The Cast ofNCIS: Where Are They Now?

Mar. 15, 2025

Left to right: Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pable, Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette and Brian Dietzen attend CBS 2013 Upfront Presentation in New York City.Photo:Ben Gabbe/Getty

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NCISis still in action.Since the longtime CBS drama premiered in 2003, the series has undergone numerous plotlines that have continued to develop over the years. With that, theNCIScast has rotated from its original members — includingMark Harmon,Pauley Perrette, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo — to a newer class of special agents who are taking the lead in cases and forming strong bonds amongst themselves.In October 2024, the series returned for season 22 at the same time that its latest spinoff,NCIS: Origins, premiered on CBS.The monumental installment also makesNCISthe third longest-running primetime drama ever, perThe Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, new fans continue to discover the series, especially now that the first 11 seasons ofNCISare now streaming on Hulu.Now that the show has returned for season 22, there’s a lot to reflect on, like what former cast members have been up to since leaving the CBS show.Whether they have taken a step back from acting, starred in new titles or pursued personal ambitions, here is what the cast ofNCIShas been up to following their departures.

NCISis still in action.

Since the longtime CBS drama premiered in 2003, the series has undergone numerous plotlines that have continued to develop over the years. With that, theNCIScast has rotated from its original members — includingMark Harmon,Pauley Perrette, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo — to a newer class of special agents who are taking the lead in cases and forming strong bonds amongst themselves.

In October 2024, the series returned for season 22 at the same time that its latest spinoff,NCIS: Origins, premiered on CBS.

The monumental installment also makesNCISthe third longest-running primetime drama ever, perThe Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, new fans continue to discover the series, especially now that the first 11 seasons ofNCISare now streaming on Hulu.

Now that the show has returned for season 22, there’s a lot to reflect on, like what former cast members have been up to since leaving the CBS show.

Whether they have taken a step back from acting, starred in new titles or pursued personal ambitions, here is what the cast ofNCIShas been up to following their departures.

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Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Mark Harmon as Leroy Gibbs in ‘NCIS’. ; Mark Harmon on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’.Cliff Lipson/CBS Photo Archive/Getty  ; Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty

Cliff Lipson/CBS Photo Archive/Getty  ; Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty

Mark Harmon was born in Burbank, California and played Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for nearly two decades. The character was first introduced on the legal dramaJAGin 2003 beforeNCISpremiered later that same year.

After leadingNCISfor 18 seasons,Harmon exited the seriesin 2021. Gibbs was written off the series: After solving a case in Alaska, the special agent decided to stay there rather than return to Washington, D.C.

The actor later opened up about playing Gibbs and his departure fromNCIS.

“What has always drawn me here is the character I play and to keep that fresh and to keep it challenging,” Harmon said in a special featurette on the season 19 DVD release, perEntertainment Tonight. “Plot-wise, this character has taken the path that it did.”

He also shared that though Gibbs was no longer appearing on the show, he was “not retired,” adding, “The character is living in Alaskaas far as I know.”

Harmon is also the narrator of the spinoff, along with serving as an executive producer.

As for his personal life, Harmon has been married to his wife actressPam Dawbersince 1987, and they sharetwo sons.

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Patrick McElhenney/CBS/Getty ; Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Her credits beforeNCISincludeThe Drew Carey Show,Dawson’s CreekandAlmost Famous.

Ahead of her last season finale in 2018, Perrette spoke about her character’s impact on young female viewers. During an appearance onThe Talk, the actress touched on how her character “made math and science … a viable plan” that was “accessible” and “fun.”

Perrette departed the series in May 2018 after 15 seasons. She alleged in a series of postson X(formerly known as Twitter) that she endured “multiple physical assaults” on set and that the “publicity ‘machine’ ” had kept her silent.

The following year,Perrette announcedthat “after a fewdevastatingly difficult years,” she was returning to television in a new CBS sitcom,Broke. The series aired in 2020 but gotcanceled after one season, and a few weeks later, she revealedon Xthat she was retiring from acting.

In 2022, Perrette told PEOPLE that a year prior, at age 53, she had suffered a massive stroke, but she was now “super healthy.”

Perrette was married tomusician Francis “Coyote” Shiversfrom 2000 to 2006. She became engaged to cameraman Michael Bosman around 2008, but they broke up before getting married.

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Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd

Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd on ‘NCIS’ ; Sasha Alexander at an event on October 25, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.RGR Collection / Alamy ; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

RGR Collection / Alamy ; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

HerNCIScharacter was killed in the season 2 finale when a terrorist shot her. Since then, Alexander has made several appearances in the drama, including seasons 3, 9 and 12.

