John D'Aquino (born April 14, 1958) is an American film and television actor, best known for his role as

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Benjamin Krieg in '' seaQuest DSV'', Joel in the film '' Pumpkinhead'', U.S. President Richard Martinez in the

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'', and for his appearance as Ulysses in ''

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''. He is also known for his roles as Frank LaMotta in ''

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'', Todd Gack in "

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" episode of '' Seinfeld'', and playing Sally's teacher boyfriend, Mr. Randell, in '' 3rd Rock from the Sun''.

Career

D'Aquino was raised in Brooklyn and in Queens. In his childhood, he was a "self-admitted TV junkie." As a kid, D'Aquino used to memorize every page of ''TV Guide''. In 1985 he co-starred as Varges de la Cosa in the western series '' Wildside''. In 1992 he co-starred as Bill in the TV movie Stompin' at the Savoy ''

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''. He has made guest appearances on ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Matlock'', '' Melrose Place'', '' Murder, She Wrote'', '' Seinfeld'', ''

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'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''

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'', '' Hannah Montana'', ''

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'', '' Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' and had recurring roles on '' 3rd Rock from the Sun'', '' JAG'', ''

,'' and co-starred in

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's '' That's My Bush!'' as Larry O'Shea.

References

External links

John D'Aquino's Young Actors Workshop
* 1958 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Male actors from New York City American male film actors American male television actors People from Brooklyn American people of Italian descent {{US-screen-actor-1950s-stub