Mark Famiglietti
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Early life
Famiglietti was born in Providence, Rhode IslandProvidence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. He was raised in Clinton, Connecticut
Clinton, Connecticut
Clinton is a town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 13,094 at the 2000 census. The town center along the shore line was listed as a census-designated place by the U.S...
, where frequent family trips to the Goodspeed Opera House sparked his interest in performing. However, it was not until his teen years that he shifted to the other side of the footlights in Goodspeed's "An Evening with Max Showalter and Friends" and won the Goodspeed Guild Musical Theatre Award for his performance.
In high school, he was class president in his junior and senior years, captain of the baseball team, a member of the band and chorus and co-announcer of school football and basketball games. On winning a small part in his school's production of Guys & Dolls he added drama classes to his curriculum and began to exercise acting and singing muscles. Leading roles followed in local theater productions of "Bye, Bye Birdie" and "The Music Man" and school plays including "Kiss Me Kate" and "Once Upon a Mattress."
Career
Mark attended New York UniversityNew York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
as a drama major, where he studied with the Atlantic Theatre Company. During his second semester, he put college on hold and headed for Hollywood after being cast as Nick Hammer, on the NBC series Hang Time
Hang Time (TV series)
Hang Time is an American teen sitcom that aired from 1995–2000. The teen-oriented program aired on Saturday mornings on NBC as part of the network's TNBC morning block. It was created by Troy Searer, Robert Tarlow, and Mark Fink. Producer Peter Engel took over Fink's duties at the start of Season 2...
. He also guest-starred on The WB comedy Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane, landed the role of Scout on the short-lived WB series Young Americans
Young Americans (TV series)
Young Americans is an American television drama created by Steven Antin. The show debuted on July 12, 2000 on The WB network as a summer replacement for, and spin-off from, another Columbia TriStar Television production, Dawson's Creek. The series was originally ordered for the fall 1999-2000...
and co-starred as a friendly bartender in the February-slated TV movie A Tail of Two Bunnies starring Marilu Henner and Rhea Perlman.
In 2002 and 2003, he appeared in We Were the Mulvaneys
We Were the Mulvaneys
We Were the Mulvaneys is a novel written by Joyce Carol Oates and was published in 1996. We Were the Mulvaneys was featured in Oprah's Book Club in 2001.The Mulvaneys, a family living in the small, rural town of Mt...
, Fullride and he had a role in the blockbuster movie Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, commonly abbreviated as T3, is a 2003 science fiction action film directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes and Kristanna Loken...
playing Claire Danes
Claire Danes
Claire Catherine Danes is an American actress of television, stage and film. She has appeared in roles as diverse as Angela Chase in My So-Called Life, as Juliet in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, as Kate Brewster in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, as Yvaine in Stardust and as Temple Grandin in...
' fiancée.
After being involved in T3 Mark finished his first screenplay (Chasing Fate) The movie is a romantic comedy where a wealthy young man kicks his fiancée to the curb, only to watch her ascend to fame and fortune while his life falls apart. Actors Jordana Brewster and Kip Pardue were set to star in the film, however, financier never secured the financing.
Mark also wrote another screenplay called Succubus
Succubus
In folklore traced back to medieval legend, a succubus is a female demon appearing in dreams who takes the form of a human woman in order to seduce men, usually through sexual intercourse. The male counterpart is the incubus...
, an action-comedy movie about a guy who decides to set out and bring a Succubus (a female demon who seduces men and steals their souls) down; after discovering that his nerdy best friend is dating her. The project was set up at MGM, with Mark Steven Johnson attached to direct. However, Sony bought MGM and the project was never made.
In 2005 he appeared in 9 episodes of ABC's Eyes
Eyes (TV series)
Eyes is an ABC television series starring Tim Daly as Harlan Judd. Eyes follows the firm of Judd Risk Management which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short...
, but only the first 5 were aired because the show was cancelled. The show subsequently ran four years later in its entirety on Direct TV's 101 network from September to December 2009. Mark also played an assistant district attorney in CBS pilot Conviction which starred himself, Sally Field and Eriq LaSalle. The show was not picked-up.
Mark Famiglietti appeared Nobel Son
Nobel Son
Nobel Son is a 2007 American black comedy about a dysfunctional family dealing with the kidnapping of their son for ransom following the father's winning of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry...
and Bottle Shock
Bottle Shock
Bottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the "Judgment of Paris", when California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. It stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman and is directed by Randall Miller, who wrote the screenplay along...
, both for director Randall Miller who also directed Mark in The Tale of Two Bunnies a decade earlier. Those indie films both feature Alan Rickman, Eliza Dushku, and Bill Pullman.
In 2008, he appeared on the Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Without a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:...
episode "Rewind". He also does his voice role in the upcoming film BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn
Bionicle: The Legend Reborn
Bionicle: The Legend Reborn, also known as Bionicle 4: The Legend Reborn, is a direct-to-DVD sequel to the 3 previous Bionicle films, based on the Bionicle toys. It was released on September 15, 2009 in the United States and Canada, October 5, 2009 in the United Kingdom and September 2, 2009 in...
