Richard Ruccolo
Richard Ruccolo | |
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| Born | Richard Robert Ruccolo |
| Occupation | Actor |
Richard Ruccolo (born on March 2, 1972 in Marlton, New Jersey) is an American actor.
Biography
Early Life
Richard Robert Ruccolo was born in Marlton, New Jersey. He attended Cherokee High School in Evesham Townhip, New Jersey[1]. It was there, Ruccolo first discovered his love of acting while starring as the lead in the high school's production of Oklahoma! After graduating he moved to Los Angeles to find work as an actor. Throughout his auditions, Ruccolo slept on his friend's sofa until he found work.
Career
Gradually Ruccolo began to find guest roles in such sitcoms as Beverly Hills, 90210 and The X-Files. He starred in nationally televised commercials for Wendy's, Skittles and 7 Up. However, it was not until 1998 that Ruccolo became recognized. Ruccolo found fame as Pete Dunville in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl. When the series was canceled in 2001, Ruccolo starred in All Over the Guy, The One, Missing in the USA, and Anacardium. In 2005, he guest starred in three episodes of Joey as Glen.
Ruccolo has continued to guest star in sitcoms and star in theater productions.
Personal Life
Ruccolo was previously engaged to former Saved by the Bell star Tiffani Thiessen. They met in 2000 when Thiessen guest starred in several episodes of Two Guys and a Girl. He proposed in October 2001, but the couple called it quits in 2003.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2006 | Available Men | Rob | |
| 2001 | Anacardium | Chris | |
| All Over the Guy | Tom | ||
| 2000 | Luck of the Draw | Jedd | |
| 1998 | Music from Another Room | Nick |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2006 | Standoff | Ken Mund | Episode: Man of Steele |
| 2005 | Reba | Dr. Beck | Episode: Issues |
| Joey (TV series) | Glen | Episode: Joey and the Assistant Episode: Joey and the Fancy Sister Episode: Joey and the Spying | |
| Talk Show Diaries | Blake | ||
| 2004 | Taste | Danny Coyle | |
| Missing in the USA | Host | ||
| 2003 | The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire | Charlie Babbot | Episode: Secrets and Lies Episode: Tough Love |
| Less Than Perfect | Bobby Casey | Episode: A Little Love For Lydia | |
| The One | Michael Blake | ||
| Spellbound | |||
| 1998-2001 | Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | Pete Dunville | |
| 1999 | The X-Files | Agent Peyton Ritter | Episode: Tithonus |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Dean | Episode: Straight Shooter |