This is a list of live action transgender characters in television (includes terrestrial, cable, streaming series and TV movies). The orientation can be portrayed on-screen, described in the dialogue or mentioned. Roles include lead, main, recurring, supporting, and guest.
The names are organized in alphabetical order by the surname (i.e. last name), or by a single name if the character does not have a surname. Some naming customs write the family name first followed by the given name; in these cases, the names in the list appear under the family name (e.g. the name Jung Seo-hyun [Korean] is organized alphabetically under "J").
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Character Portrayed by Program Notes Aaron Elliot Fletcher The Fosters Trans man who later dates Callie. (2013-2018) Candy Abundance Angelica Ross Pose Trans woman who is HIV-positive. (2018–2021) Elektra Abundance Dominique Jackson Pose Trans woman who is a former shrewd house mother and reigning champion within the ballrooms, and takes on the occupation of a dominatrix in secret. (2018–2021) Lucinda "Lulu" Abundance Hailie Sahar Pose Trans woman, also named Lucinda "Lulu" Ferocity, who is an exotic dancer based in New York City who is a member of the House of Abundance. (2018–2021) Unique Adams Alex Newell Glee Trans woman (and first transgender character in the show) who was introduced as a shy teen boy, later becoming a vocalist, and becoming more confident as her female stage persona, Unique. By the 2013-2014 broadcast season, she had become a series regular. (2009-2015) Alex Presley Alexander This Is Us Non-binary romantic partner of Tess. (2016–2022) Ana Nava Mau Generation A trans woman who is attempting to be a positive role figure for her niece. (2021) Angelique Jonny Beauchamp Penny Dreadful A mysterious transgender woman who gains Dorian's attention and becomes one of Dorian's love interests. Angelique encounters Dorian Gray in a cafe, later going to her workplace where it is made clear that she is transgender. (2014-2016) Anna Valerie Landsburg 1st & Ten (1984 TV series) Anna is a trans woman who marries the team's kicker, Zagreb Shkenusky. (1984-1991) Antoine Brian Michael Smith Queen Sugar It's revealed that Ralph's childhood friend, Antoinette "Toine" Wilkins, was bullied for being gender-variant growing up and Ralph came to their defense. When they reunite in Season 2, Antoinette has transitioned and is a transgender man, and goes by the name of Antoine. Toine is played by transgender actor Brian Michael Smith. (2016–2022) Elle Argent Yasmin Finney Heartstopper Yasmin Finney plays Elle, a transgender girl who was in Charlie's original friend group. She moved from the all-boys school to attend an all-girls school. It is said she was being bullied, and even suspended for her hair length. (2022-present) Ariel Marina Matheus 3% Marina Matheus plays Gloria's friend Ariel in this Brazilian show. (2016-2020) Miss Artiphys Karen Dior Xena: Warrior Princess Trans woman in Season 2 Episode "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis". (1995-2001) Maya Avant Karla Mosley The Bold and the Beautiful Trans woman who is married and has a young daughter. Maya is the first trans woman featured on a US daytime soap opera as a series regular and the first transgender bride to be married on a US daytime soap opera. (1987–Present) Cheryl Avery Kate Moennig Law & Order: Special Victims Unit In the season 4 episode, "Fallacy," Cheryl appears, with Moening considering the show to be her initiation to New York City and said "You have to do Law and Order if you lived in New York!" (1999–Present) Ivan Aycock Kelly Lynch The L Word Trans man who is in a relationship with Kit Porter. (2004-2009) Angelica Bain Tom Fisher Wire in the Blood The pilot episode "The Mermaids Singing" (an adaptation of Val McDermid's 1995 book of the same name) features Angelica, a trans woman and serial killer. Angelica abducts and brutally tortures homosexual men to death. Matty Barton Grace Cassidy Emmerdale Trans man who transitioned in his years away from the village. (Matty is the first transgender character on Emmerdale. He was formerly called Hannah Barton and left the serial in 2012, transitioning off-screen before returning in 2018. (1972–Present) Ash PalmiscianoSheldon Beiste Dot-Marie Jones Glee Trans man who transitions during the series. (2009-2015) Bernadette Wöller Anton Rubtsov Dark Bernadette is a trans woman and prostitute who is Torben's sister. (2017-2020) Max Bernini Sohan Pague SKAM (France) Max is a trans man and Tiffany Prigent's boyfriend. Erica Bettis Helen Shaver The Education of Max Bickford Trans woman with a Ph.D. (2001-2002) Bill Chris O'Donnell Two and a Half Men In the episode "An Old Flame With a New Wick" O'Donnell plays a trans man named Bill and the ex-boyfriend of Charlie Harper. (2003-2015) Sasha Booker Jamie Clayton Designated Survivor The