Anthony dinozzo sr death

Michael Weatherly's life and career: From Mark Harmon feud to NCIS return and lawsuit drama

Michael Weatherly, 55, has enjoyed an illustrious career, thanks to his legendary role as Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS. Following a meteoric rise to fame in 2003, the New York native has hit headlines time and time again. From his behind-the-scenes feud with Mark Harmon to his controversial relationship with Jessica Alba, we're unpacking Michael's life and career. 

Rise to fame

Born in New York on July 8, 1968, Michael spent his childhood in Fairfield, Connecticut, before attending Boston University. After deciding to pursue a career in the performing arts, however, the aspiring actor dropped out of college and began waiting tables in between auditions. In a bid to make ends meet, Michael also busked on the subway.   

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Among his earliest roles, Michael appeared in The Cosby Show, Significant Others,Charmed, and Dark Angel. By 2003, he'd landed his breakthrough role as special agent Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS, catapulting him into the spotlight.

Anthony DiNozzo

Fictional character from television series NCIS

Fictional character

Anthony DiNozzo Jr.

Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo Jr in a screencap from the NCIS season 2 premiere episode, "See No Evil".

First appearance"Ice Queen" (JAG)
Portrayed by
Voiced byAdam Epstein (NCIS: The Video Game)[1]
AliasTony DiNardo (during an undercover mission with Jenny Shepard)
GenderMale
Occupation
  • NCIS Very Special Agent (former)
  • Police Detective (former)
Family
  • Anthony D. DiNozzo Sr. (father)
  • Unknown Paddington (mother; deceased)
SpouseZiva David
ChildrenTali (daughter; with Ziva David)
Relatives
NationalityAmerican
PositionVery Special Agent
RankSenior field agent
Years of servicec. 2001/2002-2016
BornJuly 8, 1972

Anthony D. "Tony" DiNozzo, Jr.[4] is a fictional character from the CBS TV series NCIS portrayed by American actor Michael Weatherly.[5] Created by producer Donald P. Bellisario, he appears as a series regular in the first 13 sea

Tony DiNozzo

Full name:

Anthony DiNozzo Jr.

Born:

between June 20 and July 22, 1971
New York (assumed)

Occupation       Affiliation       Rank/Title
 ●  Federal Agent  NCIS  Senior Special Agent
            ●     NCIS: MCRT       Senior Field Agent
 ●  Police Force  Baltimore PD  Detective

Anthony D. "Tony" DiNozzo, Junior, (or "Junior" by his father, Anthony DiNozzo Senior or Very Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo) was the Senior Field Agent on the NCIS Major Case Response Team led by Leroy Jethro Gibbs with Tony also serving as the second-in-command of the team and in rare occasions where Gibbs was usually absent or elsewhere, Tony automatically became the temporary leader of the team.

He is the son of Anthony DiNozzo Senior and an unnamed woman as well as the partner/lover of fellow former NCIS Special Agent Ziva David.

After being with NCIS

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