
Don Scardino
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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 It on the Road, he was also the lead in a cult classic B horror movie titled Squirm in 1976. He served as Artistic Director at Playwrights Horizons from 1991-96. On television he appeared on the daytime soap operas The Guiding Light, All My Children, Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, and Another World and the primetime series The Ghost & Mrs. Muir and The Name of the Game. Feature film credits include Rip-off, Homer, Squirm and Cruising. Following his acting on the network soap operas, he began to direct them. He directed episodes of Another World, One Life to Live, and All My Children. He went on to direct plays on and off-Broadway, including the world premiere of Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men. He has directed extensively in television, most notably NBC's comedy 30 ROCK. Feature film directing work includes Me & Veronica (Venice Film Festival), and Advice From A Caterpillar, winner, best comedy, at Aspen Comedy Festival. Scardino was married to actress Pamela Blair from 1984 to 1991. He is currently married to painter Dana L. Williams.
Don Scardino Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Don Scardino reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Don Scardino's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 27% of Don Scardino's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The History of 'Cruising', which stands out as a key performance.
Best Don Scardino Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Don Scardino's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Don Scardino has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story | Don | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Exorcising 'Cruising' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Purlie | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | He Knows You're Alone | Marvin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cruising | Ted Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Squirm | Mick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Rip-Off | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Homer | Homer Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The People Next Door | Sandy Hoffman | Average | Similar → |
Don Scardino - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Don Scardino?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Scardino is "The History of 'Cruising'" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Don Scardino acted in?
Don Scardino has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Don Scardino?
Other notable films include "Cruising", "Exorcising 'Cruising'", and "The People Next Door".




