Marlin Fitzwater

writer journalist and former government spokesperson known on screen for his involvement with The West Wing 1999 Da Ali G Show 2000 and Follow the Leader 2002 He served as White House Press Secretary for six years under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H W Bush making him one of the longestserving press secretaries in US history and the only one appointed by two different presidents After his government career Fitzwater worked as a writerconsultant on The West Wing and authored several books including the novel Esthers Pillow based on his family history in rural Kansas He has been married to Melinda Andrews since January 23 1999