The West Wing

Character

Anthony (Toby Ziegler aide)

dutiful attentive reliable unobtrusive principled steadfast symbolically influential

Anthony functions as a junior White House staffer embedded in Toby Ziegler's communications entourage, circulating materials and managing meeting logistics. He moves through the Roosevelt Room laying out the Appropriations Bill, handing copies to participants, and accepting thanks alongside Christopher and Cathy. His presence stabilizes procedural moments: he fetches documents, sets the physical stage for policy argument, and keeps senior communicators focused on persuasion rather than paperwork. Anthony ties operational reliability to the communications team, marking him as dependable, background support whose steadiness enables high‑stakes negotiation.

13 appearances

Also known as: Anthony (staffer), Anthony (Toby's aide), Anthony (White House staffer), Susan Anthony, Anthony, Susan B., Susan B Anthony

Anthony (Toby …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

13 moments

S1E6 · Mr. Willis of Ohio

Janice's Seat — Willis's Grief and the Swing Vote

Practically engaged and unflappable; he follows direction without drawing attention.

Anthony assists by handling copies and helps set the table; he performs background duties that let senior staff focus on argumentation and tone-setting.

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S1E6 · Mr. Willis of Ohio

Willis Holds His Ground

Unflappable and quietly industrious; not emotionally invested in the argument but aware of its importance.

Anthony helps distribute copies of the Appropriations Bill and accepts thanks; like Christopher, he steadies the meeting by handling documents and small tasks while senior staff focus on persuasion.

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S3E21 · Posse Comitatus

Simon's Playful Big Brother Banter and C.J.'s Souvenir Gesture

Amused brotherly ribbing veiling genuine worry for Simon's well-being

Chuckles at Simon's advice, teases his 'slow-witted' nature and criminal-sensing aura amid concern for New York safety, shakes hands with C.J., receives keychain promise, exits to lobby as instructed.

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S3E21 · Posse Comitatus

C.J. and Simon Tense Over Boundaries and the NY Trip

Content and expectant, buoyed by earlier banter and impending souvenir

Anthony exits to the lobby at Simon's instruction just prior to the office entry, remaining absent during the private disclosure of their mentorship and flirtatious exchange, yet serving as the …

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S4E7 · Election Night

Charlie Corrals Orlando — Election-Day Custody and Optics

Anxious and persuasive on the surface; worried about Orlando's future and trying to convert sympathy into a favor.

Anthony pleads for leniency, pitches Orlando's athletic future, cajoles Charlie to write a note, jokes and tries to charm his way out of consequences while minimizing the seriousness of the …

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S4E7 · Election Night

Debbie Locks the Door — Scheduling Discipline on Election Night

Hopeful and slightly anxious — trying to talk his way out of a problem by invoking favors and future promise.

Anthony pleads Orlando's case, brags about his football future, and asks Charlie for a note—deploying personal charm and optimistic pleading to avoid team or security consequences.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Donna's Vote‑Swap Gambit

Defensive optimism — trying to sell Orlando as redeemable and worthy of a break.

Anthony pleads Orlando's case, supplies colorful background (Buckeyes, goat anecdote), asks Charlie to intervene and 'write a note', and negotiates leniency using loyalty and future promise as leverage.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Sonogram Jokes and Election-Night Hustle

Anxious and hopeful — frantic to protect his friend's future and willing to cajole authority to do it.

Anthony advocates loudly for Orlando, pleading for a written note or favor to protect his playing time and arguing by hyperbole about opportunity and loyalty while trying to charm Charlie.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Will Bailey's Quietly Defiant Call

Hopeful and slightly frantic; he wants what he believes is a small kindness to secure Orlando's future.

Anthony pleads on Orlando's behalf, pitches his friend's football future and begs Charlie for a favor (a note), using humor and flattery to negotiate leniency.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Charlie Exposes the Goat Caper and Turns It Into a Voting Drill

Mild embarrassment mixed with defiant humor—wants to be included but worries about institutional barriers (not being allowed to vote).

Anthony sits with Orlando, takes the ribbing in stride, asks about plans for the day, expresses doubt about his eligibility to vote, and accepts Charlie's directive while trying to argue …

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S4E7 · Election Night

Charlie Converts Chaos into Civic Action

Apprehensive and self‑conscious; half resigned to exclusion but still seeking companionship and a plan for the day.

Anthony sits at the table with Orlando, reacts with skeptical resignation to Charlie's plan, expresses doubt about being allowed to vote and asks what they will do for the day; …

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S4E7 · Election Night

Charlie Coaches Orlando to Cast His First Vote

Amused and affectionate; uses humor to defuse anxiety and celebrate his friend's steadiness.

Anthony stands in the line offering supporting commentary about Orlando's character and interjects the comic goat anecdote, lightening tension and reinforcing camaraderie while praising Orlando's competence.

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S4E7 · Election Night

Goat Story in Line: Levity and Caretaking on Election Night

Lighthearted and amused — using humor to normalize the moment and shore up Orlando’s confidence.

Anthony plays the comic foil and loyal friend: he praises Orlando, supplies the brief goat anecdote (three days, fed Cheetos) to break tension, and stays conversational in line, turning mischief …

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Affiliation

U.S. Secret Service