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- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Born and raised in Yonkers, N.Y. Youngest of three sons. His father was a heating contractor and his mother was a school teacher. As a young boy he fell in love with Saturday Night Live and the film Raging Bull. Being inspired by both John Belushi and Robert DeNiro, he became a part of a Children's Repertory Company in New York. He continued in his studies receiving his BA in theater from Marymount Manhattan College. A few years out of school he was cast on the Fox sitcom, LOVE AND MARRIAGE, which brought the NY-bred Palladino to Los Angeles. His career-defining role came a few years later on TV's ER in 2000 as Dr. Dave Malucci. In 2005 he starred in the FX series created by Steven Bochco and Chris Gerolmo, OVER THERE, as Sgt. Scream. Throughout his career he has shown a real diversity, moving seamlessly from comedy to drama in both film and television. Erik has won a TV Guide award for best drama, ER, 2000. He also has two Screen Actors Guild nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, ER, both 2000 and 2001. Palladino was starring on both the number one TV show in the US (ER) and the number one box office film (U-571) in the same week. Erik is happily married to Jaime Palladino since 2005. They have a daughter, Paloma, along with two sons, Roman and Enzo. In his spare time he is a rock singer, having played in several bands, including No Happy Faces and Hearing Red.- IMDb Mini Biography By: anonymous
- Erik Palladino, an Italian/Armenian American actor, discovered his love for storytelling at the age of thirteen, inspired by John Belushi on Saturday Night Live and Robert De Niro in Raging Bull. Born in Yonkers, New York, Erik's journey into acting has spanned four decades in the entertainment industry.
Erik's breakthrough moment came in the late 1990s when he took on the role of Dr. Dave Malucci in the beloved medical drama series "ER." His portrayal of this charismatic yet flawed character left an unforgettable impression on viewers, establishing him as a prominent figure in entertainment.
Throughout his career, Erik Palladino seamlessly transitioned between dramatic and comedic roles. His extensive list of credits includes notable productions like "U-571," "Can't Hardly Wait," and memorable appearances in TV series such as "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Suits," "NCIS: LA," and the FX series "Over There." In each role, he consistently brought depth and authenticity to his characters.
Beyond his on-screen achievements, Erik is involved in philanthropic endeavors and supports causes close to his heart. His Armenian heritage carries a significant personal connection, as his grandfather is a survivor of the Armenian Genocide, enduring the tragic loss of his brothers during those harrowing times.
As an artist, Erik wears multiple hats, from being the lead singer of the rock band Hearing Red to writing and directing.
Erik has been happily married to Jaime Lee Palladino for 18 years and is the proud father of two boys, Roman and Enzo, and one girl, Paloma.- IMDb Mini Biography By: anonymous
- SpouseJaime Lee(August 12, 2005 - present) (3 children)
- ParentsPeter PalladinoQueenie Palladino
- Is of Italian-Armenian ancestry.
- He graduated from all-boy Catholic Archbishop Stepinac High School. This prompted him to go to the almost all-female Marymount Manhattan College.
- Left ER (1994) in 2001 after two successful seasons as he felt his character was being underused.
- He attended and graduated from Marymount Manhattan College, in New York City. He was a big fan of Bon Jovi. He had long hair (ala heavy metal).
- The tattoo of a Chinese phrase that he sported on his right bicep while portraying Dr. Dave Malucci on ER (1994) was fake.
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