Mario Polit

Mario Polit is a New York based Actor and a Lieutenant in the FDNY. Born January 13th,1968. Raised in Queens New York, of Ecuadorian descent. Mario has over twenty-eight years’ experience in film, TV, and theater. His first movie role was in “The Devil’s Own” in 1995 with Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt. His next big role was in the HBO hit show “The Sopranos “, where he played the infamous character, Jesus Rossi – The Employee of the Month that assaults Dr. Melfi, played by Lorraine Bracco. He played opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal in the film “The Great New Wonderful”. Mario has also appeared in numerous independent films and has appeared on several T.V. shows. He’s television credits include “Law & Order”, “SVU” and “C.I.” on NBC, “Unforgettable” on CBS, “Forever” on ABC, “Louie” and” Rescue Me” on FX. HBO sitcom “Crashing” directed by Judd Apatow, and he had a recurring role on the HBO show “The Deuce” in the second season. He’s in Lorene Scafaria’s new movie “Hustlers” starring opposite Jennifer Lopez, playing detective Hernandez and he’s in Judd Apatow & Pete Davidson new movie “The King Of Staten Island” due out June 12th, 2020, playing a firefighter named George Rivera. A role he well prepared for with his lifetime, hands-on experience. Besides his love for acting, Mario Polit is proud to call himself one of New York City’s Bravest. With over 21 years in the New York City fire department holding the rank of Lieutenant. He is happily married to his Beautiful Australian wife Tonya since 2006. They have a daughter and lives in Long Beach, New York. Mario feels blessed because he gets to do two of his devoted passions for a living; acting and being a firefighter.