Gino Gaetano was born in Long Beach, California and grew up in Orange County and Las Vegas. During his adolescence, he spent most of his time outside of school in a video rental store owned by a relative.After serving a term in the United States Marine Corps, he studied acting with various reputable teachers who trained him in the Meisner Technique.Self-educated in filmmaking, he financed his first project to showcase his talent. He's since written and is developing features, television pilots, and short films. He resides in Los Angeles and is a proud father.