Who Plays the Parents in 13 Reasons Why?
Did You Recognize All the Parents in 13 Reasons Why? You Should
13 Reasons Why is one of TV's buzziest shows for a lot of reasons. Its honest, wrenching take on teen suicide is like nothing we've seen on TV before, and it has a huge ensemble cast full of actors who really earn their paychecks. Aside from being incredible with the difficult material, some of the stars are people you've definitely seen before, though many of the actors playing high-school-age students are relative newcomers. Decidedly not newcomers are the actors who play the parents of the kids on the show, most of whom have been around for years, starring in your favorite TV shows and movies. To help you pinpoint where you've seen the most recognizable actors, we've nailed down why you know these parents from seasons one and two.
Kate Walsh as Olivia Baker, Hannah's Mom
Kate Walsh on Private Practice
Brian d'Arcy James as Andy Baker, Hannah's Dad
Brian d'Arcy James in Spotlight
Josh Hamilton as Mr. Jensen, Clay's Dad
Josh Hamilton on American Horror Story: Coven
Amy Hargreaves as Lainie Jensen, Clay's Mom
Amy Hargreaves on Homeland
Mark Pellegrino as Officer Standall, Alex's Dad
Mark Pellegrino on Lost
Joseph C. Phillips as Mr. Davis, Jessica's Dad
Joseph C. Phillips on The Cosby Show
Tom Everett Scott as Mr. Down, Tyler's Dad
Tom Everett Scott in That Thing You Do!
Maria Dizzia as Mrs. Down, Tyler's Mom
