Salvatore Vulcano

Salvatore Edward Anthony Vulcano (born November 6, 1976) is an American improvisational and stand-up comedian, actor, and producer from the New York City borough of Staten Island. He is a member of The Tenderloins, a comedy troupe consisting of himself, James Murray, Brian Quinn, and formerly Joe Gatto. Along with the other members of The Tenderloins, he stars in the television series Impractical Jokers, which first aired on December 15, 2011, on TruTV. Early life Vulcano was born in Staten Island, and is of Italian, Cuban, and Puerto Rican descent. He attended Monsignor Farrell High School; along with Gatto, Murray, and Quinn, he was a member of his high school's Improvisation Club. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from St. John's University in 1998. Career Early career After being apart for years, Murray, Gatto, and Vulcano reunited after graduating from college and began practicing improvisation at Gatto's house, going on to tour as an improv and sketch comedy troupe in 1999, calling themselves The Tenderloins.