Joseph Pilato

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Characters played by Joseph Pilato

Dean Martin — Pulp Fiction (1994)

Singer referenced in Pulp Fiction.

Officer at Police Dock — Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Law enforcement personnel during the evacuation.

Rhodes — Day of the Dead (1985)

Ruthless military commander clashing with scientists.

Mickey Torelli — Wishmaster (1997)

Mobster seeking the opal for criminal profit.

Dominic — Effects (1979)

A central participant in the low-budget production who works through demanding scenes and becomes deeply disturbed after viewing footage of a girl being killed. He remains convinced that the killing looked real despite claims that special effects were used. Near the end, he travels into the isolated countryside with Nicky and Lobo.

Tony — This Way Out of Brooklyn (2002)

The central protagonist who fled Brooklyn to escape his father and now lives in a Venice flophouse. He desperately needs cash for a business venture and is secretly plotting a deal with his brother Mikey. As the plan unravels, he faces intense twists and the realization that escape is impossible.

Career Overview

Joseph Pilato has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Living Dead (Romero) with 2 titles. Signature works include Day of the Dead, Married People, Single Sex, From Dusk Til Dawn. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1949-03-16
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1368224), public domain (CC0).