Born in France but based in Los Angeles since his teens, this handsome leading man filmed his first few movies in Europe before making his Hollywood debut with a small part in the drag road picture
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. While he earned rave reviews for his role in the dysfunctional family indie
The Myth of Fingerprints, he earned his first taste of fame for his romantic turn in
Never Been Kissed in 1999. But true stardom eluded Vartan until he landed a part on the small-screen spy saga
Alias. During his tenure, he had a brief but intensely scrutinized relationship with his on-screen love interest, Jennifer Garner.
Michael Vartan Fast Facts:
- Moved to Los Angeles from France at 18 to live with his mother, who encouraged him to pursue acting.
- Wanted to be a professional pool player before he became an actor.
- Nephew of '60s French singing superstars Sylvie Vartan and Johnny Hallyday.
- Avid hockey player and fan of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, as well as baseball's New York Mets.
- Michael Vartan Relationships:
- David Hallyday - Cousin
- Doris Vartan - Mother
- Eddie Vartan - Father
- Johnny Hallyday - Uncle
- Sylvie Vartan - Aunt
