Chase Vacnin is an American actor who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his versatility and range. He is perhaps best known for his roles in films such as 'This Is The Night', where he played the lead role of Albie Lenza, and 'Many Saints of Newark', a Sopranos prequel, where he played the character of Jackie Aprile.
Born in Manhattan and raised in Long Island, New York, Chase's early life was marked by his exposure to the world of modeling and talent management. His mother, Lynne Vacnin, a former commercial model, is a successful modeling and talent manager who has worked with numerous talents across the USA. His father, Samuel Vacnin, works in real estate.
Chase has an older brother, Steven Vacnin, who is also an actor and attends the College of William & Mary, where he is earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations.
Chase's introduction to the world of commercial print came at a young age, courtesy of his mother. He landed his first modeling gig at the age of 9, appearing on a Baby's R Us package for a stroller company.
Chase's first on-set experience was at the tender age of 9, when he booked his first role in the film 'It's Kind of a Funny Story', starring alongside Zach Galifianakis.
By the time he was 10, Chase had already landed a role in the film 'The Little Rascals Save the Day', playing the character of 'Butch the Bully'.
As he grew older, Chase continued to book roles in various films and television shows. At the age of 16, he landed a lead role in the film 'This Is The Night', starring opposite Naomi Watts and Frank Grillo.
In addition to his film work, Chase has also had roles in television series such as 'Ramy' and short films, including one for Kobe Bryant and the ESPYS. He has also had a role in the highly anticipated Sopranos prequel, 'The Many Saints of Newark'.
Chase is a sports enthusiast and never misses an opportunity to play. He was an active player on his high school basketball, football, and lacrosse teams.
In addition to his passion for sports, Chase is also a skilled rapper and hip-hop musician. He has spent several years honing his craft, working with professional musicians and writing, producing, and recording his own unique style of rap.
Today, Chase splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, pursuing his acting and music careers.
