John Mengatti
Backstage at the Kodak Theatre, December 2009
Born(1954-09-21)September 21, 1954
DiedMarch 26, 2023(2023-03-26) (aged 68)
Occupation(s)Actor, producer
Years active1972–2023
SpouseLisa Nash-Jones (2006–present)

John Mengatti (September 21, 1954 – March 26, 2023) was an American actor primarily known for his role as Nick Vitaglia, Salami's cousin, on the CBS television series The White Shadow. Mengatti joined the cast midway through the second season and was a fan favorite with his distinctive New York–style accent.[1] In 1982 he had guest appearances on The Facts of Life and CHiPs. In 1984, he appeared in Meatballs Part II.

After The White Shadow, Mengatti had sparse television and movie acting roles until 1986. He dropped out of acting for a while, but recently resurfaced on NYPD Blue in 2001 in a recurring role as Officer Howard.

Mengatti also appeared in Knights of the City, a 1986 action adventure film starring Leon Isaac Kennedy, Nicholas Campbell and Janine Turner. It was directed by Dominic Orlando and written by Leon Isaac Kennedy and filmed in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood, Florida.

Mengatti died on March 26, 2023, at the age of 68.[2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1982Tag: The Assassination GameRandy Simonetti
1984Meatballs Part IIArmand "Flash" Carducci
1986Knights of the CityMookie
1987Hadley's RebellionBobby Clark
1991Dead Men Don't DieOfficer Ramirez
2004Land of the Free?Walker
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1979–81The White ShadowNick VitagliaMain cast (34 episodes)
1982TaxiThe BoyEpisode: "Nina Loves Alex"
1982The Facts of LifePaul LargoEpisode: "Jo's Cousin"
19829 to 5Fast FreddieEpisode: "The Party's Over"
1982CHiPsBozEpisode: "This Year's Riot"
1983–84For Love and HonorPvt. Dominick PetrizzoMain cast (12 episodes)
1984E/RJakeEpisode: "All Tied Up"
1985Stir CrazyPepperEpisode: "Pilot"
1986Cagney & LaceyBilly De SalvoEpisode: "Act of Conscience"
2001–02NYPD BlueOfficer HowardRecurring role (2 episodes)

References

  1. "New York Minute: John Mengatti Joins the White Shadow".
  2. "Summer 2023". SAG-AFTRA magazine. p. 49. Retrieved 3 September 2023.


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