How did Noah Wyle leave ER?

Wyle explained that the birth of his first child Owen in November 2002 led him to leave the show, although he would later return for a handful of episodes in the final season. “I just thought, ‘I can’t be here for 80 hours a week and miss [being with Owen]’,” he said, recalling his departure from the show. “And I quit.

Who is the longest running actor on ER?

Laura Innes and Noah Wyle tied as the series’ longest-appearing cast members, having appeared in thirteen out of fifteen seasons.

Which nurse was on ER the longest?

Laura Innes and Noah Wyle were in the cast longer than anyone else. Noah Wyle’s character, Dr. John Carter, first appeared on ER in Season 1 and stayed through the Season 11 finale.

Why was Lucy written off ER?

Death. In various interviews, Kellie Martin stated that she and the producers felt the character of Lucy was not working, so it was decided that Lucy would be written out of the show permanently.