Nick Zano's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) What I Like About You Vince Melrose Place (2009) Drew Pragin

Main Movie Roles 2009 - Final Destination 4 2008 - Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2008 - College 2002 - Catch Me If You Can

BIOGRAPHY:

Born in Nutley, NJ, Nick Zano's passion for the movies began when he first watched Goodfellas at the age of 12. He had long dreamed of becoming a Navy Seal, but all that changed in one afternoon at the cinema. Shortly after that, Zano and his family moved south to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he finished his high school education. Throughout his high school years he was active in both the drama and TV production departments. In his junior year, Zano and his closest friends produced a weekly television program at Wellington High School. The wildly humorous and offbeat skit comedy show landed Zano in detention quite often, where he would kill time by writing a series of short films. Those shorts, which he starred in and helped to direct, made their way to the JVC Universal Film Competition semifinals 3 years in a row.

Shortly after high school, he was offered a position with Prelude Pictures (Lost in Space, Black Dog) in Television and Feature Film Development. During that time he also acted as Associate Producer on the World AIDS Day TV special, Living Positive, hosted by Lou Diamond Phillips. In June 2001, Zano made the move to LA where he began the daily grind of auditioning. His quick wit and charming sense of humor immediately made him a favorite among casting directors, who would call him in for reads even when the character description was totally opposite to his looks.

Zano has a mental rolodex overflowing with movie knowledge, which helped him land the hosting gig on MTV's Movie House which premiered on the cable channel in May 2002. After his move to LA, Zano remains close with his sisters and his Mom who always supported and inspired him. Zano resides in Los Angeles.


TRIVIA:

• Once worked at Wild Rapids Water Park in Florida as a lifeguard.
• Attended Wellington High School with 'Kendra Sue Waldman' (qv) in Florida.
• Attended Wellington High School in Florida.
• The movie, "Goodfellas," inspired him to become an actor.
• Hobbies are painting and playing football.
• As a child, he dreamed of being a Navy Seal.
• Former shoe salesman at Kenneth Cole.
• Is in a long-term relationship with actress Haylie Duff. The couple recently bought their first home together in Los Angeles.