.
In 2009, Famiglietti began a recurring role on the ABC series FlashForward
Flashforward
A flashforward is an interjected scene that takes the narrative forward in time from the current point of the story in literature, film, television and other media. Flashforwards are often used to represent events expected, projected, or imagined to occur in the future...
. The series was cancelled in May 2010 after he had filmed multiple episodes opposite Tony Award winner Brian O'Bryne.
In 2010, Famiglietti began filming opposite 50 Cent, Val Kilmer and James Remar for the indie movie GUN to be released in 2011.
In late 2010, Famiglietti filmed the "Untitled Josh Berman Pilot" playing Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO television series The Sopranos.-Early life:...
's fiance. Other cast members include Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond Phillips is an American film, television, and stage actor and director. His breakthrough came when he starred in the film La Bamba. He earned a supporting actor Golden Globe Award nomination for his role in Stand and Deliver and a Tony Award nomination for his role in The King and I...
and Sherry Stringfield
Sherry Stringfield
Sherry Lea Stringfield is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Dr. Susan Lewis on the medical television drama ER, a role for which she received three Emmy Award nominations. Stringfield was a member of ER's original cast, but she quit the show during its third season,...
.
In the summer of 2011, Famiglietti filmed Live at the Foxes Den
Live at the Foxes Den
Live at the Foxes Den is a feature film that began production in May 2011 in the greater Los Angeles area. The film marks the directorial debut for Michael Kristoff, it stars Jackson Rathbone alongside Jocelin Donahue and Jack Holmes ; Pooch Hall , Brian...
opposite Jackson Rathbone
Jackson Rathbone
Monroe Jackson Rathbone, V , better known as Jackson Rathbone, is an American actor and musician. He is perhaps best known for his role as Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga and for playing Sokka in The Last Airbender....
, Jocelin Donahue
Jocelin Donahue
Jocelin Donahue is an American actress and model. She is known for her lead roles in Ti West's horror film The House of the Devil and The Burrowers. In May 2011 she began filming "Live at The Foxes Den" in which plays the female lead, Kat, opposite Jackson Rathbone .In her modeling career she has...
, Carly Craig
Carly Craig
Carly Craig is an actress known for starring in films such as 2008's Role Models and 2011's Hall Pass,among others.-External links:...
, Pooch Hall
Pooch Hall
Marion H. "Pooch" Hall, Jr. is an American television and film actor from Taunton, Massachusetts. He is perhaps best known for his role as professional football player Derwin Davis on the BET comedy-drama series The Game....
, Caity Lotz and Jack Holmes who co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Kristoff..
Following Live at the Foxes Den
Live at the Foxes Den
Live at the Foxes Den is a feature film that began production in May 2011 in the greater Los Angeles area. The film marks the directorial debut for Michael Kristoff, it stars Jackson Rathbone alongside Jocelin Donahue and Jack Holmes ; Pooch Hall , Brian...
, Famiglietti began production on the movie Stealing Roses opposite John Heard, Cindy Williams
Cindy Williams
Cynthia Jane "Cindy" Williams is an American actress best known for starring in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role of "Shirley Feeney", and for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film American Graffiti.-Early life:Williams was born in Van Nuys,...
, Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison is an American actor and director.-Early life:Davison was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Marian E. , a secretary, and Clair W. Davison, a musician, architect, and draftsman for the Army Engineers. His parents divorced when he was three years old. He was raised by his...
and Josie Davis
Josie Davis
Josie Rebecca Davis is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Sarah Powell in the television sitcom Charles in Charge from 1987 to 1990.-Television work:...
for director Megan C. Johnson from her original screenplay.
In late summer of 2011, Famiglietti shot the movie Acting Like Adults playing the role of "Brett."
Famiglietti has made regular, recurring and guest appearances totaling over 60 episodes in television shows such as FlashForward
Flashforward
A flashforward is an interjected scene that takes the narrative forward in time from the current point of the story in literature, film, television and other media. Flashforwards are often used to represent events expected, projected, or imagined to occur in the future...
, Eyes
Eyes (TV series)
Eyes is an ABC television series starring Tim Daly as Harlan Judd. Eyes follows the firm of Judd Risk Management which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short...
, Fastlane
Fastlane (TV series)
Fastlane is an American action/crime drama series that was broadcast on Fox from 2002 to 2003. On August 14, 2005 G4 began rebroadcasting the complete series. After finishing its initial run on the network, Fastlane stopped airing on G4...
, CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
, CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
, Without A Trace
Without a Trace
Without a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:...
, and Bones
Bones (TV series)
Bones is an American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent...
among others.
