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Jay Acovone (born August 20, 1955) is an American actor who portrayed Charles Kawalsky in Stargate SG-1.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Acovone was born in New York City. His family later moved to Mahopac, New York where his parents owned a dry-cleaning business.[1]
Career
[edit]Acovone has over 100 credits to his name spanning four decades of work in film and television. His television appearances include Search for Tomorrow as Brian Emerson; Beauty and the Beast where he played D.A. Joe Maxwell over the show's three season run; and Hollywood Beat. In a connection to his Beauty and the Beast co-star Linda Hamilton, he can be seen playing the officer pulling over the TX Terminator in Terminator 3.
In 2016, he acted in the motion capture video game Mafia III (2K Games), playing the role of an Italian Mafia boss and main antagonist of the game, Sal Marcano.[2]
Personal life
[edit]He is divorced from his former manager, the late Fonda St. Paul. He is currently married to Carrie.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Cruising | Skip Lee | |
| 1980 | Times Square | Plainclothes Cop | |
| 1987 | Cold Steel | "Cookie" | |
| 1991 | Out for Justice | Bobby "Arms" | |
| 1992 | Doctor Mordrid | Tony Gaudio | |
| 1992 | Stepfather 3 | Steve Davis | |
| 1993 | Conflict of Interest | Detective Bob Falcone | |
| 1994 | Lookin' Italian | Vinny Pallazzo | |
| 1994 | Cercasi successo disperatamente | ||
| 1995 | Crosscut | Frank | |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Area 51 Guard | |
| 1996 | Foxfire | Chuck | |
| 1996 | Crash Dive | Murphy | |
| 1996 | Snitch | MacElroy | |
| 1997 | Opposite Corners | "Puggy" | |
| 1997 | The Peacemaker | Cop | |
| 1997 | Time Under Fire | Schmidt | |
| 1998 | The Get | Michael Irish | |
| 1999 | Molly | Jack, The Bartender | |
| 2000 | The Amati Girls | Mr. Moltianni | |
| 2000 | Cast Away | Pilot Peter | |
| 2001 | The Seventh Sense | Melvin Snow | Short |
| 2001 | Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles | Eric | |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage | Bennie | |
| 2003 | Studio City | Bobby Falcone | Short |
| 2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | Cop, Westside Street | |
| 2003 | S.W.A.T. | Lear Jet Pilot | |
| 2004 | Rancid | Captain Peters | |
| 2005 | Sharkskin 6 | Molina | |
| 2005 | Mobsters and Mormons | Jackie | |
| 2006 | Paved with Good Intentions | John Barrhauser | |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Donna's Male Neighbor | |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes II | Wilson | |
| 2007 | Traci Townsend | Jesse | |
| 2007 | InAlienable | Gerhard | |
| 2007 | Shadow People | Eerie Man | |
| 2009 | My New SweetHeart | Jay | Short |
| 2017 | 12 Round Gun | Ray Bruno | |
| 2019 | Rattlesnakes | Jamie Jarret |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Parole | Leo | TV movie |
| 1983–1984 | Search for Tomorrow | Brian Emmerson | 8 episodes |
| 1985 | Hollywood Beat | Detective Jack Rado | 14 episodes |
| 1986 | Women of Valor | Captain Rader | TV movie |
| 1987 | Werewolf | Mick | Episode: "Running with the Pack" |
| 1987 | Down and Out in Beverly Hills | Eddie | Episode: "Jerry Jumps Right In" |
| 1989 | War and Remembrance | Quartermaster Maselli (Barracuda) | TV miniseries |
| 1989 | Hardball | Matelli | Episode: "The Out of Towner" |
| 1990 | Jake and the Fatman | Sonny Rosetti | Episode: "I'll Dance at Your Wedding" |
| 1987–1990 | Beauty and the Beast | District Attorney Joe Maxwell | 55 episodes |
| 1991 | Growing Pains | Jake | Episode: "Carol's Carnival" |
| 1992 | Quicksand: No Escape | Detective Harris | TV movie |
| 1992 | Stepfather III | Steve Davis | TV movie |
| 1992 | Nails | Captain Evan Graham | TV movie |
| 1992 | A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story | Lieutenant Robert Carlino | TV movie |
| 1993 | Civil Wars | Neil Leeuwen | Episode: "Hit the Road, Jack" |
| 1993 | Marked for Murder | Minelli | TV movie |
| 1993 | The Commish | Nick Colette | Episode: "Family Business" |
| 1993 | Born to Run | Richie | TV movie |
