The NCIS cast is full of hidden talents and unexpected career paths. For example, Pauley Perrette, who played Abby, holds a degree in forensic science. She initially aspired to become a forensic scientist but ended up as an actress. Cote de Pablo, known for her role as Ziva David, learned Hebrew from scratch to bring authenticity to her character.
David McCallum, who portrays Dr. Donald Mallard, trained with the chief pathologist in Los Angeles to better understand autopsies. Mark Harmon, the iconic Leroy Gibbs, is not only a skilled actor but also a craftsman who created props for the show.
Brian Dietzen, who plays Jimmy Palmer, is not just an actor but a video game fanatic who does voice-overs for video games. Michael Weatherly, who portrayed Anthony DiNozzo, is not only an actor but also a musician who wrote songs for the show.
Wilmer Valderrama, who played Nick Torres, is not only an actor but also a United Service Organizations Global Ambassador. He collects cars and has been in high-profile relationships. These are just some of the intriguing secrets of the NCIS cast.”
