Joseph Pilato
American film and voice actor
Born
1949
76 years ago
Died
March 24th, 2019
6 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor with a significant career in both film and voice work. Gained recognition for roles in cult classic horror films and television shows. Best known for portraying Captain Rhodes in the film 'Day of the Dead' and providing voice work for numerous video games and animated series.
Played Captain Rhodes in 'Day of the Dead'
Provided voices for characters in 'Metal Gear Solid' series
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