Name: Joseph Pilato
Date of Birth: 16 March 1949 In 1983, he auditioned for the role of Stevie Steeler, the Pittsburgh Steelers' new mascot. He would have worn a giant foam costume during games. He did not become the mascot at first, but when he was called back later, his schedule was too busy. Stevie Steeler lasted from 1983 until 1991. In the early 80s he studied as a Graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh before there was a Drama Department. Back then it was known as the Speech Department. Likes to be called "Joseph." After Day of the Dead (1985), everyone called him "Joe." He changed the lettering for a 'ph' to an 'f' so people will call him "Joseph" (spelled Josef). People started pronouncing it "Yosef.". ... Is of Italian decent. Wore two-inch lifts in his cowboy boots to the audition for Day of the Dead (1985). Is left-handed. Enjoys to play golf. Plays the guitar, accordion, and taught himself the trombone. Does not own a computer. He got the lead role in Effects (1980) when he had to drive his girlfriend to an audition that he knew nothing about. Disgruntled about the audition, they needed someone to read with her. He read and she ended up not getting a part. They re-wrote the entire lead role for him. Was going to be a lawyer. Became an alter boy when he went to Catholic school. Born in the Italian section of East Boston. Father was professional trombonist with the Les Brown Orchestra. Read more Joseph Pilato movies (actor)User Comments |
