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Joe ManganielloAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 28.12.1976
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Sports Injuries and Acting Dreams
- Hollywood Debut
- Television Success
- "True Blood" and Film Roles
Early Life and Education
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph Manganiello was a melting pot of Sicilian, German, Austrian, and Armenian descent. Excelling in both academics and athletics, he captained his high school football, basketball, and volleyball teams. Manganiello's early interest in filmmaking led him to participate in school plays and create amateur films with borrowed equipment.
Sports Injuries and Acting Dreams
Initially considering a sports career, Manganiello's dreams were shattered by a series of injuries, including a torn ACL. After being rejected by the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, he attended the University of Pittsburgh and honed his acting skills in a local theater. A second application to Carnegie Mellon proved successful, and he graduated from the drama school.
Hollywood Debut
Upon moving to Los Angeles, Manganiello quickly secured an agent and auditioned for Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man." While initially considered for the lead role, he ultimately portrayed Peter Parker's high school nemesis, Eugene "Flash" Thompson.
Television Success
After "Spider-Man," Manganiello appeared in television projects, including "So Notorious" and a guest role in "Scrubs." He gained further prominence as Officer Litchman in "ER" and Brad in "How I Met Your Mother." In 2008, he joined the cast of "One Tree Hill" as bartender Owen Morello.
"True Blood" and Film Roles
Manganiello's breakout role came as werewolf Alcide Herveaux in the HBO series "True Blood." His performance earned him Saturn and NewNowNext Award nominations. Since then, he has appeared in films such as "Magic Mike," "Sabotage," and "Pee-wee's Big Holiday."
