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Enrico Colantoni Biography

Birth Name:Enrico Colantoni

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2011, he became involved with the Tema Conter Memorial Trust in an effort to help individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder
  • In 2006, he received a Family Film Award for his work on "Veronica Mars․"
  • Studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Yale University
  • Interested in acting at a young age, he would perform skits for family and friends in his childhood neighborhood
  • Intended to study law at the University of Toronto before a drama class lured him towards an acting career
  • Quote: "I see myself more as a journeyman and sort of a supporting character actor․ That leaves me more time to enjoy my own life․"
  • Took on the role of a police officer in "Flashpoint" as a small tribute to his brother, who worked as a Toronto cop for over 30 years

Awards

  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Parental Unit: nominated
  • 2010Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Male: nominated
  • 2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: winner
  • 2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Guest Performance, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Performer, Drama: winner
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy: nominated
  • 2025Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated