Enrico Colantoni

Early life

Colantoni was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Gina, a garment worker, and Quintino Colantoni, a labourer and truck driver. 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.

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.

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 (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. 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.

He also had a recurring role on Person of Interest as crime boss Carl Elias, 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.

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.

Personal life

On November 11, 2011, Colantoni married Rosanna Francione; they have four children together. He has two children from a previous marriage with nutritionist Nancy Snyder; they were married from January 1997 until 2004.

Filmography

Films

Television

Video games

Web series

As director

References

References

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2. (March 26, 2025). "A Fun Hang with My Very Famous Friend | Enrico Colantoni #430 | the Way I Heard It".
3. [http://www.filmreference.com/film/26/Enrico-Colantoni.html "Enrico Colantoni Biography (1963-)"]. Film Reference. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
4. Kalanderopoulos, Christopher. (February 23, 2011). "Asking for Help". Eggplante!.
5. Jason Buchanan. (2012). "Enrico Colantoni". [[The New York Times]].
6. (10 July 2008). "Flashpoint star brings work home to Toronto". [[Toronto Star]].
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9. [http://www.ctv.ca/FlashPoint/article/Real-life-cops-grateful-for-portrayal-on-Flashpoint-says-star-Colantoni "Real-life cops grateful for portrayal on 'Flashpoint,' says star Colantoni"] {{webarchive. link. (2015-04-19. CTV. August 4, 2010)
10. Joseph Verlezza. (November 17, 2019). "Off-Broadway Review: "Fear" at the Lucille Lortel Theatre".
11. (May 19, 2021). "Chatting With The Stars Of Superman & Lois". WCCB Charlotte.
12. Elisabeth Vincentelli (October 26, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/29/theater/fear-review-matt-williams.html "‘Fear’ Review: 3 Men in a Shed, 1 Missing Girl on Their Minds,"] ''The New York Times''.
13. Schwartz, Terri (November 25, 2014). [http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/enrico_colantoni_person_of_interest_season_4_elias_episode-2014-11 "Enrico Colantoni is grateful 'Person of Interest's' writers haven't killed Elias off"] {{Webarchive. link. (2015-04-19 . [[Zap2it]].)
14. [http://www.caps-web.org/news-and-headlines/item/499-caps-psa-with-enrico-colantoni "CAPS PSA with Enrico Colantoni "] {{Webarchive. link. (2015-04-19 . Companion Animal Protection Society. December 21, 2011.)
15. 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".
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19. Melanie Goodfellow, [https://deadline.com/2023/03/enrico-colantoni-mindy-cohn-cast-of-mother-father-sister-brother-frank-canada-comedy-1235281364/ "Enrico Colantoni & Mindy Cohn Join Cast Of ‘Mother Father Sister Brother Frank’ As Ontario Shoot Kicks Off"]. ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'', March 7, 2023.
20. Petski, Denise. (March 29, 2021). "''The Hot Zone: Anthrax'': Enrico Colantoni To Play Rudy Giuliani, Morgan Kelly Set To Recur In Nat Geo Series".
21. Andreeva, Nellie. (April 1, 2021). "''Station Eleven'': Daniel Zovatto & Lori Petty Join HBO Max Limited Series, Quartet Set To Recur".
22. Whittock, Jesse. (November 6, 2023). "Supinder Wraich & Enrico Colantoni To Lead Ensemble Cast For CBC Police Procedural ''Allegiance''".
23. Mirza, Taimur Sikander. (July 12, 2023). "Crave comedy ''The Trades'' gets underway in Nova Scotia".
24. Otterson, Joe. (September 29, 2022). "FX Comedy Pilot ''English Teacher'' Sets Cast (EXCLUSIVE)".