Christopher Mormando
- Actor
- Stunts
- Producer
Christopher Mormando is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in both comedy and drama.
Christopher Mormando was born in Brooklyn, New York to truck driver John Mormando and bookkeeper Rachel Mormando (Lisi) who divorced when he was 12. Christopher, who his friends nicknamed Chrisboy, was an active child who aspired to be an actor and director.
Mormando's early career was in sales. He faced run-ins with the law and served time in prison for inside trading before he embraced a second chance and turn his life around.
Mormando, who finally pursued his dream of acting in his 40s, began by studying under the famous stunt coordinator, John Cenatiempo (aka Johnny C). He also immersed himself in acting classes with New York based casting directors Suzanne Scheel and Eve Battaglia and found his way to screen soon thereafter.
One of Mormando's first on-screen roles came with the National Lampoon's feature film One too Many (2008). Several notable roles followed including Tommy Googootz in Lilyhammer (Netflix) and Goon in Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video). Mormando quickly gained prominence and established himself as an emerging star name in For Life (ABC) and his best-known role to date as series lead Gaetano in Gravesend (Prime Video).
In 2024, it was announced that Mormando will make his directorial debut as well as produce and star in feature film Judge No Book by its Color (in production).
Mormando's past film & video credits include Jersey Bred (2024), The Families Feud (2023), The Lurking Fear (2023), No Hard Feelings (2023), This Is the Night (2021), The Report (2019), American Fright Fest (2018), Detective Chinatown 2 (2018), Addiction: A 60's Love Story (2015), One, Two, Many (2008)
Mormando's past television credits include Extrapolations (Prime Video), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), The Blacklist (NBC), Dietland (Prime Video), Madam Secretary (Apple TV), The Tick (Apple TV), The Blacklist: Redemption (NBC)
Mormando is married to special education teacher Nicole Mormando (Nahas). He has two daughters Nicole Marie Mormando and Taylor Ann Mormando from a previous marriage. Mormando is a devoted family man and is known for his philanthropic efforts and community involvement.
Christopher Mormando was born in Brooklyn, New York to truck driver John Mormando and bookkeeper Rachel Mormando (Lisi) who divorced when he was 12. Christopher, who his friends nicknamed Chrisboy, was an active child who aspired to be an actor and director.
Mormando's early career was in sales. He faced run-ins with the law and served time in prison for inside trading before he embraced a second chance and turn his life around.
Mormando, who finally pursued his dream of acting in his 40s, began by studying under the famous stunt coordinator, John Cenatiempo (aka Johnny C). He also immersed himself in acting classes with New York based casting directors Suzanne Scheel and Eve Battaglia and found his way to screen soon thereafter.
One of Mormando's first on-screen roles came with the National Lampoon's feature film One too Many (2008). Several notable roles followed including Tommy Googootz in Lilyhammer (Netflix) and Goon in Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video). Mormando quickly gained prominence and established himself as an emerging star name in For Life (ABC) and his best-known role to date as series lead Gaetano in Gravesend (Prime Video).
In 2024, it was announced that Mormando will make his directorial debut as well as produce and star in feature film Judge No Book by its Color (in production).
Mormando's past film & video credits include Jersey Bred (2024), The Families Feud (2023), The Lurking Fear (2023), No Hard Feelings (2023), This Is the Night (2021), The Report (2019), American Fright Fest (2018), Detective Chinatown 2 (2018), Addiction: A 60's Love Story (2015), One, Two, Many (2008)
Mormando's past television credits include Extrapolations (Prime Video), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), The Blacklist (NBC), Dietland (Prime Video), Madam Secretary (Apple TV), The Tick (Apple TV), The Blacklist: Redemption (NBC)
Mormando is married to special education teacher Nicole Mormando (Nahas). He has two daughters Nicole Marie Mormando and Taylor Ann Mormando from a previous marriage. Mormando is a devoted family man and is known for his philanthropic efforts and community involvement.
