Don Scardino

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."