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{{Short description|American actor}}
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| name = Joe Perrino
| name = Joseph Perrino
| birth_date = {{birth year and age| May 8th, 1982}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|4|30}}
| birth_place = [[Bronx, New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[The Bronx]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
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|education = [[New York University]] {{small|([[Master of Fine Arts|MFA]])}}
| education = [[New York University]] {{small|([[Master of Fine Arts|MFA]])}}
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1995-present
| occupation = Actor
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'''Joe Perrino''' (born May 8th, 1982) is an American actor.


| spouse = {{marriage|Youri Cho|2019}}
== Life and career ==


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Joe Perrino is an American film, television and stage actor, best known for his roles in the feature film ''[[Sleepers (film)|Sleepers]]''<ref name="Paietta2007">{{cite book|last=Paietta|first=Ann C.|title=Teachers in the Movies: A Filmography of Depictions of Grade School, Preschool and Day Care Educators, 1890s to the Present|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Lic8BQAAQBAJ&pg=PA181|accessdate=16 November 2016|year=2007|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786429387|page=181}}</ref> and the television series ''[[The Sopranos]]''.
'''Joseph Perrino''' (born April 30, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the drama film ''[[Sleepers (film)|Sleepers]]'' in 1996.


== Life and career ==
Perrino was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He got his start in acting when a casting director approached him and asked Perrino to try out for the film ''Sleepers''. Despite his lack of prior acting experience, Perrino agreed, and after months of auditioning, he won the sought after role of Lorenzo Shakes Carcaterra, one of the lead roles in the film. Perrino held his own acting alongside veteran actors Robert De Niro and Kevin Bacon and earned rave reviews, including Entertainment Weekly noting his superb performance. Perrino was also nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film, and named a Breakthrough Star by People Magazine.
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Joseph Perrino is an American film, television and stage actor, best known for his roles in the feature film ''[[Sleepers (film)|Sleepers]]''<ref name="Paietta2007">{{cite book|last=Paietta|first=Ann C.|title=Teachers in the Movies: A Filmography of Depictions of Grade School, Preschool and Day Care Educators, 1890s to the Present|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Lic8BQAAQBAJ&pg=PA181|accessdate=16 November 2016|year=2007|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786429387|page=181}}</ref> and the television series ''[[The Sopranos]]''.


Perrino's acting career began with his portrayal of Lorenzo "Shakes" Carcaterra, one of the lead roles in the film ''Sleepers''. His performance reviewed positive reviews; he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film and was named a Breakthrough Star by ''[[People Magazine]]''.
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Perrino went on to work with Anna Paquin, playing her love interest Ross Epstein in Tony Goldwyn's A Walk on the Moon. He then played a gang leader Blade in The Mighty, starring Sharon Stone, and moved onto the indie film The Bumblebee Flies Anyway, playing Mazzo, a terminally ill cancer patient dealing with his last days on earth. The film also starred Elijah Wood, Rachel Leigh Cook and Janeane Garofalo.


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Perrino went on to work with [[Anna Paquin]], playing her love interest, Ross Epstein, in Tony Goldwyn's ''A Walk on the Moon''. He then played a gang leader named Blade in ''The Mighty'', starring [[Sharon Stone]]. Perrino moved on to the indie film ''The Bumblebee Flies Anyway'', playing Mazzo, a terminally ill cancer patient dealing with his last days on earth.
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After a hiatus from acting, Perrino returned to appear in the last season of The Sopranos, playing Jason Gervasi, a young mobster. Next in Assassination of a High School President, Perrino played high school delinquent Dutch Middleton, starring Bruce Willis as the principal.


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After a hiatus from acting, Perrino returned to appear in the last season of ''The Sopranos'', playing Jason Gervasi, a young mobster.
Perrino had begun studying with veteran acting teacher Alice Spivak and is one of the founding members of On The Road Repertory Theatre Company. He starred in an OTR production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, directed by Ms. Spivak.


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In 2017, Perrino began work on the STARZ network's hit crime series ''[[Power (TV series)|Power]]'' in its 5th season as Vincent Ragni, a boss in the Italian syndicate. According to ''Power'' creator Courtney A. Kemp, Perrino made such a favorable impression that the storyline was retooled to keep Perrino's character alive.
As of 2015, Perrino is shooting a new series Four Kings as one of the leads, together with Rob Iler. He is also in rehearsal for an upcoming OTR production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans.

