Gino Cafarelli is an american actor, filmmaker, & author. Born & Raised in Queens, N.Y. Most recently seen in the 2020 films "CAPONE" w/ Tom Hardy, 'BAD EDUCATION " w/ Hugh Jackman, & Scorsese's "THE IRISHMAN" 2021 has most recently brought Gino recurring roles in "Godfather of Harlem" "Wu-Tang"- An American Saga, & the anticipated "Pam & Tommy" on Hulu. Gino posted his very first reel to YouTube, while residing in LA in 2008 , and was subsequently discovered by writer Robert Siegel - writer of the Oscar nominated film "THE WRESTLER." Gino was offered the supporting role of "Jeff Aufiero," opposite Patton Oswalt in "BIG FAN." Gino's performance & film received critical acclaim premiering at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in U.S. Dramatic Competition. The film was later nominated for a Gotham Award, as well as an Independent Spirit Award. Gino Cafarelli re-teamed with writer/director Robert Siegel on the 2018 movie "CRUISE". Inspired by the short story "Franny Lew", written and directed by Gino. He had a supporting role in "CRUISE" , and served as Executive Producer. "CRUISE" is currently on HULU TV Credits include: "For Life," "Ray Donovan," "Happy" "Blindspot," "Boardwalk Empire," "Nurse Jackie," "Dexter," "Blue Bloods," "Happy", and "Castle" Other film credits include Robert Deniro's "THE GOOD SHEPHERD", and the cult horror film "TERRIFIER". Gino recently directed and produced the short film "BRICKLAYER'S POET, which won the audience award at VISIONFEST Gino Cafarelli is currently developing & writing screenplays, and shooting an independent short form TV series based in NY & LA. He is targeted to direct his first feature film in 2022 March 2nd, 2021 also brought release of his first children's book called "Athena Visits The Marina, inspired by his daughter.