| 1993 | The Magician | David Katz | TV movie |
| 1990–1994 | Murder, She Wrote | Lieutenant Nick Acosta / Sergeant Nick Acosta / Sergeant Vinnie Grillo | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | Locals | TV movie | |
| 1987, 1995 | Matlock | Joe Ahern / Dr. Bruce Jacobs | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Friends | Fireman Charlie | Episode: "The One with the Candy Hearts" |
| 1995 | Columbo | Bruno Romano | Episode: "Strange Bedfellows" |
| 1995 | High Tide | Episode: "Down South" | |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century | Sergeant Wallace | TV movie |
| 1996 | Viper | Victor Rand | Episode: "Condor" |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Gary Hendrickson | Episode: "Spare Parts" |
| 1996 | Red Shoe Diaries | Goucho | Episode: "The Forbidden Zone" |
| 1997 | Dark Skies | Max Kinkaid | Episode: "The Warren Omission" |
| 1994, 1997 | Renegade | Russell, The Burglar / Brother Mike | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | On the Line | Captain Unander | TV movie |
| 1997 | Total Security | Tommy Annunziato | Episode: "Looking for Mr. Goombah" |
| 1991–1998 | Silk Stalkings | Joey Pantangelo / Detective Ray Quiller / Tony Fielding / Ray | 4 episodes |
| 1999 | Diagnosis: Murder | Clifton Moloney | Episode: "Trapped in Paradise" |
| 1999 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show | Frankie Beans | Episode: "Honey, It Takes Two to Mambo" |
| 1999 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Johnny Terelli | Episode: "True Stories" |
| 1997–2000 | Sliders | Stu / Ben Siegel III / Dr. Tassler | 3 episodes |
| 2000 | The Pretender | Detective Stan Wilkins | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For | Lieutenant Bob Mankowski | TV movie |
| 2000 | The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood | B.B. Bascomb | TV movie |
| 1995–2001 | NYPD Blue | Raymond DiSalvo | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | 18 Wheels of Justice | Agent Billingsley | Episode: "A Place Called Defiance" |
| 2001 | The Invisible Man | O'Ryan | 2 episodes |
| 1997, 2001 | The X-Files | Duffy Haskell / Detective Curtis | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Charmed | Keats | Episode: "Bite Me" |
| 1999–2002 | Providence | Vincent / Aldini | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Jimmy Gentile | Episode: "Quarantine" |
| 2001, 2004 | JAG | General Montrose / Colonel Harry R. Presser | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | As the World Turns | Del Brakett | |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Paul Gionetti | Episode: "Tri-Borough" |
| 2005 | Monk | Ray Galardi | Episode: "Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic" |
| 1997–2005 | Stargate SG-1 | Major Charles Kawalsky | 7 Episodes |
| 2005 | Cold Case | Tom Collison In 2005 | Episode: "Kensington" |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Ray Abazon | Episode: "Magic Carpet Fred" |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Detective Morrison | Episode: "Won't Get Fooled Again" |
| 2006 | 24 | Tom Wegman | Episode: "Day 5: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m." |
| 2008 | General Hospital | Joe Smith | 9 episodes |
| 2008 | Children of the Gods | Major Charles Kawalsky | (Video) |
| 2011 | How I Met Your Mother | Vance | Episode: "Field Trip" |
| 2011 | Prime Suspect | Detective of The Month Award Presenter | Episode: "The Great Wall of Silence" |
| 2012 | The Mentalist | Nicky Shaw | Episode: "Pink Champagne on Ice" |
| 2012 | Leverage | Samuel Busey | Episode: "The (Very) Big Bird Job" |
| 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Tommy Grazetti (Present Day) | Episode: "It Was a Very Good Year" |
| 2012 | Vegas | Nicky Tomisano | Episode: "Estinto" |
| 2013 | NCIS | Frankie Dean | Episode: "Prime Suspect" |
| 2018 | Lethal Weapon | Elliott Nunziata | Episode: "What the Puck" |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mafia III | Sal Marcano | Voice and mo-cap |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jay Acovone Biography (1955-)". www.filmreference.com.
- ^ "Mafia III (Video Game 2016)". IMDB.
