Full Name & Title:
Sergeant Phil Cerreta
Played by:
Paul Sorvino
FILE STATUS: Closed - impermanent As of 11/18/1992
Shot in the stomach/chest by a gun dealer while working undercover to get info on Colombian drug lords
11/25/1992 - He recovered and transferred to a desk job at another precinct
Juvenile Records:
Current Marital/Family Status:
Married to Elaine; five children (includes a daughter, Linda)
Social Interests:
Socially conservative
Concerned with the welfare of children
Prior Bad Acts:
Served in the military before becoming a policeman
Transferred from the 39th Precinct
Has had several Irish-American partners
Other facts:
Loves Italian food
Speaks some Italian
Notable Moments:
Cradle to Grave
Doctor: "What was a child like that doing out in the cold?" Cerreta: "What is any child doing out in the cold?"
Doctor: "What was a child like that doing out in the cold?"
Cerreta: "What is any child doing out in the cold?"
The Working Stiff
Union rep: "Local 8157 official business. Get lost." Cerreta: "Shield 9125. Ditto."
Union rep: "Local 8157 official business. Get lost."
Cerreta: "Shield 9125. Ditto."
Skin Deep
Logan: "What are you saying? That I treat all women like objects?" Cerreta: "More specific--like furniture."
Logan: "What are you saying? That I treat all women like objects?"
Cerreta: "More specific--like furniture."
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