Al Bandiero

Al Bandiero

Infobox actor
name = Al Bandiero
birthname = Alfredo Bandiero
birthdate = birth date and age|1953|4|27
birthplace = Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
occupation = Film, television, radio actor
website = http://albandiero.net/
spouse = Marlyn Bandiero (m. 08/06/1997)

Al Bandiero (born April 27, 1953) is an American award-winning film and television actor, known for playing Peter Evans in the tv series "Desire".

Biography

Bandiero was born in Brooklyn, New York; the son of Joseph and Genevieve Bandiero. He has 2 sisters and 1 brother. His father, Joseph Bandiero, is of Italian descent, and his mother, Genevieve Bandiero, is of Italian descent as well. Bandiero almost had a career in baseball as he was scouted by the St. Louis Cardinals when he was young.

Acting career

Bandiero started his acting career in 1985, firstly appearing in the film "Rocky IV" playing the 'American Commentator #2'. After making his move to Los Angeles, he began to work extensively in Film and TV. He has appeared in the TV film "Scene of the Crime", "I Am Stamos" (short film that was submitted to various Film Festivals and starring John Stamos) and The Confession (a short film starring Prison Break"s Wentworth Miller). He has appeared on television in "Dragnet" and "The Practice". His major television role was in "Desire" for the Fox owned MyNetwork TV, taking on the role of Peter Evans, appearing in 65 episodes in total. He still appears in movies.

One of the hottest and most respected radio personalities in the country, Al dominated the airwaves in NYC for many years. His NYC radio jobs include, the new and old KTU, Hot 97, Jammin 105, WPLJ and 99X. He has also hosted several nationally syndicated radio shows, which have resulted in a substantial fan base throughout the country and the world.

Other Works

* Extensive TV Hosting; Children's Miracle Network Telethon, TV 2000, This Week's Music, Music Connection, also numerous infomercials.
* Extensive National Radio Shows; Al's Party, Incredible 80s.
* Direct Hits, Club Hotline (Japan)
* Extensive Voice over credits; Car companies, Hair shampoos, Soft drinks, Pop Albums, TV promos, etc.
* (video-game) 4 characters (mo-cap & voices)

Publicity

Interviews
* Southeastern Antiquing & Collecting Magazine (USA) January 2007, by: Ken Hall, "Al Bandiero, Star of the Fox TV Series "Desire", Collects Watches"
* Radio & Records (USA) 28 July 2006, Iss. 1668, pg. 28, by: Darnella Dunham, "Going Hollywood, From Radio Personality to Actor"
* Starry Constellation Magazine (USA) 2006, by: Lisa Steinberg, "Al Bandiero, Desire"

Pictorial
* Fitness + (USA) October 2000, pg. 84-87, by: Steve Raimondi, "The man behind the voice"

Personal life

Bandiero married Marlyn Bandiero on June 8, 1997. They are still married, and now live in Los Angeles, California.

* Italian descent: On father's side
* Italian descent: On mother's side

Filmography

*"Desire" (2006) (TV series) - Peter Evans ("65 episodes")
*"The Confession" (2005) - Prison Guard
*"I Am Stamos" (2004) - Agent
*"The Practice" (2003) (TV series) - Police Officer ("1 episode")
*"Dragnet" (2003) (TV series) - Reporter No. 1 ("1 episode")
*"Mister Sterling" (????) (TV series) - Maitre'D ("1 episode")
*"Girls Behaving Badly" (????) (TV series) - Mob Husband ("1 episode")
*"Scene of the Crime" (2002) (TV) - Det. Jimm Redmond
*"Rocky IV" (1985) - American Commentator #2

External links

*imdb name|id=0051729|name=Al Bandiero
*amg name|2:131247
*TV.com|id=179340|name=Al Bandiero
* [http://albandiero.net/ Official website]


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