Filmography
- 2012 - Stealing Roses - Johnny Domas
- 2012 - Live at the Foxes DenLive at the Foxes DenLive at the Foxes Den is a feature film that began production in May 2011 in the greater Los Angeles area. The film marks the directorial debut for Michael Kristoff, it stars Jackson Rathbone alongside Jocelin Donahue and Jack Holmes ; Pooch Hall , Brian...
- Steve Weiss - 2011 - BonesBones (TV series)Bones is an American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent...
- Eric Anderson - 2010 - GunGun (2010 film)Gun is a 2010 Direct-to-Video action film directed by Jessy Terrero, written by Curtis Jackson starring himself, Val Kilmer and James Remar...
- ATF Agent Peterson - 2010 - Untitled Josh BermanJosh BermanJoshua "Josh" Berman is a writer and producer for television. He was an executive producer on the TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and consulting producer on Bones.-CSI:Berman worked on the series CSI since its first season...
PilotTelevision pilotA "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an... - 2009-2010 - FlashForwardFlashforwardA flashforward is an interjected scene that takes the narrative forward in time from the current point of the story in literature, film, television and other media. Flashforwards are often used to represent events expected, projected, or imagined to occur in the future...
- Mike Willingham - 2009 - Bionicle: The Legend RebornBionicle: The Legend RebornBionicle: The Legend Reborn, also known as Bionicle 4: The Legend Reborn, is a direct-to-DVD sequel to the 3 previous Bionicle films, based on the Bionicle toys. It was released on September 15, 2009 in the United States and Canada, October 5, 2009 in the United Kingdom and September 2, 2009 in...
(V) - Gresh (voice) - 2008 - Who's Wagging Who? - Tim
- 2008 - Without a TraceWithout a TraceWithout a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:...
- Chris Howe - 2008 - CSI: MiamiCSI: MiamiCSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
- Charlie Decker - 2008 - Bottle ShockBottle ShockBottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the "Judgment of Paris", when California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. It stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman and is directed by Randall Miller, who wrote the screenplay along...
- Waiter - 2007 - Nobel SonNobel SonNobel Son is a 2007 American black comedy about a dysfunctional family dealing with the kidnapping of their son for ransom following the father's winning of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry...
- Officer Relyea - 2005-2007 - EyesEyes (TV series)Eyes is an ABC television series starring Tim Daly as Harlan Judd. Eyes follows the firm of Judd Risk Management which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short...
- Tim Smits - 2007 - PremonitionPremonition (2007 film)Premonition is a 2007 American drama film directed by Mennan Yapo and starring Sandra Bullock and Julian McMahon. Principal photography took place in Louisiana.-Plot:...
- Doug Caruthers - 2006 - Cold Case - Devon
- 2006 - CSI: NYCSI: NYCSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
- Bobby Martin - 2006 - Conviction (TV) - Chris Maleski
- 2003 - Terminator 3: Rise of the MachinesTerminator 3: Rise of the MachinesTerminator 3: Rise of the Machines, commonly abbreviated as T3, is a 2003 science fiction action film directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes and Kristanna Loken...
- Scott Petersen - 2003 - FastlaneFastlane (TV series)Fastlane is an American action/crime drama series that was broadcast on Fox from 2002 to 2003. On August 14, 2005 G4 began rebroadcasting the complete series. After finishing its initial run on the network, Fastlane stopped airing on G4...
- Jarod - 2002 - Full Ride - Travis
- 2002 - We Were the MulvaneysWe Were the Mulvaneys (film)We Were the Mulvaneys was a 2002 TV movie that was based on the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. It was nominated for three Emmys.The movie was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada....
(TV) - Mike Mulvaney Jr. - 1998-2000 - Hang TimeHang Time (TV series)Hang Time is an American teen sitcom that aired from 1995–2000. The teen-oriented program aired on Saturday mornings on NBC as part of the network's TNBC morning block. It was created by Troy Searer, Robert Tarlow, and Mark Fink. Producer Peter Engel took over Fink's duties at the start of Season 2...
- Nick Hammer - 2000 - CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
- Matt Daniels - 2000 - Young AmericansYoung Americans (TV series)Young Americans is an American television drama created by Steven Antin. The show debuted on July 12, 2000 on The WB network as a summer replacement for, and spin-off from, another Columbia TriStar Television production, Dawson's Creek. The series was originally ordered for the fall 1999-2000...
- Scout Calhoun - 2000 - A Tale of Two Bunnies (TV) - Cork
- 1999 - ZoeZoe, Duncan, Jack and JaneZoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane is an American teen sitcom starring Selma Blair, David Moscow, Michael Rosenbaum, and Azura Skye that premiered in 1999 on The WB network...
- Brad - 1999 - SagamoreSagamoreSagamore may refer to:* Sagamore , denoting the head of some Native American tribes* Sagamore, exclusive honor society at Washburn University* Josiah Sagamore, the name by which the Native American leader Wampatuck Sagamore may refer to:* Sagamore (title), denoting the head of some Native American...
(TV) - Jason