Nurturing an impressive body of work that encompasses film and television, Milo Ventimiglia is positioning himself as one of Hollywood's most promising young talents as his career continues to evolve with exciting and challenging projects. Ventimiglia will next be seen starring in Tom Fontana's new WB Series The Bedford Diaries, which focuses on a group of college students in a human sexuality class. Ventimiglia quickly garnered attention when he joined the cast of the critically acclaimed television drama Gilmore Girls, as the quiet and complicated `Jess.' Last year Ventimiglia joined the cast of another critically acclaimed show, NBC's American Dreams. He portrayed a 60's war radical and helps bring the show into the 70's. He was also a recurring character on David. E. Kelley's drama Boston Public. Before joining "Gilmore Girls" audiences became familiar with Ventimiglia when he starred in the Fox series Opposite Sex which secured him a holding deal with Warner Brothers. His other television credits include guest starring roles on prime time series such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Promised Land.

Segueing effortlessly between the big and small screen, Ventimiglia's passion for the art of acting keeps him drawn to both studio and independent features. Ventimiglia recently starred in the Wes Craven/Kevin Williamson thriller Cursed and next up is the indie film Dirty Deeds. His other film credits include Snow Job and Massholes. Additionally he starred in the short films Nice Guys Finish Last and Must Be the Music, which debuted at the 1996 Film Festival to rave reviews. Ventimiglia currently resides in Los Angeles and enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding and wake boarding. He also has a passion for restoring vintage muscle cars.


Has been a vegetarian since childhood. The "Gilmore Girls" (2000) spin-off (which was to be titled "Windward Circle") has been canceled due to the high cost of filming on location in Venice, California. When he was seven, his two sisters used to dress him up like Madonna! Didn't have to audition for "The Bedford Diaries". The WB had Milo, and only Milo, in mind for the role. He attended El Modena High School in Orange, CA. He graduated in 1994. Boyfriend of "Gilmore Girls" (2000) co-star Alexis Bledel from 2002 to 2006. He has a '67 Chevelle Super Sport named "Evelyn". Started a production company named DiVide Pictures. Similar to his fellow "Gilmore Girls" (2000) cast, also donates to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, one of his favorite charities. Close friend of Sophia Bush. His Favorite Bands are The Strokes, Deftones, A Tribe Called Quest, The Hives. Is the ex-boyfriend of _Heroes_ co-star Hayden Panettiere; the press have dubbed them "Haylo". [2008] Milo ranked #2 of 20 on DC's list of Hottest Comic Hunks, losing the #1 spot to Hugh Jackman.(2009). Close friend of "Heroes" (2006/II) co-star Adrian Pasdar.