Gino Anthony Pesi


Gino Anthony Pesi is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is best known for his role as James Nava in the NBC series Shades of Blue.

Early life

Pesi was born on November 3, 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Magee-Women's hospital. He grew up as an only child in the Monongahela Valley with an affinity for sports and entertainment. He attended Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville before transferring to Charleroi High School, where he graduated in 1999. He graduated from Point Park University, Conservatory of Performing Arts as a theater major with a concentration in acting.
In 2013, Pesi was diagnosed with Acromegaly while filming 42. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa removed his tumor, and Pesi credits "Dr. Q" with allowing "me the opportunity to better my health." Pesi refers to this experience as "the greatest gift I've had," with a better appreciation of his life.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019AmbitionsGreg PetersRecurring
20189-1-1Sal DelucaEpisode: "Hen Begins"
2016–2018Shades of BlueJames NavaSeries Regular
Lethal WeaponDaryl HennickyEpisode: Pilot
2014The Cookie MobsterFishTV Movie
'Max WolfEpisode: The Recruits
DallasGeorge Tatangelo5 Episodes
JustBoobs Sketch Episode: Guys Getting Pregnant
RushTed CummingsEpisode: Pilot
GrimmDreadEpisode: Eyes of the Beholder
2013The Client ListBuddyEpisode: Wild Nights Are Calling
2012Franklin & BashSal GotelliEpisode: Voir Dire
Common LawTed HousemanEpisode: Soul Mates
'Navy Chief Petty Officer GreenEpisode: Vengeance
The MentalistJames BarcaEpisode: Cheap Burgundy
2011Hawaii Five-0Vitor BorieroEpisode: Ka Hakaka Maika'i
UnleashedDaniel Simmons3 Episodes
The CloserDeputy Sheriff Mike BurtonEpisode: Fresh Pursuit
The Vampire DiariesMaddox4 Episodes
NCISDoug FisherEpisode Ships in the Night
2010'Troy PicozziEpisode: Point of View
2009Trust MeMale MasseurEpisode: Promises, Promises
2008ChuckBad Guy #1Episode: Chuck Versus the Break-Up
2006More, PatienceBody-Builder GuyTV Movie
Cold CaseMateo ZaccardoEpisode: Sandhogs
'RendonTV Movie
What I Like About YouTony MeladeoEpisode: Garden State
2005ComplexJay RothrockWriter/Creator/Executive Producer
GuardEpisode: Identity

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