Joseph Pilato - Actor Profile

Joseph Pilato

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
42Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 16, 1949
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

About Joseph Pilato

Joseph Pilato (March 16, 1949 - March 24, 2019) was an American film and voice actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Joseph Pilato Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joseph Pilato reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joseph Pilato's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Joseph Pilato's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Pulp Fiction, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joseph Pilato Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joseph Pilato's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Pulp Fiction (1994) movie poster
★8.5

Pulp Fiction: A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this

Pulp Fiction

1994•Thriller
★8.0
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005) movie poster
★8.0

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking: A documentary that looks back at the making of a "lost" movie made by an enterprising group of Pittsburgh filmmakers.

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005•Documentary
★7.5
Dawn of the Dead (1978) movie poster
★7.5

Dawn of the Dead: During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic

Dawn of the Dead

1978•Horror
★7.2
Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) movie poster
★7.2

Underground Entertainment: The Movie: On the 20th anniversary of their edgy little 90's cable show Underground Entertainment, the authors, along with many SF,

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011•Comedy
★7.0
Day of the Dead (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Day of the Dead: As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on ho

Day of the Dead

1985•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Joseph Pilato has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Attack in LA Wilde Average Similar →
2016 Parasites Wilde Flop Similar →
2016 The Chair Security Guard Flop Similar →
2015 Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn Harry Cooper Flop Similar →
2014 Shhhh Red Harling Flop Similar →
2014 Sinema Captain Rhodes Flop Similar →
2013 The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' Self Average Similar →
2011 Underground Entertainment: The Movie Rainbow Joe Hit Similar →
2010 The Black Box Daniel Carson Flop Similar →
2010 Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! Self Flop Similar →
2010 Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic Self Flop Similar →
2009 Someone's Knocking at the Door Dr. Ottie Flop Similar →
2005 After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Ghouls Lewis Flop Similar →
2003 The Many Days of Day of the Dead Self Average Similar →
2002 This Way Out of Brooklyn Tony Flop Similar →
2001 Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead - Flop Similar →
2000 Digimon: The Movie MetalGreymon (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 The Last Seduction II Marvin Dishman Flop Similar →
1999 Bloodbath Chief McBain (as Joey Pal) Flop Similar →
1998 Music from Another Room Carlo Average Similar →
1998 Visions NSA Agent #1 Flop Similar →
1997 Wishmaster Mickey Torelli Average Similar →
1997 Snake Skin Jacket Gazzari (as Josef Pilato) Flop Similar →
1996 Blackout Security Guard #1 Flop Similar →
1996 Neon Signs Boto Flop Similar →
1995 The Demolitionist Boxer Flop Similar →
1995 Portrait in Red - Flop Similar →
1994 Pulp Fiction Dean Martin Super Hit Similar →
1994 Married People, Single Sex Artie Flop Similar →
1993 The Evil Inside Me Fulvio Flop Similar →
1991 From Dusk Til Dawn Seth Gecko Flop Similar →
1991 Cause of Death Harold McBain Flop Similar →
1990 Alienator Tech #2 Flop Similar →
1990 Empire of the Dark Guy Zupan Flop Similar →
1989 Terminal Force Detective Flop Similar →
1989 The Shooters Sgt. Plato Flop Similar →
1986 Gung Ho Union Member Average Similar →
1985 Day of the Dead Rhodes Hit Similar →
1981 Knightriders Disgruntled Fair Worker Average Similar →
1979 Effects Dominic Flop Similar →
1978 Dawn of the Dead Officer at Police Dock Super Hit Similar →

Joseph Pilato - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Pilato?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Pilato is "Pulp Fiction" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Joseph Pilato acted in?

Joseph Pilato has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joseph Pilato?

Other notable films include "After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking", "Dawn of the Dead", and "Underground Entertainment: The Movie".

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