Stephen Rannazzisi

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Stephen Rannazzisi
Born (1977-07-04) July 4, 1977 (age 48)
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Alma mater State University of New York Oneonta (BS)
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Tracy Rannazzisi
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(m. 2006)​
Children2

Stephen Rannazzisi (born July 4, 1977) [1] is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He acted in the FXX comedy series The League as Kevin MacArthur.

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In 2015, he admitted to lying about his whereabouts during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. He has not had a role in film or television since 2018.

Personal life

Rannazzisi, born in Smithtown, New York, on July 4, 1977, briefly attended the Catholic St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, New York, on Long Island, leaving after a year in what he called a mutual decision. He went on to graduate from Smithtown High School [2] in 1996. [3] Rannazzisi graduated from State University of New York at Oneonta, where he majored in communications. [4] He is of Italian and Irish descent. [5]

9/11 controversy

Rannazzisi lied about working in the South Tower of the World Trade Center at Merrill Lynch, on the 54th floor during the September 11 attacks, and described his experience escaping death. [6] He had said the events inspired him to move to Los Angeles and pursue stand-up comedy. In September 2015, after being contacted by a reporter from The New York Times for an article debunking his claim, [4] Rannazzisi admitted his story was a lie. [7] [8] [9] [10] Rannazzisi was never employed by Merrill Lynch, which did not have offices in the World Trade Center then.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2004The FaxWhitleyShort film
2005Lost Reality 2Billy Barnes
2006 For Your Consideration Studio gate guard
2009 Paul Blart: Mall Cop Stuart
2009 Imagine That Noah Kulick
2010HomewreckerCharles
2018Avengers of Justice: Farce WarsSuperbat
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 Punk'd Field Agent5 episodes
2005 Kitchen Confidential BankerEpisode: "Aftermath"
2006–07 Big Day SkoboMain role; 12 episodes
2008–09 Samantha Who? Seth Barber6 episodes
2009 Trust Me Jonah QuarlesEpisode: "But Wait, There's More"
2009–2015 The League Kevin MacArthurMain role
2010 Outsourced Brad DempseyEpisode: "Temporary Monsanity"; uncredited
2011 Love Bites Kyle2 episodes
2016Roast BattlesHimselfEpisode: "Night One"
2016 New Girl Todd PloonsEpisode: "No Girl"
2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm Head ChefEpisode: "A Disturbance In The Kitchen"
Web
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012–13 Daddy Knows Best SteveMain role; 7 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "Stephen Rannazzisi". TVGuide.com . Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ O'Reilly, Brendan J. (June 27, 2014). "Steve Rannazzisi Performs at Bay Street Theater Monday". Dan's Papers . Southampton, New York. Archived from the original on September 16, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Stephen Rannazzisi: Smithtown High Class of 1996". Smithtown High School. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
  4. 1 2 Kovaleski, Serge F. (September 16, 2015). "Steve Rannazzisi, Comedian Who Told of 9/11 Escape, Admits He Lied". The New York Times . Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ Donnelly, Shawn. "Steve Rannazzisi Talks World Cup, Italian Hair" . Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "WTF with Marc Maron: Episode 31 – Steve Rannazzisi / Listener Email" (Podcast). December 17, 2009. Archived from the original on May 21, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2015.(subscription required)
  7. ↑ "Center towers on 9/11..." Steve Rannazzisi verified Twitter account. September 16, 2015. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  8. ↑ Rannazzisi, Twitter, "I don’t know why I said this."
  9. ↑ Rannazzisi, Twitter, "silence, I could somehow erase...."
  10. ↑ Rannazzisi, Twitter, "it is to the victims of 9/11...."


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