Vincent Spano

Vincent M. Spano, born on October 18, 1962, is a talented American actor hailing from Brooklyn, New York, where he grew up in an Italian American family. His acting journey began at a young age when he made his stage debut in the acclaimed production of *The Shadow Box* at Long Wharf Theatre and on Broadway in 1976. Spano transitioned to film in 1979 with his role in *The Double McGuffin*.

Over the years, he has built a diverse filmography featuring significant roles in various Hollywood productions. Notable films include John Sayles's *Baby, It's You* and *City of Hope*, as well as Francis Ford Coppola's *Rumble Fish*. He showcased his versatility in *Alive: The Miracle of the Andes*, *The Rats*, *Over the Edge*, and *Creator*. In the beloved 1983 film *The Black Stallion Returns*, Spano portrayed Raj, a young Arabic rider who befriends American boy Alec Ramsey, played by Kelly Reno, during a major horse race.

His international work includes starring in the Italian film *Good Morning Babylon*, directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, and the 1984 movie *Alphabet City*. He also appeared alongside Dylan and Cole Sprouse in *A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper*. Recently, Spano was featured on ION network in *Lone Rider* with Lou Diamond Phillips and has been recognized for his recurring role as FBI Agent Dean Porter on NBC's *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* since its eighth season. In 2004, he starred in the TV movie *Landslide (Buried Alive)*, portraying a fireman trapped in a collapsed building with his son.