American actor and filmmaker
James Morosini (born 1989 or 1990[ 1] ) is an American actor and filmmaker.
Early life and career
Morosini was born and raised in Tampa, Florida , the son of Deborah Morosini and Claudio Lichtenthal, a ski instructor.[ 2] [ 3] His father is a Jewish emigrant from Argentina.[ 4] His maternal aunt was actress Dana Reeve . He earned a bachelor's degree from the USC School of Cinematic Arts .[ 5]
In 2022, Morosini wrote, directed and starred in I Love My Dad , which he based on his own experiences.[ 3] [ 6] He starred in It's What's Inside , which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival .[ 7] In July 2024, it was announced that Morosini had written and would direct the psychological horror film, Mommy's Home for Lionsgate Films .[ 8]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2013
The Hands You Shake
Mason
2015
Textbook Adulthood
Reggie
2018
Threesomething
Isaac
Also writer and director
2022
I Love My Dad
Franklin
2024
It's What's Inside
Cyrus
Television
References
^ a b Riley, Janelle (August 4, 2022). "How James Morosini Turned Being Catfished by His Father Into New Film 'I Love My Dad' " . Variety . Retrieved October 16, 2024 . Most recently seen in "The Sex Life of College Girls," the 32-year-old actor's previous venture behind the camera was...
^ "Deborah Morosini and Claudio Lichtenthal Wed" . The New York Times . September 18, 1988.
^ a b Morris, Bob (August 12, 2022). "When Your Girlfriend Is Your Father" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved August 13, 2022 .
^ Higgins, John (December 11, 2022). "I Love My Dad – New comedy starring Patton Oswalt and James Morosini set for UK release" . Film and TV Now . Retrieved November 6, 2023 .
^ Stinson, Katherine (December 9, 2021). "What Happened to Coach Dalton on 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'?" . Distractify . Retrieved August 13, 2022 .
^ Fallon, Kevin (March 13, 2022). "The Hollywood Actor Who Was Catfished by His Dad Posing as a Hot Girl" . The Daily Beast . Retrieved August 13, 2022 .
^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 22, 2024). "Netflix Lands Sundance Title It's What's Inside ; $17M For Worldwide Rights Sets Fest High Bar" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 19, 2024 .
^ Grobar, Matt (July 18, 2024). "James Morosini To Direct Psychological Horror Film Mommy's Home For Lionsgate" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 19, 2024 .