Miguel Ferrer
American actor in 'NCIS: Los Angeles'
Born
February 7th, 1955
70 years ago
Died
January 19th, 2017
8 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor with a diverse career in film and television, primarily recognized for work in 'NCIS: Los Angeles' as Owen Granger. Participated in various projects spanning multiple genres including drama, thriller, and comedy. Contributed voice work to animated series and films. Began acting in the 1980s, building a reputation through significant roles in both episodic television and feature films.
Played Owen Granger in 'NCIS: Los Angeles'
Voiced characters in 'Mulan' and 'Doom'
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