third season features Sasha Booker, a trans woman and the President's sister-in-law. (2016-2019) Hannah Bradford Evie MacDonald First Day Trans girl who is entering middle school and trying to find her "authentic self." (2020) Brandi Jenny McCarthy Just Shoot Me Brandi is a trans woman and an old college friend of Finch's as shown in the episode "There's Something About Allison." (1997-2003) Helen Brears Bethany Black Cucumber / Banana Trans woman who dates a man and has a jealous ex-boyfriend who tries to get revenge on her. (2015) Charlie Briggs Diana Weston My Family Diana Weston plays Charlie Briggs, an old college friend of Ben's who is trans woman. (2000-2011) Cotton Brown Amiyah Scott Star Trans woman who is the daughter of a salon owner and part of the main cast from season 1 forward. (2016-2019) Denise Bryson David Duchovny Twin Peaks Trans woman and FBI agent, who purportedly began presenting as a woman after working undercover. (1990-1991) Sophia Burset Laverne Cox Orange Is the New Black Trans woman and inmate who was incarcerated at Litchfield Penitentiary. (Laverne Cox is transgender, with The Advocate suggesting that this series is the first women-in-prison series that includes an out trans woman playing the role of a transgender person. (2013-2019) Pat Caddison Robert Reed Medical Center In the two-part Season 7 opener, Dr. Pat Caddison, a former colleague of Dr. Gannon, reveals his intention to transition from male to female. (1969-1976) Robert Calvert Misia Butler Casualty The show featured transgender character Robert in episode 26, "Fatal Error – Part Two," of its 30th season. (2015-2016) Caeneus Misia Butler KAOS The show features the mythological trans man Caeneus, who used to live with the Amazons until he transitioned. (2024) Carla Eve Lindley Mr. Robot A woman who is known as 'Hot Carla' because she is a local pyromaniac in the prison and is played by a trans female actress. (2015-2019) Carmen Brittany Daniel It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia A transgender woman who dates Mac. She later marries Nick and has a child, using Dee as a surrogate. (2005-2010) Blessing Chambers Modupe Adeyeye Hollyoaks Trans woman who is a glass collector and works at a strip club. (1995–Present) Charlene Jim Bailey Night Court In the Season 3 episode "Best of Friends", Dan meets up with a college buddy who is no longer living as a man but is a woman, hence a trans woman. (1984-1992) Cecilia Chung Ivory Aquino When We Rise Trans woman who plays the real-life activist, Cecilia Chung. (2017) Cho Hyun-ju Park Sung-hoon Squid Game Former special forces soldier and trans woman who enters the Squid Game to fund her gender-affirming surgery. (2021–2025) Chris Theo Germaine Work in Progress Chris is a young trans man, barista, and boyfriend to the lead character. Germain appears in all episodes of the show but is credited as a special guest star. (2019–2021) Crystal Clark Krista Allen Married... with Children In the episode "Calendar Girl," Beautiful calendar girl Crystal Clark comes out as a trans woman on national TV, to the horror of those who loved her for her body. (1987-1997) Cole Tom Phelan The Fosters Trans man struggles with his identity and trying to be seen as a boy, both emotionally and physically speaking, and being accepted as such. (2013-2018) Maxine Conway Socratis Otto Wentworth Trans woman who is Bea Smith's bodyguard and was dating Gary until she stabbed him. (2013–2021) Jason Costello Victoria Atkin Hollyoaks Trans man who experienced gender dysphoria and retained an attraction to males. (1995–present) Hayley Cropper Julie Hesmondhalgh Coronation Street Trans woman who later marries a man and is the first regular trans character to be introduced into soap opera. (1960–Present) DavidLukas von HorbatschewskyDruckTrans boy who is the love interest of the character Matteo.Davina Alexandra Billings Transparent Trans woman who is HIV-positive. (2014-2019) Dax Various actors Star Trek: Deep Space Nine A symbiont, has changed genders throughout their lives. (1993-1999) Allyson Del Lago Jen Richards Nashville Trans woman and nurse who assists Juliette Barnes in the aftermath of her plane crash. (2012-2018) Bailey Delvecchio Kai Shappley The Baby-Sitters Club Bailey is a trans girl, as learned by her babysitter, Mary Anne Spier who stands up for her with medical staff ignorant about this. (2020–2021) Alex DempseyMae MartinWaywardAlex is a transgender police officer who moves to the community Tall Pines together with his wife where he attempts to help two teens escape an academy with dark secrets. (2025)Charlotte DiLaurentis Vanessa Ray Pretty Little Liars Alison's sister and a trans woman, who tries to kill herself and her family, which GLAAD called "regrettable." (2010-2017) Barbara Dixon Steve Pemberton The League of Gentlemen Barbara Dixon is the proprietor of the local taxi firm, Bab's Cabs. (1999-2002)