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Milo Ventimiglia Biography

Birth Name:Milo Anthony Ventimiglia

Birth Place:Anaheim, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has traveled to Iraq and Afghanistan to perform for the troops stationed there as a part of a USO tour
  • Has supported the Veterans of America organization to help veterans returning home from war
  • Studied English at the University of California, Los Angeles
  • Has been a performer since he was a kid, when he staged plays for his family and did community theatre
  • Quote: "When you are fortunate enough to have a platform where people will listen, and you have the means to give, how could you not? I want to be a guy who strives to create a better environment and sense of hope for the world․"
  • Quote: "When you fall into perfect balance with yourself - mentally, physically, spiritually - that's when you find you're content․ That's when you can sit back and enjoy everything around you, when you're right there, in the middle of it․"
  • Best known for his roles in the series "Gilmore Girls," "Heroes" and "This Is Us․"
  • Has produced the digital series "The Paranormal and Extraterrestrial Squad․"
  • Founded the production company DiVide Pictures

Awards

  • 2007Scream Award-Best Superhero: nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Action Adventure: winner
  • 2009Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2014IAWTV Award-Best Male Performance in a Drama: winner
  • 2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Tearjerker: winner
  • 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
  • 2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner