Carl Marino’s Life in Acting and Life Around Family
Carl Marino is an American actor and former police officer. He has appeared in several films, television shows, and national commercials. His work as a police officer influenced his acting roles in law enforcement-themed projects. Carl occasionally appears in independent films and has done voice work. While he maintains a private personal life, his professional achievements and charitable endeavors continue to make a positive impact.
Details of Carl Marino’s Early Life
Carl Marino was born on August 26, 1970, to Carol Marino and Carl Marino. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point for 2 years and went on to study Criminal Justice at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his free time, he is an active member of a local poker league in San Francisco and has achieved championship status in several leagues.
In 2003, he married Teresa Rene Weir and had two children. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce. Carl has been married to Ilona Marino since 2010 till present. Ilona is known for her role as Carol Jackson in the crime scene investigation film Homicide Hunter. She is credited with roles in productions such as The World’s Astonishing News! In 2000, Anjaana Anjaani in 2010, and Contractor’s Routine in 2011. Her work in Anjaana Anjaani, a Bollywood film, brought her international attention, where she starred alongside prominent actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra
The couple is passionate about philanthropy and in 2016, they participated in 31 half and full marathons across 17 states and three countries, collectively raising over $100,000 for charitable causes within three years. Marino, his family, and their pet dog named Batman reside in San Francisco and have found a balance working between Los Angeles, New York, and the Southeast.
Details of Carl Marino Career Ventures
Carl Marino was a deputy sheriff in New York and served in the forces for 17 years at the Monroe County Jail. After moving to California, he was signed by a modeling agency, auditioned for roles, and was cast in the film Sedona’s Rule in 2010. He became a recurring guest in the NBC Show Trauma as Karly Sly in 20 episodes. Carl’s most popular role came as Lieutenant Joe Kenda in the Investigation Discovery series Homicide Hunter, which he portrayed for seven seasons from 2011 to 2020.
Some of his other long appearances have been on I Got Away with It from 2010 to 2016, for 19 episodes, and 7 episodes of The World’s Astonishing News. Carl has found a niche in crime TV and often plays the tough no-nonsense detective or officer. He further appeared in Anjaana Anjaani, collaborating alongside his wife, Ilona. The couple has been fortunate to work together, and this makes it easy to understand each other and still make time for family and other interests. Carl is a family man and he has been vocal during his interviews to mention the importance of being present for our loved ones and the need to raise healthy children.
