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NCIS Tony and Ziva actor Julian Ovenden steps into the pivotal function of Jonah in the NCIS spinoff, with viewers anxious to uncover every part about the performer.

The Paramount+ sequence launched today, Thursday, September 4, and it would not take long before chaos erupts at Tony DiNozzo’s (portrayed by Michael Weatherly) security company.

Following a enigmatic lady’s profitable theft of tens of millions from a financial establishment, Tony sits down with Interpol’s Secretary General Jonah Markham (Julian Ovenden).

The ex-NSA laptop programmer is characterised as “charming, decisive and confident” and when Jonah spots global points, he is satisfied he can resolve them.

As NCIS Tony and Ziva premieres, this is all you need to know about Jonah performer Julian Ovenden.

Performer and vocalist Julian Ovenden was born in Sheffield in 1976 and spent parts of his childhood relocating before establishing roots in London.

He’s among three siblings born to Reverend Canon John Ovenden, who beforehand served as chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.

Drawing inspiration from his father, Ovenden earned a scholarship to carry out with the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir at age seven, then subsequently attended Eton College through a music scholarship, before advancing his musical research at Oxford University.

Due to his father’s Royal Family connections alongside his own vocal abilities, the artist has entertained the Queen on a number of events. Speaking of his father to The Lady, Ovenden said: “He is proud to work for the Queen. He’s found it an extraordinary experience.”

He went on to add: “The Queen’s sense of duty and loyalty are exceptional. She has devoted her life to the country… that’s impressive.'”

Ovenden enjoys a blissful marriage to opera singer Kate Royal, whom he first encountered at a bar during the Glyndebourne Opera Festival.

The pair did not cross paths again for another yr before rekindling their connection in New York City, finally tying the knot in 2010. The couple now shares two kids.

Discussing their romance, Royal revealed to the Daily Mail: “Julian and I had a lot of mutual friends, so I had heard a great deal about him and always thought he sounded like my perfect match.”

Fans will acknowledge the NCIS: Tony and Ziva star from quite a few period drama productions, including his portrayal of Bobby Kennedy in The Crown, William De Nogaret in Knightfall and Sir Henry Granville in Bridgerton.

Perhaps his most memorable function got here as Charles Blake, who emerged as a potential romantic curiosity for Lady Mary (Michelle Dockerty) in ITV’s Downton Abbey during 2014.

During an interview with The List, Ovenden revealed the “frustrations” he encountered while filming on set.

Ovenden explained: “When we shot it – it seems quite a long time ago now – but the way it’s shot is so bitty, and because there’s so many characters, you only get a day here and there.

“I never actually knew whether or not I made any affect in any way.

“I felt a bit frustrated that I wasn’t able to carry on into the next [season], because then [Lady Mary] was whisked off by Matthew Goode in season six.”

After wrapping his function on the NCIS spinoff, Ovenden is protecting busy with the upcoming drama Hear Me Roar, which is presently in pre-production.

The official plot abstract states: “A legal battle ensues as a transgender woman challenges the British government’s policies, altering the landscape for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK.”

The 48 yr previous will not be the only acquainted face on set, as he’ll be performing alongside Love Actually legend Emma Thompson and former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston.

NCIS Tony and Ziva is on the market to watch on Paramount+.