Scandal Cast Through the Years

Say hello to one of the most talented, most diverse casts on TV... and then find out what they were up to prior to Scandal.

Kerry Washington's breakout role came in the Julia Stiles-driven film Save the Last Dance. She played Chenille, a teen mother who befriends Stiles' character.

No stranger to legal dramas, Kerry Washington appeared on Boston Legal for several seasons.

One of Washington's most famous film credits includes playing Kay Amin in The Last King of Scotland and starring alongside Forrest Whitaker.

Another notable film credit was Kerry Washington's portrayal of Broomhilda in Quentin Tarrantino's Django Unchained.

These days, aside from being a new mother, Kerry Washington is leading the Gladiators into battle as Olivia Pope on Scandal.

One of Tony Goldwyn's first major roles came as Carl Bruner, the guy who killed Patrick Swayze in Ghost. But hey, if he hadn't killed his best friend, we wouldn't have gotten that pottery scene and Unchained Melody wouldn't mean anything.

Once again playing a villain, Tony Goldwyn played a kidnapping rapist in Kiss the Girls. He was thwarted by Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman.

Fans of Law & Order: Criminal Intent will remember that Tony Goldwyn played Frank Goren, schizophrenic brother to Vincent D'Onofrio's Robert Goren.

Most recently, Tony Goldwyn took on the task of playing Abnegation faction leader Andrew in the film adaptation of Veronica Roth's Divergent.

One of Tony Goldwyn's most sizzling roles to date has to be that of President Fitzgerald Grant on Scandal. He makes the screen steamy in every scene.

Diehard Dawson's Creek fans remember when Scott Foley hit Capeside High School in a Letterman's jacket. SWOON!

NOEL!!!! Scott Foley's time on Felicity led to his marriage to Jennifer Garner (before she cheated on him with Michael Vartan. WHO CHEATS ON SCOTT FOLEY!?!? NO ONE, THAT'S WHO!)

Scott Foley appeared in 12 episodes of Scrubs over 6 years as Sean Kelly. He was in so few episodes because he was also starring in...

From 2006 to 2009, Scott Foley played Bob Brown on The Unit, starring with Dennis Haysbert. He left the military for Seattle Grace and showed up on...

As Henry Burton on Grey's Anatomy, Scott Foley got his first taste of the world of Shonda Rhimes. Let's hope Jake doesn't meet a similar fate.

Before heading to Washington, Scott Foley did a stint in the bayou, appearing on True Blood for 10 episodes.

Is he a bad guy? Is he a good guy? NO ONE CAN DECIDE! One thing we know is that Scott Foley as Jake Ballard adds a certain something-something to the Olivia Pope love drama.

Bellamy Young played Army wife-turned-widow Catherine Metsker in We Were Soldiers.

Another Scandal star to appear on Scrubs, Bellamy Young played Dr. Miller. And look! She was blonde!

On Scandal, Bellamy Young turned what started as a three episode guest appearance into a full-fledged character, Mellie Grant, the First Lady everyone loves and loves to hate.

My So-Called Life! MY SO-CALLED LIFE!! Jeff Perry played Mr. Katimski, an inspirational teacher and mentor. MY SO-CALLED LIFE! JARED LETO!

Jeff Perry, in this crazy get-up, was Inspector Harvey Leek for all 122 episodes of Nash Bridges.

Terrence Steadman was a central figure on Prison Break. Lincoln Burrows was framed for his murder. That sounds like a character right up Jeff Perry's alley.

Jeff Perry was another Scandal member to visit Shondaland by way of Grey's Anatomy, in the role of Thatcher Grey, Meredith's alcoholic father.

These days, Jeff Perry plays Cyrus Beene, a gay Republican White House Chief of Staff convinced his man is the best man for the job because it puts him closer to power.

Guillermo Diaz played a character named Scarface in the Dave Chappelle comedy Half Baked. He later reprised the role for several episodes of Chappelle's Show.

In Mercy, Guillermo Diaz played Nurse Angel Garcia, a marked change from his typical roles but one much closer to his actual personality.

On Weeds, Guillermo Diaz played a drug-slinging gangster named...Guillermo.

Now, Guillermo Diaz plays government assassin turned computer hacker and Gladiator Huck on Scandal.

Katie Lowes first hit the scene as Brandy Buffkin in Easy Money. Looks like she has a little attitude here, doesn't it!?

Prior to being cast on Scandal, Katie Lowes offered her voice talents to the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph as a cartoon character named Candlehead.

Katie Lowes breakout role is Quinn Perkins on Scandal. Over the past two seasons, we've watched her go from meek and nervous to stone cold assassin.

See that face in the middle, second row? That's Darby Stanchfield as April Green on Jericho.

On Mad Men, Darby Stanchfield played a neighbor of Betty Draper's. Betty once slapped Helen Bishop in the grocery store's produce section.

As Abby Whelan, Darby Stanchfield plays one of the most polarizing Gladiators. Some people love her. Some people hate her. She'll go over the cliff for Olivia Pope no matter what.