AfterNCIS, the actress starred in the TNT seriesRizzoli & Isles, Showtime’sShamelessand was featured in a 2020 episode ofCurb Your Enthusiasm. She also starred in the filmsYes Man(2008) andHe’s Just Not That Into You(2009).

As for her personal life, Alexander married writer and directorEdoardo Ponti, son of actressSophia Loren, in 2007. They have two children: daughterLucia Sofiaand son Leonardo Fortunato.

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Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo

Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo on ‘NCIS’ ; Michael Weatherly attend Lifeline New York Benefit Dinner At Il Postino Ristorante on May 15, 2022 in New York City.Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty ; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty

Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty ; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty

Prior to his exit, Weatherly spoke with reporters about his departure and said of his character: “I spent a lot of hours with himand we’ll see if I miss him after a while, but I think I will. I liked him. He had a really great puppyish sense of fun and adventure and optimism.”

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Weatherly issued an apology in a statement toThe New York Times.

“During the course of taping our show, I made some jokes mocking some lines in the script,” it read. “When Eliza told me that she wasn’t comfortable with my language and attempt at humor, I was mortified to have offended her and immediately apologized. After reflecting on this further, I better understand that what I said was both not funny and not appropriate and I am sorry and regret the pain this caused Eliza.”

As for his personal life, Weatherly married Bojana Jankovic in 2009 and they share two children. He was previouslymarried to actress Amelia Heinle, with whom he shares a son.

05of 10Cote de Pablo as Ziva DavidCote de Pablo as Ziva David on ‘NCIS’ ; Cote de Pablo on ‘Extra’ on November 12, 2019 in Burbank, California.Monty Brinton/CBS ; Paul Archuleta/GettyBorn in Chile, Cote de Pablo joinedNCISas Special Agent Ziva David in season 3 until the character appeared to be killed off in season 13. Her departure felt sudden to fans at the time but during a2016 interview, the actress revealed that she left “because of political things and scripts not being good enough.”However, de Pablo returned to the series in season 16 and had a recurring role in several episodes in season 17.“I hoped that at some point something like this could happen and it’s just sothe stars aligned and here I amwith this guy,” de Pablo toldETin an on set interview with Harmon in 2019, five years after her initial departure from the show. “I said, ‘Give me a really good reason to come back.’ ”AfterNCIS, de Pablo appeared inThe 33, a film based on the 2010 Chilean mining accident, and the CBS miniseriesThe Dovekeepers. In 2018,Deadlinereported that de Pablo and formerNCIScast member Weatherly would executive produce an upcoming CBS detective drama calledMIA.

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Cote de Pablo as Ziva David

Cote de Pablo as Ziva David on ‘NCIS’ ; Cote de Pablo on ‘Extra’ on November 12, 2019 in Burbank, California.Monty Brinton/CBS ; Paul Archuleta/Getty

Monty Brinton/CBS ; Paul Archuleta/Getty

Born in Chile, Cote de Pablo joinedNCISas Special Agent Ziva David in season 3 until the character appeared to be killed off in season 13. Her departure felt sudden to fans at the time but during a2016 interview, the actress revealed that she left “because of political things and scripts not being good enough.”

However, de Pablo returned to the series in season 16 and had a recurring role in several episodes in season 17.

“I hoped that at some point something like this could happen and it’s just sothe stars aligned and here I amwith this guy,” de Pablo toldETin an on set interview with Harmon in 2019, five years after her initial departure from the show. “I said, ‘Give me a really good reason to come back.’ ”

AfterNCIS, de Pablo appeared inThe 33, a film based on the 2010 Chilean mining accident, and the CBS miniseriesThe Dovekeepers. In 2018,Deadlinereported that de Pablo and formerNCIScast member Weatherly would executive produce an upcoming CBS detective drama calledMIA.

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Emily Wickersham as Ellie Bishop

Emily Wickersham as Ellie Bishop on ‘NCIS’ ; Emily Wickersham attends a screening on March 15, 2023 in New York City.Cliff Lipson/CBS /Getty ; Bryan Bedder/Variety/Getty

Cliff Lipson/CBS /Getty ; Bryan Bedder/Variety/Getty

Emily Wickersham, born in Kansas, played Special Agent Ellie Bishop from 2013 to 2021. Prior toNCIS, Wickersham had minor roles on shows likeThe Sopranos, Gossip GirlandBored to Deathand appeared in films likeDefinitely, Maybe(2008) andGone(2012).

