Charles Cioffi

Charles M. Cioffi, born on October 31, 1935, is an esteemed American film and television actor. Cioffi's impressive career spanned over several decades, from 1964 to 2008, making substantial contributions to both the big and small screens. Well-renowned for his role as Lt. Matt Reardon in Get Christie Love!, he acted opposite co-star Teresa Graves, leaving a memorable mark in the industry. Born in New York City, Cioffi received both his B.A. and M.A. from Michigan State University, enhancing his craft and disciplines under the educational realm. Additionally, Cioffi devoted himself to the Sigma Chi fraternity during his university years.

Cioffi's versatility is evident in his vast body of work as he embraced diverse characters. Some of his noted film roles include Lt. Vic Androzzi in Shaft (1971), Peter Cable in Klute (1971), and Pop in All the Right Moves (1983). Beyond his cinematic contributions, Cioffi is recognized for his extensive television engagements such as appearances on Kojak, Frasier, Wings, The X-Files, Thirtysomething, NYPD Blue, and Hawaii Five-O. He extended his character portfolio by playing Gianni Christian in The A-Team (1983) and Ernesto Toscano in Days of Our Lives. He simultaneously engaged with theatre, appearing in productions both on and off Broadway. Cioffi further diversified his roles by opting for voice acting, voicing characters like Chairman Prescott and Adam Fenix in the Xbox 360 videogame Gears of War 2.