Alberto Frezza

Alberto Frezza (Italian: [alˈbɛrto ˈfrettsa]; born May 23, 1989) is an Italian-American actor, director and environmentalist, best known for his roles as Deputy Garrett Sykes in the Freeform drama series Dead of Summer (2016) and as Officer Ryan Tanner in the Grey's Anatomy spin-off Station 19 (2018–2020).[1][2]

Alberto Frezza
Born
Alberto Frezza

(1989-05-23) May 23, 1989
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Nationality
  • Italian
  • American
EducationNew York Film Academy
Occupation
  • Actor
  • director
Years active2008–present
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) (6' 0½")

Early life and education

Alberto Frezza was born in Milan, Italy, and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he moved with his Italian parents and older sister when he was one month old. At 15, he left Ethiopia and returned to Italy to attend high school.[3][4][5]

He graduated from the Acting for Film program at the New York Film Academy.[3][6]

Career

In 2008, he made his acting debut in the role of Tom in the short film Pills (2008).

In 2011, he appeared in the fifth episode of Charlie's Angels, playing Wyatt Rice.

In 2016, he appeared as Deputy Garrett Sykes in the Freeform drama series Dead of Summer in all of the show's 10 episodes.

In the following year, Frezza was cast as a regular in Grey's Anatomy spin-off television series Station 19.[7] From 2018 to 2020, Frezza appeared in 30 episodes of the firefighter series, portraying the character of Officer Ryan Tanner who was accidentally killed by a three-year-old boy in the second episode of the third season.[8][9][10]

He appeared in The Flight Attendant in the role of Enrico.[11]

Personal life

Frezza speaks Amharic,[3] and has an older sister.[5]

In February 2021, Frezza revealed that in June 2020 he had been diagnosed with cancer. He had undergone chemotherapy at the National Tumor Institute in Milan, Italy. He has since fully recovered.[12][13]

He is a supporter of the Italian football team Juventus.[5]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Pills Tom short film
2010 Tell My Heart Now Brett Sutton short film
2012 Battle Force Antonino
Angel Falls in Love Max
2017 Shotgun Diaries Max writer, director
Excuse Alex short film

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Shorts Show
2011 Charlie's Angels Wyatt Rice Episode: "Angels in Paradise"
2012 Touch Paolo Episode: "Noosphere Rising"
2015 Broad Squad Frank Television movie
2016 Dead of Summer Deputy Garrett Sykes 10 episodes
2017 No, That's Okay. I'm Good. Alberto Episode: "Alberto Frezza & Matthew Scott Montgomery"
Criminal Minds William Lynch Episode: "To a Better Place"
2018–2020 Station 19 Ryan Tanner 30 episodes
Series regular (seasons 1–2)
Guest cast (season 3)
2020 The Flight Attendant Enrico 3 episodes
2021 A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love Eric Television movie (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)

References
  1. John, Caroline (March 14, 2019). "Alberto Frezza Wiki: Meet Ryan Tanner from "Station 19"". Earn the Necklace. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  2. Bolling, Gaius (May 11, 2021). "Grey's Anatomy & Station 19 Continue to Save Lives With New Renewals at ABC". www.joblo.com. JoBlo Movie Network. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. Getachew, Samuel (September 23, 2017). "From Addis to Hollywood". The Reporter Ethiopia. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  4. JcAden, Jessica (August 11, 2016). "SIMPLY JESSICA: Alberto Frezza Discusses His Acting Path". Los Angeles Wave. Retrieved July 23, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Jacobbi, Paola (June 17, 2018). "Alberto Frezza, l'italiano di "Station 19": "Un giorno conquisterò l'America!"". VanityFair.it (in Italian). Retrieved August 23, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "New York Film Academy (NYFA) Acting for Film Alum Alberto Frezza Lands Lead Role on 'Station 19'". New York Film Academy. Retrieved July 17, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (October 25, 2017). "'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff': Alberto Frezza To Co-Star In Shondaland Series For ABC". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  8. Ng, Phillipa (February 6, 2020). "'Station 19': Alberto Frezza on Ryan's Fate and Why It Was Time to Say Goodbye (Exclusive)". www.etonline.com. Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  9. Hurley, Laura (February 6, 2020). "Station 19's Alberto Frezza Reveals Ryan's Reason For Returning, And It's Heartbreaking". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved July 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Vick, Megan (February 7, 2020). "Station 19's Alberto Frezza Teases a 'Heartbreaking' Chapter for Ryan". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Agard, Chancellor. "'The Flight Attendant' boss breaks down the finale, talks potential season 2". EW.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "Alberto Frezza (Grey's anatomy : Station 19) révèle son combat contre le cancer". Yahoo (in French). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  13. Volponi, Fabrizia (February 2, 2021). "Alberto Frezza ha sconfitto il cancro: l'annuncio dell'attore". Style24 (in Italian). Retrieved July 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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