David Fonteno
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 1986–2013 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Fonteno (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
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[1] TMDB: David Fonteno is an American stage and screen actor (from user prompt/TMDB bio snippet). Known for Acting. Known credits: 29. Also known as David Wolos-Fonteno.
[2] IMDb: Actor. Known for Morning Glory (2010), The Dictator (2012), and Choke (2008). Born 4 November 1952 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
[3] IMDbPro: Same as [2].
[4] Biographies.net: Placeholder/General link.
Name: David Fonteno (also known as David Wolos-Fonteno).
Profession: American stage and screen actor.
Birth Date: 4 November 1952.
Birth Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
Known Credits/Works: Morning Glory (2010), The Dictator (2012), Choke (2008).
Total Known Credits: 29.
David Fonteno is an American stage and screen actor who is also known as David Wolos-Fonteno. He was born on 4 November 1952 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. Fonteno has 29 known credits in the industry. His work includes roles in the films Morning Glory (2010), The Dictator (2012), and Choke (2008).
"David Fonteno is an American stage and screen actor who is also known as David Wolos-Fonteno. He was
Career overview
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of David Fonteno (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: David Fonteno is an American stage and screen actor (from user prompt/TMDB bio context). Known for acting. Known credits: 29. Also known as David Wolos-Fonteno.
Source [2] & [3]: Born November 4, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. Actor known for Morning Glory (2010), The Dictator (2012), and Choke (2008).
Source [4]: General biography link (no specific facts provided in the snippet).
Name: David Fonteno (also known as David Wolos-Fonteno).
Profession: Actor.
Birth Date: November 4, 1952.
Birth Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
Known for: Morning Glory (2010), The Dictator (2012), Choke (2008).
Total known credits: 29.
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David Fonteno is an actor who is also known as David Wolos-Fonteno. He was born on November 4, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. His professional work includes a total of 29 known credits.
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Fonteno is recognized for his roles in several film productions. His notable work includes appearances in the film Choke, which was released in 2008, and the film Morning Glory, released in 2010. Additionally, he is known for his work in the 2012 film The Dictator.
Refining and expanding to meet word count (180-260 words):
Current word count is very low (approx 75 words). I need to expand while staying strictly within the facts.
Wait, the prompt asks for a 180-260 word career overview. If the sources are sparse, I must be careful not to hallucinate. Let's look at the sources again.
Source 1: "David Fonteno is an American stage and screen actor." (from the user's provided TMDB BIO text).
Source 1: "Known Credits 29".
Source 1: "Also Known As David Wolos-Fonteno".
Source 2/3: "Born on 4 November 1952 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA."
Source 2/3: "Known for Morning Glory (2010), The Dictator (2012) and Choke (2008)."
Problem: There is very little information to reach 180 words without repeating myself or inventing details. I must be careful. I will try to structure it as a formal biographical entry.
Drafting attempt 2:
David Fonteno is an actor whose professional credits include 29 known roles. He is also recognized by the name David Wolos-Fonteno. Born on November 4, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, Fonteno has established a career in the industry.
His filmography includes several notable productions. He is known for his work in the film Choke, which was released in 2
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Full Filmography
38 titles- The Blacklist (2013) as Senator Sheridan
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Priest
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Reverend Boland
- Smash (2012) as Deputy Mayor Klein
- The Dictator (2012) as Secretary General
- Homeland (2011) as Judge Robert Strauss
- Happy New Year (2011) as Gunny D
- The Tested (2011) as Ty
- Blue Bloods (2010) as NYPD Chief of Intel
- Blue Bloods (2010) as ESU Captain
- Morning Glory (2010) as Oscar
- The Good Wife (2009) as Judge Robert Parks
- Fringe (2008) as Father Kent
- Choke (2008) as Edwin
- Conviction (2006) as Judge
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Derek Hafner
- The Interpreter (2005) as Phillip Ostroff
- DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003) as Colin Powell
- The Wire (2002) as Poker Winner
- Hack (2002) as Terrence Giles
- Analyze That (2002) as Davis
- The Rats (2002) as Ray Jarrett
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Detective Wanstedt
- Dead Dogs Lie (2001) as Benny
- Third Watch (1999) as Captain Haynes
- Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) as Captain #1
- Eraser (1996) as Security Official
- Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) as Junior Fornay
- Law & Order (1990) as Coach
- Law & Order (1990) as Gavin McCrea
- Law & Order (1990) as CSU Technician Murray
- Law & Order (1990) as Jimmy Graves
- Law & Order (1990) as L. Munro
- Law & Order (1990) as John Groban
- Law & Order (1990) as Judge Derek Hafner
- Law & Order (1990) as Derek Hafner
- Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) as Frank Bauggs
- Lovejoy (1986) as Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Fonteno best known for?
David Fonteno is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Blacklist (2013), Sleepy Hollow (2013), Sleepy Hollow (2013), Smash (2012).
How many credits does David Fonteno have?
David Fonteno has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2013.
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Fonteno (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asteris...
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