Friends and NCIS star Gregory Itzin dead at 74-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro

The actor starred in Friends and 24 (Picture: Getty)

Gregory Itzin, who starred in hit TV shows including NCIS, has died at the age of 74.

The news was confirmed by Jon Cassar, executive producer as well as a director on the hit series 24, as he wrote on Twitter: ‘My friend Greg Itzin passed away today. He was one of the most talented actors I had the honor to work with, but more than that he was an all around great guy.

‘He’ll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him.

‘You made your mark, now Rest In Peace friend.’

Fans may remember Itzin from his role on Friends, having played Theodore Hannigan, the father of Phoebe’s husband Mike.

Gregory Itzin played Mike Hannigan’s father in Friends (Picture: NBC)

One of his most well-known roles was as Charles Logan on 24, which earned him two Emmy nominations after his debut in season four.

Logan was one of the show’s central villains, beginning as a treacherous Vice President before taking over as President in the fifth season.

Itzin was also honoured as a part of season five’s SAG Award-nominated ensemble in the action thriller series.

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