Other names Rich Ruccolo Years active 1997–present Role Television actor Education Cherokee High School | Occupation Actor Name Richard Ruccolo Spouse Lauren Rees (m. 2008) Siblings Michael Ruccolo | |
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Full Name Richard Robert Ruccolo Born March 2, 1972 (age 52) ( 1972-03-02 ) Marlton, New Jersey, U.S. Movies and TV shows Two Guys and a Girl, All Over the Guy, Rita Rocks, A Nanny for Christmas, Obsessed Similar People Julie Davis, Danny Jacobson, Steve Shill, Tiffani Thiessen, Michael Feifer | ||
A Nanny for Christmas | Trailer (2010) | Emmanuelle Vaugier, Dean Cain, Richard Ruccolo, M. Maples
Richard Robert Ruccolo (born March 2, 1972) is an American television and film actor, best known for his lead role in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl (originally titled Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place).
Contents
- A Nanny for Christmas Trailer 2010 Emmanuelle Vaugier Dean Cain Richard Ruccolo M Maples
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Early life
Ruccolo was born in Marlton, New Jersey. He attended Cherokee High School in Evesham Township, New Jersey. It was there Ruccolo first discovered his love of acting while starring as the lead in the high school's production of Oklahoma! After graduating he moved to Los Angeles to find work as an actor. Throughout his auditions, Ruccolo slept on his friend's sofa until he found work.
Career
Gradually Ruccolo began to find guest roles in such dramas as Beverly Hills, 90210 and The X-Files. He starred in nationally televised commercials for Wendy's, Skittles and 7 Up. However, it was not until 1998 that Ruccolo became recognized. Ruccolo found fame as Pete Dunville in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl. When the series was canceled in 2001, Ruccolo starred in All Over the Guy, The One, Missing in the USA, and Anacardium. In 2005, he guest starred in three episodes of Joey as Glen.
In 2008 and 2009, Ruccolo starred in the Lifetime sitcom Rita Rocks.
Personal life
Ruccolo was previously engaged to former Saved by the Bell star Tiffani Thiessen. They met in 2000 when Thiessen guest starred in several episodes of Two Guys and a Girl. Their relationship had ended as of March 2003. Also in 2003, his brother, Michael had twins Rocco and Nico. In 2008, he married Lauren Rees.
Filmography
Actor
2016
Internity (TV Series) as
Owen Sieber
- Pilot - Owen Sieber
2016
I Know Where Lizzie Is (TV Movie) as
Martin Holden
2015
Take It from Us (TV Movie) as
Lucas
2013
Crash & Bernstein (TV Series) as
Karl Bernstein
- Duck, Duck, Crash (2014) - Karl Bernstein
- Merry Crashenfest (2013) - Karl Bernstein
- Like Father, Like Purple (2013) - Karl Bernstein
2014
Devious Maids (TV Series) as
Kim Rampton
- The Bad Seed (2014) - Kim Rampton
2013
Legit (TV Series) as
Mike Mert
- Honesty (2014) - Mike Mert
- Sober (2014) - Mike Mert
- Licked (2014) - Mike Mert
- Afghanistan (2014) - Mike Mert
- Checkmate (2014) - Mike Mert
- Hat Hair (2013) - Mike Mert
2014
Hot in Cleveland (TV Series) as
Matt
- Rusty Banks Rides Again (2014) - Matt
2014
NCIS (TV Series) as
Ronald Troutman
- Page Not Found (2014) - Ronald Troutman
2013
Clara's Deadly Secret (TV Movie) as
Mike
2013
Wendell and Vinnie (TV Series) as
Allan Kramer
- Wendell and the Sleepover (2013) - Allan Kramer
- Abra & Cadabra (2013) - Allan Kramer
2007
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) as
Corporate Rep
- The Gang Recycles Their Trash (2012) - Corporate Rep
- The Gang Sells Out (2007) - Corporate Rep (uncredited)
2012
Playdate (TV Movie) as
Brian Valentine
2011
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) as
Scott
- The Art of Making Art (2011) - Scott
2010
A Nanny for Christmas (TV Movie) as
Justin Larose
2008
Rita Rocks (TV Series) as
Jay Clemens
- Born in the U.S.A. (2009) - Jay Clemens
- The Jealous Kind (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Sympathy for the Devil (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Jingle All the Way (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Shower the People (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Is She Really Going Out with Him? (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Mother and Child Reunion (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Anchors Aweigh (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Why Can't We Be Friends? (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Bad Company (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Vogue (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Mommy's Alright, Daddy's Alright (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Mr. Bassman (2009) - Jay Clemens
- The Shape of Things to Come (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Stuck in the Middle with You (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Welcome to the Working Week (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Nothing's Gonna Change My World (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (2009) - Jay Clemens
- A Change Is Gonna Come (2009) - Jay Clemens
- We Can Work It Out (2009) - Jay Clemens
- What's Love Got to Do with It (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Killer Queen (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Get Off Off of My Cloud (2009) - Jay Clemens
- I Can't Make You Love Me (2009) - Jay Clemens
- It's My Party (2009) - Jay Clemens
- Old Friends (2009) - Jay Clemens
- The Girl Is Mine (2009) - Jay Clemens
- I Write the Songs (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Love on the Rocks (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Got No Time (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Under Pressure (2008) - Jay Clemens
- The Crying Game (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Take This Job and Shove It (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Nobody Does It Better (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Mother's Little Helper (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Flirting with Disaster (2008) - Jay Clemens
- You Gotta Have Friends (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Lies, Lies, Lies, Yeah-ah (2008) - Jay Clemens
- Pilot (2008) - Jay Clemens
2009
Obsessed as
Hank
2007
Backyards & Bullets (TV Movie)
2006
Standoff (TV Series) as
Ken Mund
- Man of Steele (2006) - Ken Mund (as Rich Ruccolo)
2006
Available Men (Short) as
Rob
2005
