Joseph Perrino

Joseph Perrino (born April 30, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for his role in the drama film Sleepers in 1996.

Joseph Perrino is an American film, television and stage actor, best known for his roles in the feature film Sleepers and the television series The Sopranos.

Perrino's acting career began with his portrayal of Lorenzo "Shakes" Carcaterra, one of the lead roles in the film Sleepers. His performance reviewed positive reviews; he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film and was named a Breakthrough Star by People Magazine.

Perrino went on to work with Anna Paquin, playing her love interest, Ross Epstein, in Tony Goldwyn's A Walk on the Moon. He then played a gang leader named Blade in The Mighty, starring Sharon Stone. Perrino moved on to the indie film The Bumblebee Flies Anyway, playing Mazzo, a terminally ill cancer patient dealing with his last days on earth.

After a hiatus from acting, Perrino returned to appear in the last season of The Sopranos, playing Jason Gervasi, a young mobster.

In 2017, Perrino began work on the STARZ network's hit crime series Power in its 5th season as Vincent Ragni, a boss in the Italian syndicate. According to Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, Perrino made such a favorable impression that the storyline was retooled to keep Perrino's character alive.

Young Artist Awards

YoungStar Awards