Chianese and Bierko Join Cast of FX's 'Damages'

Stage and screen stars Dominic Chianese and Craig Bierko have each landed recurring roles on the FX drama "Damages." Chianese will appear as an friend of the Tobins, the family at the heart of Patty Hewes', played by Glenn Close, latest case. Bierko will portray Terry Brooke, a man with ties to Ted Danson's Frobisher. The actors will appear in the third season of "Damages," beginning January 25th.

Craig Bierko was most recently seen in the Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls was his return to the Broadway stage after his critically acclaimed role in Thou Shalt Not and his Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominated performance in the title role of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. He also performed in Daniel Goldfarb's hit off Broadway play Modern Orthodox. A beloved actor known for both his dramatic and comedic talent, Bierko recently launched a web series "Bathing with Bierko," in which he serves as star and producer. The first episode features Bierko interviewing John Malkovich while giving him a sponge bath and has been viewed well over 100,000 times. This past year Bierko starred in the Farrelly Brother's Fox series "Unhitched," alongside Rashida Jones. He was also featured in FX's "Nip/Tuck," as well as "Boston Legal." His other notable film & TV credits include Cinderella Man, Scary Movie 4, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Larry David's Sour Grapes, The 13th Floor, Bill, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Suburbans, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, "Ally McBeal," "Mad About You" and "Sex and the City."

Chianese has been performing on and off Broadway for many decades. He began his Broadway career in the original cast of Oliver! as an understudy Mr. Sowerberry. He went on to perform in the play Scratch. He has also performed in King Richard III and Requiem for a Heavyweight, as well as the revival of The Rose Tattoo. Most recently, Chianese performed in the benefit concert It's a Wonderful Life. Chianese most recently performed off-Broadway in the play Still Life. Chianese is probably best known for his role as Junior Soprano on the hit television show, The Sopranos.

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