Nick Sandow

Nick Sandow (born August 3, 1966) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for his role as Joe Caputo in the popular television series Orange Is the New Black. Sandow, of Italian descent, grew up in the Bronx neighborhood of Van Nest before moving to Manhattan to pursue acting. He has appeared as a guest star on several television series, including Law & Order, Third Watch, NYPD Blue, Boardwalk Empire, and Blue Bloods. Sandow's role as Joe Caputo on Orange Is the New Black was originally meant to be a minor one, but it expanded, and he became a series regular starting from the third season. In addition to his acting work, Sandow has also directed and produced. He began his directing career in Off-Off-Broadway theater and wrote, directed, and acted in the 2015 film The Wannabe.