page_title: Enlightened (TV series)
section_title: Main cast
hierarchical_section_title: Enlightened (TV series) / Cast / Main cast
caption_attribution_description: Mike White (writer/actor, SCHOOL OF ROCK, NACHO LIBRE, ORANGE COUNTY) gave a public masterclass as part of the 2011/2012 edition of the Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab in Toronto on November 16, 2011. To learn more about the Telefilm Canada Features Comedy Lab, please visit: cfccreates.com/comedy
context_page_description: Enlightened is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on October 10, 2011. The series was created by Mike White, who wrote every episode, and Laura Dern, who plays the lead role of Amy Jellicoe.
  In 2012, Dern won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in the series. The show was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
  After the completion of two seasons, HBO canceled the show in March 2013, partly due to low ratings, despite critical acclaim.
context_section_description: Laura Dern as Amy Jellicoe, an ambitious and idealistic yet naïve and socially awkward buyer at Abaddonn Industries. After a humiliating nervous breakdown at her workplace, she goes to rehab and returns to her company with a new mindset but also a much less significant job. She contemplates becoming a whistleblower against Abaddonn.
  Luke Wilson as Levi Callow, Amy's ex-husband. A former MLB player for the Los Angeles Angels who was eventually cut due to his drug problems. Though the two still share feelings for each other, their relationship struggles due to Levi's problems with substance abuse which along with a miscarriage Amy suffered was what led to their subsequent divorce.
  Diane Ladd as Helen Jellicoe, Amy's quiet and rather aloof yet protective mother with her own ghosts from the past. Amy lives at her house after returning from rehab.
  Sarah Burns as Krista Jacobs, Amy's former assistant who now has her old job. Though Amy considers her a friend, Krista tries to keep their relationship at a distance.
  Timm Sharp as Dougie Daniels, the obnoxious, socially oblivious VP of Cogentiva.
  Mike White as Tyler, a shy, lonely coworker and friend of Amy at her new job. He used to be an IT worker for Abaddonn but was demoted after he got in trouble for sexually harassing a female co-worker.
caption: Mike White co-created the series and served as an executive producer. He also wrote each episode solo, frequently directed episodes, and played the role of Tyler.
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