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In 2017, Perrino began work on the STARZ network’s hit crime series POWER in its 5th season as Vincent Ragni, a boss in the Italian syndicate. What was initially scheduled as a 5 episode arc turned into a 2 season run. According to POWER creator Courtney A. Kemp, Perrino made such a favorable impression that the storyline was retooled to keep Perrino’s character alive.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
* 1996: ''[[The Juror]]''
* 1996 ''[[The Juror]]'' as Tommy Riggio
* 1996: ''[[Sleepers (film)|Sleepers]]'' (as young Lorenzo "Shakes" Carcaterra)
* 1996 ''[[Sleepers (film)|Sleepers]]'' as Young Lorenzo 'Shakes' Carcaterra
* 1997: ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'' (TV episode)
* 1997 ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'' (TV Series) as Young Johnny Munch
* 1998: ''[[The Mighty]]'' (as Tony (blade)(Tony D)
* 1998 ''[[The Mighty]]'' as Tony D [Blade]
* 1999: ''[[A Walk on the Moon]]''
* 1999 ''[[A Walk on the Moon]]'' as Ross Epstein
* 1999: ''[[The Bumblebee Flies Anyway]]''
* 1999 ''[[The Bumblebee Flies Anyway]]'' as Mazzo
* 2006: ''[[The Immaculate Misconception (2006 film)|The Immaculate Misconception]]''
* 2006 ''The Immaculate Misconception'' as Joey
* 2007: ''[[The Sopranos]]'' (5 TV episodes) (as Jason Gervasi)
* 2007 ''[[The Sopranos]]'' (TV Series) as Jason Gervasi
* 2007: ''The Hit'' (as Little Tony)
* 2007 ''The Hit'' as Tony 'Little Tony'
* 2008: ''[[Assassination of a High School President]]'' (as Dutch Middleton)
* 2008 ''[[Assassination of a High School President]]'' as 'Dutch' Middleton
* 2010: ''[[Law & Order]]'' (as PO Jack Mckenzie)
* 2010 ''[[Law & Order]]'' (TV Series) as Parole Officer Jack McKenzie
* 2013: ''[[The Family (2013 film)|The Family]]''
* 2013 ''Run'' as Security Guard Owens
* 2013 ''[[The Family (2013 film)|The Family]]'' as Joey, Mobster
* 2014: ''[[Before I Disappear]]''
* 2014: ''[[Blue Bloods (TV series)|Blue Bloods]]''
* 2014 ''[[Before I Disappear]]'' as Ellis
* 2014 ''[[Blue Bloods (TV series)|Blue Bloods]]'' (TV Series) as Doorman Sergio
* 2015: ''4 Kings''
* 2015 ''4 Kings'' as Unknown
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* 2017: ''[[Happy!_(TV_series)|Happy!]]'' as Pal Scaramucci<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452242 Happy!] at [[IMDb]]</ref>
* 2016 ''The Brooklyn Banker'' as Nick
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* 2018–2019: ''[[Power (TV series)|Power]]'' (8 TV episodes) as Vincent Ragni
* 2019: ''[[It's Bruno!]]'' as Mario
* 2017 ''Cigarette Soup'' as Skinner
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* 2017 ''[[Happy! (TV series)|Happy!]]'' (TV Series) as Pal Scaramucci<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452242 Happy!] at [[IMDb]]</ref>
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* 2018–2020 ''[[Power (TV series)|Power]]'' (TV Series) as Vincent Ragni
* 2019 ''[[It's Bruno!]]'' (TV Series) as Mario
* 2019 ''The Wisdom Tooth'' as Enrico
* 2023 ''The Foxes of Hydesville'' (narrative podcast) as Josiah Bessell, Red Taylor<ref name = "FoxesOfHydesville">{{cite web | title = Carey Mulligan To Lead Podcast ‘The Foxes Of Hydesville’ About Sisters Who Claimed They Could Speak To The Dead | last = Wiseman | first = Andreas | date = February 24, 2023 | website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] | url = https://deadline.com/2023/04/carey-mulligan-mckenna-grace-podcast-fox-sisters-hydesville-qcode-1235334759/ | access-date = February 24, 2023 }}</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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[[Category:Male actors from New York City]]
[[Category:Male actors from the Bronx]]
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 9 August 2023

Joseph Perrino
Born (1982-04-30) April 30, 1982 (age 42)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
EducationNew York University (MFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1995-present
Spouse
Youri Cho
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(m. 2019)​

Joseph Perrino (born April 30, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the drama film Sleepers in 1996.

Life and career[edit]

Joseph Perrino is an American film, television and stage actor, best known for his roles in the feature film Sleepers[1] and the television series The Sopranos.

Perrino's acting career began with his portrayal of Lorenzo "Shakes" Carcaterra, one of the lead roles in the film Sleepers. His performance reviewed positive reviews; he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film and was named a Breakthrough Star by People Magazine.

Perrino went on to work with Anna Paquin, playing her love interest, Ross Epstein, in Tony Goldwyn's A Walk on the Moon. He then played a gang leader named Blade in The Mighty, starring Sharon Stone. Perrino moved on to the indie film The Bumblebee Flies Anyway, playing Mazzo, a terminally ill cancer patient dealing with his last days on earth.

After a hiatus from acting, Perrino returned to appear in the last season of The Sopranos, playing Jason Gervasi, a young mobster.

In 2017, Perrino began work on the STARZ network's hit crime series Power in its 5th season as Vincent Ragni, a boss in the Italian syndicate. According to Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, Perrino made such a favorable impression that the storyline was retooled to keep Perrino's character alive.

Filmography[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Young Artist Awards

  • 1997: Nominated, "Best Performance in a Feature Film by a Leading Young Actor" - Sleepers

YoungStar Awards

  • 1997: Nominated, "Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film" - Sleepers

References[edit]

  1. ^ Paietta, Ann C. (2007). Teachers in the Movies: A Filmography of Depictions of Grade School, Preschool and Day Care Educators, 1890s to the Present. McFarland. p. 181. ISBN 9780786429387. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  2. ^ Happy! at IMDb
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 24, 2023). "Carey Mulligan To Lead Podcast 'The Foxes Of Hydesville' About Sisters Who Claimed They Could Speak To The Dead". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2023.

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