Jerry Penacoli

Penacoli, a notable journalist within the entertainment industry, has previously served as host of E! Entertainment Television, and has received a daytime Emmy nomination for his excellence in reporting.

He began his career at WJKS in Jacksonville, Florida as a general assignment reporter and news anchor. He quickly garnered the attention of WTVJ in Miami, where he served double duty as host and co-producer of "PM Magazine."

Penacoli went on to KYW-TV in Philadelphia where he was named main anchor of the prime newscasts and host of the live morning talkshow "People Are Talking."

As a result of his hosting, reporting, producing and directing, Penacoli has received six Emmy Awards. In addition, he garnered the Iris National Programming Award for his on-camera work. Also, he was named best host at the International Television Film Festival.

After nearly a decade in Philadelphia, Penacoli moved to New York, because he says, "I caught the acting bug," and began working off-Broadway at the Judith Anderson Theatre. As a result of his hard work, he started doing stints on ABC’s "One Life To Live."

Penacoli relocated to Los Angeles in 1992, and won roles on CBS’ "The Bold and The Beautiful," and NBC’s "Santa Barbara," and began working at E! Entertainment Television. He is also recognized from his role on the hit daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," where he portrayed Miles Malloy.

Penacoli has also guest-starred on several major television shows ranging from CBS’ "J.A.G.," to sitcoms such as "Ellen" and "Cheers."

Penacoli is also an established film actor. He can be seen in the upcoming feature thriller "Separate Ways" playing opposite C. Thomas Howell and Brandy Ledford. He was most recently seen in Fox Searchlight Films’ "Women On Top," starring Penelope Cruz and Dreamworks’ "Galaxy Quest, " starring Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver.

Penacoli is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport, Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree of theatre and journalism.