He is known for his roles as Joey Emerson on the Fox comedy-drama Roc (1991–94), [1] as Dr. Keith Wilkes on the CBS medical drama Chicago Hope, [2] and as NCIS Director Leon Vance on the CBS drama NCIS and its spinoffs Los Angeles and New Orleans.

Jan 30, 2025 · Rocky Carroll has teased a fake wedding scenario for NCIS Season 22 Episode 11 (Image via YouTube/CBS News) The upcoming episode of NCIS titled For Better or Worse promises to deliver a concoction of humor and suspense. This episode of the CBS series features the NCIS team staging a fake wedding to infiltrate a mob and gain crucial information.

It could be said that his most notable and perhaps breakthrough role, however, came when he was cast as Assisant Director Leon Vance on NCIS (2003). It was a role that reunited him with his "Chicago Hope" cast mate Mark Harmon.

Apr 30, 2024 · Leon Vance found himself in a precarious situation during NCIS‘ milestone 1000th episode. The NCIS director took a bullet to the back and had fans wondering: Is Rocky Carroll leaving NCIS?...

Apr 29, 2024 · 'NCIS' star Rocky Carroll exclusively tells PEOPLE how the franchise's 'blue collar approach' is its secret to success and how the cast reacted once hitting its 1000-episode milestone

May 6, 2024 · Rocky Carroll discussed the personal end to NCIS Season 21 and why he believes that this finale is set apart from previous ones. The finale features Director Leon Vance, Carroll’s character, offering Agent Jessica Knight a position in a different leg of the agency, filling in a role—Special Agent-in-Charge of the NCIS Far East Field Office ...

Jan 27, 2025 · And we see there seems to be a very budding relationship, the love of food, the love of pastries and also a real connection between the two of them,” Rocky Carroll, who stars as Leon Vance...

Today, on September 25, we celebrate "NCIS" Day, marking an impressive two decades of the beloved CBS crime procedural series. As we reflect on the epic success of "NCIS," it's impossible not...

Apr 24, 2024 · As NCIS surpasses 1,000 episodes, Rocky Carroll is reveling in the unique space the franchise has found itself in. Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, the actor, whose starred as Leon Vance...

Jan 24, 2023 · Rocky Carroll, who plays Director Leon Vance, recently spoke with CBR about NCIS' longevity and how it handles cast turnover. He also addressed his role as director and whether the writers enjoy teasing character deaths.