Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

actor, writer, producer

Joe Piscopo was born on Jun 17, 1951 in USA. Joe Piscopo's big-screen debut came with King Kong directed by John Guillermin in 1976, strarring Bit Part (uncredited). Joe Piscopo is known for Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa directed by Jeff Hall, Jim Cummings stars as Dakota Duke and Jeff Bennett as Cowlarado Kid. Joe Piscopo has got 2 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Joe Piscopo achieved is Atlantic City Cinefest. The upcoming new movie Joe Piscopo plays is How Sweet It Is which will be released on May 10, 2013.

Joe Piscopo was cast on Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1980 as part of an overall replacement of the original cast. However his team of players was not up to par in comedy and was quickly replaced except for him and Eddie Murphy. Together they dominated the show for the next three years. Since then he's appeared in movies & TV infrequently. In the '80s he was treated for thyroid cancer.

  • Birthday

    Jun 17, 1951
  • Place of Birth

    Passaic, New Jersey, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Atlantic City Cinefest
2011
Winner - Lifesaver Achievement Award
CableACE Awards
1985
Performance in a Comedy Special
Winner - ACE
The Joe Piscopo Special (1984)

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