The cast of NCIS has seen significant changes over the years. Here’s what some of the main cast members were up to before they joined the show:
Mark Harmon: Before becoming Special Agent Leroy Gibbs, Mark Harmon had an extensive acting career. He had appeared in numerous films and television shows before taking on the role in 2003.
Pauley Perrette: Born in New Orleans, Pauley Perrette initially pursued dreams of being a rock star and considered a career in law enforcement. She joined NCIS as Abby Sciuto and became a fan favorite.
Michael Weatherly: Michael Weatherly’s acting career began in New York City, where he appeared in various roles. He played Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo and later moved on to star in CBS’s Bull.
David McCallum: David McCallum, who plays Ducky Mallard, had a long and diverse acting career before NCIS. He even followed real-life coroners to prepare for his role as a medical examiner on the show.
Sean Murray: Sean Murray started his acting career with a role in the 1993 film “Hocus Pocus.” He’s known for his deadpan charm as Timothy McGee.
Brian Dietzen: Brian Dietzen had dreams of Hollywood success and made his film debut in “From Justin to Kelly.” He joined NCIS as Jimmy Palmer, a role he has held for over a decade.
Rocky Carroll: Rocky Carroll started his acting career on stage and continued to act on Broadway and in Hollywood. His character, Director Leon Vance, has appeared in all three NCIS iterations.
Lauren Holly: Lauren Holly began her career with roles in soap operas and TV shows. She joined NCIS in 2005 and continued working steadily after her time on the show.
Emily Wickersham: Emily Wickersham’s midwestern roots are evident in her role as Ellie Bishop. NCIS is her major focus, although she appeared in a couple of films before joining the show.
Sasha Alexander: Sasha Alexander’s acting career includes roles in successful TV shows like “Dawson’s Creek,” “CSI,” “Friends,” and “Shameless.” She’s known for her role on NCIS.
Joe Spano: Joe Spano got his start in George Lucas’ “American Graffiti” and became well-known for his role in “Hill Street Blues.” He appears as FBI special agent Tobias Fornell on NCIS.
Cote de Pablo: Cote de Pablo, born in Chile, hosted a talk show by age 15 before taking on the role of Ziva David. She left the show in 2013 and has since appeared in films like “The 33.”
The cast of NCIS had diverse careers before joining the show, but their roles on NCIS have brought them into the spotlight and made them household names for fans of the series.
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