Pat Mastroianni
Born: Pasquale Mastroianni
Date of Birth: December 22, 1971
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Spouse: Carmella (m. 2001)
Biography
Pasquale “Pat” Mastroianni is a Gemini Award-winning Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of the charismatic Joey Jeremiah in the Degrassi franchise. Born in Toronto, Pat began his acting career at the age of 13 when he answered a casting call for a local television show that would eventually become the international hit Degrassi Junior High.
Pat starred in the franchise through Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, and the TV movie School’s Out!. Following the conclusion of the original series in the early 1990s, he worked in his father’s construction business and briefly attended university before returning to the entertainment industry. He hosted the series Music Works and appeared in feature films such as Godzilla (1998).
In 2001, Pat reprised his iconic role as Joey Jeremiah for Degrassi: The Next Generation, bridging the gap between the classic series and the new class for five seasons. Outside of Degrassi, he has maintained a steady career in Canadian television with roles in Liberty Street, Suits, Beauty and the Beast, and Bitten.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order | Stu | Anthology Film (Segment: “Mistle Twins”) |
| 2018 | Mistle Twins | Stu | Short Film |
| 2017 | The Sound | Taxi Driver #2 | Feature Film |
| 2017 | Firebase | Dr. Bonham | Short Film |
| 2017 | Oats Studios | Dr. Bonham | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2017 | Good Witch | Mr. Decarlo | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2016 | Suits | Tom Linder | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2016 | Man Seeking Woman | Greg | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2016 | Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud | Conner Mckay | TV Movie |
| 2015-2016 | Beauty and the Beast | Agent Russo | TV Series (3 Episodes) |
| 2015 | Let’s Rap | Bruce | Feature Film |
| 2015 | Dark Matter | Hagen | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2014-2015 | Bitten | Meyer Schwartz | TV Series (2 Episodes) |
| 2014 | Acapulco | Robber | Short Film |
| 2014 | Bastards | Pat Mastroianni | Short Film |
| 2013 | A Very Larry Christmas | Mr. James | Feature Film |
| 2013 | Cracked | Dr. Alberto Sanchez | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2013 | The Listener | Dino Deluca | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Paul Lewis | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2012 | Rookie Blue | Doug Corbo | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2011 | Unlucky | Fredo | Feature Film |
| 2011 | Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure | Jerry Taylor | Direct-to-Video Movie |
| 2010 | The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard | Jack | Feature Film |
| 2009-2011 | Connor Undercover | Diego Ramirez | TV Series (5 Episodes) |
| 2009 | Cra$h & Burn | Clubhouse Manager | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2009 | 40 Is the New 20 | Gary | Feature Film |
| 2006 | Grossology | Keith Van Kobbler (voice) | Animated Series (1 Episode) |
| 2006 | Sons of Butcher | Parsons (voice) | Animated Series (1 Episode) |
| 2006 | Beautiful People | Greg | TV Series (2 Episodes) |
| 2003 | Air Crash Investigation | Lima Air Traffic Controller | TV Docudrama (1 Episode) |
| 2003 | Playmakers | Mendes | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2003 | The Happy Couple | Distress Line Caller | Feature Film |
| 2003 | Blue Murder | Father Raphael Pinero | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 2002 | If Wishes Were Horses | Jerome | Feature Film |
| 2001-2006 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Joey Jeremiah | Main Cast (87 Episodes) |
| 2001 | Maximum Speed | Host / Co-Producer | TV Series (13 Episodes) |
| 2001 | The Good Things | Asshole | Short Film |
| 1999 | PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Luis Sanchez | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1998 | Godzilla | Apache Pilot | Feature Film |
| 1998 | Once a Thief | Maurice ‘Momo’ Momomamet | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1997 | F/X: The Series | Cop #1 | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1996-2003 | Music Works | Host | TV Series |
| 1995-1996 | Liberty Street | Frank Pagnozzi | TV Series (26 Episodes) |
| 1994 | Catwalk | Vic | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1994 | The Counterfeit Contessa | Carlos | TV Movie |
| 1993 | Secret Service | Sammy | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1992 | Top Cops | Actor | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1992 | Circle of Fear | Neil Browne | TV Movie |
| 1992 | School’s Out! | Joey Jeremiah | TV Movie |
| 1991-1994 | Northwood | Special Guest Star | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1990 | War of the Worlds | Pitcher | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1989 | Street Legal | Neill Browne | TV Series (1 Episode) |
| 1989-1991 | Degrassi High | Joey Jeremiah | Main Cast |
| 1987-1989 | Degrassi Junior High | Joey Jeremiah | Main Cast |
Awards & Recognition
- 1988: Won Gemini Award for Best Continuing Actor in a Supporting Role (Degrassi Junior High).
- 1987 & 1990: Nominated for Gemini Award for Best Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role.
- 2003: Nominated for Gemini Award for Best Host (Music Works).
Trivia
- Between the end of Degrassi High and his return to acting, Pat worked as a waiter and a painter for his father’s construction company.
- According to his archived website, his special skills include stock car racing, stunt work, skiing, and juggling.
- He participated in a celebrity stock car race at the 1995 Molson Indy, driving at 120 mph.
- He lists Scarface as his favorite movie and Al Pacino as his favorite actor.
- In 2015, actor Jake Epstein (who played Craig Manning) revealed he had never seen the original series and did not know who Pat was when they first read scenes together for The Next Generation.
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