John Martino

John was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a teenager he began his singing and acting career. He studied with John Cassavetes, American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Universal Art Studios, which led to a role in the off-Broadway show "Hat Full of Rain." He then had a hit song called "Baby Sitting Baby" that landed him on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. Shortly thereafter, John headed to California to pursue his acting career. His first acting role came in "The Wild Wild West" television show in which he became a member of The Screen Actors Guild. John's big break came when he was cast in Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" as "Paulie Gatto." John's career has brought him back and forth between New York and California, he now lives in Central Florida with his wife Lori and their children. He continues to act, sing, write and produce. In 2006 John won a Crystal Reel Award for best lead actor for his part in the feature film "Confessions of a Thug". The award was presented to him by the