Michael Vartan
Born in Paris to a French father and an American mother, Michael Vartan grew up in the tiny Normandy village of Fleury until the age of 18, when he moved to Los Angeles to live with his mother who encouraged him to take acting classes.

After starring in two small French films, Vartan grabbed the attention of the film world with his breakthrough performance in the 1993 Italian epic "Fiorile," directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani. Vartan, who was nominated for a French Caesar Award for Best Up-and-Coming Actor, played two characters in the movie.

Soon after, Vartan signed with an agent and landed a role in "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," playing the bigoted small-town thug who harasses three drag queens (Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo). He went on to star opposite David Schwimmer as one of his best friends in "The Pallbearer," and also starred in "The Myth of Fingerprints," with Julianne Moore, and "The Curve," with Keri Russell, both of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997 and 1998, respectively.

Most recently Vartan starred opposite Drew Barrymore in the feature film "Never Been Kissed," and he'll be seen later this year in the psychological thriller "One Hour Photo," opposite Robin Williams.

On television Vartan starred as Sir Lancelot in the miniseries "The Mists of Avalon," opposite Angelica Huston, Julianna Margulies and Joan Allen, and has guest-starred on "Ally McBeal" and "Friends."

In his spare time Vartan enjoys playing many different types of sports and is an avid hockey and baseball fan.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Hometown: Fleury, France
Birthdate: November 27

ROMANTIC PAST He had a serious girlfriend who mysteriously left the picture as soon as Sydney became his responsibility. We don't know anything about her, but she'll probably cause trouble at some point.

ROMANTIC FUTURE No doubt agent love is on the horizon.

TROUBLED PAST His CIA agent father was killed in the line of duty; he and Sydney both suspected her father of the murder. They recently learned that Sydney's mother, who was also a KGB agent, did the deed.

JOB SECURITY AT THE CIA When Sydney said she would only spy for the CIA if Michael oversaw her assignments, his status was elevated in a big way. But his personal feelings for her have become an issue with his bosses.

POTENTIAL DANGER He's too emotionally involved, and his desire to protect Sydney could end up getting him -- or her -- killed.

CIA.NET: AGENT PROFILE
ID-CLASS (CIA): USS-CI-2300708
PROFILE: VAUGHN, MICHAEL C.
Case Status: Pending
Present Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date of Birth: 11/27/68
Place of Birth: Fleury, Normandy, France
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180
Sex: M
Race: Caucasian

Languages: English, French, Spanish
Experience: Recruit, 12-1994
Mother's Maiden Name: Delorme