Brian Dietzen

Dietzen is the quiet MVP of the NCIS ensemble, and I have a real soft spot for how he grew Jimmy Palmer from a nervous, comic-relief autopsy assistant into one of the show's most quietly emotional anchors. That's a rare thing on network TV: a recurring side character who earns a full arc over two decades. The episode he co-wrote, dealing with Palmer's grief, was genuinely affecting and showed a creative ambition beyond just hitting his marks. He embodies the underrated value of the dependable supporting actor who makes a sprawling procedural feel like home. Steady, warm, and easy to root for.

Brian Dietzen (born November 14, 1977) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying medical examiner Dr. Jimmy Palmer on the long-running CBS television series NCIS, a role he has played since 2004. He has also occasionally written for the series.

Name (English)

Brian Dietzen

Name (Japanese)

ブライアン・ディーツェン

Reading

ぶらいあん・でぃーつぇん

Born

November 14, 1977 (age 48)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Scorpio / Snake

Origin

Barrington, Illinois, United States

Occupation

Actor / Television actor / Film actor

University

University of Colorado Boulder

Motto

Private

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• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%84%E3%82%A7%E3%83%B3

Tags

• Born in Illinois
• Actor
• Television actor
• Film actor

Last updated

2026-06-02

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