Michael Manning Weatherly, Jr. was born on July 8, 1968, in the iconic city of New York, to Patricia Ruth (Hetherington) and Michael Manning Weatherly, Sr. Growing up in Fairfield, Connecticut, he made the bold decision to leave college in pursuit of a career in acting, a passion that would become a defining aspect of his life.
In addition to his love for acting, Weatherly also had a profound appreciation for music, which led him to play in a band while simultaneously pursuing his acting career. This multifaceted approach to the arts allowed him to explore different creative outlets and express himself in various ways.
Weatherly's professional acting career began with a guest spot on the popular television show "The Cosby Show" (1984),where he played the role of Theo Huxtable's roommate. He also appeared in the independent film "Trigger Happy" (2001),opposite the talented Rosario Dawson. This early success led to numerous guest spots on television and ultimately brought him to Los Angeles, where he landed a regular role on the FOX series "Significant Others" (1998).
In the late 1990s, Weatherly met director Whit Stillman, who cast him in the critically acclaimed film "The Last Days of Disco" (1998),opposite the talented Chloë Sevigny. He also starred as Christina Applegate's ex-husband on the series "Jesse" (1998) and had roles in "The Specials" (2000),opposite Rob Lowe, "Venus and Mars" (2001),opposite Lynn Redgrave, and "Gun Shy" (2000),opposite Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock.
In his personal life, Weatherly was married to actress Amelia Heinle from 1995 to 1997, with whom he had a son named August in 1996. The couple's marriage unfortunately ended in divorce, despite their efforts to make it work.
In 2009, Weatherly married internist Dr. Bojana Jankovic, with whom he has two children, a daughter named Olivia and a son named Liam. The couple currently resides in Los Angeles, where they continue to pursue their passions and build a life together.
