Erik Palladino(born May 10, 1968) is an American actor known for his portrayal ofDr. Dave Malucciin theNBCmedical dramaERand Frank in the Amazon seriesThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.He is also known for his recurring roles as Lt. Michael Daghlian inJoan of Arcadia,Vostanik Sabatino inNCIS: Los Angelesand Kevin Miller onSuits.He has also had major supporting roles in the filmsBuried,Latter DaysandU-571.
Erik Palladino | |
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 Palladino in 2021 | |
| Born | May 10, 1968 Yonkers, New York,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Children | 3[1] |
Early life
editPalladino was born the youngest of three boys inYonkers, New York,to an Armenian mother, Queenie, a high school teacher, and Peter Palladino, a heating contractor of Italian descent. His older brothers are Chris (b. 1961) and Todd (b. 1963). Palladino's maternal grandfather, Harry Mozian, was a survivor of theArmenian genocide.His great-grandfather Charles and Harry's two brothers perished in the genocide. Harry Mozian came to America on December 3, 1922, with his mother Maritza Mozian.[2][3]
Career
editPalladino has been in over 20 feature films. He is also known for his work in television on shows such asLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,Fringe,Burn Notice,NCISandNCIS: Los Angeles. He has starred in moviesU-571alongsideMatthew McConaugheyandHarvey Keitel,Finders FeeoppositeJames Earl Jones,the teen comedyCan't Hardly Waitand TV seriesSuitsas Kevin Miller.
In 1999, Palladino landed his breakthrough starring role, one month after returning from theU-571shoot inRome,onERas Dr.Dave Malucci,which he played in the sixth season until the eighth season in 2001. In 2005, he starred in theFXwar dramaOver Thereas Sgt. Scream, the leader of a squad ofU.S. 3rd Infantry Divisionsoldiers involved in the2003 Invasion of Iraq.
He is a singer of the rock band Hearing Red.[4]Palladino was also the host of the short-lived TV series,Hit Parader's Heavy Metal Meltdown,in the late '80s.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Hollywood Boulevard | Seamus | |
| 1998 | Can't Hardly Wait | Ron | |
| 1998 | The Week That Girl Died | Vinnie | |
| 1999 | Road Kill | Alex | |
| 1999 | This Space Between Us | Jesse Fleer | |
| 2000 | U-571 | Anthony Mazzola | |
| 2001 | Finder's Fee | Tepper | |
| 2002 | Life Without Dick | Tony 'The Tuner' Moretti | Video |
| 2003 | Justice | Drew Pettite | |
| 2003 | Latter Days | Keith Griffin | |
| 2004 | Dead & Breakfast | David | |
| 2005 | Barry Dingle | Derek Childers | |
| 2005 | L.A. Dicks | Sal 'Goldberg' DeVolio | |
| 2006 | The Thirst | Jason | |
| 2007 | Return to House on Haunted Hill | Desmond Niles | Video |
| 2008 | Hotel California | Troy | |
| 2008 | Lower Learning | Bob Willoman | |
| 2009 | A Day in the Life | Special Agent Budden | |
| 2009 | The New Daughter | Off. Ed Lowry | |
| 2010 | Buried | Special Agent Harris (voice) | |
| 2011 | Answers to Nothing | Jerry | |
| 2013 | Caught on Tape | Hector | |
| 2013 | Violet | Erik | |
| 2014 | Mischief Night | Mr. Payton | |
| 2024 | Skincare | Armen |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Love and Marriage | Michael Nardini | Main role |
| 1996–1997 | Murphy Brown | Danny | Episodes: "Nobody's Perfect", "Oh, Danny Boy" |
| 1997 | Malcolm & Eddie | Jason | Episodes: "Been There, Done That", "Casino Evil", "Trading Spaces" |
| 1998–1999 | DiResta | Tully | Main role |
| 1999–2001 | ER | Dave Malucci | Regular role (seasons 6–8) |
| 2001 | Strange Frequency | Buck | Episode: "Disco Inferno" |
| 2002 | Judging Amy | Anthony Cangiano | Episode: "A Pretty Good Day" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Det. Dave Duethorn | Episodes: "Damaged", "Dominance" |
| 2003 | Joan of Arcadia | Lt. Michael Daghlian | Recurring role |
| 2004 | Less than Perfect | Mike Abrejo | Episode: "Ain't It a Shame, Claude" |
| 2004 | Dr. Vegas | John Gallo Jr. | Episodes: "Limits", "Lust for Life" |
| 2005 | Over There | Sgt. Chris 'Scream' Silas | Main role |
| 2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dan Nobler | Episode: "Werewolves" |
| 2007 | Crossing Jordan | Agent Gropius | Episode: "Post Hoc..." |
