Vinny Guadagnino Biography

Fast Facts

• Planned to attend law school, but has graduated from CUNY College of Staten Island
• For a time, he acted as a political aide for State Assemblyman Michael Cusick
• Published in April of 2012, his book "Control the Crazy" aims to promote mental and emotional health amongst young adults
• To assist the "I Have a Vision" charity, he launched a line of t-shirts with proceeds donated to anti-bullying
• During season 4 of "Jersey Shore," he spent two months abroad, and upon returning to Staten Island, he decided to leave the show when they moved to New Jersey for season 5
• Has partnered with The Jed Foundation, which helps protect the emotional health of teenagers and college students through the Peabody Award-winning Half of Us campaign