Nicky Petito

Born in Belleville, New Jersey, on December 6, 1994, Nicky Petito developed an early aptitude for performance, including impersonating celebrities and re-enacting film scenes. His career in filmmaking began at age 17 with his first 40-minute movie, “Halloween Obsession” (2012), where he served as executive producer, cinematographer, and actor. This early project established his multifaceted involvement in film production. Petito has since diversified his talents, becoming an accomplished actor, director, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian.

Throughout his career, Petito has been known for his celebrity impressions, including Tony Soprano, Danny Aiello, Ray Liotta, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Sandler, and President Trump. His impression of Danny Aiello gained significant attention after a video of his “Do The Right Thing” impression congratulating Spike Lee on an Oscar win went viral. This led to an invitation from Spike Lee to perform at the 30th and 35th Anniversary events for “Do The Right Thing.” He has also performed stand-up comedy, opening for Jerry Seinfeld at the Gotham Comedy Club. Petito is the founder of Impersonation Films LLC, indicating his continuous engagement in media production and his aspiration to finance various film and television projects.

Petito’s acting credits include roles in short films such as “Together on Christmas” (2013), where he played Charlie, “I’m Not Going Anywhere” (2013) as David, and “Attack of the Killer Chickens” (2015) as Richard Donahue. He has also appeared in television series like “New Amsterdam” (2022) as Delivery Person 1 and “Bromance” (2020) as John Travolta. His work behind the camera includes cinematographic roles for several of his early productions and executive producer credits on multiple projects. His continued involvement in various aspects of film and comedy demonstrates a broad commitment to entertainment.