Michael Trucco

Edward Michael Trucco, born on June 22, 1970, is an American actor known for his roles in various television shows. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Samuel Anders in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica series and as Nick Petteruti in How I Met Your Mother. Trucco also appeared in the Netflix series Disjointed as Tae Kwon Douglas, a local martial arts instructor with an anti-drug stance. Born in San Mateo, California, Trucco attended Junipero Serra High School where he played football and wrestled. He initially considered a career in law enforcement, but his passion for acting led him to pursue a degree in Theatre Arts from Santa Clara University. Trucco has Italian and Norwegian heritage.