Actor Vince Colosimo speaks on drug charge

Actor Vince Colosimo, known for his role as gangland boss Alphonse Gangitano in TV's Underbelly, has called his drug charge a "wake-up call".

The 50-year-old actor - who is due to front court in February on drug possession charges - said it had caused "grief" for his family and friends, News Corp is reporting.

"I have two beautiful children, whom I love more than anything in the world, and I want to be a good role model to them.," Colosimo said.

Court lists show the actor is due to face Melbourne Magistrates' Court on February 22, after he was allegedly caught with methamphetamines in September.