Rudy Ruggiero Actor

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Overview

Personal details

Age range53 - 65 Nationality Italy United States of America Austria Place of residence Vienna - Vienna (Austria) Freilassing - Bavaria (Germany) Possible accommodation Berlin - Brandenburg (Germany) Tel Aviv (Israel) Memberships BFFS - Bundesverband Schauspiel (Germany) SAG-AFTRA (United States of America) VDFS - Verwertungsgesellschaft der Filmschaffenden (Austria) Real nameRuggero Comploj-Ferrari

Appearance

Ethnic types Mediterranean (fair) Middle Europe/Caucasian Mixed race White Colour of eyesBrown Colour of hairBrown/Black Hair stylewavy short Height177 cm BuildSlender Weight67 kg Special physical characteristicsFit

Languages

Englishmother tongue Germanmother tongue Italianmother tongue Frenchfluent Hebrewbasic Yiddishbasic

Dialects

Tyroleanfluent Bavariagood South Tyrolgood Viennesegood Yiddishbasic

Accents

Americanvery good Austrian Germanvery good Frenchvery good Germanvery good Italianvery good New Yorkvery good

Musical instruments

Pianobasic

Sports

Cyclinggood Gymgood Ice Skatinggood Rollerskatinggood Sailinggood Swimminggood Table Tennisgood Tennisgood Skiingbasic

Other Skills

Improvisation

Driving licences / Other permits

Driver’s licence car

Training

HB Studio, NYC

Acting studies
1986 - 1994 HB Studio Berghof/Hagen (Curricilum Diploma) 120 Bank Street New York, NY 10014

Phonetics & Linguistic, Dialogue Coach / Los Angeles, CA - Numerous Seminars/Workshops on Acting / Film / Producing / Creative Writing

1997 - 2003

Stella Adler, New York / Eric Morris, Los Angeles, CA

1995 - 1996

J. S. Reynolds College (Richmond, VA USA) Fine Arts, Theater/Dramaturgy, Philosophy

1989 - 1991

GED(Graduate Equivalency Degree for College & University) Richmond, Va (USA)

1989

Awards/Nominations

Int. Emmy Awards(US) Drama Series (United States of America)

Award
2023 for: Von Eskeles / Die Kaiserin ("aka The Empress")

Neues Deutsches Fernsehen (Germany)

Nomination
2022 for: Commissario Santo / Der Tod Kommt Nach Venedig

"Let's Go" Michael Verhoeven - Filmfest Muenchen - Neues Deutsches Fernsehen - Nominiert (Germany)

Nomination
2014

Indie Film - (Best supporting Actor) (United States of America)

Nomination
2001 for: Special Agent / Resin (2001)

Chicago Underground Filmfestival - Audience Choice Award (United States of America)

Award
2001 for: Special Agent / Resin (2001)

Showreels

Trailer / Teaser (Rudy Ruggiero v5.mp4)

2024 | 04:41

Der Tod Kommt Nach Venedig (Part1) - TV Movie ARD Degeto / ORF (MM)

2023 Johannes Grieser | 02:00

German

Police Inspector
A WORLD DIVIDED(Die Spaltung Der Welt .mp4)

2024 Olga Chajdas, Frank Devos | 01:13

English

Yiddish

WaPo BS IMPERIA - ARD. (MMmp4)

2023 Herwig Fischer | 00:57

German

Der Tod Kommt Nach Venedig (Part 2) - TV Movie ARD Degeto / ORF (Sc.2b)

2023 Johannes Grieser | 01:58

German

Police Inspector
Tatort(2) "Wunder Gibt Es Immer Wieder" - TV Movie ARD/BR

2022 Maris Pfeiffer | 02:07

German

authoritarian shifty
Die Kinder der Villa Emma - TV-Movie ARD/ORF/RAI

2016 Nikolaus Leytner | 01:37

Italian

authoritarian shifty
Lena Lorenz - ZDF

2017 Käthe Niemeyer | 01:04

German

Macho
Katie_Fforde (Sc.2MM) ZDF/BBC

2015 John Delbridge | 02:14

German

friendly funny
SOKO Wien - ORF / ZDF

2015 Diverse | 02:29

German

Accomplice Father
Mutti steigt Aus (Part1) - TV Movie ZDF

2014 Gloria Behrens | 02:23

German

sophisticated Artist Diva
Mord in bester Gesellschaft - TV Movie(Part 2) ARD-Degeto

