Born and bred in New York, Jon first started honing his acting and comedy chops from the back of the classroom, and quickly realized that entertaining people was the life for him. Now as a trained actor and seasoned comic, He has enjoyed a well-rounded career in television and film playing both dramatic and comedic roles.  

Jon’s TV credits include  his recurring role of ART GARTEN on AMC’S  MAD MEN, as well as receiving rave reviews for his work playing MANFRO,  the bookie on TNT’s critically acclaimed drama MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE. 

Jon also had  a nine year run playing RAY’S wisecracking friend GIANNI  on EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND.  Other TV credits include numerous guest star appearances on shows such as MADE FOR LOVE, I’M DYING UP HERE, LAW and ORDER, NYPD BLUE, SEINFELD and THE KING OF QUEENS.

Jon’s  FILM credits include the role of PETEY in SOMEWHERE IN  QUEENS. Written and directed by RAY ROMANO. Other film credits include,  WELCOME TO MOOSEPORT, JUST MY LUCK, SPY HARD and HBO’s CRIME OF THE CENTURY. Jon continues to perform standup comedy on tour with Ray Romano. He’s also an accomplished musician, having been inspired to play the guitar after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show when he was a wee lad.