Reba (TV Series) as
Dr. Beck
- Issues (2005) - Dr. Beck
2005
Joey (TV Series) as
Glen
- Joey and the Spying (2005) - Glen
- Joey and the Fancy Sister (2005) - Glen
- Joey and the Assistant (2005) - Glen
2005
Talk Show Diaries (TV Movie) as
Blake
2004
Taste (TV Movie) as
Danny Coyle
2004
Missing in the USA (TV Series) as
Host
2003
Spellbound (TV Movie)
2003
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (TV Series) as
Charlie Babbot
- Tough Love (2003) - Charlie Babbot
- Secrets and Lies (2003) - Charlie Babbot
2003
Less Than Perfect (TV Series) as
Bobby Casey
- A Little Love for Lydia (2003) - Bobby Casey
2003
The One (TV Movie) as
Michael Blake
2001
Anacardium as
Chris
2001
All Over the Guy as
Tom Vecchione
1998
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (TV Series) as
Pete Dunville
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? (2001) - Pete Dunville
- The Icewoman Cometh (2001) - Pete Dunville
- The Love Boat (2001) - Pete Dunville
- Make Mine Tea (2001) - Pete Dunville
- The Adventures of Captain Karma (2001) - Pete Dunville
- A Few Good Firemen (2001) - Pete Dunville
- An Eye for a Finger (2001) - Pete Dunville
- The Aftermath (2001) - Pete Dunville
- I've Got a Secret (2001) - Pete Dunville
- Give Mommy a Kiss (2001) - Pete Dunville
- Burning Down the House (2001) - Pete Dunville
- Rescue Me (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Drip (2000) - Pete Dunville
- My Dinner with Irene (2000) - Pete Dunville
- The One Without Dialogue (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Disco Nights (2000) - Pete Dunville
- A Germ Runs Through It (2000) - Pete Dunville
- The Satanic Curses (2000) - Pete Dunville
- 15 Minutes of Shame (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Meat (2000) - Pete Dunville
- The Bear (2000) - Pete Dunville
- El Matrimonio Loco (2000) - Pete Dunville
- The Undercard (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Another Moving Script (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Love Shack (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Bachelorette (2000) - Pete Dunville
- War Stories (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Once Again from the Beginning (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Feast or Fireman (2000) - Pete Dunville
- A Rookie Script (2000) - Pete Dunville
- The Wedding Dress (2000) - Pete Dunville
- The Monitor Story (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Bridesmaid Revisited (2000) - Pete Dunville
- Out with the Old (1999) - Pete Dunville
- A Moving Script (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Liver and Learn (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Talking Turkey (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Foul Play (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Berg's New Roommate (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Halloween 2: Mind Over Body (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Sunday in the Apartment (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Career Day (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Teacher's Pet Peeve (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Au Revoir Pizza Place (1999) - Pete Dunville
- A New Hope (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and an Engagement: Part 1 (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and Barenaked Ladies (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Mother's Day (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Fighter (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and Ashley's Return (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and the Storm of the Century (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and Valentine's Day (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and Graduation (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Proposal (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Gamble (1999) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Christmas Story (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Limo (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Thanksgiving (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and Oxford (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Wedding (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and an Internship (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Psycho Halloween (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and an Elective (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Homecoming (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Tattoo (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Vacation (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and Someone Better (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Landlord (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Dad (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and How They Met (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Delivery (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Chance Encounter (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Party (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Recovery (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Softball Team (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and an Apartment (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Celtic Game (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Guy (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Presentation (1998) - Pete Dunville
- Pilot (1998) - Pete Dunville
2000
Luck of the Draw as
Jedd
1999
ABC: Two Guys and A Girl (TV Series) as
Pete Dunville
1999
The X-Files (TV Series) as
Agent Peyton Ritter
- Tithonus (1999) - Agent Peyton Ritter
1998
Music from Another Room as
Nick (as Rich Ruccolo)
1997
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Dean
- Straight Shooter (1997) - Dean
1995
Live Long Drink Juice (TV Movie)
Thanks
2016
Havenhurst (special thanks)
Self
2003
Missing (TV Movie) as
Self
2002
The 29th Annual American Music Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2001
The Test (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- The Devotion Test - Self - Panelist
2001
The 28th Annual American Music Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1998
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place ABC Sneak Preview (TV Movie) as
Self
References
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