Biography

Mario Tineo is an actor born in Phoenix, and raised in Tucson, Arizona. At age 17, Mario began studying Theater at Pima College in Tucson. After he received an Associates degree in Theater Arts, he continued studying acting at The Studio For Actors with acting coach and mentor, Anna Risley where he performed in countless stage productions. He also worked closely with The Borderlands Theater Company performing in shows from time to time. During that time he signed with Dani's Agency, through which he was able to secure a number of roles in films, commercials, industrial films and music videos. Mario is also a Co-Owner of Burnt Crimson Productions with Francisco J. Landin, Jr, and Eric Graham Seitz, and has just co-produced and starred in the upcoming feature film, "The Third Sun". After eight years of studying his craft at The Studio For Actors, Mario moved to New York City in 2012 to further pursue his passion and career as an actor and producer. Mario continues to study acting for theater, film, television at The Simon Studio with acting coach, Roger Hendricks Simon. He is currently signed with Talent Express Management. Since his move, he has worked Off-Off Broadway at Times Square Theater and has performed in a Shakespeare showcase at The Players Club. Mario has also done work in commercials, modeling, print and has produced and starred in a short play entitled "Wittenberg". Mario is currently producing and co-starring in a short film called "Forgiving Sandy Glass" with producing partners Jamie Dolan, Evan Davis, Francisco J. Landin, Jr, and Eric Graham Seitz.

"In order to get something you never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done." -- Mario Tineo
- IMDb mini biography by: Francisco J. Landin Jr.