Andrew
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Andrew was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.Andrew Pimento is an actor in film, television and theatre based in Toronto, Canada.
He trained at Ryerson Theatre School and now studies with John Boylan and at The ProActor's Lab with Bruce Clayton.
He lead the TIFF 2016 short film CLEO for the CFC directed by Sanja ZIvkovic, co-starring Nina Kiri (Handmaid's Tale) and the 2016 Cannes Short Film THE INDESTRUCTIBLE, directed by Kalen Artinian.
Recently Andrew played alongside Janessa Grant (Handmaid's Tale, Reign, Orphan Black). Andrew wrote and produced the short film SALT, directed by Reem Morsi and co-starring Andrew Moodie (Orphan Black, Dark Matter).
Most recently on stage, Andrew performed in The Smile Off Your Face, directed by Brian Postalian, which won the Best Production prize at The 2017 Summerworks Festival in Toronto. Andrew performed in Mockingbird, by Rob Kempson as part of the Next Stage Festival, and was the best selling show in the history of the festival.
Currently Andrew is in rehearsals for Spring Awakening with Soulpepper Theatre, playing the role of Ernst Robel.
Andrew was awarded the Perry Schneiderman Award at Ryerson Theatre School.
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Some press for CLEO at TIFF 2016:
"Produced by the CFC, Cleo is an example of the capabilities and the possibilities of Canadian film. The film follows a girl, Cleo, trying to buy a phone off Craigslist. The guy she buys off of turns out to be a little more interesting than she bargained for. Directed and shot in Toronto by the very talented Sanja Zivkovic, a Serbian-Canadian writer/director, Cleo is an interesting slice-of-life drama. Nina Kiri is excellent as Cleo, bringing a sense of self-assuredness to the screen. Andrew Pimento, who plays a wannabe bad boy but sweet at the core to a tee, equally matches Kiri, and both seem to have a natural talent for the screen. Cleo is an excellent short from a promising director and definitely worth viewing."
Casey Reid (dorkshelf.com)
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Some press for MOCKINGBIRD, directed by Rob Kempson, for the 2016 NextStage:
"The play is actually very funny – it’s a serious comedy, if that’s a thing, or a comedic drama...For me, Mockingbird is the perfect show. Great writing, terrific acting, strong direction, a pleasing set, and material that makes me laugh, cry and think. Definitely worth seeing" (Mooney On Theatre)
"The plot turns and shifting allegiances are swift and clever, and the exceptional ensemble has ample comedic and dramatic material to sink their teeth into" 4.5/5 (Torontoist)
"The large ensemble cast of 11 features some memorable performances." 3/4 (Toronto Star)
"Kempson’s script is complex, hilarious, sad and executed to near perfection..Every festival has a must-see; this is it for Next Stage 2016" (My Entertainment World)
