Al Bandiero
Al Bandiero | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alfredo Bandiero |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse | Marlyn Bandiero (m. 08/06/1997) |
| Website | Official website |
Al Bandiero (born April 27, 1963) is an American award-winning film and television actor, known for playing Peter Evans in the tv series Desire.
Biography
Bandiero was born Alfredo Bandiero in Brooklyn, New York; the son of Tony and Elizabeth Bandiero. He has 1 sister, Jennifer Bandiero, born in 1960. His father, Tony Bandiero, is of Italian, Sicilian and French descent, and his mother, Elizábeth Bandiero, is of German and Irish descent. Bandiero had almost had a career in baseball as he was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals when he was young.
Acting Career
Bandiero started his acting career in 1985, firstly appearing in the film Rocky IV playing the 'American Commentator #2', then after a 17 year differently career, he appeared in the film Scene of the Crime in 2002, then after appeared in television series including Dragnet and The Practice. His major television role was in Desire taking the role as Peter Evans, appearing in 60 episodes in total. He still appears in movies.
Other Works
- Extensive TV Hosting; Children's Miracle Network Telethon, TV 2000, This Week's Music, Music Connection, also numerous infomercials.
- Extensive National Radio Shows; Al's Party, Incredible 80s.
- Direct Hits, Club Hotline (Japan)
- Extensive Voice over credits; Car companies, Hair shampoos, Soft drinks, Pop Albums, TV promos, etc.
- Silent Hill V: Flesh & Blood (video-game) 4 characters (mo-cap & voices)
Publicity
Interviews
- Southeastern Antiquing & Collecting Magazine (USA) January 2007, by: Ken Hall, "Al Bandiero, Star of the Fox TV Series Desire, Collects Watches"
- Radio & Records (USA) 28 July 2006, Iss. 1668, pg. 28, by: Darnella Dunham, "Going Hollywood, From Radio Personality to Actor"
- Starry Constellation Magazine (USA) 2006, by: Lisa Steinberg, "Al Bandiero, Desire"
Pictorial
- Fitness + (USA) October 2000, pg. 84-87, by: Steve Raimondi, "The man behind the voice"
Personal life
Bandiero married Marlyn Bandiero on June 8, 1997. They are still married, and now live in Los Angeles, California.
- Italian descent: On father's side
- Sicilian descent: On father's side
- French descent: On father's side
- Irish descent: On mother's side
- German descent: On mother's side
Filmography
- Desire (2006) (TV series) - Peter Evans (60 episodes)
- The Confession (2005) - Prison Guard
- I Am Stamos (2004) - Agent
- The Practice (2003) (TV series) - Police Officer (1 episode)
- Dragnet (2003) (TV series) - Reporter No. 1 (1 episode)
- Mister Sterling (????) (TV series) - Maitre'D (1 episode)
- Girls Behaving Badly (????) (TV series) - Mob Husband (1 episode)
- Scene of the Crime (2002) (TV) - Det. Jimm Redmond
- Rocky IV (1985) - American Commentator #2