9-1-1: Nashville Cast & Characters You Need to Know

Just like its predecessors such as “9-1-1” and “9-1-1: Lone Star”, the new series titled “9-1-1: Nashville” boasts a talented ensemble featuring both established actors and rising stars. Produced by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani, this ABC drama is the third installment and second spinoff in the “9-1-1” universe, with the original show having commenced in 2018. After the first spinoff concluded in 2025 following five seasons, the original series continues to thrive, preparing for its ninth season alongside the premiere of “9-1-1: Nashville” in the fall of 2025.

The series, called “9-1-1: Nashville“, focuses on the lives, both professional and personal, of a team of emergency workers in Nashville, Tennessee. These individuals encounter danger daily while on duty. Among them are firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, much like the characters in the original “9-1-1” and spin-off series “9-1-1: Lone Star“. They all stand as Nashville’s protectors.

Chris O’Donnell As Captain Don Sharpe

Date Of Birth: June 26, 1970

  • Active Since: 1986

Chris O’Donnell hails from Winnetka, Illinois, and he graduated with a marketing degree from Boston College in 1992. In his youth, he dabbled in acting through commercials and modeling. His first significant role was as Chris Macauley in the film Men Don’t Leave. Notably, O’Donnell’s career took off with his part in Scent of a Woman, which garnered him a Golden Globe nomination. However, he is particularly recognized for portraying Robin in Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, and for starring as G. Callen in NCIS: Los Angeles.

Chris O’Donnell’s Notable Movies & TV Shows Role
Men Don’t Leave Chris Macauley
Fried Green Tomatoes Buddy Threadgoode
Scent of a Woman Charlie Simms
The Three Musketeers D’Artagnan
Batman Forever and Batman & Robin Dick Grayson/Robin
Grey’s Anatomy Dr. Finn “McVet” Dandridge
NCIS: Los Angeles G. Callen
9-1-1: Nashville Captain Don Sharpe

In the realm of television’s 9-1-1 franchise, I find myself captivated by O’Donnell’s portrayal of Captain Don Sharpe in 9-1-1: Nashville. Much like Peter Krause in the original 9-1-1 and Rob Lowe in 9-1-1: Lone Star, O’Donnell’s character serves as a compelling lead, drawing viewers with his charisma. As for Captain Don, he’s not just any firefighter – he’s a decorated veteran who commands a firehouse in the heart of Nashville. And did you know? He was once a renowned rodeo star too!

Jessica Capshaw As Blythe Sharpe

Date Of Birth: August 9, 1976

  • Active Since: 1996

Actress Jessica Capshaw hails from Columbia, Missouri. When she was fifteen, she became the stepdaughter of renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg after her mother wed him. Following this, Capshaw pursued English literature at Brown University and graduated in 1998. Despite her studies, she spent her summers honing her acting skills at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Prior to her major breakthrough, Capshaw had roles in several films. However, it was in 2009 when she landed the part of Dr. Arizona Robbins on Grey’s Anatomy that truly catapulted her career.

Jessica Capshaw’s Notable Movies & TV Shows Role
The Locusts Patsy
The Practice Jamie Stringer
The Groomsmen Jen
Grey’s Anatomy Dr. Arizona Robbins
Holidate Abby Benson
Tell Me Lies CJ Albright
9-1-1: Nashville Blythe Sharpe

In the series ‘9-1-1: Nashville’, Capshaw portrays Blythe Sharpe, who is married to Don and is also Ryan’s mother.

Hailey Kilgore As Taylor

Date Of Birth: February 16, 1999

  • Active Since: 2015

Actress: Born in Humble, Texas, Hailey Kilgore grew up in the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. She gained initial recognition through pageants as a child and later appeared in some local theatrical performances in Portland. Yet, it was her role as Ti Moune in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island that truly launched her career, during her first year at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York.

Hailey Kilgore’s Notable Musicals, Movies, & TV Shows Role
Once on This Island Ti Moune
Respect Carolyn Franklin
Power Book III: Raising Kanan LaVerne “Jukebox” Thomas
Hadestown Eurydice
9-1-1: Nashville Taylor

The character named Taylor in the show “9-1-1: Nashville,” portrayed by Kilgore, is both a firefighter and an exceptional singer, as reported by Variety.

Michael Provost As Ryan Sharpe

Date Of Birth: January 24, 1998

  • Active Since: 2011

As a cinephile, I hail from the bustling city of Bridgeport, Connecticut. My journey in Tinseltown began modestly, stepping into the shoes of Asa Butterfield as his body double on the set of Ender’s Game back in 2013. Yet, it was my turn as Brick Armstrong in the Netflix black comedy drama series Insatiable that truly catapulted me to prominence.

