From the first season, the L word has boasted an outstanding line-up of support cast and guest stars. Here are just some of the more memorable ones.

 
 

Holland Taylor : Peggy Peabody

Helena's eccentric millionaire mother, has been a regular recurring character since season one.

Dallas Roberts : Angus Partridge

Angelica's manny pursued Kit and finally managed to win her over.

 
 

Lauren Lee Smith : Lara Perkins

the soup chef first caught Dana's eye in season one and since became a regular recurring character.

Jane Lynch : Joyce Wischnia

Unscrupulous lawyer, Joyce first tried making a pass at Tina and then represented Bette in trying to gain sole custody of Angelica.

 
 

Meredith McGeachie : Tonya

Love or hate her, you can't help but enjoy any scene with Tonya, Dana's rather overbearing fiancee.

Alexandra Hedison : Dylan Moreland

Helena had finally thought she had found true love, but Dylan wasn't the innocent straight girl she seemed.

 
 

Alan Cumming : Billie Blaikie

Billy came along to help Kit manage the Planet and advise Moria on how to become Max.

Rosanna Arquette : Cherie Jaffee

Charie Jaffe turned the tables on player Shane in season one and returned in seasone three to mess up her life a little more.

 
 

Eric Roberts : Gabriel McCutcheon

When Shane met her dad, he turned out to be what she always thought she was.

Sandra Bernhard : Charlotte Birch

Charlotte called Jenny on her poor writing and then took her under her wing.

 
 

Ossie Davies : Melvin Porter

Kit and Bette's judgemental father, passed away at the end of season 2. Ossie Davies himself passed away before season 2 aired.

Camryn Manheim : Veronica Bloom

obnoxious producer that took a liking to Shane.

 
 

Kelly Lynch : Ivan Aycock

the drag king tried to woo Kit, but turned out to be another player.

Anne Ramsey : Robin

Robin fell for Jenny, but came on a little too strong.

 
 

Anne Archer : Lenore Pieszecki

excellent as Alice's flaky mother Lenore

Ion Overman : Candace Jewel

the infamous carpenter that caught Bette's eye and sparked of a series of events that led to the downfall of tibette.

 
 

Julian Sands : Nick Barashkov

a one episode appearance as Jenny's old tutor, was memorable for his speech on lies.

Snoop Dogg : Slim Daddy

a guest appearance as a rap artist interested in mixing one of Kit's songs.

 

 
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  Pam Grier
  Leisha Hailey
  Laurel Hollaman
  Kate Moennig
  Mia Kirshner
  Daniella Sea
  Rachel Shelley
  Marlee Matlin
  Cybil Shephard
  Janina Gavankar
  Rosie Rollins
   
  Erin Daniels
  Sara Shahi
Karina Lombard
  Eric Mabius
  Eric Lively
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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