Carlo Rota

Birth Name:

Carlo D. Rota

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Best known for his roles as Yasir Hamoudi on "Little Mosque on the Prairie" and Morris O'Brian on "24․"
Nominated for a James Beard Award for excellence in culinary journalism for hosting "The Great Canadian Food Show․"
Worked in the culinary industry prior to becoming an actor
Quote: "A restaurant needs to have good thought behind it, and needs to have integrity, it needs to be organized․"
Has often played characters who get tortured
In 2013, became the host of reality show "Recipe to Riches․"
Appeared as Giuseppe "Papa Joe" Yakavetta in 1999 cult film "The Boondock Saints․"

2007Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor - Drama Series:Nominated
2008Honorable Mention - Best Actor:Winner
2008Honorable Mention - Special Purpose Film:Winner
2009Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series:Nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role:Nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Nominated

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