Alberto Frezza

Alberto Frezza
Born
Alberto Frezza

(1989-05-23) May 23, 1989 (age 35)
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Nationality
  • Italian
  • American
EducationNew York Film Academy
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active2008–present
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)

Alberto Frezza (Italian: [alˈbɛrto ˈfrettsa]; born May 23, 1989) is an Italian-American actor and director.[1][2]

Early life and education

Alberto Frezza was born in Milan, Italy, and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At 15, he returned to Italy to attend high school.[3][4][5]

He graduated from the Acting for Film program at the New York Film Academy.[3][6]

Career

In 2008, he made his acting debut in the short film Pills. In 2011, he appeared in the fifth episode of Charlie's Angels, as Wyatt Rice. In 2016, he appeared as Deputy Garrett Sykes in the Freeform drama series Dead of Summer. In 2017, Frezza was cast as a recurring character in the Grey's Anatomy spin-off television series Station 19.[7][8][9][10] He also appeared in The Flight Attendant as Enrico.[11]

Personal life

Frezza speaks Amharic, Italian and English,[3] and has two older sisters.[5] In February 2021, Frezza revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He underwent chemotherapy at the National Tumor Institute in Milan and has since fully recovered.[12][13] He is a supporter of the Italian football team Juventus.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Pills Tom short film
2010 Tell My Heart Now Brett Sutton short film
2012 Battle Force Antonino
Angel Falls in Love Max
2017 Shotgun Diaries Max writer, director
Excuse Alex short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Shorts Show
2011 Charlie's Angels Wyatt Rice Episode: "Angels in Paradise"
2012 Touch Paolo Episode: "Noosphere Rising"
2015 Broad Squad Frank Television movie
2016 Dead of Summer Deputy Garrett Sykes 10 episodes
2017 No, That's Okay. I'm Good. Alberto Episode: "Alberto Frezza & Matthew Scott Montgomery"
Criminal Minds William Lynch Episode: "To a Better Place"
2018–2020 Station 19 Ryan Tanner 30 episodes
Series regular (seasons 1–2)
Guest cast (season 3)
2020 The Flight Attendant Enrico 3 episodes
2021 A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love Eric Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2023 Shining Vale Ennio Season 2
2024 Based on a True Story Jean-Michel Episode: "Control F for Murder"

References

  1. ^ John, Caroline (March 14, 2019). "Alberto Frezza Wiki: Meet Ryan Tanner from "Station 19"". Earn the Necklace. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Bolling, Gaius (May 11, 2021). "Grey's Anatomy & Station 19 Continue to Save Lives With New Renewals at ABC". www.joblo.com. JoBlo Movie Network. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Getachew, Samuel (September 23, 2017). "From Addis to Hollywood". The Reporter Ethiopia. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  4. ^ JcAden, Jessica (August 11, 2016). "SIMPLY JESSICA: Alberto Frezza Discusses His Acting Path". Los Angeles Wave. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Jacobbi, Paola (June 17, 2018). "Alberto Frezza, l'italiano di "Station 19": "Un giorno conquisterò l'America!"". VanityFair.it (in Italian). Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film Alum Alberto Frezza Lands Lead Role on 'Station 19'". New York Film Academy. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 25, 2017). "'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff': Alberto Frezza To Co-Star In Shondaland Series For ABC". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Ng, Phillipa (February 6, 2020). "'Station 19': Alberto Frezza on Ryan's Fate and Why It Was Time to Say Goodbye (Exclusive)". www.etonline.com. Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  9. ^ Hurley, Laura (February 6, 2020). "Station 19's Alberto Frezza Reveals Ryan's Reason For Returning, And It's Heartbreaking". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  10. ^ Vick, Megan (February 7, 2020). "Station 19's Alberto Frezza Teases a 'Heartbreaking' Chapter for Ryan". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  11. ^ Agard, Chancellor. "'The Flight Attendant' boss breaks down the finale, talks potential season 2". EW.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  12. ^ "Alberto Frezza (Grey's anatomy : Station 19) révèle son combat contre le cancer". Yahoo (in French). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  13. ^ Volponi, Fabrizia (February 2, 2021). "Alberto Frezza ha sconfitto il cancro: l'annuncio dell'attore". Style24 (in Italian). Retrieved July 16, 2021.