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When scrolling through television options, medical dramas are a dime a dozen. There are tons of them to choose from, all featuring improbably attractive doctors, at least one crazy new case per week, and considerably less paperwork than a real hospital has to worry about. However, they almost all owe a great deal to the king of the modern medical drama, ER, which debuted in 1994.

Until 2019, ERheld the record as the longest running primetime medical drama in history. It may have since been toppled by Grey's Anatomy, but ER's 15 seasons, 331 episodes, and hundreds of award nominations are certainly nothing to be ashamed of. ER was also well known for having an incredible ensemble cast, many of whom left the show for even higher levels of stardom.

Yes, ER was quite the launching pad for quite a few stars. As the show gained more popularity, it attracted bigger names, but it's also responsible for the careers of many of our favorite actors. Of course, some members of the show haven't become A-listers, but today, we're taking a look at the cast to figure out where our favorite doctors ended up. Here's what happened to the many stars of ER. No gambling wallpaper games.

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Anthony Edwards - Mark Greene

Anthony Edwards wasn't a massive star when he joined the cast of ER in the first season as Mark Greene, but he was a well-known commodity. Audiences would at least recognize him from appearing in frat comedies like Revenge of the Nerds and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, as well as playing Maverick's sidekick, Goose, inTop Gun. However, ER really helped catapult Edwards to another level.

Edwards starred on ER for the first eight seasons, and Dr. Greene served as a mentor figure and leader of the team in the hospital. Sadly, Greene died of brain cancer in season eight, but Edwards reprised the role via flashback in ER's final season.

Since his days on ER, Edwards has appeared in a variety of films and television series. His biggest role was acting alongside an all-star cast in Zodiac, and he's had guest appearances with short-term roles on series like Girls, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: True Crime, and Billions. His most recent major role was a ten-episode run as Mars Harper on Designated Survivor.

Sherry Stringfield - Susan Lewis

Sherry Stringfield was one of the original starring cast members of ER, though she left after just a few seasons. However, she later returned to the show in the same role, becoming one of the only starring cast members to have two successful runs on ER.

Before ER, Stringfield appeared in major roles on two very successful series: Guiding Light and NYPD Blue. She originally departed ER to spend more time with her family, and according to the Chicago Tribune, she was reportedly welcomed back with open arms when she approached producers a few years afterwards about returning. Stringfield left as a series regular in season 12, though she did appear in the series finale.

Stringfield has found solid success in acting outside of ER, as well. She's appeared in films like 54 and The Stepfather, and she's also had several guest and recurring television roles. For example, she appeared in nine episodes of Under the Dome, a series based on a Stephen King novel. Her most recent work came in 2017, when she appeared in a few recurring episodes of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.

Noah Wyle - John Carter

Bigger names had been involved with ER over its decade and a half on the air, but few actors are associated with the series quite like Noah Wyle. His Dr. John Carter was a central character for the show's first eleven seasons, he appeared sporadically in the twelfth season, and he returned for the series finale.

Wyle was relatively unknown when he was cast in ER, with only a few credits to his name. But even though he hasn't quite gained superstar status since the show concluded, he's actually had quite a bit of other success. He's appeared in a few major films like Donnie Darko, and he's been a central actor in the (surprisingly long-lived) Librarian franchise. A few years after ER ended, Wyle proved he could find TV success again, as he starred in the sci-fi drama Falling Skies through all five seasons.

Wyle's most recent credits include starring in the series The Red Line and The Romanoffs.

Julianna Margulies - Carol Hathaway

An original cast member of ER, Julianna Margulies has been a regular staple of television for decades. Prior to her appearance on the show as nurse Carol Hathaway, she'd only made a few appearances in guest spots. ER made her a household name, and it's extremely likely you've seen Margulies in something at this point.

Margulies made the jump to film immediately after leaving ER, but her most high-profile work was in cheesy horror films like Ghost Ship and Snakes on a Plane. Her return to television has been much more successful. She's had memorable guest runs on shows like The Sopranos and Billions, and her starring role on The Good Wife went for seven seasons and over 150 episodes.

Even though not all of her shows have been successful — Canterbury's Law and Dietland both only made it through a single season — Margulies clearly has the star power and name recognition that makes for good television. Most recently, Margulies starred in the miniseries The Hot Zone, and she's frequently collaborated with PBS on Unladylike.

Eriq La Salle - Peter Benton

The incredibly talented surgeon Dr. Peter Benton was an ER mainstay through the first eight seasons. Played by Eriq La Salle, Dr. Ram for imac 27. Benton also returned for the series finale, like most of the cast of the long-running show. And as for life post-ER, La Salle has had a lot of success since walking away from the series.

La Salle had a few appearances in major films before appearing on everyone's favorite medical show. You can catch him in movies like Jacob's Ladder and Coming to America. However, the series definitely lifted his career, and he's gotten quite a bit of work since then. As an actor, La Salle appeared in several series, including 24, How to Make it in America, and Under the Dome, where he reunited with ER castmate Sherry Stringfield. He's also appeared in several major films, like One Hour Photo and Logan.

La Salle has also seemingly transitioned more to the other side of the camera. He frequently directs episodes of television, working on series like Madam Secretary, Lucifer, Under the Dome, Chicago Med, and Once Upon a Time. He's directed eighteen episodes of Chicago P.D. alone, including the finale of season seven. La Salle even directed an episode of ER after his time on the show!

Gloria Reuben - Jeanie Boulet

Gloria Reuben wasn't actually an original cast member of ER. Though her character, Jeanie Boulet, did appear in the first season, it wasn't until relatively late. However, she was upgraded to a starring character the following season, where she stayed until season six. Reuben reprised her role for a single episode in ER's fourteenth season, though unlike many of her fellow cast members, she didn't appear in the final one.

Reuben has appeared in several successful television series since her run on ER. The Agency, Falling Sk

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