Episode 15: Patrick Languzzi

Gary sits down with Waltham's own Patrick Languzzi — and if his story doesn't inspire you to chase whatever it is you've been putting off, nothing will.Patrick's path to acting is one of the most unique you'll hear. Born to Italian immigrants in Waltham, Massachusetts, he graduated from Framingham State University with a degree in Business and Quantitative Economics, built a career in the biotech industry working in oncology for Genentech, and spent 20 years as a competitive bodybuilder — earning two National Amateur Bodybuilding Championship titles and finalist placings at the professional Natural Mr. Universe and Natural America contests. Then a single Polaroid taken at an open casting call for The Town changed everything.That one photo led to audition calls, which led to a class with renowned LA casting director Paul Weber, who told Patrick straight up: pursue this. He listened. Since then, Patrick has appeared in The Town with Ben Affleck, Stronger with Jake Gyllenhaal, Central Intelligence with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, Joy with Jennifer Lawrence, and the acclaimed indie Donald Cried — sharing the screen with some of Hollywood's biggest names, all while coming from a world most actors never inhabit.This is a conversation about second acts, raw talent, and what happens when a bodybuilder from Waltham walks into a casting call and never looks back.🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Addicted to Acting with Gary Tanguay#ActingPodcast #PatrickLanguzzi #AddictedToActing #GaryTanguay #ActorsLife #TheTown #Stronger #BostonActors #NewEnglandActors