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Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Joe Pantoliano landed his first professional role in 1972 when he played 'Billy Bibbit' in the national touring company of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest." He worked in regional theater and has appeared in over 40 Off-Broadway productions including "Visions of Kerouac" at the Lion Theater and "The Death Star" at the Theater of St. Clements.
In 1976, he made his move to Hollywood and appeared in the television series "McNamara's Band," and "Free Country" starring Rob Reiner and directed by James Burrows. Burrows next cast him to reprise the role of 'Maggio' in the miniseries "From Here To Eternity."
He returned to the stage in Los Angeles winning a Dramalogue Award and a Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Actor in "Orphans." He received his second Dramalogue Award as Best Actor for "Italian American Reconciliation," written by John Patrick Shanley.
Pantoliano was nominated for a Cable ACE Award for an episode of the horror series,"Tales From the Crypt," directed by Richard Donner. His other television credits include roles on "NYPD Blue," "L.A. Law," and "Civil Wars." He also starred in HBO's "El Diablo," as well as the television series "The Fanelli Boys," and the critically acclaimed drama series "EZ Streets," in which he starred opposite Ken Olin.
On the big screen, Pantoliano has appeared in over 70 films including Taylor Hackford's "The Idolmaker," "Eddie and The Cruisers," "Risky Business," "The Mean Season," "Goonies," "Running Scared," "La Bamba," "Empire of The Sun," "Used People," "Midnight Run," "The Fugitive," "Baby's Day Out," "Bad Boys," and "Bound" opposite Academy Award nominee Jennifer Tilly. He also appeared in "U.S. Marshall" and "The Fugitive" with Tommy Lee Jones, as well as "Black & White" and "Ready to Rumble."
Joe also starred in the Avi Nesher-directed drama, "Taxman," co-starring Elizabeth Berkley, which Joe also associate produced. The suspenseful drama received highly-acclaimed critical notice.
Pantoliano re-teamed with the Wachowski brothers to co-star opposite Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne in Warner Brothers' smash hit, "The Matrix."
Joe was recently seen in "Memento" for director Christopher Nolan, starring opposite Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss. The film, about a man suffering from short-term memory loss who tries to solve his wife's murder, was nominated for a 2001 Academy Award® for best screenplay written directly for the screen and also nominated for best editing.
In addition, Pantoliano recently completed filming "The Life Before This" on location in Canada. He also completed a role in the independent film for first-time writer and director Scott Wiper,"A Better Way To Die," co-starring Natasha Henstridge and Scott Wiper.
Pantoliano resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Nancy Sheppard, and their four children.
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