Guy Nardulli
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1974-05-31
    • Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Guy Nardulli

Guy Nardulli (born May 31, 1974) is an American actor, producer, and former professional athlete known for his gritty portrayals of law enforcement, mobsters, and "strong-arm" characters. Raised in an Italian-American household in Norridge, Illinois, he is the son of a long-time Chicago police officer, an upbringing that frequently informs his performances. Before entering Hollywood, Nardulli was a standout athlete, earning All-American honors as a defensive back at Elmhurst College. He played professional football in the Italian Football League for the Bolzano Giants and later in the Regional Football League and the Chicago Thunder Football League (where he is a Hall of Famer). His transition to entertainment was unconventional; after a stint as a member of the Chippendales dance troupe and some fitness modeling, he moved to Los Angeles and immediately landed a role on General Hospital, an experience that launched his two-decade career in film and television. Nardulli has built an extensive resume with over 80 credits, becoming a familiar face in both major television procedurals and blockbuster films. He is currently best known for his recurring role as Johnny "The Zip" in the Sylvester Stallone series Tulsa King (2023–2025). His film highlights include a role in the Netflix global hit Red Notice (2021)—where he famously shared an improvised Italian exchange with Dwayne Johnson—as well as appearances in Under the Silver Lake (2018) and Central Intelligence (2016). On television, he has guest-starred in high-profile shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds, House, S.W.A.T., and The Last Ship. In addition to acting, Nardulli is an active producer with his own projects, including the 2024 crime film Dirty Hands and the holiday movie A Christmas Spark (2025). He remains connected to his roots as an instructor at 3-2-1 Acting Studios, where he teaches audition techniques based on the Stanislavsky and Adler methods.

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