Craig Bierko

Craig Bierko was seen opposite Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger in Miramax’s “Cinderella Man,” for which his portrayal of boxer Max Baer garnered stellar reviews. He also recently starred off Broadway in Daniel Goldfarb’s comedy “Modern Orthodox” alongside Molly Ringwald and Jason Biggs.

In 2001, Bierko completed his successful run starring in Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man.” Craig's debut on Broadway as the legendary "Harold Hill" garnered critical acclaim and attention.

He was nominated for the prestigious Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama League Award and was the recipient of The Theatre World Award. Just prior, Bierko appeared in a staged workshop of “Boys From Syracuse” at The Roundabout Theatre.

Born in Westchester, NY, he made his stage debut at the age of 10 as a newsboy in “Gypsy,” in a local community theatre run by his parents. Bierko later went on to study at Northwestern University. Bierko has enjoyed a diverse group of film roles, ranging from the villain in Renny Harlin's “The Long Kiss Goodnight” opposite Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson, to the comedic turn in Larry David's “Sour Grapes” and in the virtual reality thriller, “The 13th Floor.” Additional film credits include “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” “The Suburbans,” and Paramount’s “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star,” written by Fred Wolf and David Spade, directed by Sam Weisman.

Television credits include memorable guest appearances on “Sex and the City,” “Ally McBeal,” and as Paul Reiser's prospective agent on “Mad About You.”

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