Milo Ventimiglia Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Milo Ventimiglia
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Milo Ventimiglia
Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor, director, and producer who is best known for his roles on Gilmore Girls and This Is Us. He made his TV debut on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1995, played the lead on Opposite Sex in 2000, and then snagged his breakthrough role as Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls in 2001. He portrayed Jack Pearson on This Is Us starting in 2016, earning three nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and winning two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Other series Ventimiglia has appeared in include: American Dreams, The Bedford Diaries, Heroes, Mob City, Chosen, The Whispers, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Movie credits include: Rocky Balboa, Creed II, Pathology, That's My Boy, Kiss of the Damned, Grace of Monaco, Devil's Gate, and The Art of Racing in the Rain.
- Full name: Milo Anthony Ventimiglia
- Birthday: July 8, 1977
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Hometown: Anaheim, California
- Net worth: $12 million
- Kids: None
- Fun facts: He voiced Wolverine in the English dub of the Marvel Anime: Wolverine anime series; Ventimiglia dated Gilmore Girls co-star Alexis Bledel from December 2002 to June 2006; he is a lacto-vegetarian.
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‘This Is Us’ Actor Milo Ventimiglia Emotionally Revealed the 1 Trait His Own Father Shares With Jack
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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’: Milo Ventimiglia’s Role Needed His ‘Caliber’
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‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Admits That He Frequently Cries While Reading the Show’s Scripts
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Milo Ventimiglia Reveals the ‘Most Heartbreaking’ Scene He Ever Filmed in ‘This Is Us’
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Milo Ventimiglia Was ‘Incredible’ at Helping Mandy Moore Prepare for Her Baby

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Sophie Turner Sparks Engagement Rumors With a Mommath Ring Much Larger Than What Joe Jonas Gave Her

Sophie Turner was seen sporting a massive rock on that finger which is much larger than the engagement ring she got from Joe Jonas.

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Denzel Washington Gives Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Romance the Green Light

Denzel Washington approves of A$AP Rocky and gave a shout-out to Rihanna for dating the rapper. Here's what the actor said about the happy couple.

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RFK Jr.’s Wife Cheryl Hines Addresses Kennedy Family Feud, Says She Doesn’t ‘Understand’ What’s Going on With Caroline Kennedy’s Son

Caroline Kennedy and her son Jack Schlossberg have been publicly critical of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

by Megan Elliott

Milo Ventimiglia and Wife Lose House to Los Angeles Wildfires as They Prepare for the Arrival of Their Baby

Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, Jarah Mariano, are preparing for the arrival of their first baby, but now they don't have a home. The Los Angeles wildfires claimed the property, destroying the house and the nursery they have prepared for their cihld.

by Andrea Francese

Published on January 11, 2025

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Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson on 'This Is Us'

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‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Reveals Jack Pearson Was Inspired by His Father

Jack Pearson was more of a real person than viewers realized. Milo Ventimiglia based the 'This Is Us' character on a real person.

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Milo Ventimglia, Mandy Moore, Logan Shroyer, Hanna Ziele and Niles Fitch were cast members on 'This Is Us'

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‘This Is Us’ Stars Reunite to Celebrate Never-Seen Milestone Pearson Family Moment

It was a moment the series' fans hoped for, but didn't get, on the NBC series.

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Melissa McCarthy Pops Up in Lauren Graham’s Instagram Comments With Praise: ‘She Made Me Better’

Lauren Graham and Melissa McCarthy haven't been on a set together in years, but they still show up for each other.

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Key art for 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' featuring Lorelai and Rory Gilmore sitting on their couch; Mrs. Kim does not appear in the photo, but was included in the revival.

You Don’t Need a Streaming Service Provider to Watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ This Month

The Hallmark Channel will show 'Gilmore Girls' started on August 25 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.

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Amy Sherman-Palladino Says She’d Like to Get Back in Lauren Graham’s Face on a Daily Basis

Lauren Graham wants sto return to 'Gilmore Girls.' Amy Sherman-Palladino wants to be in her "face" on a daily basis. At this point,a second revival needs to happen.

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Milo Ventimiglia Reveals the ‘Most Heartbreaking’ Scene He Ever Filmed in ‘This Is Us’

Milo Ventimiglia, who played Jack Pearson in 'This Is Us' for six seasons, revealed which scene broke his heart the most during filming.

by Sarah Little

‘This Is Us’: Jack and Rebecca’s Last Words Were ‘Real’ for Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore broke down their final scene as Jack and Rebecca in 'This Is Us' and what it meant to them as friends in real life.

by Sarah Little

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia ‘Mourned’ the Lack of Jack Storylines in Later Seasons

'This Is Us' fans immediately fell in love with Jack in the first season, and like the audience, Milo Ventimiglia was sad when his character got lesser storylines in later seasons.

by Sarah Little

‘This Is Us’: Mandy Moore Admits She Will ‘Never Have a Partner’ Like Milo Ventimiglia Again

Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia shared electric chemistry as Jack and Rebecca in 'This Is Us,' and it will be difficult for them to find that spark again.

by Sarah Little

Milo Ventimiglia Says ‘This Is Us’ Fans Make 1 Error With Jack Pearson

Milo Ventimiglia recently discussed his character on 'This Is Us' and what he thinks fans get wrong with Jack Pearson.

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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’: Milo Ventimiglia Returns in Season 5, Will Midge Have an Affair With the Married Man?

