A cute, comic up-and-comer, Rannazzisi's years of studying improvisation at the famed Groundlings School came in handy when he landed a gig as one of Ashton Kutcher's prankster cohorts on MTV's
Punk'd. In addition to his celebrity-duping duties, this Long Island native worked the stand-up circuit, snagged a handful of TV guest spots and showed off his vocal chops in a number of stage musicals. But Rannazzisi got his big break in 2006 when he was cast as the best-man-to-be on the wedding-drama sitcom
Big Day.
Stephen Rannazzisi Fast Facts:
- Began acting in high school after suffering a sports injury.
- Has appeared in a number of theatrical productions including A Christmas Carol, Damn Yankees, Pippin and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- Worked as a doorman at Los Angeles' The Comedy Store club, where he eventually began performing stand-up.
- College:
- State University of New York Purchase College, Purchase, NY
