William DeMeo

William DeMeo is an actor, writer, and director with a career spanning over three decades, contributing to numerous film and television productions both in front of and behind the camera. After successfully writing, producing, and starring in his independent feature film, ‘One Deadly Road,’ released in 1998, William DeMeo went on to establish himself as a versatile talent in film and television. ‘One Deadly Road’ achieved overseas distribution, aired on pay-per-view television, and saw a national home video release. His acting career had commenced earlier in 1993 with a role as an extra in ‘A Bronx Tale,’ quickly progressing to speaking parts.

Transitioning to television, DeMeo secured a recurring role as Jason Molinaro in the final three seasons of the critically acclaimed series ‘The Sopranos’ (2004–2007). He also made guest appearances in ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘Person of Interest.’ In 2016, he directed his first documentary film, ‘Cruisin 86th St.’, further diversifying his directorial portfolio. More recently, DeMeo played Officer Richie Stetchel in ‘First Kill’ (2017) opposite Bruce Willis and Hayden Christensen, and took on the role of Sammy Gravano alongside John Travolta in the 2018 film ‘Gotti.’ He has also held lead roles in the films ‘Once Upon A Time in Brooklyn’ and ‘Back In The Day.’ Consistently active as a creative force, DeMeo developed, wrote, and directed the series ‘Gravesend’ from 2020 to 2023, where he also stars as the lead character, Benny Zerletta. William DeMeo maintains a prolific presence in the entertainment industry as an actor, writer, and director, with a career marked by significant contributions to both independent and major productions.

His proven ability to excel in diverse roles, from compelling dramatic performances to comprehensive behind-the-camera leadership, underscores his versatile talent and ongoing demand within the industry.