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  • ER The Birthday Party (Season 1, Episode 17)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 46 min | Drama, Romance

ER

The Birthday Party (Season 1, Episode 17)
TV-14
TV Episode | 46 min | Drama, Romance

It's a day of birthdays. Peter Benton's mother is celebrating a birthday and he tries desperately to find someone to cover his shift. He makes a choice however when Dr. Hicks suggests that he's been absent too often and may wish to ...See moreIt's a day of birthdays. Peter Benton's mother is celebrating a birthday and he tries desperately to find someone to cover his shift. He makes a choice however when Dr. Hicks suggests that he's been absent too often and may wish to consider a leave of absence until his mother's situation is resolved. Carter thinks it's Benton birthday and has a surprise for him. Mark Greene's daughter is also having a birthday but he misses that due to an emergency at the hospital. An elderly, solitary man in the final stages of cancer arrives in the ER on his birthday. Carol Hathaway suggests to her fiancé that they adopt little Tatiana, the AIDS patient abandoned in the ER. Ross has to deal with a young child who was kicked out of a window. Written by garykmcd See less
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Showrunner
Writers
Michael Crichton (created by) | John Wells (written by)
Composer
Martin Davich (as Marty Davich)
Cinematographer
Casting Directors
John Frank Levey (as John Levey) | Kevin Scott
Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 16, 1995

Release date
Feb 16, 1995 (United States)

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54 cast members
Name Known for
Anthony Edwards
Mark Greene Mark Greene   See fewer
George Clooney
Doug Ross Doug Ross   See fewer
Sherry Stringfield
Susan Lewis Susan Lewis   See fewer
Noah Wyle
John Carter John Carter   See fewer
Julianna Margulies
Carol Hathaway Carol Hathaway   See fewer
Eriq La Salle
Peter Benton Peter Benton   See fewer
Abraham Benrubi
Jerry Markovic Jerry Markovic   See fewer
Khandi Alexander
Jackie Robbins Jackie Robbins   See fewer
Lili Flanders
Ms. Brown Ms. Brown   See fewer
Karmin Murcelo
Thornberg's Friend Thornberg's Friend   See fewer
Christine Harnos
Jennifer Greene Jennifer Greene   See fewer
Rick Rossovich
Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri Dr. John 'Tag' Taglieri   See fewer
CCH Pounder
Dr. Angela Hicks Dr. Angela Hicks   See fewer
Ving Rhames
Walter Robbins Walter Robbins   See fewer
Gloria Reuben
Jeanie Boulet Jeanie Boulet   See fewer
Ming-Na Wen
Jing-Mei Chen Jing-Mei Chen   See fewer
Lisa Zane
Diane Leeds Diane Leeds   See fewer
Fred Applegate
Gus's Father Gus's Father   See fewer
Mark Rolston
Officer Thomas Officer Thomas   See fewer
Stephen Rowe
Mr. Franks Mr. Franks   See fewer
Julie Fulton
Swanson Swanson   See fewer
Jeremy Lawrence
Mr. Halgren Mr. Halgren   See fewer
Conni Marie Brazelton
Nurse Connie Oligario Nurse Connie Oligario   See fewer
Ellen Crawford
Nurse Lydia Wright Nurse Lydia Wright   See fewer
Deezer D
Nurse Malik McGrath Nurse Malik McGrath   See fewer
Lily Mariye
Nurse Lily Jarvik Nurse Lily Jarvik   See fewer
Milana Vayntrub
Tatiana Tatiana   See fewer
Yvonne Zima
Rachel Greene Rachel Greene   See fewer
Emily Wagner
Doris Pickman Doris Pickman   See fewer
Suzanne Carney
OR Nurse Janet OR Nurse Janet   See fewer
John Davis Chandler
Thornberg (as John Chandler) Thornberg (as John Chandler)   See fewer
Tamala Jones
Joanie Robbins Joanie Robbins   See fewer
Todd Merrill
Dr. Jagman Dr. Jagman   See fewer
Rolando Molina
Rolando Rolando   See fewer
Janel Moloney
Nancy Larson Nancy Larson   See fewer
Javi Mulero
Del Torre Del Torre   See fewer
Tanner Lee Prairie
Gus (as Tanner Lee Praire) Gus (as Tanner Lee Praire)   See fewer
Mark Dakota Robinson
Steven Robbins Steven Robbins   See fewer
Montae Russell
Dwight Zadro (as Monté Russell) Dwight Zadro (as Monté Russell)   See fewer
Veena Bidasha
Belly Dancer #1 Belly Dancer #1   See fewer
Neena Bidasha
Belly Dancer #2 Belly Dancer #2   See fewer
Johnetta Anderson
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Cox
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Greg Herman
Jason - New Resident (uncredited) Jason - New Resident (uncredited)   See fewer
Phaedra Neitzel
Girl in Airport (uncredited) Girl in Airport (uncredited)   See fewer
Pablo Soriano
EMT (uncredited) EMT (uncredited)   See fewer
Melissa Vinicor
Desk Nurse (uncredited) Desk Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
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