Bryan Batt

Bryan Batt, born on March 1, 1963, is a renowned American actor most recognized for his role in the AMC series Mad Men as Salvatore Romano, the closeted art director for the Sterling Cooper agency. Apart from television, Batt has made significant contributions to theatre and the silver screen. An honorable mention of his career is his performance in the musical adaptation of Saturday Night Fever, which fetched him the prestigious honor of a caricature at Sardi's, an unusual yet notable recognition in New York City. Batt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, into a family with deep-rooted ancestry in the Pontchartrain Beach amusement park. His mother, Gayle (Mackenroth), was an amateur actress, dabbling in dance and civic activism while his father, John Batt, was a patron of the amusement park.

In addition to his acting career, Batt demonstrated his prowess in literature, publishing a memoir about his mother, She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother. The book showcased his deep affection towards his mother, who passed in December 2010. His literary pursuits didn't stop there, he penned a second book, Big, Easy, Style, which provides a deep dive into interior design and home furnishings, mirroring his personal interests. Batt's personal life is as rich as his professional, he tied the knot with his long-time partner, Tom Cianfichi, on September 28, 2014. The couple runs a home decor and furnishings store, Hazelnut, in New Orleans.