Ivan Sergei Biography: Age, Movies, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, TV Shows, Wife, Awards, Kids, Personal Life

Ivan Sergei is an American actor, director, and writer best known for starring as David "JD” James in Jack & Jill, Dr. Peter Winslow in Crossing Jordan, and for his roles in The Opposite of Sex, Dangerous Minds, Charmed, and BH90210.

He has built a successful career in television, film, and television movies spanning more than three decades.

Ivan Sergei
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Ivan Sergei Gaudio
Stage Name:	Ivan Sergei
Born:	May 7, 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Italian and Dutch descent
Education:	Hawthorne High School
Height:	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Religion:	Not publicly disclosed
Parents:	Not publicly disclosed
Siblings:	Not publicly disclosed
Relationship:	Divorced (formerly married to Tanya Gaudio)
Children:	Not publicly disclosed
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Writer
Net Worth:	Approximately $4–6 million USD (estimated)

Early Life and Education

Ivan Sergei was born on May 7, 1971, in Hawthorne, New Jersey. He graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1989, where he played quarterback for the school’s football team.

After graduation, he pursued acting through Off-Broadway productions in New York before relocating to California to build a career in film and television.

His Italian and Dutch heritage has been noted in several interviews and biographies.

Career

Ivan Sergei made his feature film debut in Dangerous Minds (1995), starring alongside Michelle Pfeiffer. He followed this with appearances in Once a Thief, Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?, and The Opposite of Sex (1998), where his performance received critical praise.

His breakthrough television role came as David “JD” James in Jack & Jill (1999–2001). He later starred as Dr. Peter Winslow in Crossing Jordan, becoming a familiar face on network television.

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Sergei appeared in numerous popular series, including Charmed, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, NCIS, Without a Trace, Warehouse 13, The Mentalist, BH90210, and The Rookie.

He also headlined the Jack Hunter adventure film trilogy and has directed independent film projects.

Awards and Recognition

• Best known for starring in Jack & Jill.
• Widely recognized for portraying Dr. Peter Winslow in Crossing Jordan.
• Earned acclaim for his performance in The Opposite of Sex.
• Recipient of several independent film festival honors for later acting work.

Personal Life

Ivan Sergei was married to Tanya Gaudio from 2003 until their divorce. Outside acting, he enjoys photography and writing and has spoken about maintaining a private lifestyle away from Hollywood. He has also trained in martial arts for several acting roles.

Net Worth

Ivan Sergei‘s estimated net worth is between $4 million and $6 million USD, earned through his work in film, television, directing, and producing.

Filmography

Films

• Dangerous Minds (1995)
• Once a Thief (1996)
• The Opposite of Sex (1998)
• Playing Mona Lisa (2000)
• The Break-Up (2006)
• Night Train (2023)
• The Butterfly Guard (2025)

Television

• Jack & Jill (1999–2001)
• Crossing Jordan (2002–2007)
• Charmed (2004)
• CSI: Miami
• Without a Trace
• Warehouse 13
• Hawaii Five-0
• NCIS
• The Mentalist
• Jack Hunter (TV film trilogy)
• BH90210 (2019)
• The Rookie