2014 Hajo Gies | 02:42

German

funny shifty
Mord in bester Gesellschaft - TV Movie(Part1) ARD-Degeto

2013 Diverse | 02:30

German

aggressive
SOKO Kitzbühel - ORF

2015 Diverse | 00:56

German

shifty
Mutti steigt Aus (Part 2) - TV Movie ZDF

2014 Gloria Behrens | 01:54

German

Artist Boyfriend/Girlfriend Diva
Hubert und Staller - ARD

2013 Diverse | 02:03

German

Businesswoman/Businessman
Die Schimmelreiter (Film)

Lars Jessen | 02:02

German

funny
Let's Go - TV Movie BR/Degeto/WDR

2014 Michael Verhoeven | 00:44

German

Schafkopf - ZDF

2012 Ulli Zrenner | 01:11

German

Love is in the Air - ZDF

2009 Daniel Helfer | 01:34

German

seductive shy
Liebe Babys und ein Neuanfang - ZDF

2012 Ulrike Hamacher | 01:07

German

Der Bibelcode - TV Mini Series - Pro7

2008 Christoph Schrewe | 00:49

German

Police Inspector
Katharsis Noir (Film)

2009 Kawo Reland, John Whitehand | 01:23

German

Police Inspector
A World Divided (engl. /yiddish.mp4)

2024 Olga Chajdas, Frank Devos | 01:13

English

Lisa schwimmt sich Frei - ARD/Degeto

2015 Peter Stauch | 00:24

German

funny
I Ragazzi di Villa Emma ARD/ORF/RAI (akaDie Kinder der Villa Emma.mp4)

2016-2017 Nikolaus Leytner | 01:22

Italian

OneTake (Film)

2020 Ronit Herzsprung (II) | 00:40

German

desperate dramatic
2014-Tessa Henning(2) ZDF (DiscoTanz)

2014 T. Hernadi | 00:37

German

friendly funny seductive
The Poet - (UK/DE/FR)

Paul Hills | 00:39

English

Artist
Mutti steigt Aus - ZDF 3_MM

2014 Gloria Behrens | 01:00

German

friendly seductive Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Katharsis (MM).mp4

2009 Kawo Reland John Whitehand | 00:48

German

desperate Police Inspector
Da kommt Kalle - ZDF (Blitzalarm)

2006-2010 Diverse | 01:23

German

chaotic funny
Da kommt Kalle - ZDF

2006-2010 Patrick Winczewski | 00:55

German

funny
The Patriarch - ZDF (Mini Series) D/UK

2004 Carlo Rola | 00:35

German

The Practice - ABC (USA)

Dwight Little | 00:41

English

Self-Tape Rudy Ruggiero "Nuremberg"(USA) English w. Italian Accent

2024 James Vanderbilt / CD Suse Marquardt | 02:05

English

Reading/Rehearsal "Chinatown" (Theater) Rudy Ruggiero

2020 Cath. Jarvis | 02:24

English

Journalist
Self-Tape "Just-For-Kicks"(Outtake)RudyRugg(Engl/Ger..mp4

2021 CD Ricky Maslar | 00:29

Self-Tape Intro "Parlament" RudyRugg.mp4 French

2019 CD Laure Cochener | 00:48

French

Self-Tape Intro Rudy Ruggiero (Antonio in Wonderland (WT))

2015 CD Gwendolyn Clayton | 00:17

English

Self-Tape Pino Carbone (Rudy Ruggiero) (Antonio in Wonderland(WT)Ital./Engl.

