Buddy Giovinazzo was born on May 5, 1957 in New York City, New York, USA as Carmine Giovinazzo. He is a director and writer, known for Combat Shock (1984), No Way Home (1996) and Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009). He has been married to Gesine Giovinazzo-Todt since August 16, 2007. He was previously married to Lori Labar.