Don Scardino

Also Credited As: Donald Scardino

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Don Scardino BIO

Don Scardino is an accomplished actor, director, and producer with extensive experience in both theater and television. He was born on February 17, 1949, in New York City and grew up in suburban Long Island. Scardino attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied theater and film.
Scardino began his career in the late 1960s as an actor, appearing in a number of off-Broadway productions. He made his Broadway debut in 1971 in the musical "King of Hearts." He went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "Godspell," "Johnny Got His Gun," and "The Magic Show."
In addition to his work on stage, Scardino has also had a successful career in television. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Mark Schneider in the hit NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show." He also appeared in several other television shows, including "Law & Order," "The West Wing," and "30 Rock."
Scardino's directing career began in the early 1980s, when he directed several episodes of the television series "Gimme a Break!" He went on to direct episodes of many other popular television shows, including "Roseanne," "Murphy Brown," and "Ally McBeal."
Scardino has also directed a number of feature films, including "Me and Veronica" and "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone." However, he is perhaps best known for his work as a theater director. He has directed numerous productions on and off-Broadway, including "A Few Good Men," "The Boys Next Door," and "Lucky Guy."
Scardino has been recognized for his work with several awards and nominations. He won an Emmy Award in 1990 for his work on "Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed." He has also been nominated for several Tony Awards for his work as a director, including nominations for "A Few Good Men" and "Lucky Guy."

Don Scardino STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1982
The Reporter

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Stephen Hurt [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
Jake

Jake

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Eugene Gant

[Off-Broadway]
1977
David

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1976
Performer

[Broadway]
1976
Rodney Bevan

[Broadway]
1976
Wilfred Varney

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Antipholus of Syracuse

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Zinko

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Jesus [Replacement]

Judas [Replacement]

Jesus [Replacement]

Judas [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Young Man

[Broadway]
1969
Jimmy Gordon

[Broadway]
1967
John Edwards

[Off-Broadway]
1967
Robert Conklin

[Broadway]
1966
Dom

[Broadway]
1965
Performer (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Russ

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1978
Eugene Gant

Don Scardino Productions

 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Artistic Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Artistic Director
Director
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director

Writing

Book/Conceiver
Bookwriter

Don Scardino Movies

[1970]Homer Homer Edwards

[1970]The People Next Door Sandy Hoffman

[1971]Rip-Off Mike

[1976]Squirm Mick

[1980]He Knows You're Alone Marvin

[1980]Cruising Ted Bailey

[2022]Our Almost Completely True Story Don


Don Scardino TV Shows

30 Rock Hermit, Maitre d'

Another World Dr. Chris Chapin

Guiding Light Johnny Fletcher

The Whiteoaks of Jalna Ernest II

Don Scardino Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 1995 - Direction

Don Scardino, A Cheever Evening

Don Scardino Videos

Don Scardino News


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Photos: Stars Come Out for Premiere of Songs From Upcoming RIDING SHOTGUN Film Project

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Elizabeth A. Davis, Don Scardino, and Will Chase Will Perform Songs From RIDING SHOTGUN at The Beechman Theatre

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Original A CHORUS LINE Star Pamela Blair Dies at 73

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VIDEO: First Look At TAMBO & BONES At The Kirk Douglas Theatre

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A 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & More to Take Place This Week at Feinstein's/54 Below

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W. Tré Davis, Tyler Fauntleroy & More to Star in TAMBO & BONES at Center Theatre Group

Casting has been announced for the World premiere production of Dave Harris’ new work, “Tambo & Bones,” coming to Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre May 1 through May 29, 2022, opening May 8, 2022.

Ahrens & Flaherty, Joe Iconis & More Join Feinstein's/54 Below 10th Anniversary Celebration

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VIDEO: Celebrate 50 Years of GODSPELL with a Mega-Reunion on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

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VIDEO: Will Chase Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!

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Bash Doran, Larissa FastHorse, Robert O'Hara, and Alan Poul Join Playwrights Horizons Board

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Don Scardino FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Don Scardino has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

Don Scardino has not appeared in the West End.

Don Scardino has been nominated for Direction at the Obie Awards for "A Cheever Evening" and for Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "A Few Good Men."

Don Scardino has won the Direction award at the Obie Awards for "A Cheever Evening."

Don Scardino has written 1 shows including Lennon (Book/Conceiver).

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