Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. is a producer, writer and actor on The West Wing. O'Donnell was one of the most prolific writers on the program. At the end of Season 2 he guest stared as President Josiah Bartlet's father in Two Cathedrals. O'Donnell started as a executive story editor in season 1, a co-producer and producer in season 2. He returned to the program in Season 5, serving as a consulting producer through the end of season 6 before being promoted to executive producer for the final season.