Jon Polito Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2005 he received the Maverick Spirit Event Award at the Cinequest Film Festival
• Graduated on the Dean's List from Villanova University, while on a drama scholarship
• Made his TV debut in "The Gangster Chronicles," and reprised his role for his film debut in "Gangster Wars․"
• Quote: "(His advice to aspiring actors) "You can't act alone․․․․ Use the props, the setting, the crew around you, and of course your fellow actors․ Acting is like a sporting match; a tennis game, but no one should win or lose․․․․ The game's the thing!""
• Starred along side Dustin Hoffman in the Tony Award-winning "Death Of A Salesman," which he later filmed for CBS
• Is known for his constant work with The Coen Brothers, appearing in five of their films
• After the pre-production for "Homicide" began he was asked to audition but was reluctant at first, due to moving to Baltimore after his recent move to Los Angeles