“Hangin this hat and jacket up.What a great ride it’s been,” the actress wrote onInstagramalongside a series of black-and-white photos from filming.

“I can’t say enough kind words about this group that I’ve had the pleasure of working with for close to 8 years now and 172 episodes later,” she continued. “Thank you CBS andNCISfor including me in a part of television history.”

Later that same year, Wickersham announcedon Instagramthat she and her partner, actorJames Badge Dale, welcomed a son named Cassius Wickersham Dale. The actress was previously married to musician Blake Hanley from 2010 to 2018.

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Maria Bello as Jack Sloane

Maria Bello as Jack Sloane on ‘NCIS’ ; Maria Bello attends a benefit gala on March 16, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.Michael Yarish/CBS/Getty ; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Michael Yarish/CBS/Getty ; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Ahead of her finalNCISepisode airing, Bello shared that she would not be returning to the CBS drama.

“I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love,” she wrote onInstagramalongside pictures of her with fellow cast members. “Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals atNCISand to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.”

In 2022, Bello produced the historical dramaThe Woman King,starringViola Davisand in the following year, she played Jordan Forster in Netflix’sBeef.

As for her personal life, Bello revealed in 2020 that she wasengaged to chef Dominique Crenn. The couplewed in May 2024.

The actress also shares a son, Jackson, with her ex-boyfriend, screenwriterDan McDermott, and was previously in a relationship with film producer Clare Munn.

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Jennifer Esposito as Alexandra Quinn

Jennifer Esposito as Alexandra Quinn on ‘NCIS’ ; Jennifer Esposito at a screening on April 17, 2023 in New York City.Patrick McElhenney/CBS/Getty ; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty

Patrick McElhenney/CBS/Getty ; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty

Born in Brooklyn, New York,Jennifer Espositostarred in season 14 ofNCISas Special Agent Alexandra “Alex” Quinn. The actress was previously known for her film roles, such asSummer of Sam(1999),Crash(2004) andTaxi(2004).

After appearing in 24 episodes,Deadlinereported that Esposito would not return toNCIS, citing a “new creative direction.”

“It was a great experience,” she said in a statement to the outlet. “I could not have asked for a better opportunity than to work with theNCIScast and producers.”

Before and after her time onNCIS, the actress played Detective Jackie Curatola onBlue Bloods. She also starred in season 1 of the Amazon Prime seriesThe Boysand currently appears in the Comedy Central seriesAwkwafina Is Nora from Queens.

In 2006, Esposito marriedBradley Cooper, but the couple filed for divorce five months later. She was later engaged to Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis and British model Louis Dowler.

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Duane Henry as Clayton Reeves

Duane Henry as Clayton Reeves on ‘NCIS’ ; Duane Henry poses for a photo.Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty ; Duane Henry Instagram

Sonja Flemming/CBS/Getty ; Duane Henry Instagram

British actor Duane Henry played M16 agent Clayton Reeves from seasons 13 through 15.

Henry left the series after showrunner Gary Glasberg, who created his character, died in 2016.

He continued, “I kind of got my bearings together and thought, ‘What’s going to happen now with the character?’ I live in a world called ‘You Never Know,’ so I’m always prepared for everything.”

AfterNCIS, Henry had a minor role in the 2019 blockbusterCaptain Marvel. He also starred in the Hallmark movieA Gingerbread Romanceand Lifetime’sMistletoe in Montana.

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David McCallum as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard

David McCallum as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in ‘NCIS’. ; David McCallum attends the 7th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on April 6, 2013 in Santa Monica, California.Michael Yarish/CBS/Getty ; James Lemke Jr/FilmMagic

Michael Yarish/CBS/Getty ; James Lemke Jr/FilmMagic

In an interview withthe Emmysin January 2023, McCallum shared that he would like to be remembered “with affection,” and his cast members did so, including actor Brian Dietzen, who plays Ducky’s protégé, Jimmy Palmer.

“David and I (along with our alter-ego’s Ducky and Jimmy) developed a deep friendship and love of our shared work,” he wrote on Instagram, alongside photos of them. “He was a joy to work with. Always had a smile. Always had something new to add to the page, and ALWAYS had the ability to steal every scene he was in!”

NCISexecutive producers Steven D. Binder and David North added in a statement, “From day one, it was an honor to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.”

source: people.com