| Birth date | February 14, 1963 (age 63) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Nancy Snyder (m. 1997; div. 2004) Rosanna Francioni (m. 2011) |
| Education | University of Toronto (BA) Yale University (MFA) |
Enrico Colantoni (born February 14, 1963) is a Canadian[1] actor and director, known for portraying Mathesar in Galaxy Quest, Elliot DiMauro in the sitcom Just Shoot Me!, Keith Mars on the television series Veronica Mars, Louis Utz on the short-lived sitcom Hope & Gloria, crime lord Carl Elias on Person of Interest, and Sergeant Greg Parker on the television series Flashpoint. He has also had supporting roles in such films as The Wrong Guy, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Contagion, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and guest appearances on Monk, Numb3rs, Party Down, Stargate SG-1, and Bones. He also starred as Allen Conner in Remedy, played Laura Hollis's father in season three of the online web series Carmilla, and played Vincent Brambilla on TV program Allegiance. On the stage, he also acted in the off-Broadway play Fear at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Early life and Education
Colantoni was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Gina, a garment worker, and Quintino Colantoni, a labourer and truck driver.[2] Both his parents were immigrants from Abruzzo, Italy, and his brother, Det. Sgt. Hector Colantoni, is a retired police officer who was with the Toronto Police Service.[3]
Colantoni attended the University of Toronto studying psychology and sociology, but transferred to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Colantoni graduated from the Yale School of Drama, earning a MFA, and winning the Carol Dye Award.[4][5]
Career
Colantoni appeared on Just Shoot Me! as Elliot DiMauro from 1997 to 2003. Colantoni played Keith Mars for three seasons on Veronica Mars from 2004 to 2007, a role he reprised in the 2014 film and the 2019 Hulu revival. He starred in the Canadian TV police drama Flashpoint as Sgt. Greg Parker[6][7] (also airing in the U.S. on ION Television, and airing previously on CBS). His older brother, who was a Toronto policeman for 30 years, advised Colantoni on how to play the character.[8] He starred in the TV series Remedy.
Colantoni acted alongside Alex Garfin in the Off-Broadway play Fear at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2019, directed by Tea Alagic.[9][10][11]
He also had a recurring role on Person of Interest as crime boss Carl Elias,[12] and on Travelers as Vincent Ingram (Traveller 001). Colantoni appeared in HBO's Westworld and in Station Eleven. He appeared in the TV series iZombie, and also directed two episodes.
Philanthropy
Since 2011, Colantoni has been heavily involved with the Tema Conter Memorial Trust, an organization that assists first responders and other service personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. He became their official spokesperson.[3]
He has also been involved in the Companion Animal Protection Society's campaign to boycott commercial pet stores, creating a video to raise awareness about the topic.[13]
Personal life
On November 11, 2011, Colantoni married Rosanna Francione; they have four children together.[14][15] He has two children from a previous marriage with nutritionist Nancy Snyder; they were married from January 1997 until 2004.[16][17]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Money Train | Dooley | |
| 1996 | Albino Alligator | Agent #3 | |
| 1997 | The Wrong Guy | Creepy Guy | |
| 1998 | Divorce: A Contemporary Western | Barry | |
| 1998 | Screwed: A Hollywood Bedtime Story | Jack Driscoll | |
| 1999 | Stigmata | Father Dario | |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Mathesar | |
| 2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | The Murderer | |
| 2002 | Frank McKlusky, C.I. | Scout Bayou | |
| 2002 | The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest | Francis Benoit | |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | Arty / Ed | |
| 2003 | The Vest | Dad | Short film |
| 2004 | Criminal | Bookish Man | |
| 2007 | The Happiest Day of His Life | Divorced wedding guest | |
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | D.J. | |
| 2008 | My Mom's New Boyfriend | Enrico the Chef | |
| 2009 | Weather Girl | George | |
| 2010 | The Fighter and the Clown | Officer Ward | Short film |
