‘NCIS: Los Angeles’: Who’s in the Cast?
If you’re starting to watch NCIS: Los Angeles, you might be curious about which actors star in the show. Here’s a rundown of the main NCIS: Los Angeles cast members.
Eric Christian Olsen
Eric Christian Olsen plays Marty Deeks. Olsen made his television acting debut in the 1997 series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. The following year, he had roles in the TV movies Black Cat Run and Arthur’s Quest. That year, Olsen also landed a recurring role in the television series Get Real. He played the character Cameron Green until 2000.
In 2001, Olsen made his film debut in the movie Pearl Harbor, starring Ben Affleck. In 2005, he took on a recurring role in the TV series Tru Calling. Olsen became known after appearing in the 2001 film Not Just Another Teen Movie. He is also known for his appearance in the 2009 film Fired Up! Olsen joined the cast of NCIS: Los Angeles as Marty Deeks in 2010.
Medalion Rahimi
Medalion Rahimi plays Fatima Namazi. Rahimi made her acting debut in a 2011 short film titled This Never Happened, in which she plays the role of Lola. That year, she appeared in the movie Fat City, New Orleans, in which she played the character Miss Barnett. Rahimi made her television acting debut in 2013 in the series Boychicks. Her other acting roles include appearances in Criminal Minds, NCIS, and Jane the Virgin.
Rahimi landed her first recurring role on the series Still Star Crossed in 2017. She played the role of Princess Isabella. The following year, Rahimi played Wren in the series My Dead Ex.
Chris O’Donnell
Chris O’Donnell plays G. Callen. O’Donnell made his television acting debut in a 1986 episode of the series Jack and Mike titled “Cry Uncle.” He played the character Evan. O’Donnell made his film debut in the 1990 movie Men Don’t Leave, in which he played the character Chris Macauley.
The following year, O’Donnell played Buddy Threadgoode in Fried Green Tomatoes. O’Donnell landed his first recurring television role in The Practice. He played Brad Stanfield for four episodes in 2003.
O’Donnell’s other films include appearances in School Ties, Scent of a Woman, The Three Musketeers, Circle of Friends, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin.
Daniela Ruah
Daniela Ruah plays Kensi Blye. Ruah made her acting debut in 2000 in a Portuguese daytime drama titled Jardins Proibidos, in which she played the character Sara. After that, Ruah appeared in the 2001 TV movie Querida Mãe. Next, she played the character Constança Valadas in the daytime drama Filha do Mar.
In 2008, Ruah appeared in her first American acting role when she starred in the short film Blind Confession. The following year, she played the character GiGi on the daytime drama Guiding Light.
LL Cool J
LL Cool J plays Sam Hanna. LL Cool J made his first movie appearance in the 1985 film Krush Groove, in which he sang the song, “I Can’t Live Without My Radio.” In 1986 he appeared in the movie Wildcats. By 1991, the rapper played Billy in the film The Hard Way, starring actors Michael J. Fox and James Woods.
In 1995, LL Cool J landed his own TV show, titled In the House. He played the character Marion Hill until the series ended in 1999. His other acting roles include appearances in Any Given Sunday, In Too Deep, House, and 30 Rock. LL Cool J began playing the role of Sam Hanna on NCIS: Los Angeles in 2009.
Caleb Castille
Caleb Castille plays Devin Roundtree. Castille made his acting debut in the 2015 film Woodlawn. In 2017, he landed a recurring role on the television series In the Vault, in which he played the character Evan Watson for 16 episodes.
In 2019, Castille appeared in the series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. He played the character Darryl ‘Chino’ Hill for 10 episodes. Castille’s other television appearances include Tell Me a Story, 9-1-1, The Rookie, and The Third Act.
Linda Hunt
Linda Hunt plays Hetty Lange. Hunt made her acting debut in a 1972 production of Hamlet, in which she played the role of Lucianus. She made her Broadway debut in 1975, playing the role of Nora in Eugene O’Neill’s Ah, Wilderness! After that, Hunt appeared in the TV movie Fame.
Hunt made her film debut in the 1980 movie Popeye. The actress got her big break after playing the character Billy Kwan in the 1982 film The Year of Living Dangerously. Hunt received an Academy Award for her portrayal. This made her the first person to win an Oscar for playing a character of the opposite sex.
Barrett Foa
Barrett Foa plays Eric Beale. Foa made his acting debut in a 2007 episode of the television series Six Degrees. He appeared in an episode titled “Get a Room.” The following year, he appeared in a short film titled Prop 8: The Musical.
Foa got his big break in 2009 when he began playing the character Eric Beale on NCIS: Los Angeles. Other television appearances include Numb3rs, NCIS, The Closer, Schoolhouse Rock!, Entourage, and Will and Grace.
Renee Félice Smith
Renee Félice Smith plays Nell Jones. Smith made her acting debut in a 2008 episode of Viralcom. The following year, she played Dinah Thorpe in the TV movie The Wyoming Story. Smith is also known for her roles in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Relationtrip, and Nanny Cam.
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