After joining the cast of Gilmore Girls in the series' second season, Milo Ventimiglia quickly won over viewers with his
multi-layered portrayal of Jess, the new reckless youth in town who quickly complicates the love life of Alexis Bledel's
character, Rory.
Born and raised in Orange, Calif., Ventimiglia decided at 8 years old that he wanted to win an Oscar. Ten years later, after
starring in numerous high school plays, he received a scholarship from San Francisco's prestigious American Conservatory
Theater (A.C.T.) for their summer program.
The young actor returned to Southern California and entered UCLA where he majored in theater. During that time, he made his
professional acting debut on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Shortly thereafter, he was cast as the lead in the short film Must
Be the Music which earned kudos at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival.
Over the past five years, Ventimiglia has built a varied resume balancing film, television and theater. On the big screen,
he has appeared in the independent films Massholes and Sheer Bliss as well as the short film Nice Guys Finish Last. His
small screen experience includes the lead series regular role on Opposite Sex. Ventimiglia has also guest-starred on C.S.I.,
Promise Land and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.
The youngest of three children, he is close to his two older sisters and parents. A natural athlete, Ventimiglia enjoys
skateboarding, snowboarding and wakeboarding. His favorite hobby is restoring muscle cars made between 1964 and 1972.
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Full name Milo Anthony Ventimiglia
Date of birth July 8, 1977
Place of birth Anaheim, CA
Height 5'9 (1.75 m)
Eyes/hair Brown/brown
Sign Cancer
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