Saint Marino was born in the Bronx in 1968 and is of Italian heritage. A childhood accident left him blind in one eye which he often refers to as a blessing in disguise as his unique look caught the attention of a prominent casting director. After taking classes in film, television, and screen writing, which included Michael Imperioli from famed White Lotus and Sopranos, he earned his SAG card from Law and Order: Criminal Intent in 2002 while playing an undercover detective for 2 seasons. He's an advocate for performers with disabilities and has worked alongside some of the biggest names in film and television over the past 20 years.