External links
[edit]- Jay Acovone at IMDb
- "Jay Acovone" - profile on Industry Central
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Jay Acovone
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Early life and education
Family and childhood
Jay Acovone was born on August 20, 1955, in New York City, New York, United States.[1] His family relocated to Mahopac, New York, shortly after his birth, where his parents owned and operated a dry-cleaning business that formed the backbone of their livelihood.[6][7] As the youngest of three children in this Italian-American household, Acovone grew up in a close-knit family environment centered around the daily operations of the family business.[7][8] The working-class setting of Mahopac provided a stable yet modest upbringing, fostering Acovone's early fascination with cinema as he immersed himself in movies during his formative years.[1] This familial dynamic and suburban routine laid the groundwork for his developing interests before he pursued further opportunities beyond high school.[1]Formal training
Acovone graduated from Mahopac High School in Mahopac, New York, in 1973.[7][9] After high school, Acovone decided to pursue acting at the age of nineteen, motivated by his lifelong enthusiasm for films and a chance encounter with a friend who urged him to participate in a school play.[1] In 1977, he enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, the oldest acting school in the English-speaking world, where he received intensive training emphasizing stage performance, classical techniques, voice, movement, and scene study, graduating with the class of 1978.[10][7][11] He also studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York.[1]Career
Early and breakthrough roles
Jay Acovone entered the acting profession in 1980 with a minor role as Skip Lee in the film Cruising, directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino.[1] Following this debut, he transitioned to television, appearing in daytime soap operas in New York City, including a recurring role as Brian Emerson on Search for Tomorrow from 1982 to 1984.[6] These early credits were primarily small parts in unremarkable productions, such as the 1980 film Times Square where he played a plainclothes cop, helping him gain initial footing in the industry.[4] Acovone's first major breakthrough came in 1985 when he relocated to Los Angeles for a co-starring role as Detective Jack Rado on the short-lived series Hollywood Beat.[1] This led to his most significant early success as Deputy District Attorney Joe Maxwell on Beauty and the Beast (1987–1990), where he appeared in 55 episodes opposite Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman.[12] The role, part of the Emmy-nominated fantasy drama, showcased his ability to portray determined, authoritative figures and marked his establishment as a reliable supporting actor in television.[1] In the late 1980s, Acovone began securing guest spots that reinforced his typecasting as military and police characters, including appearances on Matlock (1987) as a detective and Werewolf (1987) in a supporting role.[4] These opportunities extended into the early 1990s with parts like a government agent on The X-Files (1994) and a detective on NYPD Blue (1994), solidifying his niche for authoritative personas.[4] By the end of the 1990s, Acovone had accumulated a substantial number of credits across film and television, reflecting steady career growth from his foundational work.[13]Notable television appearances
Acovone's television career spanned from 1982 to 2019, during which he became known for portraying authoritative figures in both science fiction and procedural dramas, often in recurring or guest capacities that highlighted his commanding presence.[1][4] One of his most prominent roles was as Major Charles Kawalsky in Stargate SG-1, appearing in three episodes from 1997 to 1999.[14] Kawalsky, a loyal friend and second-in-command to Colonel Jack O'Neill, led SG-2 on missions through the Stargate; his arc culminated in a tragic infestation by a Goa'uld symbiote during the episode "The Enemy Within," where he heroically sacrificed himself to prevent the parasite from escaping to Earth.[15] The character later appeared in alternate realities, such as in "Point of View," adding layers to his legacy within the franchise. Acovone's performance resonated deeply with fans, establishing Kawalsky as a beloved figure whose early death sparked ongoing discussions about untapped potential, and it elevated Acovone's profile in the sci-fi genre, leading to frequent appearances at Stargate conventions.[1][15] In the late 1990s, Acovone had recurring roles that bridged his transition into genre television, including two episodes of Sliders—as Dr. Tassler in "Sole Survivors" (1997) and Ben Siegel III in "Way Out West" (1999)—where he played antagonistic figures in multiverse adventures. He also made multiple appearances across four episodes of Silk Stalkings from 1991 to 1998, portraying characters like Detective Ray Quiller and Joey Pantangelo in the sultry crime drama, showcasing his versatility in law enforcement roles.[16][1] Acovone further demonstrated his range in procedural series through guest spots as authority figures, such as Lou Young in CSI: NY (2008), Ray Galardi in Monk (2005), Detective Morrison in Criminal Minds (2005), and Tom Wegman, head of hospital security, in 24 (2005). He also had a recurring role as Dr. Rick on the soap opera General Hospital in the 2010s. These roles, spanning networks like CBS, USA, and FOX, solidified his niche in high-stakes narratives involving crime, investigation, and moral ambiguity.[1]Film and voice acting
