Vincent Piazza (born May 25, 1976) is an American film, television and
stage actor. He is best known for his portrayal of gangster Lucky
Luciano in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. He has also
played Earl Hefner in the comedy-drama Rocket Science (2007) and
singer Tommy DeVito in Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of Jersey Boys
(2014).Piazza was born and raised in Queens, New York. His father is
Italian, having immigrated to the United States in the early-1960s.
His mother is of German descent. He recalls humble beginnings and a
prideful work ethic gained from watching his father work multiple jobs
to support the family that included a younger brother and one older
sister. Vincent also credits his mother's large German family for
allowing several travels across the United States to visit distant
relatives who encouraged him to find his passion, and see the world's
many treasures.Attending academic and athletic national powerhouse
Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, Vince lettered in soccer and
hockey, receiving scholarships for academics and hockey, as well as
National Honor Society. After graduating Summa-Cum Laude with a 4.0
Grade-Point-Average, he received several academic scholarships to a
plethora of institutions, ultimately choosing to attend Villanova
University where he majored in Sports and Media Management. Piazza
played ACHA Division I ice hockey for Villanova University, until a
recurring shoulder injury forced him to quit playing and leave the
university after only a year.After retiring from hockey, he began to
work with acting coach Alice Spivak and joined the TerraNOVA
Collective theatre group in Lion Theatre along Theatre Row in New York
City. After appearing in a number of New York Off Broadway
productions, including Baby Steps, A Match Made in Manhattan and Much
Ado About Nothing, he made his feature film debut in the 2006 film
Stephanie Daley and went on to appear in the television movie The Dawn
and an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
stage actor. He is best known for his portrayal of gangster Lucky
Luciano in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. He has also
played Earl Hefner in the comedy-drama Rocket Science (2007) and
singer Tommy DeVito in Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of Jersey Boys
(2014).Piazza was born and raised in Queens, New York. His father is
Italian, having immigrated to the United States in the early-1960s.
His mother is of German descent. He recalls humble beginnings and a
prideful work ethic gained from watching his father work multiple jobs
to support the family that included a younger brother and one older
sister. Vincent also credits his mother's large German family for
allowing several travels across the United States to visit distant
relatives who encouraged him to find his passion, and see the world's
many treasures.Attending academic and athletic national powerhouse
Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, Vince lettered in soccer and
hockey, receiving scholarships for academics and hockey, as well as
National Honor Society. After graduating Summa-Cum Laude with a 4.0
Grade-Point-Average, he received several academic scholarships to a
plethora of institutions, ultimately choosing to attend Villanova
University where he majored in Sports and Media Management. Piazza
played ACHA Division I ice hockey for Villanova University, until a
recurring shoulder injury forced him to quit playing and leave the
university after only a year.After retiring from hockey, he began to
work with acting coach Alice Spivak and joined the TerraNOVA
Collective theatre group in Lion Theatre along Theatre Row in New York
City. After appearing in a number of New York Off Broadway
productions, including Baby Steps, A Match Made in Manhattan and Much
Ado About Nothing, he made his feature film debut in the 2006 film
Stephanie Daley and went on to appear in the television movie The Dawn
and an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
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