| 2007 | Numbers | Capt. Adams | Episode: "Under Pressure" |
| 2007 | Suspect | Det. Robbie Panelli | TV film |
| 2008 | Crash and Burn | Kevin Hawkins | TV film |
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Det. Cooper | Episodes: "Lo-Fi", "Mayhem" |
| 2008 | Raising the Bar | Brandon Radley | Episode: "Roman Holiday" |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | Blake Miller | Episode: "Titans" |
| 2009 | Private Practice | Mitch Thompson | Episode: "Wait and See" |
| 2009 | Reaper | Michael 'Red' Sabatino | Episode: "The Sweet Science" |
| 2009 | Fringe | Eliot Michaels | Episode: "Inner Child" |
| 2009 | Cupid | Mick Kazarian | Episode: "Live and Let Spy" |
| 2009 | Burn Notice | Matheson | Episode: "Fearless Leader" |
| 2009 | Stuck | Erik | TV film |
| 2009 | NCIS | Daniel Cryer | Episode: "Good Cop, Bad Cop" |
| 2009–2010 | Make It or Break It | Marty Walsh | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2010 | White Collar | Herrera | Episode: "Bad Judgment" |
| 2010 | Deadly Honeymoon | Sherrick | TV film |
| 2010 | Rizzoli & Isles | Bobby Marino | Episode: "When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang" |
| 2010–2011 | The Defenders | Agent Bukant | Episodes: "Nevada v. Dennis", "Nevada v. Doug the Mule" |
| 2010–2011 | The Whole Truth | Det. Kipper Jenks | Episodes: "Uncanny", "The State Calls Kathryn Peale" |
| 2011 | Castle | Coach Rome | Episode: "The Dead Pool" |
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Roger McAdams | Episode: "The Watchers" |
| 2012–2013 | 666 Park Avenue | Tony DeMeo | Main role |
| 2013–2015, 2017–2020 2021-2023 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Vostanik Sabatino | Recurring role (seasons 4–5, 7–8, 10–14) |
| 2015 | Blue Bloods | Jimmy Costa | Episode: "With Friends Like These" |
| 2015 | Agatha | Benjamin Cooper | TV film |
| 2016 | Arrow | Lt. Joyner | Episode: "A.W.O.L." |
| 2016 | Designated Survivor | Jeffrey Meyers | Episode: "The Traitor" |
| 2016, 2019 | Suits | Kevin Miller | Recurring role (season 6), guest (seasons 8–9) |
| 2018 | Good Eggs | Dan | Episode: "Good Eggs" |
| 2018 | Six | Commander Scott Hughes | Recurring role (season 2) |
| 2018 | Volunteers, a Rwandan Comedy | Erik | TV film |
| 2018–2023 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Frank | Episodes: "Simone", "Kind of Bleu", "Interesting People on Christopher Street", "Ethan...Esther...Chaim" |
| 2019 | The Fix | Leo Foster | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Watchmen | Agent Art | Episode: "This Extraordinary Being" |
References
edit- ^"Erik Palladino on Instagram:" It was a challenging year - Having to Mom all by yourself for five months with three kids and four dogs (One of which was a puppy)as well as running the business of being an incredible real estate agent. (@nancyandjaime for all your real estate needs - Shameless plug). But, as usual, you handled it all with dignity, grace, laughter, class and strength. You are a true gift to anyone who comes in your orbit. Best friend. Best Mom. Best sister. Best wife. Simply the best. If it was anyone else - it would be a little annoying. But thankfully, it's you. I am very lucky... Very lucky to get to be guy that stands by your side through it all. It has been the honor of my life. I wish I could be with you today honey but I am always with you in my heart. Happy Birthday my love. @jaimeleepalladino #gratefuleveryday #livelifetothefullest #fullheart #fullsoul #fulllife #happybirthday "".
- ^"Erik Palladino Biography (1968–)".Filmreference.2010.RetrievedOctober 26,2010.
- ^"Rosie's Free-For-All".The Wichita Eagle.January 24, 2000.RetrievedOctober 26,2010.
The character's name was Dave Norquist originally. 'I'm Italian American and Norquist didn't sound like an ethnic name to me,' says the 31-year-old actor, who nailed his audition, forcing a change in ethnicity for the part.
- ^"Happy Birthday To Yonkers' Erik Palladino".Yonkers Daily Voice.May 10, 2016.
- ^Thomas, Bryan (October 22, 2016)."'Hit Parader's Heavy Metal Meltdown': This short-lived metal-themed magazine-style TV show aired on 'Night Flight' in the late 80s ".Nightflight.RetrievedOctober 10,2019.