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Jack Scalia

Known For
Acting
Born
November 10, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Active Years
1976–2020 (45 Years)
Total Credits
79 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 10, 1950 Brooklyn, New York, USA 79 credits
79
Total Credits
1976–2020
45 Years Career Span
31
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Jack Scalia (born Giacomo Tomaso Tedesco).
Birth Date: November 10, 1950 (Note: TMDB Bio says June 10, 1950, but Sources [1], [3], [4], [5] all say November 10, 1950. I will use the date consistent with the majority of sources or note the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archiving, I follow the provided sources. Source [1] says November 10, 1950. Source [2] says June 10, 1950. Source [3], [4], [5] say November 10, 1950. I will use November 10, 1950).
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Profession: American actor and producer.
Known for: Roles in television series, television movies, and feature films. Specifically known for his role as Chris Stamp on All My Children from 2001 to 2003. Frequent appearances in prime-time television series and television movies in the 1980s and 1990s.
Heritage: Italian and Irish descent.
Family: Son of former Brooklyn Dodger Rocky Tedesco (spelled Teseco in [4]). Name changed to Scalia after his mother remarried.
Other: Drafted third by the Montreal Expos in 1971 as a pitcher (injured, never played in Major Leagues). Began career as a clothes model (Eminence briefs and Jordache jeans).

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Jack Scalia (born Giacomo Tomaso Tedesco).
Birth Date: November 10, 1950 (Note: TMDB Bio says June 10, 1950, but Sources [1], [3], [4], [5] say November 10, 1950. I should stick to the most consistent or note the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archiving, I follow the provided sources. Source [1] says Nov 10, 1950. Source [2] says June 10, 1950. Source [3] says Nov 10, 1950. Source [4] says Nov 10, 1950. Source [5] says Nov 10, 1950. I will use November 10, 1950).
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Profession: American actor and producer.
Known for: Frequent appearances in prime-time television series (both as a regular and guest-star) and television movies in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as feature films.
Specific role: Chris Stamp on All My Children from 2001 to 2003.
Other credits: Lady Boss.
Other background: Clothes model (Eminence briefs and Jordache jeans).
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Jack Scalia, born Giacomo Tomaso Tedesco on November 10, 1950, is an American actor and producer. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Scalia began his career as a clothes model, most notably appearing in advertisements for Jordache jeans and Eminence briefs.
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Scalia is recognized for his work in feature films, television movies, and various television series. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was known for frequent appearances in prime-time television series, performing both as a regular and as a guest star. He is perhaps best known for his role as Chris Stamp on the series All My Children, which he played from 2001 to 2003. His credits include the production Lady Boss.
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Born Giacomo Tomaso Tedesco.
Born Nov 10, 1950.
American actor and producer.
Roles in television series, television movies, and feature films.
Known for Chris Stamp on All My Children (2001-2003).
Known for frequent appearances in prime-time TV series (regular and guest-star) and TV movies in the 1980s and 1990s.
Clothes model: Eminence briefs and Jordache jeans.
Lady Boss.
Brooklyn native.
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Career timeline

Chronicle of a Serial Killer
The Flag
The Thanksgiving House
Jersey Shore Shark AttackTriple Fisher: The Lethal Lolitas of Long Island
Black WidowBlack Widow · Producer
Parks and Recreation
Chicano Blood
Nuclear HurricaneFinishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee
End GameKraken: Tentacles of the DeepHoneymoon with MomThe Genius ClubThe Genius Club · Executive Producer
Red EyeTaylor
Frank Sinatra: The Man and the Myth
Hollywood Wives: The New GenerationVegas Dick
Shattered Lies
Boys Klub
The New Adventures of Tequila & BonettiGround ZeroEveryone Loves Mel
Silent PredatorsFollow Your Heart
Hell MountainThe Last LeprechaunSweet DeceptionCharadesAct of War
Fired UpDark BreedDark Breed · Associate ProducerUnder Oath
The SilencersEverything to Gain
Kill ShotTall, Dark and Deadly
Touched by an AngelPointmanStorybookShattered ImagePointman
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita StoryAmore!Torch Song
Lady BossTequila and BonettiIllicit BehaviorWith a Vengeance
Ring of ScorpioDeadly DesireRunaway Father
The RiftAfter the ShockDonor
Wolf
I'll Take Manhattan
Club Med
Hollywood BeatBerrenger'sThe Other Lover
The NaturalFear CityAmazons

