Robert LaSardo
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Robert LaSardo is an American actor.
LaSardo began his career studying at the famed High School of Performing Arts
in New York City, before going on to the Stella Adler Studio of Acting
. Robert also spent four years in the U.S. Navy
, spending two of those years handling Navy attack dogs in the Aleutian Islands.
LaSardo has extensive chest, neck, and arm tattoos. He is an Italian American
, although he is often cast as a Latino or Latin-American character, and usually as a criminal or gang member.
LaSardo began his career studying at the famed High School of Performing Arts
High School of Performing Arts
The High School of Performing Arts, more formally known as The School of Performing Arts: A Division of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, informally known as "PA", was a public alternative high school in New York, New York, USA that existed from 1948 through...
in New York City, before going on to the Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Stella Adler Studio of Acting is an acting school in New York founded by the actress and teacher Stella Adler -History:...
. Robert also spent four years in the U.S. Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
, spending two of those years handling Navy attack dogs in the Aleutian Islands.
LaSardo has extensive chest, neck, and arm tattoos. He is an Italian American
Italian American
An Italian American , is an American of Italian ancestry. The designation may also refer to someone possessing Italian and American dual citizenship...
, although he is often cast as a Latino or Latin-American character, and usually as a criminal or gang member.
Selected filmography
- China GirlChina Girl (1987 film)China Girl is a 1987 film directed by independent filmmaker Abel Ferrara, and written by his longtime partner Nicholas St. John.-Story:China Girl is a modern take on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet...
(1987) as Carlo Forza - Moving (1988) as Perry
- Short Circuit 2Short Circuit 2Short Circuit 2 is a 1988 comedy science fiction film, the sequel to 1986's film Short Circuit. It was directed by Kenneth Johnson, and starred Fisher Stevens as Ben Jahrvi , Michael McKean as Fred Ritter, Cynthia Gibb as Sandy Banatoni, and Tim Blaney as the voice of Johnny 5 Short Circuit 2 is a...
(1988) as Spooky - Ich und Er (1988) as Tony
- RooftopsRooftops (film)Rooftops is a 1989 crime and dance drama film directed by Robert Wise, which follows the misadventures of two homeless teenagers in Manhattan....
(1989) as Blade - True Blood (1989) as Luis
- RenegadesRenegades (1989 film)Renegades is a 1989 crime film starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Kiefer Sutherland. Floyd Red Crow Westerman debuted in this film as "Red Crow", Hank Storm's father....
(1989) as Skinhead - Penn & Teller Get KilledPenn & Teller Get KilledPenn & Teller Get Killed is a 1989 dark comedy film directed by Arthur Penn starring magicians Penn & Teller. The duo play themselves, and the plot involves them in a satirical account of what the audience would perhaps imagine the pair doing in their daily lives...
(1989) as 1st Mugger - Hard to KillHard to KillHard to Kill, a 1990 action film directed by Bruce Malmuth and starring Steven Seagal, Kelly LeBrock, Frederick Coffin and William Sadler. The film stars Seagal as Detective Mason Storm, who is shot into a coma in the same fire-fight that kills his wife Felicia and son Sonny...
(1990) as Punk - The King of New York (1990) as Gang member
- Out for JusticeOut for JusticeOut for Justice is a 1991 action film directed by John Flynn and starring Steven Seagal.- Plot :Gino Felino is an NYPD detective from Brooklyn who has strong ties within his neighborhood...
(1991) as Bochi - The ProfessionalLéon (film)Léon is a 1994 French thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson...
(1994) He played a drug dealer that Leon shoots when teaching Mathilda how to be a cleaner. However, the scene was cut from the final movie and can only be seen in the full version of the film. Unfortunately, the full version is not sold in the UK due to censorship over the portrayal of Leon's and Mathilda's relationship in the cut scenes. - Jimmy HollywoodJimmy HollywoodJimmy Hollywood is an American comedy film written and directed by Barry Levinson and starring Joe Pesci and Christian Slater.- Plot :Jimmy Alto is a failing actor living in Los Angeles. After increasing frustration with crime in the city Jimmy, along with his 'spaced-out' best friend William ,...
(1994) as ATM Robber - Blood Run (1994) as Spike
- Drop ZoneDrop Zone (film)Drop Zone is a 1994 action movie directed by John Badham. It stars Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey and Yancy Butler.-Plot:Aboard a commercial airliner, U.S...
(1994) as Deputy Dog - WaterworldWaterworldWaterworld is a 1995 post-apocalyptic science fiction film. The film was directed by Kevin Reynolds and co-written by Peter Rader and David Twohy. It is based on Rader's original 1986 screenplay and stars Kevin Costner, who also produced it. It was distributed by Universal Pictures...
(1995) as Smitty - Tiger Heart (1996) as Paulo
- StrangelandStrangelandStrangeland is an American horror film released in 1998. The movie was directed by John Pieplow and written by Dee Snider. The film focuses on the body modification underground culture's rituals.-Plot:...
(1998) as Matt Myers - In Too Deep (1999) as Felipe Batista
- Blue StreakBlue Streak (film)Blue Streak is a 1999 American action comedy film directed by Les Mayfield and starring Martin Lawrence. The film is a remake of the 1965 British film The Big Job, although the original film is uncredited...
