Biography

Chicano actor Perry D'Marco (D'Marco comes from his Sicilian grandfather) maybe the epitome of ethnically ambiguous. Every day he is welcomed and embraced by people from Europe, the Middle East and Latin countries from all over the world.

Deeply proud of his own mixed Mexican/Italian heritage he is is enamored by other cultures. Growing up in Minnesota (hey, Prince was from Minnesota!) was a blessing in disguise. The flat mid-western speech pattern made accents seem exotic. He quickly mastered all the ones that would fit his appearance.

Music acts such as Santana, War and Earth, Wind and Fire were the soundtrack to his 1970's youth. A multi-cultural urban sound and feel Perry now calls Blacktino.

But it was Richard Pryor, Jimmy Walker and Freddie Prinze who made the biggest impression on him. In the early 80's he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his goal of performing standup comedy. He must have been doing something right. After being spotted at The Comedy Story he landed his first Hollywood audition for the TV show Fame.

With a deep voice and an intense look he was a natural for playing heavies in the movies and TV. His first acting role was on the highly acclaimed television series Hill Street Blues.

He never looked back. Look for him now wherever funny little brown guys are trying so hard to be tough.
- IMDb mini biography by: Perry D'Marco