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Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. He may be best known for his role as Nick Hurley, in the 1983 film Flashdance. He has had recurring roles in numerous television series, including NCIS as Eli David, the father of Mossad officer (now Special Agent) Ziva David, The O.C. as Dr. Neil Roberts, and Damages as Phil Gray. Nouri was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Gloria (née Montgomery) and Edmond Nouri. His father, a businessman, worked in life insurance. He has two daughters, Jennifer and Hannah. Nouri has appeared on Broadway, most notably as... MORE

Michael Nouri (born December 9, 1945) is an American television and film actor. He may be best known for his role as Nick Hurley, in the 1983 film Flashdance. He has had recurring roles in numerous television series, including NCIS as Eli David, the father of Mossad officer (now Special Agent) Ziva David, The O.C. as Dr. Neil Roberts, and Damages as Phil Gray. Nouri was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Gloria (née Montgomery) and Edmond Nouri. His father, a businessman, worked in life insurance. He has two daughters, Jennifer and Hannah. Nouri has appeared on Broadway, most notably as King Marchand in the musical Victor/Victoria with Julie Andrews from 1995 to 1997. On May 24, 2010, he begins airing in the contract role of Caleb Cooney, a love interest for the character of Erica (Susan Lucci) on the daytime drama, All My Children. Nouri briefly attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida before transferring to Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. LESS