Acovone began his film career in the early 1980s, debuting in the thriller Cruising (1980) as Skip Lee opposite Al Pacino.[1] Over the subsequent decades, he built a reputation for portraying authoritative supporting characters, including military personnel, law enforcement officers, and antagonists, across dozens of feature films.[7] His roles often emphasized stern, commanding presences that complemented ensemble casts in action, sci-fi, and drama genres.[17] In the mid-1990s, Acovone gained visibility in major blockbusters, including his portrayal of the Area 51 Guard in Roland Emmerich's Independence Day (1996), where he appeared alongside Will Smith in the alien invasion epic. This was followed by the role of Pilot Peter in Robert Zemeckis's survival drama Cast Away (2000), supporting Tom Hanks's stranded protagonist during key aviation sequences. He continued with authoritative bit parts in high-profile action films, such as the Lear Jet Pilot in Clark Johnson's S.W.A.T. (2003), contributing to the Samuel L. Jackson-led team's high-stakes operations. Acovone extended his range into voice acting and motion capture with the role of Sal Marcano, the ruthless Italian Mafia boss and primary antagonist, in the video game Mafia III (2016) developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games. His performance involved both vocal work and motion capture to bring the character's menacing demeanor to life in the game's narrative-driven open-world environment.[1] More recently, Acovone appeared as Henry in Depth of Field (2024), a drama directed by John F. Uranday that explores themes of grief, redemption, and the challenges within the U.S. foster care system. The low-budget independent production, featuring an ensemble including Rafael Petardi and Ella Thomas, was shot over 11 days in the fall of 2023 in Oildale, California.[18] It had its world premiere on November 21, 2024, at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Los Angeles, before streaming release on December 10, 2024.[19]Personal life
Marriages
Jay Acovone was first married to actress and talent manager Fonda St. Paul in 1981; the marriage ended in divorce in 2000; St. Paul died on July 1, 2023.[7][6][20] Acovone's current marriage is to actress Carrie Quinn Dolin, with the exact date undisclosed but the union ongoing as of recent reports. The real-life couple has collaborated professionally, notably portraying spouses in the 2024 film Depth of Field.[21] Public records and biographical sources make no mention of children from either marriage.[7][6]Current residence and activities
Jay Acovone has resided in Los Angeles, California, since 1985, when he relocated for his role in the television series Hollywood Beat, establishing the city as his primary home base for personal and professional reasons.[22][1] He shares his residence with his wife, Carrie Quinn Dolin, and a rescue cat they adopted.[1] As of 2025, at age 70, Acovone leads an active lifestyle typical of a seasoned working actor, engaging in occasional interviews and personal collaborations that keep him connected to the entertainment community without delving into specific projects.[23][24]Filmography
Film
Jay Acovone has appeared in numerous feature films over his career, often in supporting roles as tough guys, cops, or military personnel. The following is a chronological list of his feature film credits, compiled from his official acting records.[25]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Cruising | Skip Lee |
| 1987 | Cold Steel | Cookie |
| 1991 | Out for Justice | Bobby Arms |
| 1992 | Doctor Mordrid | Tony Gaudio |
| 1992 | Stepfather 3 | Steve Davis |
| 1993 | Conflict of Interest | Detective Bob Falcone |
| 1994 | Lookin' Italian | Vinny Pallazzo |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Area 51 Guard |
| 1998 | On the Line | Captain Unander |
| 2000 | Cast Away | Al |
| 2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | Sgt. Candy |
| 2003 | S.W.A.T. | Street Vendor |
| 2004 | Rancid | Capt. Peters |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes 2 | Dr. Wilson |
| 2008 | InAlienable | Gerhard |
| 2013 | A Stranger in Paradise | The Interrogator |
| 2017 | 12 Round Gun | Ray Bruno |
| 2019 | Rattlesnakes | Jamie Jarret |
| 2024 | Depth of Field | Henry |
Television
