Mario Macaluso, a talented actor born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, began his acting career in the city that never sleeps. He was a finalist at the prestigious Actor's Studio, before taking his talents to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he participated in their renowned Shakespeare program.
Currently, Macaluso is involved in several exciting projects, including an anti-bullying film called Broken Silence, based on a true story, and a comedy gangster film called Mulberry to Rome. His recent work includes The Wannabe, directed by Nick Sandow and produced by Martin Scorsese, where he played the role of Incrocci, the nephew of NY boss Joe Massaria.
Macaluso's extensive filmography also includes Bad Girl Island, Standing Ovation, and 79 Parts, among others. He has had the opportunity to work with renowned actors such as Olympia Dukakis, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Laine Kazan, and has appeared in TV shows like The Handler and Watching Ellie.
In addition to his acting career, Macaluso is a dedicated producer and has worked on several projects, including a reading series for emerging writers at the Actors Chapel in NYC. He is also a founding member of the San Gennaro Foundation, which produces an annual star-studded festival, and is a proud member of the Friar's Club in New York and the Sons of Italy Chapter in Hollywood.
Macaluso holds dual citizenship of the United States and Italy, and accepts work overseas from time to time. He divides his time between projects in Hollywood and New York, and when not working, is involved in various charitable endeavors, including the Lollipop Theater Group, which services hospitalized and terminally ill children, and the Story Project, which teaches inner-city kids about writing.
Above all, Macaluso's greatest accomplishment is his loving family, including his wife Allison and daughter Alessandra, whom he cherishes dearly.