| 2011 | The Chaperone | Dr. Etman | |
| 2011 | Servitude | Franz | |
| 2011 | Contagion | Dennis French | |
| 2013 | House of Versace | Gianni Versace | |
| 2014 | Veronica Mars | Keith Mars | |
| 2014 | Lines | Doctor | |
| 2015 | The Dark Stranger | Brendan Garrison | |
| 2017 | Justice League Dark | Felix Faust (voice) | Direct-to-video[18] |
| 2019 | Kill Chain | The Old Sniper | |
| 2019 | A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood | Bill Isler | |
| 2020 | Feel the Beat | Frank | |
| 2022 | Vandits | Ned | |
| 2024 | Humane | Bob | |
| 2024 | Mother Father Sister Brother Frank | Jerry Jennings | [19] |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Night Heat | Episode: "The Wiseguy" | |
| 1987 | Friday the 13th: The Series | Adrian | Episode: "Root of All Evil" |
| 1994 | Law & Order | Ron Blocker | Episode: "Censure" |
| 1994 | New York Undercover | David Kinsoling | Episode: "After Shakespeare" |
| 1994–1995 | NYPD Blue | Danny Breen, Jr. | 2 episodes |
| 1995–1996 | Hope & Gloria | Louis Utz | 35 episodes |
| 1997 | Life's Work | Marty Cranepool | Episode: "Neighbors" |
| 1997 | The Member of the Wedding | Mr. Addams | Television film |
| 1997 | Cloned | Steve Rinker | Television film |
| 1997–2003 | Just Shoot Me! | Elliot DiMauro | 149 episodes |
| 2000 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Frankie | Episode: "Frankie Goes to Rutherford" |
| 2001 | The Outer Limits | Michael Burr | Episode: "Think Like a Dinosaur" |
| 2001 | James Dean | Elia Kazan | Television film |
| 2002–2004 | Kim Possible | Dr. Cyrus Bortel (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Whoopi | Victor | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2003 | Justice League | G. Gordon Godfrey (voice) | Episode: "Eclipsed"[18] |
| 2003 | Missing | Charles Denton | Episode: "White Whale" |
| 2003 | Stargate SG-1 | Burke | Episode: "Evolution: Part 2" |
| 2004 | Century City | Frank Summers | Episode: "Sweet Child of Mine" |
| 2004 | Monk | Joe Christie | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month" |
| 2004–2007, 2019 | Veronica Mars | Keith Mars | 72 episodes |
| 2007 | ' | Preston | Episode: "Leapin' Lizards" |
| 2007 | Numb3rs | Ben | Episode: "Chinese Box" |
| 2008 | Brothers & Sisters | Evan | Episode: "Compromises" |
| 2008 | Céline | René Angélil | Television film |
| 2008–2012 | Flashpoint | Sgt. Gregory Parker | Lead role; 75 episodes |
| 2009 | ' | Speedo Boy | TV miniseries |
| 2009 | Party Down | Gordon McSpadden | Episode: "Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party" |
| 2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Danny DeRossi | Episode: "Lawyers, Guns & Money" |
| 2010 | Bones | Micah Leggat | Episode: "The Doctor in the Photo" |
| 2011 | The Kennedys | J. Edgar Hoover | TV miniseries; 3 episodes |
| 2011–2016 | Person of Interest | Charlie Burton/Carl Elias | 23 episodes |
| 2013 | Cracked | Mike De Soto | Episode: "Fallen" |
| 2013 | Malibu Country | Leslie Sallinger | Episode: "Marriage, Malibu Style" |
| 2013 | Warehouse 13 | Anthony Bishop | Episode: "The Big Snag" |
| 2013 | Hot in Cleveland | Julian | Episode: "All My Exes" |
| 2014–2015 | Remedy | Allen Conner | Lead role; 20 episodes |
| 2014–2016 | The Mysteries of Laura | Captain Dan Hauser | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Republic of Doyle | Donny Pearl | Episode: "Smash Derby" |
| 2015 | Rookie Blue | K-9 Unit | Episode: "Perfect Family" |
| 2016–2018 | iZombie | Detective Lou Benedetto | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Powers | Senator Bailey Brown/Cobalt Knight | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | American Gothic | Mayor Conley | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Ransom | Joe Morris | Episode: "Joe" |
| 2017 | Madam Secretary | Jim Fox | Episode: "Convergence" |
| 2017 | Bad Blood | Bruno Bonsignori | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Travelers | Vincent Ingram | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | The Good Fight | Patrick Basehart | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Westworld | Whitman | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | The Hot Zone: Anthrax | Rudy Giuliani | Episode: "Hell's Chimney"[20] |
| 2021 | A Christmas Letter | Robert Marino | Television film |
| 2021 | Ghosts | Michael Davenport | Episode: "Possession" |
