Jerry Ciccoritti

Canadian actor and director in film industry

Jerry Ciccoritti - Canadian actor and director in film industry
Born

August 5th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Canada

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Started a career in the film industry as a producer, director, and screenwriter, contributing to both television and film. Directed episodes of the acclaimed series 'Due South' and the television film 'Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion'. Worked on various projects that encompass different genres and formats, achieving recognition in the Canadian entertainment industry.

Directed 'Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion'

Directed episodes of 'Due South'

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