Vinny Guadagnino

Vincent J. Guadagnino ( , ; born November 11, 1987) is an American reality television personality, best known for being a cast member on MTV's Jersey Shore. Early life and education Guadagnino was raised in the Staten Island borough of New York City, and comes from a traditional Italian-American family. His mother was born in Sicily, Italy, and immigrated to the United States at age 13. His family's farm is visited during an episode in Jersey Shores fourth season. He graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School, the same high school that his Jersey Shore costar Angelina Pivarnick attended. He later studied at SUNY New Paltz before transferring to the College of Staten Island, graduating with a degree in political science. Prior to being cast on Jersey Shore, Guadagnino planned to attend law school. Career Guadagnino was a member of the starting cast MTV's Jersey Shore and appeared in all six seasons from 2009 to 2012. After Jersey Shore, Guadagnino began taking acting classes. He guest-starred on MTV's scripted comedy series The Hard Times of RJ Berger as RJ's cousin. In the November 8, 2011, episode of 90210, he played a small role that he reprised in the episode "O Holly Night". He also appeared in the Syfy original movie Jersey Shore Shark Attack.