Bill Cardille

Bill Cardille

actor, producer

Bill Cardille was born on Dec 10, 1928 in USA. Bill Cardille's big-screen debut came with Night of the Living Dead directed by George A. Romero in 1968, strarring Field Reporter (as Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille). Bill Cardille is known for Night of the Living Dead directed by George A. Romero, Duane Jones stars as Ben and Judith O'Dea as Barbra. The most recent award Bill Cardille achieved is Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. The upcoming new movie Bill Cardille plays is The Assassination File which will be released on Jun 22, 1996.

Bill Cardille is a native of Sharon Pennsylvania. "Chilly Billy" as he is affectionately known, started his broadcast career in 1952 in Erie, PA at WICV Channel 12. He later made Pittsburgh his home in 1957 signing on WIIC Channel 11 (now known as WPXI) and starred as the host for several historical programs such as...Studio Wrestling...Dance Party...and the ever popular Chiller Theater. Bill is still one of the original host for the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, which has raised 15.8 million dollars locally for this great cause.Over the years Bill Cardille has collected several awards and honors for his volunteer work and elaborate career. He was awarded the Heart Award in 1976. Named AFTRA's TV Personality of the Year and inducted in the AFTRA's Hall of Fame in 1979. Viewing of Chiller Theater is displayed in New York's Museum of Broadcast, and Bill was inducted into the Pennsylvania Broadcaster Hall of Fame in 1997. Bill currently spends most of his time on the radio. You can hear Chilly Billy every weekday on 1320 WJAS from 10am - 3pm. He and his wife, Louise, currently live in the North Hills and are proud parents of Lori, Marea and Bill. They have four grandchildren.

  • Birthday

    Dec 10, 1928
  • Place of Birth

    Farrell, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Awards

2 wins & 0 nominations

Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards
2015
Monster Kid Hall Of Fame
Winner - Hall Of Fame Plaque
Horror Host Hall Of Fame
2012
Horror Host Hall Of Fame
Winner - Horror Host Hall Of Fame Plaque

Movies & TV Shows

All
Movies