Currently In pre production for a film: "IN SELF DEFENSE" playing Judge Nichols. The screenplay is based on a true story written by me in 1975.Also now shooting "THE FALLEN" for release next year at Sundance. I'm playing Uncle Paulie in Arrivedercci Al, a retirement dinner for the godfather of the Pittsburgh mob...showing at various venues in western pennsylvania.Made my first 3 D movie in June: "MY BLOODY VALENTINE" from LIONSGATE, directed by Patrick Lussier. Also featured in TWELVE TWENTY FOUR this May, a Zombie Xmas indy flick.See my boy Frank as host of the internet's PRIME TIME IN NO TIME monday thru friday on YAHOO.
Its been 25 years since making "THE CRAZIES" with George Romero in 1973.. I have done twenty films and twenty Theatrical appearances in the past ten years.I am a retired disc jockey ..worked at radio stations all over America from California to Pennsylvania..have been active in theatre work since playing Joe Cabot in the world premiere of "RESERVOIR DOGS" in Pittsburgh in 1996.
SAG /Aftra..Father of STREET SMARTS host FRANK NICOTERO and Uncle of FX Specialist Academy Award winner GREG NICOTERO..Grandfather of two beautiful boys: RYAN and REID. Married.Twice. Attended north catholic for 3 years.
I graduated from Oliver High School in 1960.
My favorite theatrical memories are from working in the first two seasons of the PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATRE at the turn of the century in the OREILLY THEATRE in SPINNING INTO BUTTER.and THE CHERRY ORCHARD. Played Mr Mushnik twice in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and had lead roles in UBU THE KING at PITT and BREAKING LEGS.Appeared in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD THE PLAY IN 2002!
Sam Nicotero wants you to check out a photo on MySpace in the On the set of my latest Gargoyle
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