Milo Ventimiglia is coming back as Handsome Man in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and will get a name.

by Nicole Weaver

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Hopes Fans Will Be ‘Satisfied With a Full Heart’ After the Series Finale

'This Is Us' star Milo Ventimiglia teases that the viewers will feel satisfied with the series finale as a conclusion to the groundbreaking NBC drama.

by Sarah Little

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Helped With a Crucial Decision About Jack in ‘The Train’

Jack Pearson shows up with a mustache in 'The Train' — find out how Milo Ventimiglia influenced the character's look in this episode.

by Lauren Anderson

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore End the Show the Way They Started — Together

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore are officially wrapped for 'This Is Us,' and they revealed that their final scene in the show was together as husband and wife.

by Sarah Little

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Says Fans Will See ‘Different Versions’ of Jack Before the Series Ends

'This Is Us' fans have not seen the last of Jack in the NBC drama, and they'll even see different versions of him before the series ends, according to Milo Ventimiglia.

by Sarah Little

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‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Revealed He and Mandy Moore Eat ‘a Lot of Lunches’ Together on Set

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore lunches are a regular thing on the 'This Is Us' set and, as the Jack Pearson actor said, they reach for sugar between scenes.

by Mandi Kerr

‘This Is Us’ Was Almost Called ‘Happy Birthday’ but Milo Ventimiglia Refused

This Is Us went through several different titles before finally landing on the name we all know and love today. One of them was Happy Birthday.

by Katie Maloney

‘This Is Us’ Season 6: Milo Ventimiglia Says Working With Mandy Moore Was ‘Meant to Be’

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore started off on unsure footing at their first 'This Is Us' audition together.

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‘This Is Us’ Actor Milo Ventimiglia Fought for Jack’s Mustache, ‘Would You F*** This Man?’

This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia fought for Jack's mustache even when showrunner Dan Fogelman was unsure.

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‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Suggests Some Endings ‘May Not Be Happy’

'This Is Us' fans are nervous to see what Dan Fogelman has in store for the Pearson family in the series finale, and Milo Ventimiglia warned that not everyone gets a happy ending.

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Read more about Milo Ventimiglia's career and personal life. Plus, stay up to date on his latest projects.

‘This Is Us’ Actor Milo Ventimiglia Emotionally Revealed the 1 Trait His Own Father Shares With Jack

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’: Milo Ventimiglia’s Role Needed His ‘Caliber’

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Admits That He Frequently Cries While Reading the Show’s Scripts

Milo Ventimiglia Reveals the ‘Most Heartbreaking’ Scene He Ever Filmed in ‘This Is Us’

Milo Ventimiglia Was ‘Incredible’ at Helping Mandy Moore Prepare for Her Baby

Sophie Turner Sparks Engagement Rumors With a Mommath Ring Much Larger Than What Joe Jonas Gave Her

Denzel Washington Gives Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Romance the Green Light

RFK Jr.’s Wife Cheryl Hines Addresses Kennedy Family Feud, Says She Doesn’t ‘Understand’ What’s Going on With Caroline Kennedy’s Son

Milo Ventimiglia and Wife Lose House to Los Angeles Wildfires as They Prepare for the Arrival of Their Baby

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Reveals Jack Pearson Was Inspired by His Father

‘This Is Us’ Stars Reunite to Celebrate Never-Seen Milestone Pearson Family Moment

Melissa McCarthy Pops Up in Lauren Graham’s Instagram Comments With Praise: ‘She Made Me Better’

You Don’t Need a Streaming Service Provider to Watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ This Month

Amy Sherman-Palladino Says She’d Like to Get Back in Lauren Graham’s Face on a Daily Basis

Milo Ventimiglia Reveals the ‘Most Heartbreaking’ Scene He Ever Filmed in ‘This Is Us’

‘This Is Us’: Jack and Rebecca’s Last Words Were ‘Real’ for Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia ‘Mourned’ the Lack of Jack Storylines in Later Seasons

‘This Is Us’: Mandy Moore Admits She Will ‘Never Have a Partner’ Like Milo Ventimiglia Again

Milo Ventimiglia Says ‘This Is Us’ Fans Make 1 Error With Jack Pearson

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’: Milo Ventimiglia Returns in Season 5, Will Midge Have an Affair With the Married Man?

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Hopes Fans Will Be ‘Satisfied With a Full Heart’ After the Series Finale

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Helped With a Crucial Decision About Jack in ‘The Train’

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore End the Show the Way They Started — Together

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Says Fans Will See ‘Different Versions’ of Jack Before the Series Ends

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Revealed He and Mandy Moore Eat ‘a Lot of Lunches’ Together on Set

‘This Is Us’ Was Almost Called ‘Happy Birthday’ but Milo Ventimiglia Refused

‘This Is Us’ Season 6: Milo Ventimiglia Says Working With Mandy Moore Was ‘Meant to Be’

‘This Is Us’ Actor Milo Ventimiglia Fought for Jack’s Mustache, ‘Would You F*** This Man?’

‘This Is Us’: Milo Ventimiglia Suggests Some Endings ‘May Not Be Happy’

Milo Ventimiglia Was ‘Incredible’ at Helping Mandy Moore Prepare for Her Baby

‘This Is Us’ Cast Gave Milo Ventimiglia ‘Side Eye’ When He First Directed Them, ‘We Don’t Have That Trust Yet’

‘This Is Us’ Star Milo Ventimiglia Describes Himself as a ‘Lost Dead Dad’ on Set

‘This Is Us’ Season 6: Milo Ventimiglia Reveals How Mandy Moore Supported Him During Episode 4’s Final Scene

‘This Is Us’ Season 6: Milo Ventimiglia Warns Fans About Jack-Centric Episode 4, ‘It Really Hurt Me’