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Johnny Cannizzaro made his feature film debut in Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys and will next be seen portraying legendary Jersey musician Stevie Van Zandt in 20th Century Studios’ Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, hitting theaters October 24, 2025.
On television, he has recently appeared in hit series on CBS, NBC, and ABC, including Matlock, Quantum Leap, Criminal Minds: Evolution, New Amsterdam, NCIS: Hawai‘i, The Rookie, and S.W.A.T., as well as USA’s Colony and the Frank Darabont-directed Mob City on TNT.
He won Best Actor at the 2024 Short & Sweet Festival. In addition, Cannizzaro was named Best Comedic Actor at the 2018 Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge. He received a year-long TalNexus writing fellowship for his original short Left at the Altar and his writing has been featured multiple times in the ABC/Disney Talent Showcase.
A passionate advocate for animal rescue, Cannizzaro devotes his free time to fostering and finding homes for stray dogs. He also supports causes related to aphasia, Alzheimer’s, and arts education. He splits his time between Los Angeles and New York.
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SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE OFFICIAL TRAILER!
The official trailer for 20th Century Studio's SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE starring Jeremy Allen White and directed by ScottCooper.
Set your DVR! Johnny will be co-starring as Adam Betencourt in MATLOCK Season 1, Episode 12 on February 20th, 2025 on CBS
Johnny Cannizzaro To Play Stevie Van Zandt In Bruce Springsteen Biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere'
Johnny leads independant horror feature STEGOSAURUS, written and directed by Sam Rocco
Johnny Cannizzaro will be starring in the independent feature film, STEGOSAURUS, written and directed by Sam Rocco.
Johnny guest starring as 'Ralph' on QUANTUM LEAP on NBC
Johnny guest starring as 'Ryan Tucker' on CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION on Paramount +
Check out Johnny in Season 16, Episode 2 of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION on Paramount +.
Johnny guest starring as 'Fireman Mike Delaplane' on NEW AMSTERDAM on NBC
Check out Johnny in Season 5, Episode 2 of NEW AMSTERDAM on NBC. The episode is titled "Hook, Line and Sinker" and is written by Aaron Ginsberg. Don't miss it!
Johnny guest starring as 'Ryan Delucci' on NCIS HAWAI'I on CBS
Check out Johnny in Season 1, Episode 16 of NCIS HAWAI'I on CBS.
Johnny co-starring as 'Nate Garducci' on THE ROOKIE on ABC
Check out Johnny in Season 4, Episode 2 of THE ROOKIE on ABC
Johnny co-starring as 'James' on S.W.A.T, Janurary 23rd on CBS.
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