Lou Martini, Jr. - About Me

ACTING IN FILM AND TELEVISION SINCE 1964.

 Early Film roles included, "What's So Bad about Feeling Good," Opposite Mary Tyler Moore and "The Godfather," opposite James Caan. After Lou's father's (The Notable Character Actor, Lou Martini) death in early 1971, Lou's mom decided it was best for her and him to take a break. It was during his time  at The University of Houston that Lou took up acting again.  Although, the "bug" for acting had been dormant it had never left.  After graduating with a BA in Communications, Lou landed a leading role in the smash off-broadway show "Tony and Tina's Wedding".  Since then Lou has consistently appeared on stage, in Television and on Film.  

Lou's latest TV credits include Guest and Recurring Roles on such hit shows as Amazon's "WeCrashed" opposite Anne Hathaway, NBC's "Manifest" HBO"s "The Deuce" opposite James Franco, "Sneaky Pete," opposite Giovanni Ribisi, "Crashing", "Vinyl", "Orange is The New Black","Bull", "Blue Bloods", "FBI Most Wanted","The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", and opposite Sarah Jessica Parker in HBO's "And Just Like That", to name a few.  One of Lou's most recognizable  characters was the lovable eye glass doctor Anthony Infante on the last season of HBO"s "The Sopranos," which garnered the cast a SAG award nomination for best ensemble. Lou is now recurring as Defense Attorney Ron Freddo on NBC's "Law and Order: SVU." and its family of shows. 

Another notable TV credit was as host for one of the first network reality shows, "The Gastineau Girls."

Some of Lou's last film roles include, "Verity" opposite Anne Hathaway,  "Alto" opposite Annabella Sciorra, "West End," Opposite Eric Roberts, and "Redemption," opposite James Macaffery.  Lou won the prestigious best actor award  at Nation's 4th biggest film festival Houston World Fest, for his portrayal of a down on his luck theatre director...and devout nudist...in the dark comedy  "Suicide Notes." 

Lou is set to produce and star in 3 of his original screenplays, the first called  "Honor" sometime next year, an 80's based drama that centers around a family of cops driven by secrets, torn apart by lies, longing for a way out but bound by "Honor". Ultimately a story that searches for redemption in the depths of our darkest secrets while finding ones true identity. The second, a dark comedy about a down and out Elvis Tribute Artist with an overbearing mother, and kooky girlfriend sidekick.

Last but not least, "Steubenville" is a faith based film about three friends growing up in a dying steel mill town, where their faith helps them rise above the ever present doom and despair.

(Left: Winner Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film - Houston International Film Festival)