Enrico Colantoni
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 Enrico Colantoni, 2007 |
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| Born | February 14, 1963 Toronto, Ontario |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Snyder (1997 - 2004) Rosanna (2011 - present) |
| Parents | Gina and Quintino Colantoni |
| Relatives | Hector Colantoni - brother (c. 1953) Frances Colantoni - sister (b. 1959 -d. 1969) |
Enrico Colantoni (born February 14, 1963) is a Canadian actor, probably best known for portraying Elliot DiMauro in the sitcom Just Shoot Me!, Keith Mars on the television series Veronica Mars, and Sergeant Greg Parker on the television series Flashpoint. He has also had supporting roles in such films as The Wrong Guy, Galaxy Quest, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence and guest appearances on Monk, Numb3rs, Stargate SG-1 and Bones. Colantoni currently plays a recurring role on Person of Interest as Elias, a crime boss.
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Early life and education [edit]
Colantoni was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Gina, a garment worker, and Quintino Colantoni, a labourer and truck driver.[1] Both his parents were immigrants from Italy, and his brother, Det. Sgt. Hector Colantoni, is a retired police officer with the Toronto Police Service.[2]
He attended the University of Toronto studying psychology and sociology, but transferred to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Colantoni graduated from the Yale School of Drama, winning the Carol Dye Award.[3][4]
Career [edit]
He currently appears in the Canadian TV police drama Flashpoint as Sgt. Greg Parker,[5] (also airing in the U.S. on ION Television, and airing previously on CBS). He took the role because his brother has been a Toronto cop for the past 30 years.
Philanthropy [edit]
Since 2011, Enrico has been heavily involved with The Tema Conter Memorial Trust, an organization that assists first responders and other service personnel deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He became their official spokesperson and has been involved in their annual tribute gala in Toronto every year since.[6]
He has also been involved in the Companion Animal Protection Society's campaign to boycott commercial pet stores, creating a video to raise awareness about the topic.[7]
Personal life [edit]
He lives in Toronto, Canada and has two children, Quintin and Madelyn. On November 11, 2011 he married long-time girlfriend Rosanna.[8]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Money Train | Dooley | |
| 1996 | Albino Alligator | Agent #3 | |
| 1997 | The Wrong Guy | Creepy Guy | |
| 1998 | Divorce: A Contemporary Western | Barry | |
| 1998 | Screwed: A Hollywood Bedtime Story | Jack Driscoll | |
| 1999 | Stigmata | Father Dario | |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Mathesar | |
| 2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | The Murderer | |
| 2002 | Frank McKlusky, C.I. | Scout Bayou | |
| 2002 | The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest | Francis Benoit | |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | Arty / Ed | |
| 2003 | The Vest | Dad | Short film |
| 2004 | Criminal | Bookish Man | |
| 2007 | The Happiest Day of His Life | Divorced wedding guest | |
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | D.J. | |
| 2008 | Homeland Security | Enrico the Chef | |
| 2009 | Weather Girl | George | |
| 2010 | The Fighter and the Clown | Officer Ward | Short film |
| 2011 | The Chaperone | Dr. Etman | |
| 2011 | Servitude | Franz | |
| 2011 | Contagion | Dennis French | |
| 2012 | The It Drive In | Sen. Ellis Hart (rumored) | Pre-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Night Heat | Episode: "The Wiseguy" | |
| 1987 | Friday the 13th: The Series | Adrian | Episode: "Root of All Evil" |
| 1994 | Law & Order | Ron Blocker | Episode: "Censure" |
| 1994 | New York Undercover | David Kinsoling | Episode: "After Shakespeare" |
| 1994 | NYPD Blue | Danny Breen, Jr. | Episode: "You Bet Your Life" |
| 1995 | NYPD Blue | Danny Breen, Jr. | Episode: "Don We Now Our Gay Apparel" |
| 1995-1996 | Hope and Gloria | Louis Utz | 35 episodes |
| 1997 | Life's Work | Marty Cranepool | Episode: "Neighbors" |
| 1997 | The Member of the Wedding | Mr. Addams | TV movie |
| 1997 | Cloned | Steve Rinker | TV movie |
| 1997-2003 | Just Shoot Me! | Elliot DiMauro | 149 episodes |
| 2000 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Frankie | Episode: "Frankie Goes to Rutherford" |
| 2001 | The Outer Limits | Michael Burr | Episode: "Think Like a Dinosaur" |
| 2001 | James Dean | Elia Kazan | TV movie |
| 2002 | Kim Possible | Dr. Cyrus Bortel (voice) | Episode: "The Twin Factor" |
| 2003 | Expert Witness | TV movie | |
| 2003 | Whoopi | Victor | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2003 | Justice League | Glorious Gordon Godfrey (voice) | Episode: "Eclipsed" Episode: "Eclipsed: Part II" |
| 2003 | Missing | Charles Denton | Episode: "White Whale" |
| 2003 | Stargate SG-1 | Burke | Episode: "Evolution: Part 2" |
| 2004 | Century City | Frank Summers | Episode: "Sweet Child of Mine" |
| 2004 | Monk | Joe Christie | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month" |
| 2004 | Kim Possible | Dr. Cyrus Bortel (voice) | Episode: "Emotion Sickness" |
| 2004-2007 | Veronica Mars | Keith Mars | 64 episodes |
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Preston | Episode: "Leapin' Lizards" |
| 2007 | Numb3rs | Ben | Episode: "Chinese Box" |
| 2008 | Brothers & Sisters | Evan | Episode: "Compromises" |
| 2008 | Céline | René Angélil | TV movie |
| 2008-2012 | Flashpoint | Sgt. Gregory Parker | Lead role |
| 2009 | ZOS: Zone of Separation | Speedo Boy | TV miniseries |
| 2009 | Party Down | Gordon McSpadden | Episode: "Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party" |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS | (voice) | Episode: "We've Created a Mobster" |
| 2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Danny DeRossi | Episode: "Lawyers, Guns & Money" |
| 2010 | Bones | Micah Leggat | Episode: "The Doctor in the Photo" |
| 2011 | The Kennedys | J. Edgar Hoover | TV miniseries |
| 2011 | Person of Interest | Charlie Burton | Episode: "Witness" |
| 2011-2013 | Person of Interest | Carl Elias | 7 episodes |
| 2013 | Malibu Country | Leslie Sallinger | 1 episodes |
| 2013 | Warehouse 13 | Anthony Bishop | Episode: "The Big Snag" |
References [edit]
- ^ Enrico Colantoni Biography (1963-)
- ^ "Asking for Help". Eggplante!. February 23, 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Movies: Biography forEnrico Colantoni". The New York Times.
- ^ http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2008/07/10/flashpoint_star_brings_work_home_to_toronto.html
- ^ "Enrico Colantoni as Sgt. Gregory Parker". CBS. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ^ "Asking for Help". Eggplante!. February 23, 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ CAPS Web
- ^ Enrico Colantoni official twitter
External links [edit]
- Enrico Colantoni at the Internet Movie Database
- CTV.ca - Flashpoint - Enrico Colantoni as Sgt. Gregory Parker
- TEMA.ca Enrico Colantoni
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