Jack Scalia

Jack Scalia is an award-winning actor, former professional athlete, and passionate advocate for U.S. veterans. With a career spanning over four decades, he has made a lasting impact in both entertainment and public service.

A Brooklyn native and All-American athlete, Scalia was the #1 draft pick for the Montreal Expos in 1971. After a career-ending injury, he pivoted to modeling, becoming the face of major brands such as Armani, Jordache, and Eminence. His screen debut came in the early 1980s with "The Devlin Connection" opposite Rock Hudson, quickly followed by leading roles in hit series like "Dallas" and "Remington Steele."

Scalia’s telefilm credits include "I’ll Take Manhattan" (1987), "Ring of Scorpio" (1991), and "Lady Boss"—earning him a Best Male Actor nomination at the 1992 American Television Awards. His role as Nicholas Pearce in "Dallas" (1989) earned him a Best Supporting Actor award at the Soap Awards Primetime. He also portrayed Joey Buttafuoco in the infamous true-crime drama "Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story" (1993), co-starring Alyssa Milano. Over his career, Scalia has starred in or led 11 network television series and earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for his work on "All My Children."

His film credits include standout performances in Wes Craven’s "Red Eye" (2005) and "End Game" alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., as well as acclaimed independent films. On stage, he made his debut in the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play "Red River Rats."

Off screen, Scalia is a dedicated supporter of the military community. While filming "The Black Tulip" in Kabul, Afghanistan, he spent time visiting U.S. troops stationed at nearby bases and embassies. He has since served as a keynote speaker at major military installations such as Fort Drum and Elmendorf Air Force Base. Today, he proudly serves as an ambassador for the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting wounded veterans and their families.