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Michael Weatherly
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| Born | July 8, 1968 New York City, U.S.
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Amelia Heinle
(m. 1995; div. 1997)Bojana Janković
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| Partner(s) | Jessica Alba (2000–2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Alexandra Breckenridge (niece) |
Michael Weatherly Jr. (born July 8, 1968) is an American actor, producer, director, and musician. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. These include Logan Cale in Dark Angel and Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS. He also played Dr. Jason Bull in the series Bull.
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Michael Weatherly: Actor and Director
Early Life and Education
Michael Weatherly was born in New York City. He grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut. His parents are Patricia and Michael Weatherly Sr. He has Irish family roots.
Weatherly went to Fairfield Country Day School. He then graduated from Brooks School in Massachusetts in 1986. He studied at several colleges, including Boston University. However, he left college to start his acting career.
Starting His Acting Journey
Weatherly began acting on TV with a small part in The Cosby Show. He played Theo Huxtable's roommate. He then joined the cast of Loving as Cooper Alden. He continued this role in The City until 1996.
He moved to Los Angeles and got a regular role on the FOX show Significant Others. He also appeared in the 1998 film The Last Days of Disco. In 1998, he played a warlock in the series Charmed.
His movie roles include Meet Wally Sparks (1997) and Gun Shy (2000). He also starred in Cabin by the Lake (2000).
Famous TV Roles
Weatherly starred in Dark Angel for two seasons. For this role, he received three award nominations. These included two Saturn Awards for best supporting actor.
In 2003, he appeared as Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo in JAG. He continued this role in the spin-off series NCIS. He also made guest appearances on NCIS: New Orleans (2014) and NCIS: Los Angeles (2015). He is one of only two actors to appear in all four shows.
From 2016 to 2022, Weatherly starred in the series Bull. This show was based on the real-life work of Dr. Phil McGraw. In 2024, CBS announced that Weatherly would return as DiNozzo. He will star with Cote de Pablo in a new NCIS spin-off series. It is called NCIS: Tony & Ziva and will be on Paramount+.
Behind the Camera: Directing
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Michael Weatherly has directed several short films. He also directed episodes of NCIS and Bull. His directing debut on NCIS was the episode "One Last Score" in 2011. He also directed "Seek" in 2013.
In 2017, he directed a documentary called Jamaica Man. It was about the life of Nigel Pemberton. The film won "Best Documentary Portrait" at the 2017 Doc LA - Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival. It also won "Best Documentary" at the 2018 NYC Independent Film Festival.
Music and Giving Back
Weatherly is also a musician. He sings and plays instruments like the piano and guitar. He has written songs, including "Bitter and Blue" and "Under the Sun." These songs are featured on NCIS soundtracks.
Michael and his wife support several non-profit groups. They work with the Tryall Fund, which helps improve education and health in Jamaica. They also support the Environmental Working Group. This group focuses on protecting the environment. They are also involved with Healthy Child Healthy World, which helps children's health.
Personal Life
Weatherly married his co-star Amelia Heinle in 1995. They had a son in 1996 and divorced in 1997.
He was engaged to actress Jessica Alba from 2001 to 2003.
In 2009, Weatherly married Dr. Bojana Janković. They live in Fairfield, Connecticut, with their two children. Michael Weatherly is the uncle of actress Alexandra Breckenridge.
Movies and TV Shows
Film Roles
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1990 | A Taste of Honey: Sukiyaki (Karaoke) | The Boy |
| 1997 | Meet Wally Sparks | Dean Sparks |
| 1998 | The Last Days of Disco | 'Hap' |
| 1999 | Winding Roads | Mick Simons |
| 2000 | Gun Shy | DEA Agent Dave Juniper |
| 2000 | The Specials | Verdict, Crusader Industries |
| 2001 | Venus and Mars | Cody Battle Vandermeer |
| 2001 | Trigger Happy | Bill |
| 2005 | Her Minor Thing | Tom Lindeman |
| 2010 | Charlie Valentine | Danny Valentine |
| 2017 | Jamaica Man | (Director, Producer) |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | The Cosby Show | Theo's Roommate | Episode: "Theo's Final Final" |
| 1992–1995 | Loving | Cooper Alden | |
| 1995–1996 | The City | Cooper Alden | |
| 1996 | Pier 66 | Decker Monroe | Television movie |
| 1997 | Asteroid | Dr. Matthew Rogers | Television movie |
| 1998 | Significant Others | Ben Chasen | 6 episodes |
| 1999 | Charmed | Brendan Rowe | Episode: "When Bad Warlocks Turn Good" |
| 2000–2002 | Dark Angel | Logan Cale | Main role |
| 2003 | JAG | NCIS Special Agent Tony DiNozzo Jr. | 2 episodes |
| 2003–2016, 2024 | NCIS | NCIS Special Agent Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo Jr. | Main role (seasons 1–13), guest (season 21) |
| 2004 | The Mystery of Natalie Wood | Robert Wagner | Television movie |
| 2014 | NCIS: New Orleans | NCIS Special Agent Tony DiNozzo | Episode: "Carrier" |
| 2015 | NCIS: Los Angeles | NCIS Special Agent Tony DiNozzo | Episode: "Blame It on Rio" |
| 2016–2022 | Bull | Dr. Jason Bull | Lead role |
| TBA | NCIS: Tony & Ziva | NCIS Special Agent Tony DiNozzo | Upcoming series |
Other Projects
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch Podcast | Self | Co-hosted with Cote de Pablo. |
Music Discography
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2013 | "Under the Sun" | NCIS: Benchmark (Official TV Soundtrack) |
| 2009 | "Bitter and Blue" | NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack - Vol. 2 |
Awards and Recognition
Michael Weatherly has been nominated for and won several awards for his acting and directing work.
- Saturn Awards
- 2001: Nominated for "Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series" for Dark Angel
- 2002: Nominated for "Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series" for Dark Angel
- Soap Opera Digest Awards
- 1994: Nominated for "Hottest Male Star" for Loving
- 1995: Nominated for "Outstanding Younger Lead Actor" for Loving
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2001: Nominated for "Choice TV Actor" for Dark Angel
- Doc LA - Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival
- 2017: Won "Best Documentary Portrait" for Jamaica Man
See also
In Spanish: Michael Weatherly para niños
