Barrett Foa

Barrett Foa is a prominent actor best known for his role as Eric Beale, a tech-savvy operator and surfer, on the popular CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles, which has been airing since 2009. Sharing the screen with notable stars such as Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, and Academy Award winner Linda Hunt, Foa has become a familiar face in the world of television.

After relocating to Los Angeles in early 2009, Foa made a mark with guest appearances on the acclaimed series Entourage, where he portrayed Ari Gold’s assistant, along with roles in the original NCIS series, Numb3rs, and The Closer alongside Kyra Sedgwick.

Foa's theatrical talents shine on Broadway, where he took center stage in productions like Avenue Q, playing dual roles as Princeton and Rod, and starred as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He was also part of the original cast of Mamma Mia! and lent his voice to the character of Jesus in the 20th anniversary recording of Godspell.

His stage work extends to esteemed venues such as Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theatre, and various regional theaters, including the Shakespeare Theatre in D.C. and Paper Mill Playhouse. A native New Yorker, Foa graduated from The Dalton School and earned his BFA from the University of Michigan, following a semester at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. He currently resides in Los Angeles.