Portrait of Peter Iasillo Jr.

Peter Iasillo Jr.

Acting

Biography

Peter Iasillo Jr., the only son of Port Chester mayor Peter Iasillo Sr., was an actor who appeared in several horror films and various TV shows. He also made appearances on USA Up All Night and portrayed horror host Dead Edgar on Westchester Cable Access Television. In addition to appearing in several community theater plays, Iasillo was the artistic director for the Westchester Group Theatre and also organized the Black American Drama Group, an African-American theater group. With Robin Souter, he had two daughters: Amanda and Rebecca. Iasillo died of cancer on February 21, 2017, at the age of 63.

Born: May 27, 1953

Place of Birth: White Plains, New York, USA

Filmography

2013
Saint Bernard

as The Chief

2013
Side Effects

as Inmate (uncredited)

2012
The Dictator

as Protester (uncredited)

2004
Skinned Deep

as Petey

1987
Street Trash

as Hefty

1986
Spookies

as Rich

1985
Day of the Dead

as Elevator Zombie (uncredited)