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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'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.
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.
After a hiatus from acting, Perrino returned to appear in the last season of ''The Sopranos'', playing Jason Gervasi, a young mobster.
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* 2019 ''[[It's Bruno!]]'' (TV Series) as Mario
* 2019 ''[[It's Bruno!]]'' (TV Series) as Mario
* 2019 ''The Wisdom Tooth'' as Enrico
* 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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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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