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Vincent Spano

Vincent Spano

Actor, also producer · Born October 18, 1962 (64) · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Vincent M. Spano (born October 18, 1962) is an American actor. Spano was born in Brooklyn, New York to Italian American parents. In 1976, he made his stage debut in a production of The Shadow Box at Long Wharf Theatre and Broadway. His film debut was in 1979's The Double McGuffin. He has subsequently appeared in many Hollywood films, including John Sayles's Baby, It's You and City of Hope, Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish, Alive: The Miracle of the Andes, The Rats, Over the Edge-1979 and Creator. In the 1983 family favorite The Black Stallion Returns, he played a handsome, young, Arabic rider, Raj, that returns home from university to compete in a major horse race and befriends an American boy, Alec Ramsey (played by Kelly Reno) along the way. He also starred in the Italian film Good Morning Babylon written and directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, and the 1984 film Alphabet City. He has co-starred with Dylan and Cole Sprouse in A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper. He was most recently seen on ION network opposite Lou Diamond Phillips in Lone Rider. But mostly as his recurring role of FBI Agent Dean Porter on the NBC drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since the 8th season. He starred in the 2004 TV film "Landslide (Buried Alive)" as a fireman trapped in a collapsed building with his son.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 18, 1962 (64)
From
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
43 on MovieCove · 73 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 5% in 30 days

What are Vincent Spano's films like?

Across their 33 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 85th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 22nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Mystery3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 9th percentile
: browse their Mystery movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
29%
Morality
26%
Self
15%
Survival
13%
Power
8%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 32 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 13 · Serious 10 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 22 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 15 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 19 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 19 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 14 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 15 · Engaged 15 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 12 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 9

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 23 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

23 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 8 of 23 analyzed roles.

Ally
8 of 23
Hero
8 of 23
Shadow
3 of 23
Shapeshifter
2 of 23
Herald
1 of 23
Mentor
1 of 23
Show the 23 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
20
Melancholic
11
Warm
8
Contemplative
7
Romantic
7
Other
35

How their films linger

Hopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Vincent Spano's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 43 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Vincent Spano's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

73 credits, 43 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Dave vs. Hollywood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Producer · as Phil, the Interviewer

  • Dante's Inferno - From Darkness to Light(2026)

    as Virgil

  • The Contract (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Nicolas Dell'Aria

  • PinkCity: A Psychedelic Meditation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Producer

  • Wonderwell(2023)

    as Franco

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Half Brothers(2020)

    as Mr. B

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • The Comeback Trail(2020)

    as Joey Silva

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Torch(2021)

    as Gabriel Coronado

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bent(2018)

    as Charlie Horvath

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Pearly Gates(2015)

    as Mayor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Wrestling Isn't Wrestling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Creepy Old Man

  • April Rain(2014)

    as Ron Thomas

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Dante's Hell Animated (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Virgil (voice)

  • This Magic Moment(2013)

    as Roberto Molinez

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Sangue caldo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · as Mauro Malaspina

  • Caldo criminale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as ispettore Lai

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Christopher Carlucci

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Nevermore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Devin Bayliss

  • Fatal Secrets(2009)

    Associate Producer · as Scott

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Grave Misconduct (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Trent Dodson

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Don De Jorio

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Lone Rider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Stu Croaker

  • The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie(2007)

    as Miles

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Pandemic(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Troy Whitlock

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • Her Fatal Flaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Robert Genaro

  • L'onore e il rispetto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rodolfo Di Venanzio

  • The Engagement Ring(2005)

    as Tony Di Cenzo

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Landslide(2005)

    as Mark Decker

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • House(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Silence(2002)

    as Det. Steve Banks

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Deathlands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ryan Cawdor

  • The Rats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jack Carver

  • Texas Rangers(2001)

    as Ed Simms

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Jenifer(2001)

    as Jack

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The Deadly Look of Love(2000)

    as Brett Becker

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Prophecy 3: The Ascent(2000)

    as Zophael

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Goosed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Steven Binder

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 5 episodes · as Dean Porter

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Unknown Cyclist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Frank Cavatelli

  • The Christmas Path (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Balthazar

  • A Brooklyn State of Mind(1998)

    as Al Stanco

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Medusa's Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Scott Nash

  • No Strings Attached(1997)

    as Marc Demetrius

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Prince Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · as Det. Alex Gage

  • Downdraft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jack

  • The Tie That Binds(1995)

    as Russell Clifton

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Ascent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Franco Distassi

  • Indian Summer(1993)

    as Matthew Berman

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Alive(1993)

    as Antonio Balbi

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Afterburn(1992)

    as Ted Harduvel

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • City of Hope(1991)

    as Nick Rinaldi

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Oscar(1991)

    as Anthony Rossano

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Heart of the Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Mitchell Bryce

  • Venetian Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Carlo Goldoni

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • High Frequency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Peter

  • And God Created Woman(1988)

    as Billy Moran

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Good Morning Babylon(1987)

    as Nicola Bonnano

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Blood Ties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mark Ciuni

  • Creator(1985)

    as Boris Lafkin

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Maria's Lovers(1984)

    as Al Griselli

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Alphabet City(1984)

    as Johnny

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Rumble Fish(1983)

    as Steve

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Black Stallion Returns(1983)

    as Raj

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Baby It's You(1983)

    as Albert 'Sheik' Capadilupo

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • A Stranger Is Watching(1982)

    as Gas Thief

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Senior Trip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dick

  • The Gentleman Bandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Angel Perez

  • The Double McGuffin(1979)

    as Foster (as Vinnie Spano)

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Over the Edge(1979)

    as Mark

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Me and My Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

  • Melodies in the Forest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Tony & Bobby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 73 titles, 70 of them dated from 1979 to 2026; peak year 1992.

Biggest box office

Alive (1993)

$37M worldwide

Highest rated

Over the Edge (1979)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

Rumble Fish (1983)

Film career

19792026

Peak 1992 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 8 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 73: 67 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score40thDirecting3 of 73: 3 only directing, 0 with another roleProducing3 of 73: 1 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s15 · 14 acting · 1 crew1990s17 · acting2000s20 · 20 acting · 1 crew2010s9 · acting2020s7 · 6 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 13% of 23 roles
79848999

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Vincent Spano's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of the 36 of 37 with a score; across their 31 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 31st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 31

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 42 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

Torch (2021)

87th percentile spread · 66% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director

Tales from the Crypt (1989)

Midcredits 90th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 29 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Vincent Spano's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity and alcohol & drugs run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles24–75 · median 65 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles6–59 · median 25 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles32–74 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles30–68 · median 56 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles17–76 · median 46 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Vincent Spano work with?

People who share at least 2 of Vincent Spano's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Fred Roos shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles