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Joseph Sernio

Joseph Sernio

Actor and producer

Joseph Sernio, also known as Joseph A. Sernio, is a professionally trained and accomplished American actor with international acclaim. Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, he later relocated to Howell, NJ. His journey into the world of acting commenced shortly after graduating from Howell High School. Joseph embarked on his acting career by immersing himself in the study of various acting techniques in both New York City and Los Angeles. Additionally, he made his mark in the world of theater with his involvement in off-Broadway productions. One of Joe's initial professional experiences unfolded on the enduring CBS daytime series "As The World Turns." After dedicating approximately a year to the show, Joe auditioned for and secured a role as an ICU orderly in the enduring ABC daytime series "All My Children." Joe's tenure on "All My Children" spanned several years, during which he also made guest appearances on various television programs such as "Love Monkey," "Hope & Faith," and "Rescue Me." Additionally, he took part in numerous commercial projects throughout his twenties. Over the ensuing years, Joe commenced establishing a reputation for himself in the realm of independent film and television, with a primary focus on independent cinema. Along this journey, he garnered multiple accolades for his acting prowess, including several "Best Actor" and "Best Supporting Actor" awards, as well as recognition like the "Honorary Achievement In The Arts" and more. Subsequently, Joe transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship, where he successfully established two thriving marketing agencies and acquired small businesses to facilitate their re-branding and expansion efforts. His remarkable achievements in the business realm led to prominent features on the front pages of various tech magazines, including titles like "CEO of The Year" and "Best Digital Marketing Companies." Joe's contributions also earned him a nomination for the NJBiz leader in technology award. In 2023, Joseph graced the cover of Swagger Magazine's special "Self Made" edition and made a notable appearance in LAWeekly's 2023 article highlighting the "Top 10 Trailblazers in the Entertainment Industry." Additionally, Joe played the character "Dobson" in the new feature film "The Bastard Sons," featuring renowned UFC Champion Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, along with other talented actors. The film has secured distribution and is set for an early 2024 release on major platforms. In the latter part of 2022 and early 2023, Joe took on multiple roles in the production of "Loved." In this film, he not only acted as the lead but also served as a producer and executive producer. In this captivating story, Joe portrays a deranged plumber who jeopardizes both his career and freedom when he discovers his wife in an intimate encounter with another man. This role represented a significant departure from his previous work and appearance. To date, "Loved" has garnered numerous accolades, including several "Best Actor" awards and over 50 other distinctions at various film festivals across the country, such as "Best Thriller" and "Best Cinematography." The film will continue to be showcased in festivals throughout the 2024 season, with Joe making appearances at multiple festivals for Q&A sessions and more. In September 2023, Joe successfully wrapped up production on his TV Pilot titled "Horsepower," a contemporary western featuring an ensemble cast including Robert Davi, Malik Whitfield, Erin O'Brien, Gary Cairns, Peter Dobson, and more. Recognizing the significance of the picturesque landscape in storytelling, Joe strategically chose the stunning backdrop of Colorado for the production of "Horsepower." The narrative unfolds on a sprawling 2,000-acre ancient ruins ranch, and it revolves around Fletcher Miller, an influential politician whose life is thrust into jeopardy due to a life-altering secret he attempts to conceal. In this project, Joe assumes multiple roles as the lead actor, producer, and executive producer, collaborating once again with his trusted production team from previous endeavors. Having gained invaluable insights from his preparation for the role in "Loved," Joe is now poised to embrace any challenge, readily taking on diverse characters ranging from doctors, cops, lawyers, and evil psychopaths to young professionals. His adaptability, intelligence, and commitment to character immersion make him a versatile performer. Joe has expanded his portfolio with three projects that he has not only produced but also executive produced and created. Looking ahead, in late 2023 and early 2024, he is gearing up for pre-production on his fourth venture as he continues a number of new TV roles such as Godfather of Harlem as Rocco Larosa, Law and Order SVU, and more. In June 2024, Joseph signed with Eris Talent, a leading New York talent agency, under the representation of Amy Lord. By December 2024, Joe has been cast in three feature films, including the upcoming action thriller D.A.W.G.S. (Al Bravo Productions), where he stars alongside Chad Michael Collins, Martin Kove, Al Sapienza, and other notable actors.

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Biography from IMDb.

Works as
Actor and producer
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 10 credits in all
TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 4% in 30 days

What are Joseph Sernio's films like?

Across a limited sample of 4 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
38%
Morality
28%
Self
12%
Power
12%
Bonds
5%
Society
5%

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

Light 0 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Gentle 0 · Charged 0 · Intense 4

Steady 0 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual 1 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 2

A split, not a type: Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Dread
2
Cold
1
Thrilling
1

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 Joseph Sernio's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Joseph Sernio'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

10 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Bastard Sons(2023)

    Producer · as Dobson

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
  • Malicious(2023)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films
  • Loved (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Harold

  • Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films
  • Godfather of Harlem(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Rocco Fiorina

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
  • Dirty Dead Con Men(2018)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
  • Bad Frank(2017)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
  • Meet Mario (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Vincenzo

  • Transition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Tom Galloway

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Supervisor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

Career shape

A full career of 7 titles from 1999 to 2024.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting7 of 7: 6 only acting, 1 with another roleProducing1 of 7: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s1 · acting2010s3 · acting2020s3 · 3 acting · 1 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it.

How do Joseph Sernio's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 40th percentile, the median of all 5; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 24th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th2

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 23. 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.

Who does Joseph Sernio work with?

People who share at least 2 of Joseph Sernio's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kevin Interdonato shares the most, 4.

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Actors

Editors

Producers