2015 CD Gwendolyn Clayton | 01:09

English

Audio: Engl._Ruggiero_Rudy_English

| 00:31

Audio: 01Powdergirl_Ruggiero_Rudy01_Deutsch

| 00:21

CV - Television & Streaming
2025 - 2026
The Agency: Central Intelligence Paramount+ Smokehouse Pictures, Showtime Studios Network/Distributor: Paramount+ Showtime Television series
Neil Burger, Grant HeslovDirected by
Isaac LelovSupporting Actor

2024
The End Of Dreams aka Die Spaltung der Welt LOOKS Film, Besides Production, Iris Group, Haka Films... Network/Distributor: ARD ARTE SWR ORF...more (world wide) Television series Biography, Drama, War
Olga Chajdas, Frank DevosDirected by
Morris Meyreson-MeirStar of Episode

2023
School of Champions Superfilm Network/Distributor: BR, SWR, ORF Television series
Dominik HartlDirected by
RennleiterGuest Role

2023
WaPo Bodensee Saxonia Media Filmprod. Network/Distributor: ARD Television series
Herwig FischerDirected by
Rudi SchümannGuest Role

2022
Die Kaiserin ("aka The Empress") Sommerhaus Network/Distributor: Netflix Mini series Period drama
Florian Cossen, Katrin GebbeDirected by
Von EskelesGuest Role

2021 - 2022
Der Tod Kommt Nach Venedig Epo-Film Produktion, Polyphon Pictures Network/Distributor: ARD Degeto / ORF Television film Crime, Thriller, Tragedy
Johannes GrieserDirected by
Commissario SantoSupporting Lead

2021
Tatort - "Wunder gibt es immer wieder"(AT) Roxyfilm Network/Distributor: ARD / BR Television film Crime
Maris PfeifferDirected by
Monsignore MartiniGuest Role

2020
Der Pass(2) (aka Pagan Peak(2)) Episode - 7 & 8 W & B Television Network/Distributor: Sky / Zdf Television series Drama, Mystery, Other, Thriller
Cyrill Boss / Phillip StennertDirected by
Anwalt LanzaSupporting Actor

2020
Unter anderen Umständen Networkmovie Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Crime
Judith KennelDirected by
Guest Role

2016
Die Kinder der Villa Emma Graf Film Network/Distributor: ARD / ORF Television film
Nikolaus LeytnerDirected by
Giuseppe GalloSupporting Lead

2016
Lena Lorenz Ziegler Film Network/Distributor: ZDF Mini series
Kaethe NiemeyerDirected by
Guest Role

2015
"Udo Honig - Kein schlechter Mensch" UFA Network/Distributor: SAT.1 Television film Satire
Uwe JansonDirected by
Cameo

2015
Soko Kitzbuehel Beo Film Network/Distributor: ORF Television series Crime
diverseDirected by
Actor in Episode

2015
Katie Fforde - "Zurück ans Meer" Network Movie Network/Distributor: Reihe, ZDF TV series Drama, Family
John DelbridgeDirected by
Leo BosworthSupporting Lead

2014
SOKO Donau / SOKO Wien Bavaria / Satel Film Network/Distributor: ZDF, ORF Television series Crime
Holger Gimpel, Manuel Flurin Hendry, Erhard Riedlsperger, Holger Barthel, Peter Fratzscher, Robert Sigl u.a.Directed by
Hr. SchuhmannStar of Episode

2014
Lisa schwimmt sich frei Bavaria Fernsehprod. GmbH Network/Distributor: ARD Television film
Peter StauchDirected by
Cameo

2013 - 2014
Mutti steigt aus Moovie the art of entertainment/ ZDF Network/Distributor: ZDF Television film
Gloria BehrensDirected by
MiguelLead

2013 - 2014
"Hubert & Staller" Entertainment Factory & Tele München Network/Distributor: ARD Television series Crime
Werner SiebertDirected by
Actor in Episode

2013
Let's go Eikon Süd Network/Distributor: ARD Television film
Michael VerhoevenDirected by
Hr. FingerhutSupporting Actor

2013
Mord in bester Gesellschaft - Gourmetmenue mit Mord Tivoli Film GmbH - ARD / Degeto Network/Distributor: ARD / DEGETO Mini series
Hajo GiesDirected by
Attilio ParillaSupporting Lead

2012
Schafkopf Eikon West - ZDF Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Family
Uli Zrenner u.a.Directed by
MonsignoreRecurring Role

2011
"Therese geht fremd" Network Movie / ZDF Network/Distributor: ZDF Television film
Berno KürtenDirected by
Supporting Actor

2011
Liebe Babys und ein Neuanfang Networkmovie Koeln ZDF Network/Distributor: ZDF Television film
Ulrike HamacherDirected by
G. PelicanoSupporting Lead