Michael Provost’s Notable Movies & TV Shows Role
Insatiable Brick Armstrong
Fear Street: Part Two – 1978 Kurt
The Holdovers Jason Smith
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 Anders
The Sex Lives of College Girls Eli
9-1-1: Nashville Ryan Sharpe

Character: In the TV show 9-1-1: Nashville, airing on ABC, the character of Ryan Sharpe is played by the actor. Ryan is the son of Don and Blythe, and his role encompasses both a contemporary cowboy and a firefighter, as described in the series.

Juani Feliz As Roxie

Date Of Birth: January 3, 1989

  • Active Since: 2005

Juanita Feliz hails from the Dominican Republic originally, but was brought up in the Bronx, New York City. Her foray into acting started during her teenage years, with a guest role on Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Post high school, however, Feliz paused her acting career and completed her studies at Harvard University, earning a degree in biomedical engineering. Afterward, she spent some time working at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering in Boston following graduation. But, Juani re-entered the world of acting in 2016 and made her screen debut in The Purge: Election Year with a lead role.

Juani Feliz’s Notable Movies & TV Shows Role
Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 5, episode 5 Esperanza
The Purge: Election Year Schoolgirl #2
Harlem Isabela Benitez-Santiago
DMZ Carmen
Fleishman Is in Trouble Alejandra Lopez
Civil War Joy Butler
9-1-1: Nashville Roxie

Character: Feliz portrays Roxie, a thrill-seeker with a past as a trauma surgeon, in the second installment of the 9-1-1 spinoff. Given her character traits, it’s plausible that Roxie works as a paramedic at Don’s fire station.

Hunter McVey As Blue

Date Of Birth: April 14, 1999

  • Active Since: 2025

Actor: Based in Nashville, Hunter McVey is a model and social media sensation, particularly recognized as a fitness influencer. He boasts a large fanbase across platforms like Instagram and TikTok. This marks McVey’s first onscreen appearance as he joins the cast of 9-1-1: Nashville.

Character: McVey portrays Blue in the ensemble of the TV series 9-1-1: Nashville. Blue is depicted as a “tortured charmer who has transitioned into a firefighter,” implying that he serves under Don and works alongside Taylor, Roxie, and Ryan in this ABC action-drama.

LeAnn Rimes As TBA

Date Of Birth: August 28, 1982

  • Active Since: 1990

LeAnn Rimes: Born in Jackson, Mississippi, LeAnn Rimes spent most of her childhood in Garland, Texas. She displayed her singing talents at a young age, impressively competing on the television series Star Search when she was just 9 years old. From there, she embarked on a professional singing, touring, and album-making career, with her country music career taking off when she turned 13, propelled by hits like “Blue” that catapulted her to fame. Rimes later ventured into acting, making her debut in 1997 and appearing in numerous TV shows and movies since then.

LeAnn Rimes’ Notable Movies & TV Shows Role
Holiday in Your Heart Herself
Coyote Ugly Herself (and the singing voice for Piper Perabo’s character, Violet)
Northern Lights Meg Galligan
The Masked Singer The Sun
9-1-1: Nashville TBA

Character: The series 9-1-1: Nashville has added Rimes in an unspecified role, which could mean she’ll become a regular cast member or make only occasional appearances as a guest star. Given that the show is set in Nashville, it’s possible that Rimes might portray herself due to her strong connections with the city and its music industry. She has a rich history in Nashville’s music scene.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley As TBA

Date Of Birth: September 14, 1971

  • Active Since: 1988

Born in Rye, New York, Kimberly Williams-Paisley initially pursued drama studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. However, she quit during her second year when offered the part of Annie Banks in Father of the Bride, a role that propelled her to fame. Later, she went back and completed her degree.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Notable Movies & TV Shows Role
Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II Annie Banks
The 10th Kingdom Virginia Lewis
According to Jim Dana
We Are Marshall Sandy Lengyel
Nashville Peggy Kenter
The Christmas Chronicles and The Christmas Chronicles 2 Claire Pierce
9-1-1: Nashville TBA

Character: Much like LeAnn Rimes, the character portrayed by Williams-Paisley in the show 9-1-1: Nashville remains unspecified. Given that Williams-Paisley and her family, including her country music star husband Brad Paisley, live in Nashville, there’s a possibility she might appear as herself on the show.

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2025-06-05 01:51