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James Madio began acting at the age of 15, starring in Steven Spielberg's 1991 film "Hook". His career would grow with a role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Basketball Diaries", and as a reoccurring character on the teen sitcom "USA High". In 2001, Madio would join an ensemble cast and star in a role that would forever change his life.

In the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" James Madio would portray Technician Fourth Grade Frank Perconte. An Illinois native, Frank Perconte was one of the first four soldiers assigned to Easy Company and would see action on D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and in the Battle of the Bulge.

While conducting research for his role, Madio contacted Perconte and the two formed a real-life friendship that lasted until Frank Perconte's death in 2013.

Interview recorded on November 5, 2022

Video Credits:
Interviewer - TJ Cooney
Director of Photography - Umit Gulsen
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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