Alan Dale had a role in Lost as Charles Widmore .
Since then he has had roles in many American series , including prominent parts in The O.C . ( as Caleb Nichol ) , Ugly Betty ( as Bradford Meade ) and Lost ( as Charles Widmore ) , as well as recurring and guest roles in 24 , NCIS , ER , The West Wing , The X-Files , The Lone Gunmen and Torchwood .
Alan Dale