Bill Sorvino | |
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Born | February 15 |
Occupation | Actor, writer, producer |
Years active | 1999–present |
Bill Sorvino (born February 15) is an American stage and screen actor, writer and producer. He attended William Esper Studio. Sorvino's acting has been recognized on regional and national levels. [1] [2] [3] Most Notably the Accolade Global Film Competition [4] [5] Named one of 50 most influential people in Hudson County by the Hudson Reporter in 2012 and 2013. [6] He is also the founder of the Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City. [7] [8] [9]
Year | Film | Actor | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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2018 | Who's Jenna...? | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Film |
2017 | Steps | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Film |
2016 | Confidence Game | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Film |
2016 | Mommy's Box | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Film |
2015–2016 | Inside Hollywood on the Hudson | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | TV Series |
2014 | A Place for Heroes | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Film |
2014 | Dangerous Games | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short Film |
2013 | Maniac | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short Film |
2012 | Pollination* | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short Film |
2012 | The Trouble with Cali | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Film |
2011 | Night Club | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Feature Movie |
2009 | The Art of Money | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short Film |
2008 | Quantum Heaven | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short Film |
1999 | That Championship Season | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Television film |
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