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The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer

It’s 25 years of ‘The West Wing.’ Meet the Philly-raised actor who was there from the start

The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Melissa Fitzgerald , who played Carol Fitzpatrick , is coauthor of the new book What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew , and Its Enduring Legacy of Service.

Fitzgerald was among the cast that visited the White House to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

The series was extraordinarily successful, earning 26 Emmy Awards.

Some West Wing actors love to ask Fitzgerald to demonstrate the ever-elusive Philly accent.

Fitzgerald now works for All Rise, a nonprofit advocating for improving the criminal justice system to better serve people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.

Fitzgerald herself pursued projects combining her entertainment background with advocacy work.

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