Nick Santino was part of the first team to lead search & rescue on World Trade Center 9-11-2001. He used his ConEdison Engineering ID & Asbestos Certification to gain access.
Played three characters named Nick, two were written for him from directors that knew him.
Has a rescue dog named Rocco. The dog was named from the dog shelter weeks before Nick ever met him.
In 1983 at age 18, when faced with the decision to attend college or not, Nick came inches from leaving NY for LA to pursue a career as a stuntman. Clint Eastwood & Burt Reynolds were his inspirations.
Committed suicide, the day after his 47th birthday. He was distraught after his pit bull terrier was euthanized due to new dog restrictions at his Manhattan condominium complex.