Jay Acovone's television career spans from 1982 to 2018, encompassing over 70 credits across series, miniseries, and TV movies, primarily in supporting and guest roles with several recurring and regular appearances. No additional TV credits have been documented as of 2025.[25] The following table enumerates his television appearances chronologically, including show titles, years, roles, and episode counts where applicable (distinguishing guest, recurring, and series regular roles).| Year(s) | Title | Role | Episodes | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1983 | Search for Tomorrow | Brian Emerson | Unknown | Recurring |
| 1983 | The Edge of Night | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 1985 | Hollywood Beat | Det. Jack Rado | 14 | Series regular |
| 1986 | Women of Valor | Captain Rader | TV movie | Lead supporting |
| 1987 | Matlock | Asst. D.A. John Lazzaro | 1 | Guest |
| 1987 | Werewolf | Mick | 1 | Guest |
| 1987 | Down and Out in Beverly Hills | Eddie | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1987–1990 | Beauty and the Beast | Joe Maxwell | 55 | Series regular |
| 1988 | War and Remembrance | Quartermaster | Miniseries | Guest |
| 1988 | The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission | Sgt. Holt | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1989 | L.A. Takedown | Head of Robbery-Homicide Division | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1990 | Guns of Paradise | Cordelia's husband | 1 | Guest |
| 1990 | Nasty Boys | Sgt. John Saringo | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1991 | The Commish | Det. Lanford | 1 | Guest |
| 1991 | Murder, She Wrote | Sgt. Nick Acosta | 1 | Guest |
| 1991 | P.S. I Luv U | Lt. Ray Burton | 1 | Guest |
| 1991 | Reasonable Doubts | D.A. Bill Matlin | 1 | Guest |
| 1991 | Silk Stalkings | Det. Chris Polk | 1 | Guest |
| 1991 | The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | Officer Gary Quinn | 1 | Guest |
| 1992 | In the Heat of the Night | Cpl. Peter Hamilton | 1 | Guest |
| 1992 | The Heights | Richie | Unknown | Recurring |
| 1992 | Tequila and Bonetti | Officer Nick Torres | 1 | Guest |
| 1993 | The Untouchables | Agent George Mills | 1 | Guest |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue | Raymond DiSalvo | 1 | Guest |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Joey Fallon | 1 | Guest |
| 1993 | Born to Run | Richie | TV movie | Lead |
| 1994 | Friends | Fireman Charlie | 1 | Guest |
| 1994 | Locals | Unknown | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1995 | Columbo: Strange Bedfellows | Bruno Romano | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1995 | Crosscut | Frank | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1995 | Sliders | Hurum | 1 | Guest |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 1997 | Stargate SG-1 | Major Charles Kawalsky | 7 | Recurring |
| 1997 | The X-Files | Detective Curtis | 1 | Guest |
| 1997 | Crash Dive | Murphy | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1997 | Beneath the Bermuda Triangle | Schmidt | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1998 | On the Line | Capt. Unander | TV movie | Supporting |
| 1998 | The Net | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 1999 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 1999 | JAG | Sgt. Dan Craig | 1 | Guest |
| 1999 | Providence | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 1999 | The Pretender | Det. Frank Dolenz | 1 | Guest |
| 2000 | Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For | Lt. Det. Bob Mankowski | TV movie | Supporting |
| 2000 | The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood! | B.B. Bascomb | TV movie | Supporting |
| 2000 | Diagnosis Murder | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2001 | The Division | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2001 | 24 | Agent Nick Warner | 1 | Guest |
| 2001 | The District | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2003 | NCIS | Frankie Dean | 1 | Guest |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2004 | The Practice | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2005 | Threshold | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2005 | Eyes | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2005 | Invasion | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2006 | Paved With Good Intentions | John Barrhauser | TV movie | Supporting |
| 2006 | Justice | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2007 | Shark | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2007 | K-Ville | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2007 | Journeyman | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2008 | My Own Worst Enemy | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2008 | General Hospital | Joe Smith | 9 | Recurring |
| 2009 | FlashForward | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2009 | Castle | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2011 | The Mentalist | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2011 | Prime Suspect | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2012 | Vegas | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2012 | Leverage | Unknown | 1 | Guest |
| 2013 | NCIS | Frankie Dean | 1 | Guest |
| 2018 | Lethal Weapon | Elliott Nunziata | 1 | Guest |