Joseph Pilato
Actor

Joseph Pilato Net Worth

Joseph Pilato was born in Boston, Massachusetts to an Italian family. His love for performing was discovered when he became an alter boy, and he honed his craft in college. He moved to New York City and studied with luminaries such as Joe Chalkin and Peter Kass. Pilato then relocated to Pittsburgh, where he was a resident actor with the Pittsburgh Public Theatre and the Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival. His career took an upswing when he became a member of the Pittsburgh Film Family and met George A. Romero. Pilato's first role was in 'Dawn Of The Dead' and he is most famous for his role as Captain Rhodes in 'Day Of The Dead.' He has also been in 'Gung Ho,' 'Music From Another Room,' 'Pulp Fiction,' 'The Demolitionist,' 'Wishmaster,' 'Alienators,' 'The Ghouls,' 'Last Seduction,' 'Wardog,' and 'Digimon.' Pilato is still remembered for his role in 'Day Of The Dead' and can often be seen at conventions signing autographs and talking to fans. He also fondly remembers his roles as a professional Christmas caroler and as a stand-in for Robert DeNiro in 'The Deer Hunter.'
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Make Up Department
Birth Day March 16, 1949
Birth Place  Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Age 74 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Years active 1978–present

💰 Net worth

Joseph Pilato's net worth has been estimated to range between $100K to $1M by 2024. He is predominantly recognized for his work in the entertainment industry, specifically as an actor and make-up department professional. Joseph Pilato has gained prominence within the United States for his contributions to both film and television productions. As an actor, he has showcased his versatile skills in portraying various characters, while his expertise in the make-up department has further solidified his reputation in the industry.

Biography/Timeline

1949

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1949 to a hardworking Italian-American family. His father was a professional trombonist with the Les Brown Orchestra. Joseph was enrolled into Catholic school and became an altar boy, where his talent for acting was discovered.

1984

In 1984, six years after the release of Dawn of the Dead, Director George A. Romero, was planning a new zombie film called Day of the Dead. Pilato had appeared as a cameo in Dawn of the Dead as a police officer, which had been his first feature film role. Pilato was selected to play United States Army Captain Rhodes. He is perhaps best known for his performance, and the film, along with its predecessors, has become a classic.

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