NCIS Director Leon Vance

Rocky Carroll

Vance was introduced in "Internal Affairs" as Assistant Director in Season 5. He is made the new Director after the death of Jenny Shepard. He has a wife, Jackie, and two children, a daughter, Kayla, and son.

Rocky Carroll:
A theatre, television and feature film star Carroll recently joined the cast opposite his former "Chicago Hope" co-star Mark Harmon. Carroll, who recurred as "NCIS Assistant Director Leon Vance" during this past season, has become a series regular coinciding with his character's promotion to Director following the murder of Director Shepard. Carroll's additional television credits include "Grey's Anatomy," "Boston Legal," "ER," "American Dreams" and a starring role on the Network's "The Agency." On the big screen, Carroll recently shot a role for the upcoming Jim Carrey film 'Yes Man." His feature film credits also include the horror/thriller "Prisoner" and "The Ladies Man. In the summer of 2005, Carroll starred in a national tour of the late August Wilson's play, "Radio Golf." Born in Cincinnati, Carroll now lives in Los Angeles with his wife. His birth date is July 8th.