Among his most famous roles is Charles Kawalsky in the TV series Stargate SG-1.
His family later moved to Mahopac, New York where his parents owned a dry-cleaning business.
Acovone has over 100 credits to his name spanning four decades of work in film and television.
His television appearances include Search for Tomorrow as Brian Emerson; Beauty and the Beast where he played D.A.
Joe Maxwell over the show's three season run; and Hollywood Beat.