Anthony Robert Grasso is a seasoned actor/director and master teacher who has dedicated over thirty years to working and teaching in an industry that holds his heart. As an artist from an early start, Grasso is a true chameleon with a vast range and is always seeking diverse and challenging material to add to his extensive list of moving and gritty roles.
With a career spanning over three decades, Grasso has established himself as a talented and versatile performer. He has won numerous awards for his work in indie films, including the Sundance, Hoboken International Film Festival, Genre Film Festival in Japan, Atlanta Great Southern Short Festival, and Long Island International Film Expo.
In addition to his film work, Grasso has also enjoyed a vibrant career in television, appearing in notable recurring roles on Marvel's Jessica Jones and Gotham, as well as co-starring on Blue Bloods, Person Of Interest, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, and Sex & The City, to name a few. He has also appeared in both National and Regional commercials, including a notable campaign for AMEX directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Grasso's upcoming projects include a range of films and TV shows, including The Long Commute, which he co-wrote and co-produced, and Less Heat In Arizona, the Blind Date, Wink, Any Given Tuesday, Extradition, Retreat, Monarch Butterfly, and three indie pilots: The Probe, General Mess Hospital, and A Beautiful Distraction.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Grasso is also a respected teacher and photographer. He teaches on-camera technique at ARG Studio in NYC and is one of the industry's most respected headshot photographers. Grasso studied at The British American Drama Academy in Oxford England, The Actor's Studio, and The Neighborhood Playhouse, honing his craft and preparing himself for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
