Gino Anthony Pesi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 3, 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 2002–2025 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 39 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gino Anthony Pesi (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Name: Gino Anthony Pesi.
Birth Date: November 3, 1980.
Age: 45 years old (as per source).
Nationality/Origin: American.
Professions: Actor, producer, writer.
Best known for: Role as James Nava in the NBC series Shades of Blue.
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Known Credits: 35.
Gender: Male.
Draft 1: Gino Anthony Pesi is an American actor, producer, and writer. He was born on November 3, 1980, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Pesi is recognized for his acting work, which includes 35 known credits. He is best known for his role as James Nava in the NBC series Shades of Blue. As of the provided information, he is 45 years old.
Word Count Check (Draft 1):
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Career overview
Subject: Gino Anthony Pesi (Acting career).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Gino Anthony Pesi.
Born: November 3, 1980.
Nationality/Origin: American (from TMDB bio), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Professions: Actor, producer, writer.
Known for: Acting.
Specific Role: James Nava in the NBC series Shades of Blue.
Known Credits: 35.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Gino Anthony Pesi is an American actor, producer, and writer. Born on November 3, 1980, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Pesi has established a career within the entertainment industry. His professional work includes a variety of roles, with his known credits totaling 35.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In his acting career, Pesi is recognized for his performance in the NBC series Shades of Blue. In this production, he portrayed the character James Nava. His contributions to the industry span acting, producing, and writing.
Current draft word count check:
"Gino Anthony Pesi is an American actor, producer, and writer. Born on November 3, 1980, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Pesi has established a career within the entertainment industry. His professional work includes a variety of roles, with his known credits totaling 35. In his acting career, Pesi is recognized for his performance in the NBC series Shades of Blue. In this production, he portrayed the character James Nava. His contributions to the industry span acting, producing, and writing."
Word count: ~85 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. The source material is extremely sparse.
Constraint Check: "Use ONLY facts present above. Do not invent roles, dates, awards, relationships or personal details."
Dilemma: If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 180 words without being repetitive or "fluffy," but the instructions say "Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose" and "Do not invent."
Strategy: I must expand the existing facts using formal, encyclopedic language without adding new information. I will elaborate on his identity and the specific details provided in a formal manner.
Drafting Attempt 2 (Expanding the prose):
Gino Anthony Pesi is an American actor, producer, and writer. Born on November 3, 1980, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Pesi has worked across multiple facets of the film and television industry. His professional profile includes a total of 35 known credits. While his work encompasses producing and writing, he is specifically recognized for his contributions to acting.
Pesi is best known for his role in the NBC series Shades of Blue. In this television production, he portrayed the character James Nava. His background as a performer is a central component of his professional identity. Based on his biographical information, Pesi is an individual with a diverse range of industry involvement, including his work as a writer and producer alongside his acting credits.
Word Count Check 2: ~135 words. Still too short.
Wait: The source material is very limited. To reach 180-260 words without inventing facts is nearly impossible if I strictly follow "Use ONLY facts present above."
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
39 titles- Daredevil: Born Again (2025) as Viktor
- First Shift (2024) as Deo
- Kill Me Twice (2019) as Nick
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Sal Deluca
- The Fare (2018) as Harris
- The Fare (2018) Producer
- Construction (2017) as Bobby Kidman
- Bull (2016) as Hank Alston
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Daryl Hennicky
- Shades of Blue (2016) as James Nava
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Eric McKenzie
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Max Wolf
- The Cookie Mobster (2014) as Fish
- 42 (2013) as Joe Garagiola
- The Client List (2012) as Buddy
- Common Law (2012) as Ted Houseman
- Grimm (2011) as Dread
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Sal Gotelli
- Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as Cpl. Nick Stavrou
- S.W.A.T.: Firefight (2011) as Wayne Wolport
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Vitor Boriero
- Takers (2010) as Paulie, Jr.
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Maddox
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Navy Chief Petty Officer Green
- The Mentalist (2008) as James Barca
- Chuck (2007) as Bad Guy #1
- Loveless in Los Angeles (2007) as Taylor
- X's & O's (2007) as Riles
- The Closer (2005) as Deputy Sheriff Mike Burton
- NCIS (2003) as Doug Fisher
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Guard
- What I Like About You (2002) as Tony Meladeo
- The Obelisk as Pliny
- First Shift: Vengeance as Deo
- First Shift: Vengeance Writer
- First Shift: Vengeance Executive Producer
- First Shift: Redemption as Deo
- First Shift: Redemption Writer
- First Shift: Redemption Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gino Anthony Pesi best known for?
Gino Anthony Pesi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Daredevil: Born Again (2025), First Shift (2024), 9-1-1 (2018), Bull (2016).
When and where was Gino Anthony Pesi born?
Gino Anthony Pesi was born on November 3, 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Gino Anthony Pesi have?
Gino Anthony Pesi has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Gino Anthony Pesi's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gino Anthony Pesi (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet...
Gino Anthony Pesi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Eric McKenzie — aged about 33
- The Mentalist (2008) as James Barca — aged about 27
- Grimm (2011) as Dread — aged about 30
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Maddox — aged about 28
- Daredevil: Born Again (2025) as Viktor — aged about 44
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Sal Deluca — aged about 37
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