| 2021 | Under the Christmas Tree | Dad | Television film |
| 2021–2022 | Station Eleven | Brian | Recurring role, miniseries[21] |
| 2021 | Private Eyes | Chief Cutler | Episode: "Angie Get Your Gun" |
| 2024–present | Allegiance | Cpl. Vince Brambilla | Main role[22] |
| 2024–present | The Trades | Jimi | Main role[23] |
| 2024–present | English Teacher | Grant Moretti | Main role[24] |
| 2025 | Suits LA | Himself | Episode: "Batman Returns" |
| 2025 | FUBAR | Reed | 7 episodes |
Video games
| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Father Antonio Morello | Also provided motion-capture |
Web series
| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Carmilla | Sherman Hollis | Season 3, recurring role |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Remedy | 2 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | iZombie | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ "A Fun Hang with My Very Famous Friend | Enrico Colantoni #430 | the Way I Heard It". YouTube. March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Enrico Colantoni Biography (1963-)". Film Reference. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ Kalanderopoulos, Christopher (February 23, 2011). "Asking for Help". Eggplante!
- ^ Jason Buchanan (2012). "Enrico Colantoni". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ DeMara, Bruce (10 July 2008). "Flashpoint star brings work home to Toronto". Toronto Star
- ^ Wilford, Denette (September 20, 2012). "'Flashpoint' Season 5: Enrico Colantoni Talks Show's Ending And The 'Veronica Mars' Movie". The Huffington Post
- ^ Zier-Vogel, Lindsay (September 27, 2012). "Enrico Colantoni reflects on Sgt. Greg Parker's intense 'Flashpoint' journey". CTV. Archived April 19, 2015 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Real-life cops grateful for portrayal on 'Flashpoint,' says star Colantoni". CTV. August 4, 2010. Archived April 19, 2015 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Joseph Verlezza (November 17, 2019). "Off-Broadway Review: "Fear" at the Lucille Lortel Theatre". OnStage
- ^ "Chatting With The Stars Of Superman & Lois". WCCB Charlotte. May 19, 2021.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (October 29, 2019). "'Fear' Review: 3 Men in a Shed, 1 Missing Girl on Their Minds". The New York Times
- ^ Schwartz, Terri (November 25, 2014). "Enrico Colantoni is grateful 'Person of Interest's' writers haven't killed Elias off". Zap2it. Archived April 19, 2015 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "CAPS PSA with Enrico Colantoni". Companion Animal Protection Society. December 21, 2011. Archived April 19, 2015 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Colantoni, Enrico (November 24, 2011). "Rosanna and I got married on 11/11/11. Hugh Dillon and his wife were the witnesses. It was quiet and beautiful. Party TBD". No. 139738182756474881. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ "Enrico Colantoni Biography". Tribute.ca
- ^ "TELEVISION Q&A's". Tampa Bay Times. September 15, 1999.
- ^ Mosness, Carissa (June 16, 2024). "Grab Your Magnifying Glass and Catch up with the 'Veronica Mars' Cast 20 Years Later". FirstForWomen.com. Archived July 18, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Enrico Colantoni (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 3, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (March 7, 2023). "Enrico Colantoni & Mindy Cohn Join Cast Of 'Mother Father Sister Brother Frank' As Ontario Shoot Kicks Off". Deadline
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 29, 2021). "The Hot Zone: Anthrax: Enrico Colantoni To Play Rudy Giuliani, Morgan Kelly Set To Recur In Nat Geo Series". Deadline. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 1, 2021). "Station Eleven: Daniel Zovatto & Lori Petty Join HBO Max Limited Series, Quartet Set To Recur". Deadline. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (November 6, 2023). "Supinder Wraich & Enrico Colantoni To Lead Ensemble Cast For CBC Police Procedural Allegiance". Deadline. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Mirza, Taimur Sikander (July 12, 2023). "Crave comedy The Trades gets underway in Nova Scotia". Playback. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 29, 2022). "FX Comedy Pilot English Teacher Sets Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
External links
- Enrico Colantoni at IMDb