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Ron Palillo Wiki Biography
Ronald Gabriel Palillo was born on 2 April 1949, in New Haven Connecticut USA, of part-Italian descent. Ron was an actor and teacher, best known for his acting career spanning from 1975 to 2012, in such notable roles as in the ABC sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter” in which he played Arnold Horshack for the show’s run from 1975 to 1979. All of his efforts helped put his net worth to where it was prior to his passing in 2012.
How rich was Ron Palillo? As of mid-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that was at $1 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting, having roles in various television series and films. All of these ensured the position of his wealth.
Palillo attended the University of Connecticut and after graduating started a teaching career. He continued to teach even during the late 1990s, when he attended Fairfield University to obtain a postgraduate degree.
After the run of “Welcome Back, Kotter” during the 1970s, more opportunities opened up for Ron. His net worth increased significantly thanks to leading and supporting roles in films as well as television series, and he also did voice work, contributing to animated series such as “Rubik, the Amazing Cube”, “Darkwing Duck” and “Laverne & Shirley in the Army” which is based on the sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”. In 1996, he appeared in several episodes of the sitcom “Ellen” playing Audrey’s love interest, and he was also the lead in “The Curse of Micah Rood”, and appeared in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”, all contributing to his net worth.
He then returned to New York to appear in numerous stage productions. He played Mozart in a production of “Amadeus” which is a fictionalized account of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. He also played George in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, and Arthur in “Camelot”, and then participated in “Guys and Dolls” playing Nathan Detroit – the musical is based on two short stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure”. He also did a one person show in 2000, “The Diary of Adolf Eichmann” played the titular Nazi criminal.
Palillo also did directorial work, including successful productions of “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”, “Three Guys Naked from the Waist Down” and “Phantom of the Opera”.
Aside from entertainment, in 2007 he introduced a new clothing line with limited edition T-shirts produced by Rotter and Friends. He also worked as an artist, helping provide artwork for two children’s books. He wrote his own play entitled “The Lost Boy”, which is based on the story of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie. He also taught drama at the G-Star School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting.
For his personal life, it is known that Ron was partnered with Joseph Gramm from 1971, and they lived in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In 2012, he suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival when he was taken to a nearby hospital. A memorial tribute directed by Lawrence Leritz was created to celebrate Palillo’s life and career.
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Ron Palillo Quick Info
Full Name | Ron Palillo |
Net Worth | $1 Million |
Date Of Birth | April 2, 1949 |
Died | August 14, 2012, Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
Place Of Birth | New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.7 m) |
Profession | Actor, Illustrator, Playwright, Teacher |
Education | University of Connecticut |
Nationality | American |
Parents | Carmel Palillo, Gabriel Palillo |
Siblings | Ann Palillo, Richard Palillo, Robert Palillo |
Nicknames | Ron Paolillo , Ronald Gabriel Palillo , Ronald Gabriel “Ron” Palillo , Ronald Gabriel “Ron” Paolillo , Ronald Gabriel Paolillo , Ronald G. Paolillo |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0657676/ |
Awards | TV Land Anniversary Award |
Movies | Skatetown, U.S.A., Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, Snake Eater, Hellgate, Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster, Committed, Wind, Trees 2: The Root of All Evil, The Guardians, The Tempest, Destinys Stand: Its a Dog Gone Tale |
TV Shows | Rubik, the Amazing Cube, Laverne & Shirley in the Army, Welcome Back, Kotter, Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour |
Ron Palillo Important Facts
- Was the second of two main cast members of ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ (1975) to pass away in 2012. The first was Robert Hegyes, who ironically also passed away from a heart attack.
- In August 2009, Ron was teaching freshman drama at G-STAR School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting, in Palm Beach, Florida.
- In November 2004, Rob appeared in The Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of Inherit the Wind, which ran ’til 21 November, 2004.
- (June 1999-February 2000) Currently directing and co-starring in the stage musical A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline in West Palm Beach, FL.
- In August 2008, Ron starred in the independent short film The Curse of Micah Rood, which was shown at the New London Film Festival.
- Palillo and his partner of 41 years, Joseph Gramm, lived in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
- He attended Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, after receiving his bachelor’s degree.
- Was defeated by Dustin Diamond (“Screech” from Saved by the Bell (1989)) in Fox’s Celebrity Boxing 2 (2002).
- Ron did the illustrations for two of his children’s books. Ron also appeared in operas and other stage performances.
