Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Anthony Ventimiglia was born on July 8, 1977, in Anaheim, California. He pursued an acting career at 18, beginning with a role in the short film “Must Be the Music” in 1997. He appeared in various television series, including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Boston Public.” His breakthrough came with the role of Jess Mariano in “Gilmore Girls,” which he played from 2001 to 2006. During this period, he also featured in the third season of “American Dreams” as Chris Pierce (2004-2005) and in “The Bedford Diaries.”

Ventimiglia’s career progressed with significant film roles, including Robert “Rocky Jr.” Balboa in “Rocky Balboa” (2006), where he starred alongside Sylvester Stallone. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Peter Petrelli in the NBC series “Heroes” (2006-2010), a role that showcased his talent in a superhero narrative. His behind-the-scenes work began in 2004 when he co-founded DiVide Pictures with Russ Cundiff, a production company involved in film, television, and digital content. He has directed several digital projects for brands and produced web series like “Chosen” for Sony’s Crackle.

More recently, Ventimiglia starred as Jack Pearson in the critically acclaimed drama series “This Is Us” (2016-2022), earning two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2017 & 2018). He reprised his role as Jess in “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” (2016) and appeared in films such as “The Art of Racing in the Rain” (2019) and “Creed II” (2018). In 2023, he starred in and executive produced “The Company You Keep.” Ventimiglia also makes time for philanthropic efforts, working with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and participating in USO tours.