A&E Television - The Cleaner

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William Banks - played by Benjamin Bratt

A former drug addict, Banks made a deal with God to dedicate his life to helping others get clean. Benjamin Bratt, who recently starred in A&E's The Andromeda Strain, is also well known for his four seasons on the tv show Law & Order.

Melissa Banks - played by Amy Price-Francis

William's wife Melissa balances her job, her kids, and the time demands of William's job on their family. Amy Price-Francis studied theater at The National Theatre School of Canada, and has had many stage and screen roles in both Canada and the U.S.

Akani Cuesta - played by Grace Park

Beautiful, talented, and mysterious Akani is the wild-card member of William's team. Grace Park co-stars in the critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica, and has had numerous other television and film appearances.

Arnie Swenton - played by Esteban Powell

With his mohawk and scruffy look, Swenton is the trouble maker on William's team; despite his complaints he loves the job and wouldn't want to do anything else. Esteban Powell made his Hollywood debut in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused." He has since gone on to star in the feature film "Powder," guest star on several populer tv shows including "CSI" and "Gilmore Girls." He also formed his own production company.

Darnell McDowell - played by Kevin Michael Richardson

Darnell is the newest member of William's team, Darnell wants to be part of William's crew because William helped Darnell's brother get clean. Kevin Michael Richardson has voiced hundreds of animated and video game characters. His animated voice credits include the tv shows "Family Guy" and "SpongeBob SquarePants," and the film "Lilo & Stitch."

Ben Banks - played by Brett DelBuono

The elder child of William and Melissa Banks is a teenager whose father's drug addiction forced him to become a man prematurely. Now Ben must adjust to having his father back in the house and in his life. Brett DelBuono's most recent work was opposite Christopher Walken and George Lopez in Balls of Fury.

Lula Banks - played by Liliana Mumy

The younger child of William and Melissa Banks is ready to accept her father back into the house without a second thought. Lula wants nothing more than to have her family back together. Liliana Mumy, although very young has already acted in several films including "The Santa Clause 2" and "Cheaper by the Dozen."