FILMS:
Why do I want to promote these films? Because I'm in them, dude!
1978 - DAWN OF THE DEAD Is there anyone who does not know about this classic zombie film that brought new life to the dead? The Ultimate DVD version of George Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" is simply the best! My scene as the Helicopter Zombie was ranked by Bravo Network as one of its top 100 moments in horror film history!
2008- "DEADLANDS 2: TRAPPED" - (From director Gary Ugarek of "Deadlands" comes his hottest, improved zombie movie, "Deadlands 2:Trapped." I have a lead role as Dr. Robert Mitchell, government operative.). Here's the five-minute preview: http://www.playingwithdeadthings.com/TheFirst5Minutes. Also now available on DVD and BluRay.
2011- "THE GREEN MAN" - A small role, dining at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. Actually, the night club scenes had much more action, but I'm not much of a pole dancer. Thanks to director Joe Shelby for including me in this one. Got to work with Bob Buncher, Nick Tallo and several other good folks.
"GREEN MAN" premiere in West Mifflin, Pa., in July, with Bob Buncher, Jim Krut, Bingo O'Malley, Nick Tallo and Kyra Schon. The film also features Sharon Ciccatti and the late Clayton Hill.
2011 - "Dead iSland" I have a brief role as a high school principal in this film, which was shot entirely on iPhones! Director is Josh Davidson. Release? Well, it seems some video game company was working on a game with the same name, bearing no relation to the film. Details at 11...
2011 - "12/24" I have a cameo role as a zombie in this film, also featuring scream queen Tiffany Shepis. Director is Anthony Colliano and the shooting finished in May 2009, shown June 2011 at Pittsburgh Horror Film Festival.
2009 - "ZOMBthology" - I have a small role as a doctor in one of the three internal stories in this film, "A Slight Case of Zombism." ZOMBthology features Tiffany Shepis, released as part of a three-director/three-story movie feature. It got great reviews at Louisville's Fright Night Film Fest and other showings. A preview from "ZOMBthology" is on www.myspace.com/helizombie
2007 - THE GUATEMALAN HANDSHAKE (now available on DVD and Netfllix after a series of successes at film festivals worldwide) Directed by Todd Rohal. A fine, warm, innovative human flick with some unique characters. Filmed in central Pennsylvania. You want to learn more? Available for DVD sale or rental later. Rush out and buy it. I only had a small role, but it was electrifying.
2009 - "SQUIRREL" - Check out the trailer, http://www.pafilms.com/ Director was Roger Arnold. No zombies here, just suspense, terror and splatters! I'm one of the four actors, a little strange, but that's me!
Teaser - OK, it's not an Ironman film, but in a film role that started shooting in 2010 I do meet up with an iron! Details will be released closer to the final version date, including the final title. Does "Bunnyman Bridge" ring a bell? Will this film get made and released? Stay tuned for details...
ON STAGE
In Gettysburg, I act and direct with Gettysburg Stage Ensemble Theatre, (www.gettysburgstage.org) and also serve on the board of directors. My current stage work is with this non-profit regional theatre.
"The Triangle Factory Fire Project." (March-April 2011) with Gettysburg Stage, at the Gettysburg Fire Hall, and the G.A.R. Hall in Gettysburg. This launched on the 100th anniversary date of the fire. I had four roles, including the factory manager and mounted police officer.
Several characters in the radio-play version (live on stage) of "It's a Wonderful Life" (Dec. 2010)
Sister Mary in "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You" by Christopher Durang at Gettysburg Stage in March 2009
Hugh Door in "Little Egypt" by Lynn Siefert at Gettysburg Stage in November 2008.
Conceived and directed most of "One Acts and Interludes - An Unusual Evening at the Theatre." Novemeber 2007.
Directed a stage production of "Impromptu" with Gettysburg Stage for the Pa. Governor's Arts Awards celebration in Gettysburg, Pa. in October 2007.
Directed "Vincent" by Leonard Nimoy in May 2007.
Directed "Dracula" in October 2006.
Jerry in "The Zoo Story" by Edward Albee in December 2005.
Acted title role in "Dracula" in October 2004.
Donny in "American Buffalo" by Edward Albee in January 2004.
Acted in "You Can't Take It With You" in August 2003.
In addition, worked with Pittsburgh Laboratory Theatre, The IronClad Agreement theatre ensemble, did a bit of tech work with The Living Theatre, also acted with Carriage House Experimental Theatre. Performed at Spoleto Festival and also the Edinburgh (Scotland) Festival fringe.
RADIO
For nearly 20 years I wrote scripts and voiced radio spots on 10 stations in south-central Pennsylvania. I was the "voice" of Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. during that period.