Biography
Encouraged by his older sibling, LaPaglia began studying acting in Australia and made a few stage appearances. After marking time practicing medicine in London, he moved to NYC in 1994 and began studying acting at the Circle in the Square school. Within three months of graduating, LaPaglia had landed his first major acting role, complete with an authentic 'Noo Yawk' accent, as Detective Tom McNamara on "New York Undercover", a role he played …
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Career Milestones
| Born and raised in Australia | ||
| Briefly practiced medicine in the United Kingdom | ||
| Returned to Australia and began acting while still practicing medicine | ||
| Starred in the UPN series "7 Days" | ||
| Studied at Circle in the Square Theater School | ||
| Worked for three years as an emergency room physician | ||
1994 | Moved to NYC to pursue an acting career | |
1996 | Cast in first major acting role, as Detective Tommy McNamara on the Fox cop series "New York Undercover" | |
1997 | Appeared briefly in Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry" | |
2001 | Had featured role in "Under Hellgate Bridge" | |
2001 | In fall, joined cast of the CBS drama "The District" | |