Occupation Actor Years active 1991 – present | Name Anthony DeSando Role Actor | |
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Born December 4, 1965 (age 58) ( 1965-12-04 ) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. TV shows Welcome to New York, Under Suspicion, New York News Movies Fighting, Artie Lange's Beer Lea, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Kiss Me - Guido, New Jack City Similar People Dito Montiel, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Michael Corrente, Mario Van Peebles, Jonathan Elias | ||
Anthony DeSando (born December 4, 1965), also known as Anthony Joseph De Santis, is an American actor. He is of Italian descent, his grandparents were immigrants from the southern Italian regions, they emigrated due to better work opportunities to the United States. De Sando is often being displayed as a jocker and dappered villain in mob films such as New Jack City.
He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He has appeared in such television series as L.A. Law, Crossing Jordan, NYPD Blue, Without a Trace and Sex and the City. One of his most prominent roles is Brendan Filone in The Sopranos. He also starred in Federal Hill along with A Day In Black And White and co-starred in the movies xent, Beer League and The Whole Shebang. He also did the voice of Reggie in The Sopranos: Road to Respect video game. Recently he appeared as a character in Dito Montiel's films A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints and Fighting. As of 2016 he also made a cameo appearance in "Friends in Need" the 17th episode of the 6th season of the CBS police procedural drama Blue Bloods playing the role of Joey Ruscoli, cousin of Detective Anthony Abetemarco who is played by fellow Sopranos actor Steven R. Schirripa.
Filmography
Actor
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Beer League: The Series (TV Series) (post-production) as
Dennis Mangenelli
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Listen as
Milo
2016
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Joey Ruscoli / Joey Razzano
- Irish Exits (2023) - Joey Ruscoli
- Firewall (2021) - Joey Razzano (as Anthony De Sando)
- Reality Check (2021) - Joey Ruscoli
- Friends in Need (2016) - Joey Razzano (as Anthony De Sando)
2021
Evil (TV Series) as
Father Rodrigo Katagas
- The Angel of Warning (2022) - Father Rodrigo Katagas
- The Demon of the Road (2022) - Father Rodrigo Katagas
- U Is for U.F.O. (2021) - Father Rodrigo Katagas
2020
The Honeyzoomers (TV Series) as
Cousin Glenny
- Head of the House (2020) - Cousin Glenny
- Pardon My French (2020) - Cousin Glenny
2020
The Madness Inside Me as
Jeremy (as Anthony De Sando)
2020
The Plot Against America (TV Mini Series) as
Angelo
- Part 1 (2020) - Angelo
2019
Mob Town as
Mike Miranda
2018
The Good Fight (TV Series) as
Detective Hedren
- The One Where Diane Joins the Resistance (2019) - Detective Hedren (as Anthony De Sando)
- Day 478 (2018) - Detective Hedren (as Anthony De Sando)
- Day 471 (2018) - Detective Hedren (as Anthony De Sando)
2016
Elementary (TV Series) as
Peter Dinacio
- Render, and Then Seize Her (2016) - Peter Dinacio (as Anthony De Sando)
2016
Money Monster as
Officer Benson (as Anthony De Sando)
2015
Freeheld as
Toohey (as Anthony De Sando)
2014
Friends and Romans as
Joey 'Bananas' Bongano
2013
Magic City (TV Series) as
Eddie Blue
- -And Your Enemies Closer (2013) - Eddie Blue (as Anthony De Sando)
- World in Changes (2013) - Eddie Blue (as Anthony De Sando)
- Crossroads (2013) - Eddie Blue (as Anthony De Sando)
- Adapt or Die (2013) - Eddie Blue (as Anthony De Sando)
2012
Person of Interest (TV Series) as
Hans Friedrickson
- Firewall (2012) - Hans Friedrickson (as Anthony De Sando)
2012
Nick the Doorman (TV Movie) as
Harry
2009
Bored to Death (TV Series) as
Carl
- The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer (2009) - Carl
2009
Mercy (TV Series) as
Derek Whitlow
- You Lost Me with the Cinderblock (2009) - Derek Whitlow (as Anthony De Sando)
2009
Fighting as
Christopher Anthony
2007
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Joey Mazzaro
- A Grizzly Murder (2007) - Joey Mazzaro (as Anthony De Sando)
2006
The Sopranos: Road to Respect (Video Game) as
Reggie (voice, as Anthony De Sando)
2006
Beer League as
Dennis Mangenelli
2006
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints as
Frank the Dog Walker (as Anthony de Sando)
2005
Numb3rs (TV Series) as
Detective Reed
- Man Hunt (2005) - Detective Reed
2004
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Anthony DeBellis
- Upstairs Downstairs (2004) - Anthony DeBellis (as Anthony Joseph De Santis)
2002
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) as
Father Paul
- Til Death Do Us Part (2004) - Father Paul (as Anthony De Santis)
- Miracles & Wonders (2002) - Father Paul
2002
Ciao America as
Frank Mantovani
2002
Hysterical Blindness (TV Movie) as
