Louis Carello was an American actor who is best known for Falcon Crest, Coming Home, and Heroes. He was born on September 5, 1942, in New York, USA, and passed away on May 21, 1994, in New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Louis Carello was paralyzed during his service as a combat Marine in the Vietnam War. He became a key figure in promoting wheelchair basketball across the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Death and Legacy
Louis Carello died on May 21, 1994. His contributions to both acting and wheelchair basketball leave a lasting impact, and he is interred in St. John’s Cemetery in Rome, New York.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Crest | 1983 | Larry (as Lou Carello) | 6.2 |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982 | Sanchez (as Lou Carello) | 6.8 |
| The Ordeal of Bill Carney | 1981 | N/A | 5.5 |
| Coach of the Year | 1980 | Eddie Lovella (as Lou Carello) | 5.2 |
| Some Kind of Miracle | 1979 | Patient in Bar | 6.5 |
| Coming Home | 1978 | Bozo (as Lou Carello) | 7.3 |
| Heroes | 1977 | Stokes | 6.0 |