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Philip Bosco Biography

Birth Name:Philip Michael Bosco

Birth Place:Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Catholic University located in Washington, D․C
  • Father of seven children with his wife Nancy
  • Before delving into theater, he worked in the carnival circuit, as his father was a carnie since his childhood
  • After almost 50 years doing theater, he officially retired from the stage in 2009
  • Began his acting career in theater and on Broadway, eventually earning a Tony nomination for his debut performance in 1960
  • Series credits include an array of characters, as he portrayed attorneys, judges and criminals just in "Law & Order" alone

Awards

  • 1988Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming: winner
  • 1996NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 2007Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2008Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated