Tahmoh Penikett figured that after “Battlestar Galactica” he would have a tough time finding parts that offered as much depth as the Sci Fi Channel series. Then he heard from Joss Whedon. Penikett talks about how it feels to work on “Dollhouse” with Joss and delves into the psyche of his character, Agent Paul Ballard.

Portrayed by Tahmoh Penikett, Paul Ballard is an FBI field agent given the impossible dead-end task of solving the Dollhouse case.  While most think that the Dollhouse is a myth, a Bureau ghost story, Ballard believes it’s real.
Despite being ridiculed by other agents and following leads that kill any hopes of a promotion, Ballard is intent on proving there is a Dollhouse.
Armed with a picture of Echo given to him by a rogue Dollhouse agent, Ballard might just have what it takes to bring down the Dollhouse – if he …

Main Cast
ECHO
Portrayed by Eliza Dushku, Echo is the star of Dollhouse.  Like the other Actives or dolls living in the Dollhouse, Echo’s personality and mind are wiped clean.  She is hired out to do the bidding of wealthy clients.  Read more…
AGENT PAUL BALLARD
Portrayed by Tahmoh Penikett, Paul Ballard is an FBI field agent given the impossible dead-end task of solving the Dollhouse case.  While most think that the Dollhouse is a myth, Ballard believes it’s real.  Read more…
ADELLE DeWITT
Portrayed by Olivia Williams, Adelle DeWitt is the Queen Barbie, the boss …