Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Don Scardino (born 17 February 1948) is an American television director and producer and a former actor. Born in New York City, Scardino began his career as an actor. His first Broadway credit was as an understudy in The Playroom in 1965. Additional Broadway acting credits include Johnny No-Trump, Godspell, and King of Hearts. Off-Broadway he appeared in The Rimers of Eldritch, The Comedy of Errors, Moonchildren, and I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Our Almost Completely True Story
2023
as Don
When a beautiful, tall, aging Hollywood star and a short, funny Jewish man try online dating, it's a disaster. But when they randomly meet at a bird ...
Our Almost Completely True Story
2023
Director, Executive Producer
When a beautiful, tall, aging Hollywood star and a short, funny Jewish man try online dating, it's a disaster. But when they randomly meet at a bird ...
The Bitch Who Stole Christmas
2021
Director, Executive Producer
A workaholic big-city fashion journalist is sent to a Christmas-obsessed small town to dig up a story when she finds herself in the middle of cut-thro...
Browsers
2013
Director, Executive Producer
Set in contemporary Manhattan, it follows four young people as they start their first jobs at a news website.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
2013
Director
After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on...
Exorcising 'Cruising'
2007
as Self
Part two of the making of William Friedkin's 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.
The History of 'Cruising'
2007
as Self
Part one of the making of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.
The History of 'Cruising'
2007
as Self
A documentary on the making of William Friedkin's Cruising.
Advice From a Caterpillar
1999
Director
When it comes to romance, Missy's attitude has always been whatever. After all, her artistic career is flourishing, her spacious New York City loft is...
The Deal
1998
Director
A big-idea farce about big, badass businessmen.
Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
1993
Director
Tracey Ullman and her wacky cast of characters take a bite out of the Big Apple.
Me and Veronica
1993
Director
Two sisters share a disturbing family secret.
27 Wagons Full of Cotton
1990
Director
In order to boost his own cotton ginning business, Jake Meighan sets the local Syndicate Plantation ablaze. the superintendent of the Syndicate Planta...
Purlie
1981
as Charlie
Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner ho...
He Knows You're Alone
1980
as Marvin
A reluctant bride-to-be is stalked by a serial killer who only kills brides and the people around them. While her friends get whacked one by one, a ha...
Cruising
1980
as Ted Bailey
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, young rookie Steve Burns infiltra...
Squirm
1976
as Mick
A violent electrical storm topples power lines into the rain soaked earth that is home for an aggressive breed of worms. The high voltage causes the ...
Rip-Off
1971
as Mike
Best friends Michael, Steve, Cooly and Richie are seniors at a large Toronto high school. Foremost on their minds and that of many of their classmates...
Homer
1970
as Homer Edwards
Homer is 18... and he wants to keep the feeling of the first time going for the rest of his life
The People Next Door
1970
as Sandy Hoffman
A married couple struggle with the realities of their imperfect marriage as they fight to save and rehabilitate their teenage daughter from a life of ...
Godspell 2025
N/A
A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited ...
After All
N/A
Director, Original Music Composer
After 10 years on the road, Jake returns home for his son’s funeral. Facing a family he doesn’t know, Jake decides to stay and take a job driving for ...
A Break in the Rain
N/A
Director
After losing his wife and son to cancer, a man returns to his hometown to his daughter-in-law, who's family he has provided for in spite of his absenc...