Ron Palillo Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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It’s a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny’s Stand | 2010 | Randolph Baines | Actor | |
The Guardians | 2010 | Professor Walker | Actor | |
The Curse of Micah Rood | 2008 | Short | Micah Rood | Actor |
Trees 2: The Root of All Evil | 2004 | Dougie Styles | Actor | |
Style Court | 2003 | TV Series | Juror | Actor |
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | 2003 | Ron Palillo | Actor | |
Mr. Rhodes | 1997 | TV Series | Arnold Dingfelder Horshak | Actor |
Wind | 1992/I | Tony | Actor | |
Darkwing Duck | 1991 | TV Series | Ordinary Guy | Actor |
Committed | 1991 | Ronnie | Actor | |
Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone | 1990 | TV Series | Actor | |
The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda | 1990 | TV Series | Additional Voices | Actor |
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster | 1989 | Torchy | Actor | |
Hellgate | 1989 | Matt | Actor | |
Snake Eater | 1989 | Torchy | Actor | |
Superman | 1988 | TV Series | Actor | |
Little Clowns of Happytown | 1987 | TV Series 1987 voice | Actor | |
Cagney & Lacey | 1986 | TV Series | Mr. Larkin | Actor |
Trapper John, M.D. | 1986 | TV Series | Kussman | Actor |
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI | 1986 | Allen Hawes | Actor | |
The Pound Puppies | 1985 | TV Movie | Scrounger (voice) | Actor |
Doin’ Time | 1985 | Pappion | Actor | |
Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | TV Series | Norman Lester, Esq. | Actor |
Surf II | 1984 | Inspector Underpants | Actor | |
The Tempest | 1983 | Video | Trinculo | Actor |
Matt Houston | 1983 | TV Series | Charley Arbis | Actor |
The Invisible Woman | 1983 | TV Movie | Spike Mitchell | Actor |
CHiPs | 1983 | TV Series | Nick | Actor |
The A-Team | 1983 | TV Series | Zack | Actor |
Rubik, the Amazing Cube | 1983 | TV Series | Rubik (voice) | Actor |
Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour | 1982 | TV Series | Sgt. Squealy | Actor |
Pac Preview Party | 1982 | TV Movie | Squealy (voice, uncredited) | Actor |
Alice | 1981 | TV Series | Mutner | Actor |
Laverne & Shirley in the Army | 1981 | TV Series | Sgt. Squealy | Actor |
The Love Boat | 1979-1981 | TV Series | Casper Martin / Al Breyer | Actor |
Skatetown, U.S.A. | 1979 | Frankey | Actor | |
Welcome Back, Kotter | 1975-1979 | TV Series | Arnold Horshack | Actor |
Greatest Heroes of the Bible | 1979 | TV Series | Hevet | Actor |
$weepstake$ | 1979 | TV Series | Harold | Actor |
Mr. T and Tina | 1976 | TV Series | Arnold Horshack | Actor |
One Life to Live | 1968 | TV Series | Gary Warren (1994) | Actor |
It’s a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny’s Stand | 2010 | written by | Writer | |
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | 2003 | “Child Stars on Your Television” | Soundtrack | |
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th | 2013 | Video documentary in memory of | Thanks | |
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2012 | TV Special in memory of | Thanks | |
Today | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Actor’s Journey | 2011 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
The Actor’s Journey for Kids | 2011 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
The 6th Annual TV Land Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Walter (“Ugly Betty White”) | Self |
The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases | 2006 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
TV Land’s Top Ten | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
I Love the ’70s | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
ABC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
VH-1 Where Are They Now? | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Boxing 2 | 2002 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
Hollywood Squares | 1999 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Daily Show | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Ellen | 1996 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
1995 MTV Movie Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 3 | 1993 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
3-2-1 Contact | 1980 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Mike Douglas Show | 1976-1979 | TV Series | Himself – Actor / Himself – Co-Host | Self |
Family Feud | 1978 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Hollywood Squares | 1978 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Match Game 73 | 1976-1977 | TV Series | Himself – Panelist / Himself | Self |
Dinah! | 1977 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Captain and Tennille | 1976 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Break the Bank | 1976 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Donny and Marie | 1976 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
New American Bandstand 1965 | 1976 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Rich Little Show | 1976 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Match Game PM | 1975 | TV Series | Himself – Panelist | Self |
19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself – In Memoriam | Archive Footage |
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself – In Memoriam | Archive Footage |
Ron Palillo Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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1995 | CableACE | CableACE Awards | Performance in a Comedy Special | 1995 MTV Movie Awards (1995) | Won |
1995 | CableACE | CableACE Awards | Performance in a Comedy Special | 1995 MTV Movie Awards (1995) | Nominated |