Johnny Cannizzaro

Johnny Cannizzaro (born February 3) is an American stage, film and television actor and writer. He had a role in Clint Eastwood's Jersey Boys.

For the Puerto Rican Olympic sport shooter, see Johnny Cannizzaro (sport shooter).

Early life

Cannizzaro was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. He is of Italian descent. He is one of three children including a twin brother. Cannizzaro spent the majority of his adolescent years taking piano lessons and performing in local theater, which is where he developed a passion for acting. After graduating from Holmdel High School in 2001, Cannizzaro began commuting to Manhattan for auditions.

Career

Cannizzaro recently filmed a guest star role playing 'Franco' in USA Networks drama 'Colony' starring Josh Holloway.

Cannizzaro produced and starred in the independent film 'The Obituary' opposite General Hospital alum Anthony Geary.

In 2013, director Clint Eastwood cast Cannizzaro to play the supporting role of Nick Devito in the film adaptation of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys.

In 2013, Cannizzaro made his network television debut appearing in the series premiere of Frank Darabont's highly anticipated 1940's gangster drama Mob City which aired on TNT.

Cannizzaro played Ronnie Fusto in a "A Ring in Brooklyn", a stage musical by Alan Fleishman and Eric Dodson at the Noho Arts Center in North Hollywood, Ca.

Cannizzaro was featured in a brand new production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods in Los Angeles starring General Hospital's Anthony Geary and directed by Calvin Remsberg.

Cannizzaro recorded an original song for Richard M. Sherman, Academy Award winning songwriter and composer of Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book.

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References
  1. "Erich Bergen Cast As Bob Gaudio In Clint Eastwood's 'Jersey Boys'; Two More Join Cast". Deadline Hollywood. August 8, 2013.
  2. "Johnny Cannizzaro and Mike Doyle Join JERSEY BOYS Film". Broadway World. August 8, 2013.
  3. "Mike Doyle and Johnny Cannizzaro Join Clint Eastwood's Jersey Boys Film". Playbill. August 9, 2013. Archived from the original on October 26, 2013.

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