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Guy Nardulli, an American actor, producer, and writer, has crafted a distinctive career in film and television through an unconventional route. Starting his acting journey at 29, he has appeared in major studio films, acclaimed TV series, and independent projects, while also making a name for himself as a producer and storyteller.
Renowned for his strong screen presence and genuine portrayals, Nardulli is known for playing law enforcement officers, blue-collar workers, authority figures, and multifaceted characters on both sides of the law.
He is best recognized for his recurring role as Johnny "The Zip" in Paramount+'s *Tulsa King* opposite Sylvester Stallone. He played Gio in Netflix's *Big Mistakes* alongside Dan Levy and starred as Rodney, also serving as producer, in the crime thriller *Dirty Hands*, released by Saban Films. His film credits include *Red Notice* with Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, *Under the Silver Lake*, *Call Me King*, and numerous independent films.
On television, Nardulli has appeared in *House M.D.*, *Monk*, *Criminal Minds*, *CSI: NY*, *How I Met Your Mother*, *Vegas*, *Justified*, *The Last Ship*, *The Bold and the Beautiful*, *General Hospital*, and the award-winning comedy *Where the Bears Are*. Beyond acting, he wrote, produced, and starred in the independent feature *Last Goodbye* and continues to develop original film and TV projects.
Born and raised in Harwood Heights, Illinois, Nardulli initially pursued football. A three-time All-American at Elmhurst College, he played professionally for the Bolzano Giants in Italy before continuing his career with teams in Ohio and Illinois, concluding with the Chicago Thunder. He was later inducted into both the Elmhurst College Athletics Hall of Fame and the Chicago Thunder Hall of Fame in honor of his athletic achievements. After retiring from football, he unexpectedly entered the entertainment industry as a member of the renowned male dance troupe The Chippendales, which led to his first on-screen role on *General Hospital*.
More than twenty years later, Nardulli has established himself as a versatile actor, producer, and writer, with a career that continues to grow both in front of and behind the camera. His unique path from Hall of Fame athlete to accomplished actor and storyteller reflects a career marked by resilience, authenticity, and a dedication to compelling narratives.
