List of Degrassi: The Next Generation characters
This is a list of the characters from the Canadian teen-drama series Degrassi: Next Class.
Main Characters
The following actors have all received star billing and are listed as "starring" after the opening theme song of Degrassi: Next Class.
- A regular is an actor who is credited as "starring" after the opening theme song of the show in any given season. Actors are only credited for the episodes for which they appear in.
- A recurring status is given to actors who are not listed as "starring", but appear in several episodes of any particular season.
- A guest appearance by an actor means are not credited as "starring", but were guest starring in no more than two episodes of any particular season.
Students
Adults
| Character name |
Portrayed by |
Seasons featured |
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| Archibald "Archie" "Snake" Simpson | Stefan Brogren | 1–present (regular) |
Principal of Degrassi Community School.
- Has been credited in every season of the Degrassi franchise, except The Kids of DeGrassi Street.
- Mr. Simpson has appeared in 3 episodes.
- He was the first to say "fuck" on Canadian broadcast television, in the 1992 Degrassi telefilm, School's Out.
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Supporting Cast
Parents
| Character name |
Portrayed by |
Seasons featured |
|---|
| Mrs. Diana Hollingsworth | Stephanie Moore | 1–present (recurring) |
The mother of Miles, Hunter, and Frankie Hollingsworth.
- Has appeared since the 13th season of the first incarnation.
- Mrs. Hollingsworth has appeared in 6 episodes.
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| Mr. Miles Hollingsworth II | John Ralston | 1–present (recurring) |
The abusive and neglectful father of Miles, Hunter, and Frankie Hollingsworth.
- Has appeared since the 13th season of the first incarnation.
- Mr. Hollingsworth has appeared in 2 episodes.
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| Ms. Rivas | America Olivo | 1–present (recurring) |
The protective mother of Zoe.
- Has appeared since the 13th season of the first incarnation.
- Ms. Rivas has appeared in 1 episode.
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| Mrs. Margaret Matlin | Kate Hewlett | 1–present (recurring) |
The caring mother of Maya who has multiple sclerosis.
- Has appeared since the 11th season of the first incarnation.
- During the 11th season of Degrassi, Spirit Synott originated the role of Mrs. Matlin. Kate Hewlett took over during the 12th season.
- Mrs. Matlin has appeared in 4 episodes.
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| Ms. Cardinal | Cheri Maracle | 1–present (recurring) |
The caring mother of Grace.
- Ms. Cardinal has appeared in 2 episodes.
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| Mrs. Powers | Elle Downs | 1–present (recurring) |
Shay's strict but passionate mother.
- Elle Downs is also the mother of Reiya Downs, who is the actress of Shay.
- Mrs. Powers has appeared in 1 episode.
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| Mr. Powers | Sterling Jarvis | 1–present (recurring) |
Shay's strict but passionate father.
- Mr. Powers has appeared in 1 episode.
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Faculty
| Character name |
Portrayed by |
Seasons featured |
|---|
| Mr. Darryl Armstrong | Michael Kinney | 1–present (recurring) |
The reasonable Math and Gym teacher at Degrassi Community School.
- Mr. Armstrong has appeared since the 1st season of the first incarnation, making him the longest recurring character of the series.
- Mr. Armstrong has appeared in 2 episodes.
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| Mr. Dom Perino | Tom Melissis | 1–present (recurring) |
A strict History teacher at Degrassi Community School.
- Mr. Perino has appeared since the 2nd season of the first incarnation, making him one of longest recurring characters of the series.
- Mr. Perino has appeared in 1 episode.
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| Ms. Badger | Ashley Comeau | 1–present (recurring) |
A science teacher at Degrassi Community School.
- Ms. Badger has appeared in 2 episodes.
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| Ms. Grell | Aisha Alfa | 1–present (recurring) |
The Remedial (Rubber) Room and Digital Arts teacher at Degrassi Community School.
- Has appeared since the 13th season of the first incarnation.
- Ms. Grell has appeared in 1 episode.
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| Mr. Mitchell | Michael Brown | 1–present (recurring) |
An English teacher at Degrassi Community School.
- Mr. Mitchell has appeared in 5 episodes.
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| Mrs. Lin | Pay Chen | 1–present (recurring) |
The new Mandarin teacher at Degrassi Community School.
- Mrs. Lin has appeared in 3 episodes.
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