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10 Fun Facts About the Cast of NCIS

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NCIS, the show that's been on the air since 2003, has one of the more recognizable casts on television — and its spent many years at the top of the ratings charts. In spite of that, you might not know much about the stars. Check out these 10 fun facts about the cast of NCIS to learn more.

Gibbs Was Almost Played by...Crockett?

Don Johnson, aka the smooth-as-ice, white-suit-wearing James Crockett of Miami Vice fame, was originally offered the role of lead NCIS agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Imagine how different the show might've been.

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McGee Is the Creator's Stepson

Actor Sean Murray, who plays tenderhearted agent McGee, is actually the stepson of Don Bellisario, the show's creator. His stepsister, Bellisario's daughter, has played McGee's sister on the show.

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Cote De Pablo Took Language Classes

Cote De Pablo, the Chilean-American actress who plays Ziva, worked with a language coach. This helped her make sure that she spoke Hebrew in an Israeli accent. That's dedication.

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Sasha Alexander Asked to Be Killed Off of the Show

When Special Agent Caitlin ("Kate") Todd's character was killed off of the show by terrorist Ari (Ziva's half brother), fans went a little crazy. They assumed that the actress who portrayed her, Sasha Alexander, had been kicked off the show. It turns out that Alexander wanted out.

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Pauley Perrette Really Does Have a Criminology Degree

Actress Pauley Perrette, who plays forensic tech Abby Sciuto, really does have a degree in criminology. No, it's not forensics, but the fields are pretty close.

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Speaking of Abby...That Caf-Pow Recipe

Fans know that Abby is never far from her Big Gulp-sized cup of Caf Pow. In the show, Caf Pow keeps her awake. Caf Pow was really just Hawaiian Punch, which Perrette changed to unsweetened cranberry juice once she cut sugar from her diet.

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Daniela Ruah Was a Portuguese Soap Queen

The actress who portrays Kensi Blye was an actress in her native Portugal, appearing in four different soap operas. She even won the Portuguese version of Dancing With the Stars in 2006.

Like Father, Like Son

Have you seen when the show does those flashbacks scenes with Jethro, Mark Harmo's character, as a young man? Mark Harmon's real life-son, Sean Harmon, plays the role.

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Lauren Holly Almost Played Kate

Actress Lauren Holly auditioned for the role of Kate when producers were scouting for someone to play the character. Producers eventually decided that Sasha Alexander was a better fit.

That Classic "DUN-DUN" Sound Revealed

Fans of the show are well aware of that "DUN DUN" sound that appears during the show just before commercial breaks. The image on the screen turns to a grainy black and white shade before the "DUN DUN" sound booms through. That sound was actually created by show creator Don Bellisario. It came from him hitting a mic with his hand.

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