Michael Vartan Biography

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 1960s French singing superstars Sylvie Vartan and Johnny Hallyday
• Hobbies include painting and playing guitar
• Avid hockey player and fan of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, as well as baseball's New York Mets
• On his role in an ad campaign for the NHL's Stanley Cup, he told Sports Illustrated in 2004: "I've worked with some of the hottest women in Hollywood, and it's by far the most nervous I've been on camera
• The moment I saw the Cup I got the chills
• The first 10 takes I flubbed every line