List of Dynasty (1981 TV series) characters

: Main cast (opening credits in every episode) : Semi-regular cast (opening credits in select episodes) : Recurring guest star : Guest star ;Cast notes ==Main==

plays Blake Carrington plays Krystle Carrington plays Alexis Carrington Colby ;Blake Carrington (John Forsythe (original cast), 1981–1989; 1991) :The self-made CEO of Denver-Carrington and the principal character of the series. Married to his former secretary Krystle Jennings, he has four grown children with his scheming ex-wife Alexis, and later a daughter with Krystle. Initially a ruthless man in both business and family matters, Blake softens into a more benevolent patriarchal figure early on in the series. ;Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington (Linda Evans (original cast), 1981–1989; 1991 Emma Samms, 1985–1989, 1991 ;Claudia Blaisdel Carrington (Pamela Bellwood (original cast), 1981–1986) :The sexually confused, third born and younger son of Blake and Alexis who, despite his conviction that he is homosexual, marries Sammy Jo Dean and Claudia Blaisdel. With Sammy Jo, he fathers Danny Carrington. At different times, the lover of Ted Dinard, Luke Fuller and Bart Fallmont. Steven eventually ends up with Bart in the reunion movie. ;Jeff Colby (John James (original cast), 1981–1989; 1991) :The Carrington chauffeur, who is involved in a sexual relationship with heiress Fallon. Michael proves useful to Blake in his shady business dealings, but Blake has him beaten up when he learns of his relationship with Fallon. Michael leaves town in the first season finale episode, "The Testimony". He returns in the seventh season premiere "The Victory", in time to save Fallon's sister Amanda Carrington from a fire at La Mirage. The two become romantically involved as Blake gives Michael his job as Blake's driver back, but Blake fires him when he sees the couple kissing. An angry Michael, not really as poor as he has let on, secretly orchestrates a deal that would give him a piece of Blake's latest venture, but Amanda's mother Alexis reveals his schemes, and he leaves Denver again in "The Sublet". ; (Katy Kurtzman (original cast), 1981) :First born of Blake and Alexis, kidnapped as an infant and raised as Michael Torrance in Billings, Montana. He learns of his true identity as an adult, and comes to Denver. Obsessed with Kirby Anders and later married to Claudia Blaisdel and Dana Waring, he is a ruthless schemer, constantly plotting to enhance his position in the dynasty. ; (Geoffrey Scott, 1982–1984) :The daughter of Joseph, the Carrington major–domo. Schooled in Europe at Blake's expense, she returns to Denver in 1982. She marries Jeff but is pregnant with Adam's baby; Alexis' meddling later prevents her from marrying Adam. She and Adam have a daughter that is stillborn in 1984, and she leaves Denver shortly thereafter. She accepts Adam's proposal of marriage at the end of Dynasty: The Reunion (1991). ; (Deborah Adair, 1983–1984) :Alexis' third husband, and arguably the second great love of her life, after Blake. Dex carries on a brief affair with Alexis' daughter Amanda, which strains the relationship between mother and daughter and ultimately ends his marriage. Dex is something of an adventurer and, throughout the series, goes on a number of daring missions. He spent time as a Green Beret, including service in the Vietnam War. ;Dominique Deveraux (Diahann Carroll, 1984–1987) :Successful and wealthy chanteuse (birth name Millie Cox), illegitimate daughter of Tom Carrington and Laura Matthews, making her a half-sister to Blake and Ben Carrington. Dominique is initially a strong, tough schemer and fighter who loves going toe-to-toe with Alexis, but after reconciling with the Carrington family, she mellows considerably. ;Brady Lloyd (Billy Dee Williams, 1984–1985) :Charming recording executive, previously married to Dominique Deveraux. ;Amanda (Bedford) Carrington (Catherine Oxenberg, 1984–1986; Karen Cellini, 1986–1987) :Amanda is the younger daughter (last born of four) of Blake and Alexis, raised in London as Amanda Bedford by Alexis's cousin Rosalind Bedford. She was hidden from Blake out of spite by Alexis, who discovered she was pregnant after he ran her out of Denver. Amanda marries Prince Michael of Moldavia, and is later the lover of Dex, Clay Fallmont and chauffeur Michael Culhane. ; (Rock Hudson, 1984–1985) :Wealthy owner of newspapers and the Delta Rho Stables, he was involved with Iris Grant in Dayton, Ohio, and simultaneously in love with her sister Krystle. Former mercenary who did some work with Dex. Confessed his longtime love to Krystle and left his fortune to his biological daughter Sammy Jo, with Krystle as executrix, when he died in Libya. ;Lady (Ali MacGraw, 1985–1986) :Film director who orchestrates a plot to kidnap Krystle and replace her with lookalike Rita Lesley. Sammy Jo initially convinces Rita to impersonate Krystle so that Sammy Jo can access the inheritance left to her by her father. Rita's boyfriend Joel insinuates himself into the scheme, fully substituting Krystle with Rita to steal as much as possible from Blake. ;Sabella "Sable" Scott Colby (Stephanie Beacham, 