Bobby (as Anthony De Sando)
2000
Welcome to New York (TV Series) as
Vince Verbena
- Dusting Diva (2001) - Vince Verbena
- The Brother (2001) - Vince Verbena
- The Stalker (2001) - Vince Verbena
- The Memo (2001) - Vince Verbena
- The Cat and the Rat (2001) - Vince Verbena
- Limos and Lines (2000) - Vince Verbena
- It's Hard to Meet Intelligent Women (2000) - Vince Verbena
- Dr. Bob (2000) - Vince Verbena
- The Crier (2000) - Vince Verbena
- The Car (2000) - Vince Verbena
- Jim Gets a Wig (2000) - Vince Verbena
- Jim Gets an Apartment (2000) - Vince Verbena
- Tickets (2000) - Vince Verbena
- Pilot (2000) - Vince Verbena
- The Party - Vince Verbena
2001
The Whole Shebang as
Joey Zito (as Anthony De Sando)
2001
Plan B as
Mario (as Anthony De Sando)
2001
Third Watch (TV Series) as
Brett Tunney
- Exposing Faith (2001) - Brett Tunney
2000
Double Parked as
Angel Gonzalez
2000
Cement as
Sean
1999
The Sopranos (TV Series) as
Brendan Filone
- The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti (1999) - Brendan Filone (uncredited)
- Meadowlands (1999) - Brendan Filone (as Anthony Desando)
- Denial, Anger, Acceptance (1999) - Brendan Filone (as Anthony Desando)
- 46 Long (1999) - Brendan Filone (as Anthony Desando)
1999
A Day in Black and White
1998
Just the Ticket as
Kenny Paliski
1998
Martial Law (TV Series) as
Andy Stallworth
- Trackdown (1998) - Andy Stallworth
1998
Sex and the City (TV Series) as
Siddhartha
- The Drought (1998) - Siddhartha
1998
Carly (TV Movie) as
Nicky Tucci
1998
Frogs for Snakes as
Rilke
1997
Kiss Me, Guido as
Pino
1997
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Harvey Doss
- Alice Doesn't Fit Here Anymore (1997) - Harvey Doss
1995
Two Bits as
Victor
1995
New York News (TV Series) as
Tony Amato
- Fun City (1995) - Tony Amato
1994
Under Suspicion (TV Series) as
Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis / Det. Costa "Doc" Papadakis
- Wrongful Shooting (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Cop Killing (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Kinky Murder (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Hostage Standoff (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- A Haunting Case (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Holy Suspect (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Koreatown Murder (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Sex Harassment/Corruption Case (1995) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Father/Daughter Murder (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- The Retarded Witness (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Arson/Murder Story (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Wife Abuse/Murder: Part 2 (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Wife Abuse/Murder: Part 1 (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Child Molester: Part 2 (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Child Molester: Part 1 (1994) - Det. Costas 'Doc' Papadakis
- Serial Killer: Part 2 (1994) - Det. Costa "Doc" Papadakis
1995
Party Girl as
Derrick (as Anthony De Sando)
1994
Federal Hill as
Nicky (as Anthony De Sando)
1993
A Walk with Death (as Anthony de Sando)
1993
Vendetta II: The New Mafia (TV Movie) as
Albert Lamanna
1992
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Alex DePalma
- Say Goodnight Gracie (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Double Breasted Suit (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Beauty and the Breast (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Silence of the Lambskins (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Love in Bloom (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- P.S. Your Shrink Is Dead (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- From Here to Paternity (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Great Balls Afire (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Diet, Diet My Darling (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- Steal It Again, Sam (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
- I'm Ready for My Closeup, Mr. Markowitz (1992) - Alex DePalma (as Anthony De Sando)
1991
The Return of Eliot Ness (TV Movie) as
Bobby Malto
1991
Grand Isle as
Victor Lebrun
1991
Out for Justice as
Vinnie Madano
1991
New Jack City as
Frankie Needles
1990
Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride (TV Mini Series) as
Albert
- Episode #1.3 (1990) - Albert
- Episode #1.2 (1990) - Albert
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - Albert
1968
One Life to Live (TV Series) as
Grant Noone (1996)
Soundtrack
2000
Cement (writer: "Wildcat Shoes")
Self
2006
Howard Stern on Demand (TV Series) as
Self
- Beer League Special (2006) - Self
1992
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite Drama Series
References
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