As a child Paul Picerni had aspirations to become an attorney until he acted in an eighth-grade play and later learned that the school principal liked his performance and called him "a born actor". He next appeared in little theater productions, then (after World War II Air Force service) on the stage at Loyola University...See full bio »
He and wife Marie had four boys and four girls. They also have ten grandchildren. Many of their children and extended relatives are involved in Hollywood stunt work, including sister Paula Picerni, son Paul V. Picerni Jr. and grandson Rick Picerni.
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