List of Generation Kill characters
Generation Kill is a 2008 HBO television miniseries based on the book of the same name by Evan Wright and adapted for television by David Simon and Ed Burns. The series follows the Marines of the 1st Recon Battalion through the first four weeks of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The characters are drawn from this group of Marines.
First Recon Battalion
The 1st Recon Battalion is part of the 1st Marine Division, which is under the command of then Major General James 'Maddog' Mattis played by Robert Burke. The First Recon Battalion is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Stephen 'Godfather' Ferrando played by Chance Kelly. His command staff include Major Todd Eckloff played by Benjamin Busch and Sergeant Major John Sixta played by Neal Jones. Nabil Elouahabi plays the battalion's translator, Meesh (correctly spelled Mish). Command's callsign is 'Godfather'.
| Actor | Character | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Chance Kelly | Lieutenant Colonel Stephen 'Godfather' Ferrando | Battalion Commander |
| Benjamin Busch | Major Todd Eckloff | Battalion Executive Officer |
| Neal Jones | Sergeant Major John Sixta (referred to twice as Mr. Potato Head) | Battalion Sergeant Major |
| Nabil Elouahabi | Meesh | Battalion Translator |
Alpha Company
Alpha Company is commanded by Captain Bryan Patterson played by Michael Kelly. The company callsign is 'Assassin'.
| Actor | Character | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Kelly | Captain Bryan Patterson | Company Commander |
| Eric Kocher | Gunnery Sergeant Rich Barrett | Company Operations Chief |
| Theo Landey | Sergeant Damon Fawcett | Team 2-3, Team Leader |
| Kyle Siebert | Corporal John Burris | Team 2-3, Driver |
| Jeffrey John Carisalez | Corporal Smith | Team 2-3 |
| Darron Meyer | Corporal Cody Scott | Team 2-3, Gunner |
Bravo Company
Bravo Company is commanded by Captain Craig Schwetje played by Brian Wade. The company callsign is 'Hitman'.
| Actor | Character | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Wade | Captain Craig 'Encino Man' Schwetje | Company Commander |
| David Barrera | Gunnery Sergeant Ray 'Casey Kasem' Griego | Company Operations Chief |
2nd Platoon
| Actor | Character | Team | Vehicle | Vehicle Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Skarsgård | Gunnery Sergeant Brad 'Iceman' Colbert | Team 1, Team Leader | V-01 | Passenger |
| James Ransone | Corporal Josh Ray Person | Team 1 | Driver | |
| Billy Lush | Lance Corporal Harold James Trombley | Driver Rear | ||
| Pawel Szajda | Corporal Walt Hasser | Turret position | ||
| Lee Tergesen | Evan 'Reporter' Wright | Reporter with Team 1 | Passenger Rear | |
| Jon Huertas | Sergeant Antonio 'Poke' Espera | Team 1, Assistant Team Leader | V-02 | Passenger |
| Kellan Lutz | Corporal Jason Lilley | Team 1 | Driver | |
| Stefan Otto | Corporal Nathan Christopher | Passenger rear | ||
| Sal Alvarez | Corporal Hector Leon | Driver rear | ||
| Rey Valentin | Corporal Gabriel 'Gabe' Garza | Turret position | ||
| Josh Barrett | Sergeant Larry Shawn 'Pappy' Patrick | Team 2, Team Leader | V-03 | Passenger |
| Rudy Reyes | Sergeant Rodolfo 'Rudy' Reyes | Team 2 | Driver | |
| Eric Ladin | Corporal James Chaffin | Driver rear | ||
| Justin Shaw | Sergeant Michael 'Budweiser' Brunmeier | Passenger rear | ||
| Rich McDonald | Corporal Anthony 'Manimal' Jacks | Turret position | ||
| Stark Sands | First Lieutenant Nathaniel 'Nate' Fick | Platoon Commander, Command Vehicle | V-04 | Passenger |
| Marc Menchaca | Gunnery Sergeant Mike 'Gunny' Wynn | Platoon Gunnery Sergeant, Command vehicle | Driver | |
| Wilson Bethel | Corporal Evan 'Q-Tip' Stafford | Passenger rear | ||
| Daniel Fox | Private First Class John Christeson | Driver rear | ||
| Langley Kirkwood | Sergeant Steven Lovell | Team 3, Team Leader | V-05 | Passenger |
| Mike Figueroa | Sergeant Leandro "Shady B" Baptista | Team 3 | Driver | |
| Jonah Lotan | Corpsman Second Class Robert Timothy 'Doc' Bryan | Passenger rear | ||
| Sydney Hall | Corporal Teren 'T' Holsey | Driver rear | ||
| Bjorn Steinbach | Corporal Michael Stinetorf | Turret position |
3rd Platoon
| Actor | Character | Role | Vehicle | Vehicle Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Nenninger | Captain Dave 'Captain America' McGraw | Platoon Commander | Command vehicle | Passenger |
| Owain Yeoman | Sergeant Eric Kocher | Team 3-2, Team Leader | Passenger | |
| J. Salome Martinez Jr. | Corporal Jeffrey 'Dirty Earl' Carisalez | Team 3-2/Command Vehicle | Driver | |
| Sean Brosnan | Corporal Daniel Redman | Team 3-2 | Turret Position |
Charlie Company
1st Recon Battalion's 3rd rifle company. Members are featured in a short scene in Episode 4: "Combat Jack", but no Marines are specifically named. The company call sign is 'Raptor'.
Delta Company
Company of USMC reservists attached to 1st Recon Battalion. Members are featured in Episode 6: "Stay Frosty", but only one Non-commissioned officer who has an acquaintance with 2d platoon of Bravo Company is named.
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Mosley | Gunnery Sergeant Robert Swarr | Battalion Parachute Rigger |