Here is the rewritten biography of Fred Mancuso:
Fred Mancuso is a veteran actor born in Massena, New York, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He comes from a creative family, with a model-dancer mother and a football-playing engineer father. Fred's father passed away from brain cancer when he was 12, and he took on a caregiving role for his younger brother Kirk.
Growing up, Fred was exposed to the arts from a young age, singing, playing the guitar, and acting. His mother, a dancer from Richmond, Virginia, worked and raised the four children, retiring from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2013. Fred served in the US Air Force from 1986 to 1990, stationed in North Carolina before transferring to Los Angeles to live with his brother Joe.
After his military service, Fred began his acting career, working as a stunt performer and actor in various productions. He was cast in the Miami Vice Stunt Show at Universal Studios Tour and later worked as a bouncer at the Comedy Store and Roxbury nightclubs in Hollywood.
Fred's big break came when he was cast in the TV pilot "Cain" in 1990, which led to his SAG card. He went on to work with renowned actors and directors, including John Frank Levey, Maura Tierney, and William Morgan Sheppard, who became his mentor and coach.
Fred's military background and acting career have been intertwined, with his service in the US Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2012. During his deployments, he worked on humanitarian aid missions and was inducted into the 1st Regiment of the US Army Special Forces.
After his military service, Fred returned to acting, working on various TV shows and films, including "Colony," "S.W.A.T.," "Lucifer," and "No Good Nick." He has also produced and directed several stage productions, including "Of Mice and Men," "The Dogs Pond," and "Simpatico."
Fred is a devoted father to his two sons, Anthony Joseph and Ronan Liam, born during his deployments. He credits his military experience with teaching him valuable skills, including discipline, perseverance, and leadership.
Fred believes that the key to successful acting is listening and being present in the moment. He has been influenced by acting legends such as Stanislavski and Morgan, who emphasized the importance of authenticity and simplicity in acting.
Fred currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and continues to work in the entertainment industry. His production company, Preatorean, is dedicated to producing high-quality content that inspires and uplifts audiences.