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Johnny Cannizzaro is driven by the emotional impact that art can have on people's lives. Marked by an ability to breathe life into characters with depth and nuance, Johnny approaches each role with a genuine desire to connect with audiences. With a resume that includes some top network tv shows and studio films, his commitment to his craft continues to be unwavering.
As a writer, Johny enjoys exploring the intricacies of the human experience, weaving tales that are intended to linger in hearts and minds of readers. In an industry often challenging to navigate, Johnny continues to forge a path for himself with no signs of turnig back. Click below to learn more.
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Short & Sweet Hollywood 2024 presents: The Minus Touch
Johnny will be presenting a scene from his television pilot concept, The Minus Touch, as an official selection at the Short & Sweet Hollywood festival 2024 on May 31st at 7pm and June 1st at 4:00pm.
Short & Sweet Hollywood 2024 presents: Jack Stevenson, A Decent Man
Johnny will be presenting a scene from his full length comedy, Jack Stevenson, A Decent Man, as an official selection at the Short & Sweet Hollywood festival 2024 on May 24th at 7pm and May 25th and 4:00pm. The scene will also feature Narmar Hannah.
Johnny will be Guest starring on QUANTUM LEAP on NBC
Johnny will be Guest Starring on CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION on Paramount +
Check out Johnny in Season 16, Episode 2 of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION on Paramount +.
Johnny will be Guest Starring on NEW AMSTERDAM on NBC
Check out Johnny in Season 5, Episode 2 of NEW AMSTERDAM on NBC. The episode is titled "Hook, Line and Sinker" and is written by Aaron Ginsberg. Don't miss it!
Johnny will be Co-Starring on THE ROOKIE on ABC
Check out Johnny in Season 4, Episode 2 of THE ROOKIE on ABC
Johnny will be Guest Starring on NCIS HAWAI'I on CBS
Check out Johnny in Season 1, Episode 16 of NCIS HAWAI'I on CBS.
Johnny will be Co-Starring on S.W.A.T, airing Janurary 23rd on CBS.
THE OBITUARY will be premiering at the 18th annual Garden State Film Festival March 25th-29 2020. It stars Anthony Geary(General Hospital) and Johnny Cannizzaro.
THE OBITUARY film will be making its New Jersey premiere at the 18th annual Garden State Film Festival, March 25th-29 2020. It stars Anthony Geary(General Hospital) and Johnny Cannizzaro.
A penniless writer who dreams of penning the great American novel takes a job writing obituaries to pay the bills. When he shows up to a man’s home to get a statement regarding someone’s passing, he’s confronted with a life or death situation of his own.
The new website for Johnny Cannizzaro, JohnnyCannizzaro.com is LIVE! Look around, click around, Check it out!
The new website for Johnny Cannizzaro is live! Look around, click around, tap around, and have fun!
Johnny Cannizzaro appearing in MARRYING RICH by Narmar Hanna for the 2022 Short & Sweet Hollywood festival
Johnny will be appearing in MARRYING RICH by Narmar Hanna as part of the SHORT & SWEET festival, taking place at the
Lee Strasberg Theatre.
THE BEST PEOPLE premiering at Dances with Films.
TheBestPeople will be the closing night film at the 2018 DANCES WITH FILMS film festival at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Please come out and watch on June 17th at 7:15pm at the Chinese theatre
Johnny will be appearing in REPLICA directed by Paul Tully, October 19th - November 24th 2018 at Theater 68 in North Hollywood, CA
THE OBITUARY screening at the Austin Film Festival
We're so excited to announce that The Obituary starring Anthony Geary & myself, directed by Jonathan Thompson & written by Norman Leonard will be screening at the Austin Film Festival on 10/14/2016 9:45 PM at the Rollins Theatre & 10/17/2016 9:00 PM at Galaxy Highland 9. If you happen to be in Austin, Texas, Come on out!
A penniless writer who dreams of penning the great American novel takes a job writing obituaries to pay the bills. When he shows up to a man’s home to get a statement regarding someone’s passing, he’s confronted with a life or death situation of his own.
THE BEST PEOPLE premiering at CINEQUEST
THE BEST PEOPLE directed by Dan Levy Dagerman, written by Selina Ringel and featuring Johnny Cannizzaro will be premiering and screening at CINEQUEST in San Jose , California on
Saturday, March 3rd, 9:15pm
Sunday, March 4th, 9:30pm
Wednesday, March 7th, 5:20pm
Friday. March 9th, 2:45pm
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