Ron Palillo
Biography: At 14, Ron Palillo (born Ronald Gabriel Paolillo) started his own summer theater in Cheshire, Connecticut. His parents, Gabriel and Carmel Paolillo, were surprised when the summer theater actually made money. After graduating from high school, Ron went to the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where he majored in drama. He appeared in many school plays in college. After graduation, Ron got a job with a touring company which performed in Shakespearean plays. He claimed to have received invaluable drama training during that tour, acting in Shakespearean masterpieces like "Macbeth", "The Taming of the Shrew" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream". After his Shakespearean tour, Ron became a member of a repertory company in Miami, Florida. Shortly after arriving in New York, Ron got a role in the off-Broadway success "Hot l Baltimore." He stayed with the show for over a year. Because of his work in "Hot L Baltimore". Ron was given a lead role in a musical special, "The Last Sweet Days of Isaac", on television. After Isaac, he once again went on tour and appeared with Mickey Rooney in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and with Jan Sterling in a serious play, "Summer Brave". He has two brothers and a sister. His elder brother, Richard Paolillo, is an eye surgeon, his brother Robert Paolillo, is a salesman and his sister Ann, became a teacher.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 02, 1949
Deathday: August 14, 2012
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Known For
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
1986-08-01
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
Overview: Tommy Jarvis, tormented by the fear that maybe Jason isn't really dead, unwittingly resurrects the mass murderer for another bloody rampage.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-01
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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003-09-04
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Overview: TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday kid.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-04
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The Pound Puppies
1985-10-26
The Pound Puppies
Overview: A female dog from a wealthy family named Violet Vanderfeller is picked up and taken to the city pound, where she meets the gang and discovers their mission of uniting themselves up with homes. The special centers on Violet attempting to reunite with her family, ultimately succeeding.
Genres: Animation Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-26
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Hellgate
1989-02-03
Hellgate
Overview: A motorcycle gang kidnaps a young woman, Josie, from a diner and brutally kills her. Many years later, the girl's father finds a magic crystal that can bring the life back to dead objects. He uses it to re-animate his daughter. He lets her seduce any young man that comes to visit the small town and then kills them. Four young students, two boys and two girls spend a vacation near the town, Hellgate. They hear about the story and get involved.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-03
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Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979-10-01
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Overview: A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-01
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Committed
1991-04-18
Committed
Overview: A nurse is taken hostage by a patient pretending to be a doctor and is forced to administer to everyone.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-18
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The Guardians
2013-03-05
The Guardians
Overview: Pop band TGK seems like an easy target for a con artist, until it turns the tables on him and takes him for a ride.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-03-05
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Trees 2: The Root of All Evil
2004-03-20
Trees 2: The Root of All Evil
Overview: Having already faced the Great White Pine in TREES, Ranger Cody is now faced with the task of battling an entire feeding frenzy of geneticly enhanced trees created by the government.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-20
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The Tempest
1982-09-24
The Tempest
Overview: Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping brother sails by the island, Prospero conjures a storm that wrecks the ship and changes all of their lives.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-09-24
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Doin' Time
1985-05-19
Doin' Time
Overview: Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-19
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Snake Eater
1989-02-22
Snake Eater
Overview: The Snake Eaters are an elite division of the Marines especially trained for search and destroy missions. This actioner chronicles the exploits of one of them who has become a cop. Known as a tough loner, he returns to find the band of backwoods bad-guys who killed his parents and abducted his sister.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-22
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Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
1984-01-13
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
Overview: Evil Nerd Menlo wants to get revenge on some surfers by selling a bad batch of soda called Buzz Cola which turns people into mutant zombies. Its up to Jocko, Chuck, Bob and their surfer buddies to save the day.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-13
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The Invisible Woman
1983-02-13
The Invisible Woman
Overview: In a research lab, a scientist's pet chimpanzee mixes up an invisibility formula. A young woman accidentally drinks the solution and becomes invisible.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-02-13
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Wind
1992-09-11
Wind
Overview: In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-11
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Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster
1989-10-01
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster
Overview: A Vietnam vet breaks out of a mental institution to go after drug-dealing gangsters who are selling contaminated product that is killing people.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-01
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