1985; 1988–1989) :Wife of Colby Enterprises magnate Jason Colby and maternal first cousin of Alexis and Caress. Sable first visits Denver in "The Titans" (1985). The character subsequently appears in the spin-off series The Colbys for its entire run from 1985 to 1987.) :Younger sister of Alexis, who served five years in a prison in Caracas, Venezuela, because of an incident involving Alexis and her then-lover, Zach Powers. Caress is released and comes to Denver in "Suspicions", hoping to make a fortune by writing a scathing tell-all book about Alexis called Sister Dearest, exposing her sister's darkest secrets. Alexis finds out about the book, secretly buys the publishing company, and scuttles the project. A resentful Caress offers to help Blake prove that Alexis perjured herself in a court case against him. Blake's brother Ben Carrington has Caress kidnapped and sent back to prison in Caracas; she sends a desperate letter to Blake, but he is unable to free her because of Ben's bribes. Blake sends Dex Dexter and Clay Fallmont to extract her. Once back in Denver, Caress blackmails Emily Fallmont with the secret that Emily once cheated on her husband Buck with Ben, but feels honest regret over doing so. Blake convinces Caress to give up her plan. Emily ultimately confesses her sins, but is hit by a car and killed. Caress leaves town in "The Letter" on a mission to dig up secrets about Ben. ; (Christopher Cazenove, 1986–1987) :Blake's vengeful younger brother, who was cut off by Blake after the death of their mother. In "Ben", Alexis brings him to Denver from Australia to stir up trouble and help her destroy Blake. Even though Ben and Alexis manage to force Blake and Krystle out of the Carrington mansion, Ben eventually reconciles with his brother and, much later, his estranged daughter Leslie. Ben and Emily Fallmont had an affair in their youth, and suspects that Clay may be his son. Ben leaves town in "Shadow Play". ; (Ted McGinley, 1986–1987) :Son of Senator Buck Fallmont and his wife Emily, and brother of Bart. First appearing in "Masquerade", Clay romances Amanda, and briefly marries Sammy Jo. He is later involved with Leslie Carrington, but when it is revealed he may also be Ben's son (and Leslie's brother), he breaks it off and leaves town in "Shadow Play". ; (Leann Hunley 1986–1988) :Blake's loyal assistant at Denver–Carrington. First appearing in "Reward", she is befriended by Adam, who is working for Alexis and uses Dana to obtain confidential information about Blake's company. The pair soon fall in love, and it is revealed that Dana had followed Adam to Denver from Billings, Montana, where she had loved him from afar. They marry, but Dana's inability to conceive a child places a strain on their relationship. She struggles to keep the secret that her infertility was caused by an abortion in her teens, the result of a one-night stand with Adam when he lived as Michael Torrance (he had been too drunk to remember the encounter). Adam and Dana use a surrogate mother named Karen Atkinson to conceive Adam's child, but the subsequent custody battle when Karen changes her mind tears Adam and Dana's marriage apart for good. Dana leaves Denver in the season nine premiere, "Broken Krystle". ; (Terri Garber, 1987–1988) :Daughter of Ben Carrington and Melissa Saunders. In "The Rig", Leslie comes to town to confront the father who abandoned her. There she runs into her former flame Dex, and dallies with Michael Culhane. Leslie is later involved with Clay Fallmont, but when it is revealed he may also be Ben's son, he breaks it off and leaves town. After falling into an affair with a married Jeff Colby, Leslie becomes Alexis Colby's protégé, but is fired for also having an affair with Alexis' husband, Sean Rowan. Sean later takes Leslie hostage, raping and beating her when his schemes unravel. She manages to contact her cousin, Steven, who comes for her in "Colorado Roulette", her last appearance in the series. ; (Cassie Yates, 1987) :Friend of Dex Dexter, whose husband and daughter die in a car crash. Sarah is persuaded to allow her daughter's heart to be transplanted into Blake and Krystle's critically ill young daughter Krystina. She becomes obsessed with Krystina and kidnaps her. However, she eventually recovers with the help of Blake and Krystle. ; (James Healey, 1987–1988) :Handsome stranger who saves Alexis from drowning after a car accident in "The Siege". They marry, and Sean insinuates himself into her business, alienating Adam. It is soon revealed that Sean is secretly the son of former Carrington majordomo Joseph Anders and brother of Kirby, bent on avenging his father and sister, who had been ill-treated by Alexis and the Carringtons. Sean has an affair with Leslie, and schemes to destroy the family. He is killed when a gun goes off during a fight with Dex in "Colorado Roulette". ; (Jeroen Krabbé, 1991) :Head of a large public relations firm. In Dynasty: The Reunion, Van Dorn becomes involved with Alexis, but is soon revealed to be the head of the Consortium, an international criminal organization that had illegally taken control of Denver-Carrington while Blake was in prison. Van Dorn is eventually discovered by Jeff and Adam, but not before trying to kill Alexis. He appears to be arrested by the police, but the officers turn out to be disguised members of the Consortium. ==Recurring==

; (Virginia Hawkins, 1981–1989; 1991) :Longtime Carrington housekeeper. First appearing in "The Honeymoon", Jeanette is a friend to Krystle from the beginning, and very close to the family. In season one, she is called upon by Jake Dunham to give evidence against Blake at Ted Dinard's murder trial, although she is visibly uncomfortable doing so. In the third season, Jeanette takes charge of L.B. in the nursery while Jeff and Fallon interview nannies; she confesses to Kirby Anders that while she enjoys the work she is tired easily; this spurs Kirby to take on the role of nanny. In season six, Alexis offers Jeanette $100 a week for information on Krystle, who she suspects of abusing L.B. (it is actually Rita Lesley posing as Krystle). Jeanette declines the offer, as she cannot bring herself to betray her employer. In season seven, Jeanette helps Blake and Krystle move into the Carlton Hotel once Alexis evicts them from the mansion. When Alexis finds out, she sacks Jeanette with two months' severance pay, which causes Amanda to walk in protest. She is later hired by Krystle as lady's maid. When Matthew Blaisdel abducts the Carringtons and their household staff in season eight, Jeanette and butler Gerard admit their feelings for each other. Jeanette also appears in Dynasty: The Reunion. ; (William Beckley, 1983–1989; 1991 :The Carrington groundsman. ;Marcia (Sally Kemp, 1982–1984) :Blake's secretary at Denver–Carrington. ; (John Larch, 1982–1988) :Attorney to Cecil Colby. ;Dr. (Robert Symonds, 1982–1987) :Father figure to Adam when he was growing up as Michael Torrance. ; (Grant Goodeve, 1983; 1987)) : Blake and Ben's father. In "The Will", Blake, Alexis, and Dominique visit a dying Tom in Jakarta, Indonesia. An oil, timber, and rubber tycoon, Tom meets his illegitimate daughter Dominique for the first time, and she convinces him to accept her. Tom dies, but not before including Dominique in his will. Tom's $500 million fortune is split between Blake, Alexis, and Dominique, which infuriates Alexis. In "Sins of the Father" (1989), Blake admits that Tom had been given a priceless Frederick Stahl art collection in the early 1950s for taking men accused of Nazi war crimes on his shipping routes. In the 1989 series finale "Catch 22", Tom is revealed to have disposed of Roger Grimes's body. ; (Joel Fabiani, 1985–1986) :In "Life and Death", Alexis visits her old friend, King Galen of Moldavia, as part of her plan to wed her daughter Amanda to Galen's son, Prince Michael. After a somewhat volatile courtship, Amanda and Michael wed in Moldavia, with all the Carringtons present. However, a political coup comes to fruition and terrorists, bent on seizing the country, attack the ceremony. Michael and the Carringtons are eventually allowed to leave Moldavia, and are told that Galen has been killed. A very-much-alive Galen is rescued by Alexis and Dex. Paralyzed, Galen moves ahead with plans to reclaim his crown. He manipulates Alexis to gain necessary funds, coming between her and Dex and offering to make her his queen. When Alexis uncovers Galen's schemes and finds out that he has recovered from his paralysis and has been faking it, she sends him packing in "The Divorce". ; (Linda Evans, 1985–1986) :Actress whom Sammy Jo recruits to pose as Krystle. ; (Richard Lawson, 1985–1986) :Well-reputed drill foreman hired by Blake in 1986. He is the son of one of Blake's oil-business colleagues, and a graduate cum laude from the Colorado School of Mines. Nick becomes the lover and eventual fiance to Dominique. ; (Kevin Conroy, 1985–1986;) :Doctor who appeared for Krystina's health. ; (Jenny Pharis, 1988–1989; then Brittany Alyse Smith, 1991) :Daughter of Jeff and Fallon. Lauren is born in the 1987 The Colbys episode "Guilty Party". Before her birth, Fallon is unsure whether the baby's father is Jeff or Miles Colby. Lauren first appears on Dynasty in the 1988 episode "Broken Krystle", when Fallon is on the phone with Alexis. Lauren also appears in Dynasty: The Reunion. ; (Ray Abruzzo, 1988–1989) :Police detective who becomes involved with Fallon while investigating the long–ago murder of Roger Grimes, for which Blake is a suspect. ; (Kim Terry, 1988–1989) :Woman who brokers the sale of the Carlton Hotel from Alexis Colby to Sable. She becomes romantically involved with Dex and Adam. ; (Robert Harland, 1988) :Candidate who runs against Blake and Alexis for Governor of Colorado, and ultimately wins. ; (Lou Beatty Jr., 1988–1989) :Detective at the Harmon Springs Police Department and partner to John Zorelli. ; (Liza Morrow, 1988–1989) :Krystle's cousin who raised herself after her father died. She was once involved with Dex as a teen prostitute, and later becomes involved with Adam. ;Father (Kevin Bernhardt, 1989) :Young priest to whom Sammy Jo is attracted. ;Captain (John Brandon, 1988–1989) :Corrupt cop who shoots Blake after his schemes are exposed in the series finale, and who is himself subsequently shot and killed by John Zorelli. ==References==