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Stephen Spinella Biography

Birth Name:Stephen Nicholas Spinella

Birth Place:Naples, Campania, Italy

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Dead․"
  • Won Tony Awards for appearances in the "Angels in America" plays
  • Graduated from the University of Arizona and New York University's Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts
  • Began his career working in the restaurant industry and participating in regional theater activities
  • Quote: "Get your favorite people to work with who have the best ideas about the theater and do stuff․"
  • Often collaborates with playwright Tony Kushner
  • Recognized by "24" fans for his role as Miles Papazian

Awards

  • 2009Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner