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Charles "Charlie" Young is a fictional character played by Dulé Hill on the television serial drama ''The West Wing''. For the majority of the series, he is the Personal Aide to President Josiah Bartlet. ==Creation and development== The character of Charlie Young was originally to appear in the pilot, with a draft dated February 6, 1998, describing him as a "fresh-faced" 19-year-old who is taking a year off from Georgetown University to work as the President's personal aide.〔Sorkin, Aaron (February 6, 1998). ( West Wing Pilot Draft ). Retrieved on December 19, 2007.〕 However, the character was written out of later drafts, and was not introduced in the show until ''The West Wings third episode after the all-Caucasian main cast came under criticism from the NAACP.〔Topping, Keith (2002). ''An Unofficial and Unauthorized Guide to The West Wing: Inside the Bartlet White House''. London: Virgin Books Ltd.〕 Aged 21 when he enters the White House, the character that made it into the show is slightly older than the early pilot draft called for, and has a somewhat modified history. Actor Dulé Hill said he decided to audition for the role due to the involvement of Martin Sheen (who portrayed President Bartlet) and show creator Aaron Sorkin, whose work he admired.〔Lamb, Chris (March 1, 2001). (Dule Hill: Acting Without a Safety Net ). ''Teen Hollywood''. Retrieved on December 19, 2007.〕 In preparing for the role, Hill met with his character's real-life counterpart, Kris Engskov, then personal aide to President Bill Clinton. Hill said the experience helped him realize how important and potentially powerful the job was.〔Bickley, Claire (December 28, 2000). (Dulé Noted ). ''Toronto Sun''. Retrieved on December 14, 2007.〕 Charlie's interracial romance with President Bartlet's daughter sparked hate mail from some viewers, inspiring the season one cliffhanger in which the President and his staff are fired upon by white supremacists.〔Staff writer (January 16, 2001). (Fans Get Look Inside The West Wing ). ''Zap2it.com''. Retrieved on December 13, 2007. The character shares his name with that of African American historical figure Charles Young), the first African-descended American to earn the title of Colonel in the United States Army and the third to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Charlie Young」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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