Cast & creator
John Aprea
Best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Sopranos, Knots Landing
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jonathan "John" Aprea (March 4, 1941 - August 5, 2024) was an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as the young Sal Tessio in The Godfather: Part II (1974) and on television as Lucas Castigliano in Another World from 1989 to 1992. In 2006, he appeared in The Heiress. He also portrayed Nick Katsopolis in Full House for 2 seasons. He also co-starred with Lee Horsley in Matt Houston during the 1980s.
Also known as: Jonathan "John" Aprea
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1964–2019 · acting roles
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Filmography (73)
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Pit Boss
2000
The Sopranos
U.S. Attorney
1999
Knots Landing
Manny Vasquez
1979
Melrose Place
John Bryant
1992
Falcon Crest
Sheriff Jack North
1981
Cold Case
Paul Romano (2009)
2003
Mannix
Thug (uncredited)
1967
The A-Team
Woody Stone
1983
Night Court
Marty Cologne
1984
Full House
Nick Katsopolis
1987
Lie to Me
Victor Musso
2009
Simon & Simon
Sidney Gretchen
1981
Renegade
Vino Borelli
1992
The F.B.I.
1st Thug
1965
Tales from the Darkside
Lee
1984
Pacific Blue
Sonny Sorrento
1996
The District
Chief of Detectives
2000
Silk Stalkings
1991
Fuller House
Grandpa Nick Katsopolis
2016
The Rookies
1972
The Fall Guy
1981
The Godfather Part II
Young Tessio
1974
Matt Houston
Lt. Vince Novelli
1982
On Cinema
John Aprea
2012
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Mr. De Luca
1993
Wonder Woman
Dupris
1975
Decker
General Cotter
2014
Another World
1964
Father Dowling Mysteries
Peter Luciani
1989
The Game
Power Executive
1997
Street Hawk
Dumos
1985
Philly
2001
Mrs. Columbo
Phil Stoppard
1979
Brother
Mafia Boss Geppetti
2000
The Hat Squad
Stevenson
1992
Kate McShane
Korman
1975
Bullitt
Killer
1968
The Manchurian Candidate
Rear Admiral Glick
2004
The Stepford Wives
Young Cop
1975
Caged Heat
Dream Man
1974
New Jack City
Don Armeteo
1991
American Heiress
Lionel Wakefield
2007
Dead Man on Campus
Mr. Frederickson
1998
The Seven-Ups
Killer (uncredited)
1973
Savage Beach
Captain Andreas
1989
Dark Image
Alex Ricci
2017
To the Limit
Philly Bambino
1995To the Limit
Associate Producer
1995
Sweet Kill
Richard
1972
Picasso Trigger
Salazar / Picasso Trigger
1988
Crazy Mama
Marvin
1975The Montefuscos
Joseph Montefusco
1975
Sunset Park
Dominic
1996
The Idolmaker
Mario Vacarri
1980
Mystery Woman: At First Sight
Mark McPhillips
2006
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Frank
1987
A Guide for the Married Woman
Waiter
1978
The Act
Ron
1984
American Anthem
Mr. Tevere
1986
CyberTracker
Senator Dilly
1994
Direct Hit
Terry Daniels
1994
Stingray
Peter Shefland
1985
Confessions of a Male Prostitute
Nick, the reporter
1992
Stevie D
Angelo DiMarco
2016
Crazy Times
Ralph
1981
Sharkskin
2015
The Christmas Pageant
Herb
2011Book of Evil: Solid Tales From the Darkside
Lee
1996
Lost Angelas
Senator John Russell
2019
Getting Physical
Craig Cawley
1984
The Dark Side of Tomorrow
Jim
1970
Comeback
Lawyer
1982
Deadly Ransom
Mr. Merlin
1998