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Johnny Cannizzaro is a versatile actor and writer originally from Brooklyn New York. He has appeared in television series such as Matlock (CBS), Quantum Leap (NBC), Criminal Minds: Evolution (CBS), The Rookie (ABC), New Amsterdam (NBC), NCIS: Hawai'i (CBS) and S.W.A.T. (CBS). He also appeared in the film adaptation of Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood.
Johnny is driven by the emotional impact that storytelling can have on people's lives. Marked by a passion to breathe life into characters with depth and nuance, Johnny considers himself fortunate to be working consistently as an actor.
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Johnny will be co-starring on MATLOCK on CBS.
Johnny will be appearing as ADAM in MATLOCK Season 1, Episode 12.
Jack Stevenson, a Decent Man at the Short and Sweet 2024 festival
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 CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION on Paramount +
Check out Johnny in Season 16, Episode 2 of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION on Paramount +.
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.
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 leads indie feature STEGOSAURUS
Johnny Cannizzaro will be starring in the independent feature film, STEGOSAURUS, written and directed by Sam Rocco.
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 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 QUANTUM LEAP on NBC
INVISIBLE premieres at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival
Independent feature INVISIBLE, starring Zebede Row, Rachel Alig, Johnny Cannizzaro and directed by Matthew Michael Ross will be premiering on Wednesday June 26th, 7:30pm at Regal Theaterin Sherman Oaks. The film willl screen in theater 15.
The Regal Theater: 15301 Ventura Blvd Building A, Unit 300, Floor 3, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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.
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