(1999) as twitchy suspect, knocked down Luke Wilson in police station - Bubble Boy (2001) as a motorcyclist
- In HellIn HellIn Hell is a 2003 action thriller film directed by Ringo Lam and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.- Plot :Kyle LeBlanc is an American working overseas in Russia. When he hears his wife being attacked over the phone, Kyle rushes home to find that he's too late. The man who killed his wife is found...
(2003) as Usup, a leader of a prison gang. - DirtyDirty (film)Dirty is a 2005 crime–drama film, directed by Chris Fisher. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Clifton Collins, Jr.. The film had a limited release in 2005.-Plot:...
(2005) as Roland - Never Down (2007) as Rico, Directed by Robert Oppel and Written by Robert LaSardo
- Half Past Dead 2Half Past Dead 2Half Past Dead 2 is a straight to DVD 2007 action film and is a sequel to the 2002 Steven Seagal and Morris Chestnut action movie, Half Past Dead. Among the main cast of the original movie, only Kurupt returns to reprise his role of Twitch.-Plot:...
(2007) as Rivera - Death RaceDeath Race (film)Death Race is a 2008 action film produced, written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham. Though referred to as a remake of the 1975 film Death Race 2000 in reviews and marketing materials, director Paul W.S. Anderson stated in an interview and the DVD commentary that he...
(2008) as Grimm - TorturedTortured (film)Tortured is a 2008 crime thriller film written and directed by Nolan Lebovitz and starring Cole Hauser, Laurence Fishburne, and James Cromwell. It was released direct-to-DVD in the U.S. on September 16, 2008. The movie was filmed in Canada, in Vancouver, British Columbia.-Plot:FBI agent Kevin Cole...
(2008) as Mo
Television
- China BeachChina BeachChina Beach is an American dramatic television series set at an evacuation hospital during the Vietnam War. The title refers to My Khe beach in the city of Da Nang, Vietnam, which was nicknamed "China Beach" by unknown foreigners, most likely Americans...
(1989–1990) as Cpl. Jesus 'Answer Man' Zappara (5 episodes) - NYPD BlueNYPD BlueNYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan...
(1993–2003) as Freddie Ascencion / Hector Acevedo / Kiki / Luis Hernandez (4 episodes) - RenegadeRenegade (TV series)Renegade is an American television series that ran for 110 episodes spanning 5 seasons between September 19, 1992 and April 4, 1997.The series stars Lorenzo Lamas as Reno Raines, a police officer who is framed for a murder he didn't commit. Raines goes on the run and joins forces with Native...
(1994–1997) as Scott Zane / Felipe / Victor (4 episodes) - Pacific BluePacific Blue (TV series)Pacific Blue is an American crime drama series about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the USA Network, from March 2, 1996 to April 9, 2000, with a total of one hundred and one episodes...
(1996–2000) as Adam Beckwith (2 episodes) - Nash BridgesNash BridgesNash Bridges is an American television police drama created by Carlton Cuse. The show starred Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as two Inspectors with the San Francisco Police Department's Special Investigations Unit. The show ran for six seasons on CBS from March 29, 1996 to May 4, 2001 with a total of...
(1996–2000) as Baby Boy Doe / Doyle (2 episodes) - Murder OneMurder One (TV series)Murder One is an American legal drama series that first aired on the ABC network in the United States in 1995. The series was created by Steven Bochco, Charles H. Eglee, and Channing Gibson.-Premise:...
(1997) as Osvaldo Cesarus (2 episodes) - Martial LawMartial Law (TV series)Martial Law was a TV crime drama that ran on CBS from 1998 to 2000, and was created by Carlton Cuse. The title character, Sammo Law, portrayed by Sammo Hung, was a Chinese law officer and martial arts expert who came to Los Angeles in search of a colleague and remains in the US.The show was a...
(1999) as Hector Flores (2 episodes) - VIP (1999–2002) as New World Order Leader (3 episodes)
- Nip/TuckNip/TuckNip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
(2003–2010) as Escobar GallardoEscobar GallardoEscobar Gallardo is a fictional character on the television show Nip/Tuck portrayed by Robert LaSardo.-Character's background:Escobar first appears in the pilot episode, introduced as the boss of McNamara/Troy patient Silvio Perez...
(10 episodes) - Sex, Love & SecretsSex, Love & SecretsSex, Love & Secrets is a television series on UPN. It aired in North America during September and October 2005. The show was created by Michael Gans and Richard Register...
(2005) as Arturo (3 episodes) - General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
(2005–2007) as Manny Ruiz (28 episodes) - Ghost WhispererGhost WhispererGhost Whisperer is an American television supernatural drama, which ran on CBS from September 23, 2005 to May 21, 2010.The series follows the life of Melinda Gordon , who has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts...
(2005) as Julian Borgia (2 episodes) - "BonesBones (TV series)Bones is an American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology, with each episode focusing on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent...
" (2006) as Miguel Villeda (1 episode) - CSI: MiamiCSI: MiamiCSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
(2006–2011) as Memmo Fierro a member of the Mala Noche Gang (5 episodes) - Femme Fatales (2011) as the enjured psychopath (1 episode)