Michael Nardelli
| Michael Nardelli | |
|---|---|
| Born | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer |
Michael Nardelli is an American actor and producer.
Early life
Nardelli is one of four children of Susan L. "Sue" (née Schmulbach) and businessman Bob Nardelli.[1] He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in film and theater from the University of Southern California and started studying with the Groundlings, which he continues today.[2]
Career
Nardelli's acting debut was in an episode of Quintuplets in 2004 as “Stradivarius Helberg."[3] He then co-starred in Derby Stallion opposite of Zac Efron[4] and later played “Daniel” in a 2009 episode of My Name is Earl.[5]
Nardelli began Taggart Productions and made his producing debut in 2010 with Another Happy Day. The film was directed by Sam Levinson (director Barry Levinson’s son) and stars Kate Bosworth, Demi Moore, Thomas Haden Church, Ellen Burstyn, Ellen Barkin and George Kennedy.[6] Nardelli also portrayed Kate Bosworth’s brother in the film.[7] The film received critical acclaim at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival according to the Hollywood Reporter[8] and won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for Best Screenplay for Levinson.[9]
Nardelli also produced the 2012 romantic comedy The Giant Mechanical Man, starring Jenna Fischer, Topher Grace, Chris Messina and Malin Akerman.[10] and co-starred in the political comedy/true story Grassroots, starring Jason Biggs, Christopher McDonald, Tom Arnold and Cedric the Entertainer which was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2005 | The Derby Stallion | Randy Adams | |
| 2010 | Hyenas | Vinnie | |
| 2011 | Another Happy Day | Dylan | Producer |
| 2011 | Grassroots | Willis | |
| 2012 | The Collection | Josh Solomon | |
| 2012 | Chu and Blossom | Actor | |
| 2012 | The Giant Mechanical Man | -- | Producer |
| 2015 | Circle | Eric | Producer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Episode |
| 2004 | Quintuplets | Stradivarius Helberg | "(Disdainfully) the Helbergs" |
| 2008 | My Name Is Earl | Teenage Daniel | "Got the Babysitter Pregnant" |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | Peter Van Horn | "Agro" |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Matthew Kane | "Get Me Out of Here!" |
| 2012 | Revenge | Trey Chandler | "Intuition" |
| 2012 | The Mob Doctor | Kyle Bennet | "Fluid Dynamics" |
References
- ↑ Deutsch, Claudia H. (29 July 2001). "A Do-It-Yourselfer Takes On Home Depot". The New York Times.
- ↑ Sherman, Charles. "Michael Nardelli". Internet Movie Database.
- ↑ "Quintuplets Cast & Crew". Yahoo!.
- ↑ Bryson, Carey. "The Derby Stallion Cast". About.com.
- ↑ "Michael Nardelli Movie & TV". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ↑ Nelson, Rob (2011-01-30). "Another Happy Day". Variety.
- ↑ "Cannes: 'Another Happy Day' For Phase 4". Deadline.com. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ↑ Wilson, Stacey (2011-01-23). "SUNDANCE: 'Another Happy Day' Is a Bummer of a Crowd Pleaser". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Kun, Michelle (February 1, 2011). "Sam Levinson on Directing His First Feature Film at 25". The Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ Fernandez, Jay (2010-12-06). "Three Actors Cast in 'The Giant Mechanical Man' Romantic Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter.