Jude Ciccolella

Born:November 30, 1947

Place of Birth:Burlington - Vermont - USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jude Ciccolella, born Richard Jude Ciccolella on November 30, 1947, is a distinguished American character actor with a career spanning decades in film and television.

Hailing from Nassau County, New York, Ciccolella's passion for acting was evident from a young age. He honed his craft at Brown University, where he actively participated in student productions, showcasing his talent and dedication to the art of performance.

After graduating, Ciccolella furthered his studies at Temple University, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre, solidifying his skills and knowledge in the industry.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ciccolella has portrayed a diverse range of characters in various notable films, including "The Shawshank Redemption," "Star Trek Nemesis," "Sin City," and "The Manchurian Candidate," leaving a lasting impact with his memorable performances.

One of Ciccolella's most iconic roles was as Mike Novick, Chief of Staff to President David Palmer in the hit series "24," a character that showcased his versatility and depth as an actor, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition in the television landscape.

In addition to his film and television work, Ciccolella has made guest appearances on popular shows like "Law & Order," "CSI: NY," and "ER," demonstrating his ability to seamlessly transition between different roles and genres with ease.

Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, Ciccolella's talent extends to music, as revealed by actress Jean Smart in a "24" DVD featurette, where she shared that he is also a folk singer, showcasing his multifaceted artistic abilities.

With his commanding presence and nuanced performances, Ciccolella continues to captivate audiences with his compelling portrayals, solidifying his status as a respected and versatile character actor in the entertainment industry.

Whether he's playing a detective in "Glengarry Glen Ross" or a principal in "Everybody Hates Chris," Ciccolella's ability to bring depth and authenticity to each role he embodies is a testament to his skill and dedication as a performer.

As he continues to grace the screen with his talent and charisma, Jude Ciccolella's contributions to the world of entertainment remain enduring and impactful, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and fellow artists alike.

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The Shawshank Redemption

Guard Mert

1994

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

The Terminal

Karl Iverson

2004

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

Sin City

Liebowitz

2005

Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.

Million Dollar Baby

Hogan (uncredited)

2004

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.

Daredevil

Robert McKensie (Director's Cut)

2003

A man blinded in a childhood accident fights crime using his superhumanly-elevated remaining senses.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Lt. Liebowitz

2014

Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.

Star Trek: Nemesis

Commander Suran

2002

En route to the honeymoon of William Riker to Deanna Troi on her home planet of Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise receives word from Starfleet that a coup has resulted in the installation of a new Romulan political leader, Shinzon, who claims to seek peace with the human-backed United Federation of Planets. Once in enemy territory, the captain and his crew make a startling discovery: Shinzon is human, a slave from the Romulan sister planet of Remus, and has a secret, shocking relationship to Picard himself.

Glengarry Glen Ross

Detective

1992

When an office full of real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Shelley Levene, who has a sick daughter, does everything in his power to get better leads from his boss, John Williamson, but to no avail. When his coworker Dave Moss comes up with a plan to steal the leads, things get complicated for the tough-talking salesmen.

Mercury Rising

FBI Agent Blackwell (uncredited)

1998

Renegade FBI agent Art Jeffries protects a nine-year-old autistic boy who has cracked the government's new "unbreakable" code.

1 Chase Leader

2020

Early morning silence is broken by screeching tires as a helicopter bears down on a speeding vehicle. Taking a quick corner, the team tumbles out into the woods as their car pulls away. Now they must make their way through the thick of nature and thick gunfire to accomplish their mission. Not a single word of dialogue is spoken throughout the entire film. Instead, the music, sounds, images and deeply truthful acting turn a simple plot into an intense experience. Passion and intrigue keep building to the very end.

The Manchurian Candidate

David Donovan

2004

Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

High Crimes

Colonel Farrell

2002

A female attorney learns that her husband is really a marine officer awol for fifteen years and accused of murdering fifteen civilians in El Salvador. Believing her husband when he tells her that he's being framed as part of a U.S. Military cover-up, the attorney defends him in a military court.

Down with Love

Private Eye

2003

In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.

World Trade Center

Inspector Fields

2006

Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Head of State

Mr. Earl

2003

When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.

Boys on the Side

Jerry

1995

After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.

City of Hope

Paddy

1991

This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid , an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.