List of The Pretender (TV series) characters

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This is an article for a list of some of the main and notable characters that appear (or have appeared) on the NBC's drama, The Pretender.

Contents:	Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Angelo 

(Paul Dillon, 1996-2000) {appear in 23 episodes}

Formerly known as Timmy, Angelo is a savant who exhibits a sponge-like power to absorb personality data on others. Angelo was one of Dr. Raines' early experiments at creating a pretender, an experiement that failed. Angelo often roams the vast ductwork of the Centre, discreetly spying on others. He has also been shown in several episodes to be one of Jarod's mysterious inside informants at the Centre, sending him anonymous emails containing clues to whatever mystery Jarod is trying to crack.

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Broots 

(Jon Gries, 1996-2000)

A computer genius who works at The Centre with Miss Parker and Sydney to track down the Pretender, Jarod and return him to The Centre. Father to daughter Debbie.

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Gemini 

(Ryan Merriman, 1999)

A clone of Jarod, he was project called Gemini and he currently on run with Jarod's father Major Charles.

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Jacob 

(Dan Cashman, 1996-1998 {appear in 3 episodes}; Alex Wexo {portrayed Young Jacob} 1996-2000 {appear in 17 episodes})

Deceased twin brother to Sydney. He was once a "Special Expediter" at The Centre. He was the one who signed-off on the paperwork that transferred Jarod to the custody of The Centre, but it was Mr. Fenigor who actually had Jarod abducted. he was put into a near-permanent coma after he attempted to complain about his duties at The Centre. He revived briefly on two occasions, and survived an assassination attempt by The Centre in 1997, but eventually died of a brain-investing virus in 1998.

Jarod 

(Michael T. Weiss, 1996-2000; Ryan Merriman {portrayed Young Jarod}, 1996-2000)

A genius who has the ability to be anyone, learn any skill and function in any situation - a chameleon who takes on identities as easily as most people change clothes. Taken from his parents as a child, Jarod grew up within the Centre as a virtual test subject until his 1996 escape.

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Mr. Lyle 

(Jamie Denton, 1997-2000) {appear in 36 episodes}

Adopted and named Bobby Bowman. Twin to Miss Parker. Bobby faked his death and goes by Lyle (after his abusive adopted father's 1st name).

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Margaret 

(Kim Myers, appear in 9 episodes, 1996-1999) {also appear in Pretender: IOTH)

Only known as Margaret, she is Jarod, Kyle, and Emily mother. she is married to Major Charles. She is on the run from the centre and look for her family.

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Miss Parker 

(Andrea Parker, 1996-2000; Ashley Peldon {protrayed Young Miss Parker} 1996-1999)

A child of The Centre, Miss Parker has grown up within the Blue Cove complex, both her father and mother playing pivotal roles in the organization. Her mother Catherine was murdered and she has a twin brother named Lyle (some still think is Angelo) and half-brother Ethan that she shares with Jarod. No one knows her first name except Mr. Parker, her mother and Jarod.

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Edna Raines 

(Barbara Babcock, 2000) {appear in 2 episodes}

Late wife of former Dr. Raines, mother of their decease daughter Annie. Was good friend of Late Catherine Parker.

Dr./Mr. William Raines 

(Richard Marcus, 1996-2000) {appear in 45 episodes}

Formerly known as Dr. Raines, William Raines is a long-time Centre staffer and the brains behind the testing that created Jarod, Angelo and countless other individuals who were less fortunate than either. Known for the trademark squeaking of the wheels on his always-present oxygen tank, Raines is one of the most feared people at the Centre. He was part of the plot to kidnap Miss Parker's twin brother (Mr. Lyle) at birth, and is the prime suspect in the murder of Catherine Parker. He was married to Edna Raines (now deceased) and had a daughter named Annie who was murdered in 1975. Raines spent a while in ICU recovering from burns when Sydney shot a hole in his oxygen tank, causing it to explode and injure Raines so that Jarod could escape. Dr. Raines' real name was revealed to be Abel Parker, and it was revealed that he was Mr. Parker's brother (and Miss Parker/Mr. Lyle's uncle).

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Nicholas Stamatis

(Darren Kennedy, appear in 3 episodes, 1998-1999)

He is Sydney's son a woman named Michelle Lucca who married and Nicholas was adopted by Mr. Stamatis.

Sydney 

(Patrick Bauchau, 1996-2000 {Main Cast Member}; Alex Wexo {protrayed Young Sydney} 1996-2000 {appear in 27 episodes})

A long-time employee of The Centre, Sydney originally joined the staff with his twin brother, Jacob. The organization's lead psychiatrist, Sydney was responsible for all of Jarod's simulation training.