American actor Michael Weatherly was born in New York City on July 8, 1968. He was raised in Fairfield, Connecticut by his wealthy parents. When he decided to pursue acting, his father decided to cut him off from his inheritance. He is known to have ten half- and step- siblings, in addition to his full brother, Will. Michael graduated from Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts and also spent some time at the American University of Paris. With a great passion for music, he played in a band while developing his acting career.
In 1991, Michael Weatherly landed his first acting job on The Cosby Show. He was later seen on the daytime drama Loving, and The City. His next project became a TV production titled Pier 66, enabling him to land a role on the film Meet Wally Sparks. He was once again cast on television series like Spy Game, and played Ben Chasen on Significant Others when he decided to move to Los Angeles. He then met director Whit Stillman, who decided to give him a part in The Last Days of Disco in 1998. That year, Weatherly also landed a recurring role on the series Jesse as Christina Applegate’s husband, and made an appearance on the hit show Charmed. In 2000, he was given a role alongside Rob Lowe on the film The Specials. He followed this up with a role on Ally McBeal, and worked alongside Lynn Redgrave on 2001’s Venus and Mars. He later acted with Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock on the film Gun Shy. Weatherly is also known for being on the independent film Trigger Happy, but became more famous for landing the role of Logan in the series Dark Angel. In 2003, he became a recurring guest star on JAG, and later got the role of Senior Special Agent Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo on the CBS series NCIS. Weatherly also starred on the romantic comedy Her Minor Thing in 2005, and was a guest presenter at the Australian Logie Awards of 2007.
Michael Manning Weatherly Jr.
Has one son, August Manning, born in 1996, with ex-wife Amelia Heinle.
Son of Michael Manning Weatherly, Sr., who made millions as the importer of the Swiss Army Knife, and Patricia, a hospital administrator. He has a brother, Will. His father cut him off from his inheritance when he decided to pursue acting.
Was engaged to "Dark Angel" (2000) co-star Jessica Alba.
Has 5 sisters and 1 brother.
Briefly dated Rachel Hunter after her separation from Rod Stewart.
He attended Boston University, American University in Washington DC, American University in Paris (1 semester) and Menlo College (studied communications) before dropping out of college to pursue an acting career.
Attended Fairfield Country Day School in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Played in a band to supplement his acting in the early days of his career - he plays guitar and piano. He sold shoes, delivered pizzas, and dabbled in songwriting. He also worked in the videotape library of ABC, a big part of his job there was to log and cart around one-inch reels of tape.
Uncle of Alexandra Breckenridge from Dirt and She's the Man (2006).
Attended the TV Week Logies on May 6th 2007 as an international guest for Channel 10. The Logies were held in the Crown Casino Complex in Melbourne, Australia. Michael was accompanied by his niece, 'Alexandra Breckenridge'.
Though perhaps best known for his role as Logan on "Dark Angel," Michael Weatherly has a number of other credits to his name. He starred in the short-lived series "Significant Others" alongside Jennifer Garner, had a role on the daytime drama "Loving" and played Robert Wagner in "The Mystery of Natalie Wood." He also enjoyed a stint on "Jesse", and played a part in the film "The Last Days of Disco." But the first part he ever played was a memorable one: as Theo's roommate in "The Cosby Show." In 2005, Michael starred in the movie "Her Minor Thing".
Three award nominations for his role earned as Logan in Dark Angel: Two Saturn awards for Best supporting actor on Television in 2001 and 2002, and one Teen Choice award for choice actor in 2001.
1. "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" .... Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo / ... (137 episodes, 2003-2009)
2. Charlie Valentine (2009) .... Danny Valentine
3. Her Minor Thing (2005) .... Tom
4. The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004) (TV) .... Robert Wagner
5. "JAG" .... Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo (2 episodes, 2003)
6. Dark Angel (2002) (VG) (voice) .... Logan Cale
7. "Dark Angel" .... Logan Cale (42 episodes, 2000-2002)
8. Trigger Happy (2001) .... Bill
9. Venus and Mars (2001) .... Cody Battle Vandermeer
10. "Ally McBeal" .... Wayne Keebler (1 episode, 2000)
11. The Specials (2000) .... Verdict
12. "Grapevine" .... Jack Vallone (1 episode, 2000)
13. Gun Shy (2000) .... Dave Juniper
14. Cabin by the Lake (2000) (TV) .... Boone
15. Winding Roads (1999) (TV) .... Mick Simons
16. "The Crow: Stairway to Heaven" .... James Horton (1 episode, 1999)
17. "Charmed" .... Brendan Rowe (1 episode, 1999)
18. "Jesse" .... Roy (6 episodes, 1998)
19. The Last Days of Disco (1998) .... Hap
20. "Significant Others" .... Ben Chasen (6 episodes, 1998)
21. The Advanced Guard (1998) (TV) .... Kevin, Captive
22. "Spy Game" .... James Cash (1 episode, 1997)
23. Asteroid (1997) (TV) .... Dr. Matthew Rogers
24. Meet Wally Sparks (1997) .... Dean Sparks
25. Pier 66 (1996) (TV) .... Decker Monroe
26. "The City" (1995) TV series .... Cooper Alden (unknown episodes, 1995-1996)
27. "Loving" (1983) TV series .... Cooper Alden (unknown episodes, 1992-1995)
28. "The Cosby Show" .... Theo's Roommate (1 episode, 1991)