2010
Da kommt Kalle Network Movie HH Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Family
DiverseDirected by
Kostas TatassopollusOngoing Leading Part

2009
Bauernprinzessin 3 SK Film ORF / BR Network/Distributor: ORF Television series
Susanne ZankeDirected by
MiloSupporting Actor

2009
Da kommt Kalle Network Movie HH Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Family
DiverseDirected by
Kostas TatassopollusOngoing Leading Part

2009
Eine wie Keine UFA / PHOENIX SAT1 Network/Distributor: SAT1 Television series
diverseDirected by
Henrik MeisenActor in Episode

2008
Da kommt Kalle Network Movie HH Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Family
DiverseDirected by
Kostas TatassopollusOngoing Leading Part

2008
Der Bibelcode Film Line Pro7 Network/Distributor: Pro7 Mini series
Christoph SchreweDirected by
Kommissar BorgheseSupporting Actor

2008
Soko Kitzbuehel Beo Film ORF / ZDF Network/Distributor: ORF/ZDF Television series
Mike ZensDirected by
H. SchamiActor in Episode

2007
Da kommt Kalle Network Movie HH Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Family
DiverseDirected by
Kostas TatassopollusOngoing Leading Part

2007
Liebe fuer Fortgeschrittene Epo Film ARD Network/Distributor: ARD Television film
Walter BannertDirected by
David GordonSupporting Actor

2007
Oben Ohne Star Film ORF Network/Distributor: ORF Television series
Reinhard SchwabenitzkyDirected by
Willi PilleGuest Role

2007
Der Winzerkoenig Dor Film ORF / ARD Network/Distributor: ORF/ARD Television film
michi riebl u.a.Directed by
Dr. KamintzkyRecurring Role

2006
Da kommt Kalle Network Movie HH Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series Family
DiverseDirected by
Kostas TatassopolusOngoing Leading Part

2006
Bauernprinzessin 2 SK Film ORF / BR Network/Distributor: BR/ORF Television film
Susanne ZankeDirected by
MiloSupporting Lead

2006
The Ten Commandments Hallmark ABC (USA) Network/Distributor: abc / US Mini series
Robert DornhelmDirected by
Tribesguard #1Supporting Actor

2005
Da kommt Kalle (Pilot) Network Movie HH Network/Distributor: ZDF Television series
Lars Jessen uaDirected by
KostasOngoing Leading Part

2005
Die Patriarchin Moovie ZDF Network/Distributor: ZDF Television film
Carlo RolaDirected by
Hr. DreesenSupporting Actor

2004
Bauernprinzessin SK Film ORF / BR Network/Distributor: BR/ORF Television film
Susanne ZankeDirected by
MiloSupporting Lead

2003
Zwei Vaeter einer Tochter Star Film ORF Network/Distributor: ORF Television film
Reinhard SchwabenitzkyDirected by
Willi PilleSupporting Lead

2003
The Red Phone Terrra Film / RTL / US Network/Distributor: RTL Television film
Jerry JamesonDirected by
BorisSupporting Actor

2002
Madmoiselle Else FR2 / ORF Network/Distributor: fr2/0rf Television film
Pierre BoutronDirected by
L'AmericanSupporting Actor

2002
1809-Andreas Hofer Satel Film ORF / ARD Network/Distributor: ORF/ARD Television film
Xaver SchwarzenbergerDirected by
Soldat MarcoSupporting Actor

2001
Herzensfeinde Lisa Film GmbH Network/Distributor: ARD / ORF Television film
Peter WeckDirected by
CommissarioSupporting Actor

2001
Liebe Luegen Leidenschaften Lisa Film ARD / ORF Network/Distributor: ARD Mini series
Marco SerafiniDirected by
Dr. BruniSupporting Actor

2001
Medikopter 117 MR TV Film Produktion RTL Network/Distributor: RTL Television series
Wolfgang DickmannDirected by
Dr. LedererGuest Role

2000
The Practice Kelley Productions ABC Network/Distributor: ABC / US Television film
Dwight LittleDirected by
g. staffordGuest Role

