Are you interested in finding out more about the main characters in Prison Break? You've come to the right place! This series launched in 2005 is one of the most watched to date on streaming platforms and tells the saga of two brothers who get involved in a police conspiracy case and have to escape from prison.
Over the course of five seasons, several interesting characters are introduced and the viewer is captivated by their stories and charisma. Below you'll find a complete list of the main names in the cast of Prison Break, their participation in the series and various curiosities about them. Shall we get to know them together?
T-Bag (Robert Knepper)
Theodore Bagwell is one of the main characters in Prison Break and was played by actor Robert Knepper. He is introduced as a villainous leader of a racist organization, but after a while he ends up getting close to the character Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and helps him carry out his plan to escape from the prison.
Other well-known works by the actor include Twin Peaks, Homeland: Homeland Security and iZombie. Although he gave a brilliant performance during his time on screen in Prison Break, Knepper didn't win any major awards for the role, but his talent is undeniable every time he appears on stage.
Fernando Sucre (Amaury Nolasco)
Among the main characters in Prison Break is Fernando Sucre, one of Michael Scofield's (Wentworth Miller) best friends and also one of the prisoners trying to escape from Fox River Prison. His motive was to find out that his girlfriend had become pregnant, but over time his reasons become even more complex than the viewer expects.
It's played by Amaury Nolasco, a Puerto Rican actor who unfortunately didn't win any major awards for his performance in Prison Break, but there are other works in which you can check out his acting talent. The titles Fast + Furious, Pobeg and Hightown are among them.
Dr. Sara Scofield (Sarah Wayne Callies)
Among the main characters in Prison Break, Sara Tancredi, later known as Sara Scofield, is one of the most interesting. She starts out as the medical officer at the prison where the main characters are held and, over time, ends up marrying Michael Scofield.
The actress who plays this character is Sarah Wayne Callieswho is also well known for her role in The Walking Dead as Lori Grimes. Like the other actors mentioned, Sarah doesn't have any relevant awards under her belt, but fans agree that at no point does her performance fall short, making her a much-loved figure by the public.
Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell)
Lincoln is one of the most important main characters in Prison Break. He has been accused of a crime he didn't commit and sentenced to the electric chair for it. His life changes drastically because of this unjust imprisonment, but he is willing to get rid of the sentence he received with the help of his brother and the friends he made in prison.
Actor Dominic Purcell did an excellent job playing Lincoln in Prison Break and has also continued to demonstrate his talent in other series, being part of the Arrowverse, more specifically in The Flash as the character Mick Roy. He has also acted in works such as Legends of Tomorrow and the Netflix horror film Blood Red Sky.
Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller)
No matter how many seasons Prison Break has, Michael Scofield is the central character in all of them. He is a very intelligent 31-year-old man who decides to rob a bank so that he can go to the same penitentiary as his brother, convicted of a crime he didn't commit, in order to save him from the electric chair.
As well as bringing to life one of the main characters in Prison Break, the actor Wentworth Miller He has also appeared in The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. You can also see Miller's work in Deadly Pleasures, Outlaws and the feature Resident Evil 4: Beginning Again.
Conclusion
These are the main characters in Prison Break who offer real significance to the plot. Several others are introduced throughout the series, but these are the most well-known and loved by the public. Did you miss anyone from the cast who wasn't mentioned here? Let us know in the comments! Check out our article on how to watch the Mad Max movies in chronological order and the video below!
