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Ron Palillo (1949–2012)

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At 14, Ron Palillo started his own summer theater in Cheshire, Connecticut. His parents,Gabriel and Carmel Palillo,were surprised when the summer theater actually made money. After graduating from high school, Ron went to the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where he majored in drama. He appeared in many school plays in college... See full bio »

Born:

Ronald Gabriel Paolillo
in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

Died:

(age 63) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
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2010 It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand
Randolph Baines
 
2010 The Guardians
Professor Walker
 
2008 The Curse of Micah Rood (short)
Micah Rood
 
2004 Trees 2: The Root of All Evil
Dougie Styles
 
2003 Style Court (TV series)
Juror
– Episode #2.26 … Juror
 
1997 Mr. Rhodes (TV series)
Arnold Dingfelder Horshak
– The Welcome Back Show (1997) … Arnold Dingfelder Horshak
 
1994 One Life to Live (TV series)
Gary Warren
 
1992 Wind
Tony
 
1991 Darkwing Duck (TV series)
Ordinary Guy
– Planet of the Capes (1991) … Ordinary Guy (voice)
 
1991 Committed
Ronnie
 
1990 Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone (TV series)
– Rosie's Fuss Attack (1990) (voice)
– Save the Cave (1990) (voice)
– Rosie's Extra Sweet Day (1990) (voice)
– Dozer Quest (1990) (voice)
– King Potsworth (1990) (voice)
See all 13 episodes »
 
1990 Hellgate
Matt
 
1989 Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster
Torchy
 
1989 Snake Eater
Torchy
 
1988 Superman (TV series)
– Night of the Living Shadows/Graduation (1988) (voice)
 
1987 Little Clowns of Happytown (TV series)
(1987) (voice)
 
1986 Cagney & Lacey (TV series)
Mr. Larkin
– Rites of Passage (1986) … Mr. Larkin
 
1986 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Kussman
– Elusive Butterfly (1986) … Kussman
 
1986 Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI
Allen Hawes
 
1985 The Pound Puppies (TV movie)
Scrounger (voice)
 
1985 Doin' Time
Pappion
 
1984 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Norman Lester, Esq.
– Hooray for Homicide (1984) … Norman Lester, Esq.
 
1984 Surf II
Inspector Underpants
 
1983 Matt Houston (TV series)
Charley Arbis
– The Beverly Woods Social Club (1983) … Charley Arbis
 
1983 The Invisible Woman (TV movie)
Spike Mitchell
 
1983 CHiPs (TV series)
Nick
– Journey to a Spacecraft (1983) … Nick
 
1983 The A-Team (TV series)
Zack
– Mexican Slayride (1983) … Zack
 
1983 The Tempest (video)
Trinculo
 
1983 Rubik, the Amazing Cube (TV series)
Rubik
 
1982 Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour (TV series)
Sgt. Squealy (voice)
 
1981 Alice (TV series)
Mutner
– The Wild One (1981) … Mutner
 
1981 Laverne & Shirley in the Army (TV series)
Sgt. Squealy
 
1979-1981 The Love Boat (TV series)
Al Breyer / Casper Martin
– Lose One, Win One/The $10,000 Lover/Mind My Wife (1981) … Casper Martin
– Gopher's Opportunity/The Switch/Home Sweet Home (1979) … Al Breyer
 
1979 Skatetown, U.S.A.
Frankey
 
1975-1979 Welcome Back, Kotter (TV series)
Arnold Horshack
– The Breadwinners (1979) … Arnold Horshack
– I'm Okay, But You're Not (1979) … Arnold Horshack
– Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 1 (1979) … Arnold Horshack
– Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 2 (1979) … Arnold Horshack
– The Gang Show (1979) … Arnold Horshack
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1979 Greatest Heroes of the Bible (TV series)
Hevet
– The Tower of Babel (1979) … Hevet
 
1979 $weepstake$ (TV series)
Harold
– Episode #1.2 (1979) … Harold
 
1976 Mr. T and Tina (TV series)
Arnold Horshack
– Pilot (1976) … Arnold Horshack
 
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2003 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star ("Child Stars on Your Television")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special) (in memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (28 titles)
2011 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 March 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey (video documentary)
Himself
 
2011 The Actor's Journey for Kids (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 The 6th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Walter ("Ugly Betty White")
 
2006 The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2005 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Greatest TV Romances (2005) … Himself
– Small Screen, Big Stars (2005) … Himself
– Character You Love to Hate (2005) … Himself
– Lovable Losers: Geeks & Nerds (2005) … Himself
 
2003 Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Himself
 
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2002 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kid Stars (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Celebrity Boxing 2 (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Welcome Back Kotter (2000) … Himself
 
2000 Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 May 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1997 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV series)
Himself
– Westward, No! (1997) … Himself (voice)
 
1997 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 June 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Ron Palillo (1997) … Himself
 
1996 Ellen (TV series)
Himself
– When the Vow Breaks: Part 2 (1996) … Himself
– When the Vow Breaks: Part 1 (1996) … Himself
– Horschak's Law (1996) … Himself
 
1993 Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 3 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1980 3-2-1 Contact (TV series)
Himself
– Food/Fuel: Fueling Machines (1980) … Himself
 
1978 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself
– Family vs. Welcome Back, Kotter (1978) … Himself
– Welcome Back, Kotter vs. The Love Boat (1978) … Himself
 
1978 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 June 1978 (1978) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 Match Game 73 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1976 The Captain and Tennille (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Break the Bank (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.25 (1976) … Himself
– Episode #1.21 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Donny and Marie (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.10 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 The Rich Little Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1976) … Himself
 
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2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - In Memoriam
 

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TV Commercial for Ames (1999)

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Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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He attended Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, after receiving his bachelor's degree. See more »

Star Sign:

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