Meet the Cast of 'NCIS'
Here's everything you need to know about the stars of the CBS show before watching season 17.
NCIS, CBS's long-running procedural, is entering its seventeenth season this fall. Its success has inspired two spin-offs—NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans—and the crime drama consistently tops the ratings for scripted shows.
The series made headlines in 2017 when leading lady Pauley Perrette announced her exit after 15 years. Fans were devastated to see her character, Abby, go, and news of her replacement elicited mixed reactions. Ahead of NCIS's seventeenth season, there's even more cast drama—but this time, it's about one character's shocking return. Ziva, played by actress Cote de Pablo, surprised everyone when she appeared during last season's finale. Her comeback has inspired plenty of fan theories, but everyone has one question on their minds: Is Ziva back on NCIS for good? Only time will tell!
Here's everything you need to know about the new and returning cast of NCIS.
Mark Harmon as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs
Mark's film and television career has earned him multiple Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations over the years. In addition to his work on various shows in the '70s, he is also known for his four-episode role in The West Wing. His NCIS character, Gibbs, commands a team for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
Cote de Pablo as Special Agent Ziva David
Everyone thought Cote's character was gone for good, until she appeared suddenly at the end of season 16. Now, Cote will return to her role as Ziva—a special agent on the NCIS team thought to be dead—for a four-episode arc in season 17.
Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee
Hocus Pocus fans might remember Sean as Thackery Binx. On NCIS, he plays Timothy McGee, a Senior Field Agent assigned to the main NCIS Major Case Response Team. And before you ask, no, he's not leaving.
Emily Wickersham as Special Agent Eleanor "Ellie" Bishop
Emily was promoted to a series regular on NCIS after a three-episode arc in 2013. Before joining the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as a Special Agent, her character Ellie—otherwise known as Ziva's replacement—was an analyst for the NSA.
Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nicholas "Nick" Torres
Many will recognize Wilmer from his role as Fez on That '70s Show. On NCIS, he plays a highly skilled undercover agent who is also a member of the main NCIS Major Case Response Team.
Maria Bello as Special Agent Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane
Maria has appeared in a number of major films, including Coyote Ugly, The Cooler, and A History of Violence. Now, she stars as a Forensic Psychologist and another member of the NCIS Major Case Response Team.
Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
Brian is known on-screen as the "Autopsy Gremlin." He is also a member of the NCIS Major Case Response Team, and the assistant to NCIS Chief Medical Examiner Donald Mallard.
Diona Reasonover as Forensic Scientist Kasie Hines
Diona's character Kasie is a forensic scientist on NCIS. She had a recurring role before being promoted to a season regular after Pauley Perrette's exit.
Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance
Best known for his role as Joey Emerson on the FOX dramedy Roc, Rocky now stars as the long-serving director of the NCIS.
David McCallum as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard
David rose to fame in the '60s for his role as Illya Kuryakin in the series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Though the Medical Examiner almost left for good in season 16, he's now serving as the NCIS historian who can come and go as he pleases.
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