Joel Gretsch

Joel Gretsch’s stint as Special Agent Stan Burley on “NCIS” only takes up a small portion of his decades-long career. Born and raised in Minnesota, he’s been honing his craft since his days, taking acting classes at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He began his journey to stardom with an appearance in the TV show “Freshman Dorm.”

His other notable works include the main role in the sci-fi show “The 4400” and a recurring role in the supernatural drama “The Vampire Diaries.” Gretsch has also starred in shorter features like the 2021 thriller “Chupacabra.”