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Michael Weatherly has enjoyed a splendid career, from TV shows to movies, particularly well known for his portrayal of the charming, wise-cracking Special Agent Tony DiNozzo onNCIS. But long before he became one of the most recognizable faces on telly, he was just another actor learning to navigate the muddy waters of the sea called Hollywood.
As he was making his way, the actor got a life lesson during one particular instance, where he ended up in the bad books of Bill Cosby.
Michael Weatherly Had His First Acting Job Opposite Bill Cosby
Michael Weatherlyis one of the finest actors on television, who gained prominence for his role in the American military police procedural dramaNCIS. Yet, way before he was first cast as the popular character, he was just another actor who landed a role opposite the Hollywood starBill Cosby.
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In what was his first acting job, he was invited on to play the roommate of Theo Huxtable in an episode ofThe Cosby Showafter the original actor was no longer available. While onCBS This Morningin 2012, Weatherly revealed the details of the job,
But I was the same size as him, so she called me and said, ‘Get out to Queens, you’re gonna meet Bill Cosby and if he signs off on you, you’re gonna be working this afternoon, they’re taping.’ … And I met him and he was in a track suit smoking a cigar, he had a rubber chicken nailed to his dressing room door.
Recalled theNCISstar as he went on to add with a laugh that he did okay but was never invited back. And the reason for him not being invited again might have been the way he behaved during rehearsals, which apparently made Cosby really annoyed.
Michael Weatherly Might Have Made Bill Cosby Hate Him with His Peculiar Behavior
Hollywood is not a place for everyone and is most certainly difficult to navigate for new and young actors. Even the now-famous Michael Weatherly had his fair share of rocky moments, moments that might have potentially derailed his reputation in the industry.
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Weatherly was cast inThe Cosby Show, in what turned out to be a one-shot deal. And the reason why it might have been so was his peculiar behind-the-scenes behavior in the presence of Bill Cosby, as he himself revealed in an interview withThe New York Post.
It was my very first acting job. I didn’t know my a** from my elbow; I taped a subway token on my forehead during rehearsals and Cosby said, ‘What’s that?’ I said, ‘I’m the token white guy.’ They did not invite me back.
Well, despite the unexpected turn of events and Weatherly apparently having ended up annoying Cosby, things did work out for the actor. Despite the setback of not being called back onThe Cosby Show, the actor continued on his path and ultimately ended up on one of the most watched and loved TV shows of all time,NCIS.
NCISis available to be streamed on Netflix.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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