Which actor played Jess Mariano?

Milo Ventimiglia played Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls.

Jess is Luke Danes’s nephew, sent to live with Luke in Stars Hollow after his mother struggles to care for him. He becomes Rory’s second major boyfriend and is introduced as a rebellious, book-loving teenager.

Jess’s relationship with Rory develops after he moves to Stars Hollow and attends Stars Hollow High. His intelligence and shared love of reading create a strong connection with Rory, while his impulsive behavior causes conflict with Luke, Dean, and the wider town.

Ventimiglia returned as Jess in the 2016 revival. He later gained major recognition as Jack Pearson on This Is Us. Jess is distinct from Logan Huntzberger, played by Matt Czuchry, and Dean Forester, played by Jared Padalecki.