Arnold Vinick

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Arnold (Arnie) Vinick
Alan Alda as Arnold Vinick
First appearance	"In the Room"
Last appearance	"Tomorrow"
Portrayed by	Alan Alda
In-universe information
Nickname	Arnie, "Big Sur" (Secret Service code name, S7E3), "Beltway Arnie"
Occupation	Four-term U.S. Senator (R-CA) (Seasons 6-7), Presidential Candidate (Seasons 6-7) Incoming Secretary of State (Season 7)
Affiliation	Republican
Family	Richard Vinick (father), Patricia Vinick (mother)
Spouse	Catherine Vinick (deceased)
Relatives	four children, nine grandchildren, one brother
Home	Santa Paula, California

Arnold Vinick is a fictional character from the television series The West Wing played by Alan Alda. The role earned Alda a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2006.