Brian Dietzen started his acting career in the early 2000s and it only took him a few years to score his biggest gig: the role of Jimmy Palmer on NCIS.
Today, Dietzsen has starred in more than 330 episodes of the popular television show, with more certainly to come. Besides acting, the Barrington, Illinois native has also produced and directed several episodes. At the same time as Brian rose to become a star of the show, however, he’s also suffered from some pretty alarming health issues.
So how did Brian land his role on NCIS? And what does his private life look like? Here’s all you need to know about him!
Being an actor sure sounds like a fantastic job on paper. You get to experience the excitement of being on set – sometimes in different locations around the world – work with really talented people, and try all manner of different roles. Put simply, actors get to occupy the skins of people from all walks of life, including those they may have dreamed of becoming when they were young.
Brian Dietzen as Jimmy Palmer on ‘NCIS’
Of course, we all know that the acting business can be a rough environment. Just as with any other line of work, those who are successful must work hard to reach their dreams.
Harder than most, in many instances. When it comes to working in the entertainment business, it can take years, sometimes decades, before one lands a role they really want.
Naturally, this doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with an actor’s talents, but rather about them being in the right place at the right time.
Keep reading to learn more…
