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Milo Ventimiglia
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Ventimiglia at the premiere of The Art of Racing in the Rain in 2019
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Milo Anthony Ventimiglia
July 8, 1977 Anaheim, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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Jarah Mariano
(m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Milo Anthony Ventimiglia (born July 8, 1977) is an American actor. He first appeared on TV in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1995. He became well-known for his role as Jess Mariano in the popular show Gilmore Girls (2001–2007).
Later, Ventimiglia starred as Peter Petrelli in the superhero series Heroes (2006–2010). He also played Jack Pearson in the hit drama This Is Us (2016–2022). For this role, he was nominated three times for a top acting award, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He also starred in the drama series The Company You Keep in 2023.
In movies, Ventimiglia played Rocky Balboa's son in Rocky Balboa (2006) and again in Creed II (2018). He has also appeared in films like That's My Boy (2012) and The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019).
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Milo Ventimiglia's Early Life
Milo Anthony Ventimiglia was born on July 8, 1977, in Anaheim, California. He is the youngest of three children. His father was a Vietnam War veteran. Milo's family background includes Sicilian roots from his father's side, and English and Scottish roots from his mother's side.
Milo was born with a "crooked mouth." This is because the nerves on the left side of his mouth were damaged, making it unable to move. Interestingly, actor Sylvester Stallone, who Milo worked with in Rocky Balboa, has a similar facial feature.
Milo went to El Modena High School in Orange, California. There, he was active in wrestling and drama. He was also the student government president. After graduating in 1995, he studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater. He then went to the University of California, Los Angeles to study theater.
Milo Ventimiglia's Acting Career
Starting Out in Television
Milo Ventimiglia began his acting career at age eighteen. His first TV appearance was on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He also had guest roles on shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
His big break came when he played Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls from 2001 to 2006. Jess was a popular character, a brooding teen who became a main part of the show. Milo returned for a few episodes in later seasons of Gilmore Girls. He also appeared in American Dreams and The Bedford Diaries.
Becoming a Hero and a Movie Star
While working on TV, Milo also took on movie roles. He appeared in horror films like Cursed (2005) and Stay Alive (2006). In 2006, he was cast as Robert "Rocky Jr." Balboa. This was the son of the famous boxer Rocky Balboa in the movie Rocky Balboa.
From 2006 to 2010, Milo starred as Peter Petrelli in the NBC series Heroes. This show was about everyday people who discover they have amazing superpowers. He also produced a web-series called It's a Mall World in 2007. In 2008, he starred in the horror film Pathology.
DiVide Pictures: Behind the Scenes
In 2004, Milo Ventimiglia started his own production company called DiVide Pictures with Russ Cundiff. This company creates both scripted and unscripted shows and movies. They work on projects for film, TV, and online platforms.
DiVide Pictures has been involved in many projects for different networks and studios. In 2023, they produced The Company You Keep for ABC. Milo also starred in and helped produce this show. The company has also made movies like Tell and Static.
This Is Us and Recent Work
Milo Ventimiglia continued to work in both film and television. He voiced Wolverine in the English versions of the Marvel Anime: Wolverine series. He also returned to play Jess Mariano in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life in 2016.
In the fall of 2016, Milo began starring in the highly praised NBC drama series This Is Us. He played Jack Pearson, the father of a family in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This role earned him several award nominations.
In 2019, Milo starred with Amanda Seyfried in the movie The Art of Racing in the Rain. This film was based on a popular book. In 2024, he appeared in the movie Land of Bad.
Milo Ventimiglia's Personal Life
Milo Ventimiglia dated his Gilmore Girls co-star Alexis Bledel from 2002 to 2006. He also dated his Heroes co-star Hayden Panettiere from 2007 to 2009.
Milo and his sisters grew up as lacto-vegetarians, meaning they ate dairy but no meat. He continues this diet as an adult.
Milo is a fan of rock bands like The Clash and The Smiths. He also likes the singer Morrissey. In July 2008, Milo visited American troops in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan as part of a United Service Organization tour.
In September 2023, Milo Ventimiglia married model Jarah Mariano. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, on January 23, 2025. Sadly, in January 2025, his home in Malibu was destroyed by a wildfire.
Awards and Recognitions
Milo Ventimiglia has received many awards and nominations for his acting.
- In 2008, he won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Action or Adventure TV Actor for his role in Heroes.
- In 2014, he won an International Academy of Web Television Award for Best Male Performance in a Drama Television Series for Chosen.
- For his work on This Is Us, he won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2018 and 2019. These awards were for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Television Drama Series.
- In 2019, he was honored as the Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
See also
In Spanish: Milo Ventimiglia para niños
