Biography
Who is Michael Vartan?
Early life and family
Michael Vartan was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, on November 27, 1968. His father was musician Eddie Vartan, and his mother was painter Doris Pucher. His paternal aunt is singer Sylvie Vartan, and his stepfather is writer Ian La Frenais.
His parents divorced when he was five years old, and he moved to the United States with his mother. He later returned to France to live with his father in Fleury, Manche, during his school years. At age eighteen, he moved back to Los Angeles to live with his mother and avoid mandatory military service in France.
Acting career highlights
Michael Vartan attended an acting school in Los Angeles after being told he possessed natural talent. He appeared in European films, including Fiorile, before landing supporting roles in major Hollywood movies such as Never Been Kissed, One Hour Photo, and Monster-in-Law.
His most well-known television role was as Michael Vaughn in the ABC action drama series Alias, which ran from 2001 to 2006. He also starred as Terence Anderson in the E! Drama series The Arrangement and played roles in medical dramas like Hawthorne.
Personal life and interests
Michael Vartan is bilingual in French and English and considers himself to be American. He enjoys sports and co-hosts a weekly live sports program called Advanced Shouting with friends Dan Petriw and Noel Fogelman.
He is a fan of Australian rules football and ice hockey, a trait that was incorporated into his character on Alias. He owns a dog named Millie and appeared in an animal care video.
Birthday and age
Michael Vartan was born on November 27, 1968, which makes Michael 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Michael shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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