1999
Days of our Lives(1998 - 1999) Corday Productions NBC Network/Distributor: NBC / USA Television series Drama
variousDirected by
maitre d antonioOngoing Role

1996
Spin City Dreamworks SKG ABC Network/Distributor: ABC / US Television series Comedy
verschiedeneDirected by
Actor in Episode

1995
House Of Buggin HBO Independent Network/Distributor: FOX Network / US Television series
VariousDirected by

1994 - 1995
Saturday Night Live Broadway Video Network/Distributor: NBC / US Television show
VariousDirected by
Multiple Under-5'sSmall Role

1994
Law & Order Universal Television Network/Distributor: NBC / US Television series
VariousDirected by
Guest Role

1993 - 1994
Loving Network/Distributor: ABC / US Soap
VariousDirected by
Multiple Under-5'sSmall Role

CV - Film
2025
Kochschule Schwarz (WT) X-Filme, Wega Film, Warner Bros. Network/Distributor: WB Feature film (cinema)
Dani LevyDirected by
Italian Ambassador - Bernardo AttolicoSupporting Actor

2023 - 2027
Go West! (Announced/Delayed)? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5530658/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1 Network/Distributor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5530658/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1 Feature film (cinema)
Alexander HahnDirected by
Henry Kissinger

2020
OneTake (WT) Network/Distributor: Art-house Film / Festivals - Seret(Israel) Docufiction
Ronit Herzsprung (II)Directed by
Tomba

2019
Raubtiere aka Predatory Instinct Network/Distributor: Festival - (Vienna Shorts) Short film
Andreas Reisenbauer, John WhitehandDirected by
Franz LenzLead

2015
WOELFE Traum und Wahnsinn Prod.(Moskau & Cannes Festival Short Film 2015) Network/Distributor: KINO Short film Drama, Period drama
Juliana NeuhuberDirected by
KonradLead

2013
Wand for der Wand Kino Network/Distributor: Filmladen Feature film (cinema) Drama
Renate WoltronDirected by
Max Waechter

2010
WENN ENGEL WEINEN pfeiffer speer film Network/Distributor: KINO Feature film (cinema)
Bettina SpeerDirected by
WilliamSupporting Actor

2009
Katharsis Reisenbauer Film Network/Distributor: Filmladen Feature film (cinema) Mystery
Kawo RelandDirected by
Eric ScanettiSupporting Lead

2008
Die Schimmelreiter Neue Mira Filmproduktion Network/Distributor: Indigo Feature film (cinema)
Lars JessenDirected by
Massimo

2004
Welcome Home Wega Film Network/Distributor: Buena Vista Feature film (cinema)
Andreas GruberDirected by
Airline PilotCameo

2003
The Poet Film-Line Productions GmbH Network/Distributor: Filmline Intern. Feature film (cinema) Drama
Paul HillsDirected by
Lothar SpenglerSupporting Actor

2002
Meine Schwester das Biest Star Film Network/Distributor: Constantin Feature film (cinema)
Reinhard SchwabenitzkyDirected by
LoverSupporting Actor

2001
Resin (2001) Organic Film Network/Distributor: Chicago Film Festival (Audience Choice Award) Other Drama
Vladimir Gyorski, Steven SobelDirected by
Special AgentSupporting Actor

1996
The Mirror Has two Faces TriStar Pictures Network/Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment Feature film (cinema) Romance
Barbra StreisandDirected by
Small Role

1995
The Juror Network/Distributor: Columbia Pictures Feature film (cinema) Thriller
Brian GibsonDirected by
Small Role

CV - Theatre
1986 - 2001
1986-2001 - Active in numerous International Theater Productions Numerous Productions
VariousDirected by
Various

CV - Commercials
1983 - 2015
Numerous Spots Siemens(AUT) Barilla.Pasta(USA) Census(USA) National-Lotto(Israel)...many more
VariousDirected by
Other

CV - Audio
1987
Voicover, Dubbing, 1987 - ? Commercial TV, Radio-Spots, Infomercials, Dubbing-Actor(Synchro...) Voice-over
VariousDirected by

CV - Other
2019 - 2021
FH Educational-Series (cancelled, Covid) FH (College (EDUC) Educational film
Rudy Ruggiero aka Ruggero ComplojDirected by
Speaker/narrator

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