Michael Vartan: Summary

Recent Role:: Tom Wakefield on Hawthorne

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 11-27-1968

Birthplace:: Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, �le-de-France, France

Birth Name:: Michael Vartan

Best-known for his role as sexy CIA agent Vaughn on the ABC hit "Alias," Michael was born November 27, 1968, in France. His mother is American, and his father is famed French singer Louis Vartan. His parents divorced when he was five years old, and as a child he shuttled between France and the U.S. At the age of eighteen, Michael moved to the States to avoid mandatory service in the French armed forces.

He made his acting debut in the French film "Un homme et deux femmes."

"The Pallbearer," in which he starred with David Schwimmer and Gwyneth Paltrow, was his first big American movie.

He had a minor breakout role as the charming English teacher in the hit "Never Been Kissed."

In 2001, Michael became a regular on the spy series "Alias." He also briefly dated the show's star Jennifer Garner, who has since married Ben Affleck. Hockey is a passion with Michael, so much so that the creators of "Alias" worked it into the show. His newest movie is "Monster In-Law," starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda. Best-known for his role as sexy CIA agent Vaughn on the ABC hit "Alias," Michael was born November 27, 1968, in France. His mother is American, and his father is famed French singer Louis Vartan. His parents divorced when he was five years old, and as a child he shuttled between France and the U.S. At the age of eighteen, Michael moved to the States to avoid mandatory service in the...

Michael Vartan (Interview)

Michael shares his thoughts on returning to the show, Sydney and Vaughn's relationship and his favorite moments on the show.

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Fans fight for Michael Vartan
The Internet is alive with speculation about the fate of his Alias character. Will the power of the Web save Agent Vaughan, or is it all just a publicity stunt?
- 08/24/05 5:15 PM
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remycathy
member since: Apr 23, 2009
Hope to see him in a good series next season ...Continue »
He is so handsome that I watched Alias just because of him. He has a wonderful smile with shiny eyes. He is also very talented actor. I would like to see him in big screen with big stars. I think he is under rated a little bit; this is because I didn't see him anywhere after Alias.

I am sorry that big shots didn't last long but I think he should play in crime drama series. I like him in action. Also with his shinny smile it could be interesting to watch him in a comedy.

I hope to see him in a good new series in the next season or in a big movie and I wish he gains some awards because he really deserves it.
06/09/09 03:56am | report abuse
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birgitviola
member since: Nov 13, 2008
He is simply the best, better than all the rest. ...Continue »
Hallo from Danmark.

I have just seen all the alias movies. He was just great. A beautiful man. I hope to see more of him. I would love to see him in a movie with Sandra Bullock, and a movie with Meg Ryan. Two great actress.
And the best of all is, that he comes from europe.
He has the most beautiful green eyes an a very handsome smile.
I am sorry that he didn�t stay together with Jennifer Garner. They look nice together.
Hope you can read my english. It�s hard to put down on the computer. It will be easier in danish.
But I dont think any of you can read it in danish

I love this man. All the best to you Michael
11/13/08 01:51pm | report abuse
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anjaclarissa
member since: Oct 12, 2007
He's so funny and sexy! ...Continue »
Michael Vartan is one of those actors that are not taking themselfs too seriously. Acting is his job, he's really good at it and that's it.

He's funny, natural and really makes me laugh in his interviews. Last but not least... his smile and that intense look he has... amazing... I bet they can change a bad day into a wonderful one.

I really hope that Big Shots will have success in the US, because it will not come in Europe if it's not the case!! He also deserves a prime role in a big movie!! Perhaps with a dark side, as he loves.

Je lui souhaite beacoup de succ�s!!
11/19/07 12:36pm | report abuse
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cavanagh15
member since: Dec 26, 2004
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One of the most complete characters devloped on Alias. I thought that his onscreen connection with Jennifer Gardner (Sydney) was one of the best connections in male-female television history and I think that went a long way into making this show last 105 episodes. Without that connection I think the show would have suffered very bad and I cant see anyone else other then Varten-Garder for those two roles.

I would have liked to see his character invovled a little more in the field, but that was never really his job unless he needed to be. I think he was a dominant factor in seasons 1-3, but then tailed off in seaosns 4 and 5 with mroe of a recurring apperance (even if he did star in 4 it felt like he was a little weaker in that season)

Overall, I think one of the main reasons I liked Alias was because of Michaels performance. Amazing job.
09/17/07 10:05am | report abuse
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amauriel
member since: Jun 3, 2005
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Michael Vartan is a decent actor, but I think that he's starting to get a little washed up. Now that television's "Alias" is off the air, maybe he'll have time to get back into some more films, where he has a better opportunity to really showcase his skills.
03/12/07 10:26am | report abuse