ARMAND MADEO
“Even in the darkest of times, a man can turn on the light and change his stars”.
BIOGRAPHY
Armand Madeo (SAG-AFTRA) actor, was born on July 7th, 1994 in New Rochelle, New York.
His journey began as a childhood actor in the ninth grade when he attended an acting school in Long Island, ACT. He attended Salesian High School in New Rochelle NY, where he performed in their theater program. At first, Armand wanted to directly attend Performing Arts College but his parents advised him to obtain a business-related degree and then pursue his acting dream. He fulfilled the pact in 2016 at Iona College where he developed a strong on camera presence graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication (TV & Video). Completing this step in his life with high excellence, he then focused all his energy towards pursuing his dream.
He was accepted into the Stella Adler Evening Conservatory Program where he learned how to apply the power of imagination to his everyday acting approach. Armand has also studied the Meisner technique at The Acting Studio in NYC, where he has learned the importance of repetition in his practices strengthening his abilities to listen and react. His training also included Acting Intensive with Vincent Pastore which has enhanced his stage acting skills and been instrumental in developing his business acumen and personal network.
Since 2018, Armand has appeared in several short films. Additionally, he has written, directed and starred in his own short films, "Flipped" and "Bases Empty. " In "Flipped" he played "Vincent" the rising head of the Conti crime family. Armand brought the character "Matt Carbone" to life in the emotional baseball-crime drama "Bases Empty" starring alongside Vincent Pastore, "Sam Marino."
Armand's first major film debut was in 2020, with his casting in the supporting role of Louie DaNova in the film "Silent Partners." "Silent Partners" which is based on true events, was produced by Barry Jay Minoff and Ciro DaPagio and directed by Jorge Jokes Yanes and tells the story of a Gambino-family capo Fat Dave Iacovetti in Miami during the 1980's. Currently, it has been completed with potential distribution options in negotiations.
Subsequently, Armand has recently completed several Indie films. In the military drama, "PTSD-A Soldier's Revenge" which was filmed in Palm Springs, Ca, he played "Specialist Sanchez." Armand recently appeared in his first co-star role in season 2 of "Gravesend" on Amazon Prime. Armand's most notable role to date is his portrayal of "Lawrence Mongello" in the highly anticipated documentary feature "Stolen Dough." "Stolen Dough" was directed by AFI award winner, Stefano Da Fre and produced by AGBOS Russo Brothers and is expected to appear on a major distribution channel by end 2023.
Armand is currently gearing up for the independent crime drama, "The Lunatics" where he is scheduled to play the role of "Armend," an soldier in a Albanian crime syndicate. Additionally, he is in discussion for other potential SAG projects in 2024.
He is currently represented by Lisa Lax with the Lisa Lax Agency, New York City, NY & Nashville, TN while continuing to seek LA representation.
He is currently managed by Wayne Gasser of "The Gasser Group," located in New York City, NY.
He currently resides in New York but can be a local hire in LA, ATL, and Miami.