Full Filmography

79 titles
  • Chronicle of a Serial Killer (2020) as Capt. Anderson
  • The Flag (2015) as Narrator (voice)
  • The Thanksgiving House (2013) as John Ross (Mary's Dad)
  • Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012) as Moretti
  • Triple Fisher: The Lethal Lolitas of Long Island (2012) as Joey Buttafuoco (archive footage from "Casualties of Love")
  • Black Widow (2010) as Sean
  • Black Widow (2010) Producer
  • Parks and Recreation (2009) as Howard Kurtzwilder
  • Advertisement
  • Chicano Blood (2008) as Detective Samuel
  • Nuclear Hurricane (2007) as Rusty
  • Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee (2007) as Agent #1
  • End Game (2006) as The President
  • Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep (2006) as Maxwell
  • Honeymoon with Mom (2006) as Nick Tercel
  • The Genius Club (2006) as Mr. President
  • The Genius Club (2006) Executive Producer
  • Red Eye (2005) as Dep. Sec. Charles Keefe
  • Taylor (2005) as Mark Sullivan
  • Frank Sinatra: The Man and the Myth (2004)
  • Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (2003) as Michael Scorsinni
  • Vegas Dick (2003) as Hector Beals
  • Shattered Lies (2002) as Captain Sterling
  • Boys Klub (2001) as The Boss
  • The New Adventures of Tequila & Bonetti (2000) as Det. Nick Bonetti
  • Ground Zero (2000) as Michael Brandeis
  • Everyone Loves Mel (2000) as Bailey Silverwood
  • Silent Predators (1999) as Max Farrington
  • Follow Your Heart (1999) as Scott Thompson
  • Hell Mountain (1998) as Garrett
  • The Last Leprechaun (1998) as Henry Barridge
  • Sweet Deception (1998) as Brett Newcomb
  • Charades (1998) as Barry
  • Act of War (1998) as Jack Gracy
  • Fired Up (1997) as Frank Reynolds
  • Dark Breed (1997) as Nicholas 'Nick' Saxon
  • Dark Breed (1997) Associate Producer
  • Under Oath (1997) as Nick Hollit
  • The Silencers (1996) as Rafferty
  • Everything to Gain (1996) as Detective Michael DeMarco
  • Kill Shot (1995) as Daniel St. Germain
  • Tall, Dark and Deadly (1995) as Roy Calvin
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Max Chamberlain
  • Pointman (1994) as Constantine Harper
  • Storybook (1994) as Brandons Father
  • Shattered Image (1994) as Brian Dillon
  • Pointman (1994) as Constantine 'Connie' Harper
  • T-Force (1994) as Lt. Jack Floyd
  • Beyond Suspicion (1994) as Detective Vine Morgan
  • Shadow of Obsession (1994) as Michael Carvella
  • Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993) as Joey Buttafuoco
  • Amore! (1993) as Saul Schwartz
  • Torch Song (1993) as Mike Lanahan
  • Lady Boss (1992) as Lennie Golden
  • Tequila and Bonetti (1992) as Nick Bonetti
  • Illicit Behavior (1992) as Mike Yarnell
  • With a Vengeance (1992)
  • Ring of Scorpio (1991) as Richard Devereaux
  • Deadly Desire (1991) as Frank Decker
  • Runaway Father (1991) as John Payton
  • The Rift (1990) as Wick Hayes
  • After the Shock (1990) as Jack Thompson
  • Donor (1990) as Dr. Eugene Kesselman
  • Wolf (1989) as Tony Wolf
  • I'll Take Manhattan (1987) as Rocco Cipriani
  • Club Med (1986) as O'Shea
  • Hollywood Beat (1985) as Det. Nick McCarren
  • Berrenger's (1985)
  • The Other Lover (1985) as Jack Hollander
  • The Natural (1984) as Cubs Pitcher (uncredited)
  • Fear City (1984) as Nicky Parzeno
  • Amazons (1984) as Lt. Tony Monaco
  • High Performance (1983)
  • Remington Steele (1982) as Tony Roselli
  • The Devlin Connection (1982) as Nick Corsello
  • The Star Maker (1981) as Vince Martino
  • Dallas (1978) as Nicholas Pearce
  • Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
  • SILENCERS as Special Agent Rafferty
  • Birth of the Black Underworld as Vincent Maranzano

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jack Scalia best known for?

Jack Scalia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Thanksgiving House (2013), Dick Tracy (1990), The Danny Thomas Hour (1967), End Game (2006).

When and where was Jack Scalia born?

Jack Scalia was born on November 10, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

How many credits does Jack Scalia have?

Jack Scalia has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2020.

What is Jack Scalia's background in cinema and television?

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Jack Scalia by the numbers

79credits
62films
17TV series
1976–2020active years

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