders her scars.