Enrico Colantoni
Born in Toronto, and one of the most versatile actors in television and film today, Enrico Colantoni is best known as the womanizing fashion photographer “Elliott DiMauro” on NBC’s long-running hit, “Just Shoot Me,” America’s favorite dad/PI “Keith Mars” on the CW’s cult classic, “Veronica Mars” opposite Kristen Bell, and as everyone’s favourite loveable alien, “Commander Mathesar,” in the sci-fi beloved film GALAXY QUEST alongside Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver.
Colantoni currently stars on the new hit CBS primetime drama “Flashpoint” as “Sgt. Gregory Parker,” the lead officer in charge of a group of handpicked elite cops in the SRU (inspired by Toronto ‘s Emergency Task Force). Photo by Mike Belissimo
Frank Mancuso
Frank Mancuso has had a distinguished career in the entertainment industry spanning four decades culminating with his leadership of Paramount and MGM Studios as President and CEO of both.
During his tenure he oversaw such memorable film triumphs as Stargate, Species, Get Shorty, Leaving Las Vegas, The Birdcage, Ronan, The Thomas Crown Affair, The James Bond Series (Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is not Enough), Top Gun, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Crocodile Dundee, Fatal Attraction, The Untouchables, The Hunt for Red October, Ghost, Godfather III , The Adam’s Family, Indiana Jones, Beverly Hills Cop, Star Trek.
His many successes in television include, Cheers, Family Ties, Star Trek The Next Generation, Entertainment Tonight and The Arsenio Hall Show. Photo by Mike Belissimo
Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo Giannini, Oscar-nominated Italian actor and director was born in La Spezia, Italy. At 18, he enrolled in the Academy of Dramatic Art D’Amico in Rome. In 1965, Giannini made his big-screen debut in Libido. His successful collaboration with the legendary Italian director Lina Wertmüller resulted in several award-winning films with Giannini as the male lead. His many appearances include, Film d’amore e d’anarchia, ovvero ‘stamattina alle 10 in via dei Fiori nella nota casa di tolleranza…(1973), Travolti da un insolito destino nell’azzurro mare d’agosto (1974) and Pasqualino Settebellezze (1975). He also starred in Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s masterpiece, Lili Marleen (1981).
Giannini is well known for his dubbing of international stars. His fluency in English and mastery of dialects have brought him a number of supporting roles in Hollywood, including, A Walk in the Clouds (1995), Hannibal (2001), Darkness (2002) and Man on Fire (2004). He appeared in Casino Royale (2006), and in the sequel, Quantum of Solace (2008).
