Ron Palillo Net Worth

Ronald Gabriel Palillo was born on 2 April 1949, in New Haven Connecticut USA, of part-Italian descent. Ron was an actor and teacher, best known for his acting career spanning from 1975 to 2012, in such notable roles as in the ABC sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter in which he played Arnold Horshack for the shows

Ron Palillo net worth is
$1 Million

Ron Palillo Wiki Biography

Ronald Gabriel Palillo was born on 2 April 1949, in New Haven Connecticut USA, of part-Italian descent. Ron was an actor and teacher, best known for his acting career spanning from 1975 to 2012, in such notable roles as in the ABC sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter” in which he played Arnold Horshack for the show’s run from 1975 to 1979. All of his efforts helped put his net worth to where it was prior to his passing in 2012.

How rich was Ron Palillo? As of mid-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that was at $1 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting, having roles in various television series and films. All of these ensured the position of his wealth.

Ron Palillo Net Worth $1 million

Palillo attended the University of Connecticut and after graduating started a teaching career. He continued to teach even during the late 1990s, when he attended Fairfield University to obtain a postgraduate degree.

After the run of “Welcome Back, Kotter” during the 1970s, more opportunities opened up for Ron. His net worth increased significantly thanks to leading and supporting roles in films as well as television series, and he also did voice work, contributing to animated series such as “Rubik, the Amazing Cube”, “Darkwing Duck” and “Laverne & Shirley in the Army” which is based on the sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”. In 1996, he appeared in several episodes of the sitcom “Ellen” playing Audrey’s love interest, and he was also the lead in “The Curse of Micah Rood”, and appeared in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”, all contributing to his net worth.

He then returned to New York to appear in numerous stage productions. He played Mozart in a production of “Amadeus” which is a fictionalized account of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. He also played George in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, and Arthur in “Camelot”, and then participated in “Guys and Dolls” playing Nathan Detroit – the musical is based on two short stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure”. He also did a one person show in 2000, “The Diary of Adolf Eichmann” played the titular Nazi criminal.

Palillo also did directorial work, including successful productions of “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”, “Three Guys Naked from the Waist Down” and “Phantom of the Opera”.

Aside from entertainment, in 2007 he introduced a new clothing line with limited edition T-shirts produced by Rotter and Friends. He also worked as an artist, helping provide artwork for two children’s books. He wrote his own play entitled “The Lost Boy”, which is based on the story of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie. He also taught drama at the G-Star School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting.

For his personal life, it is known that Ron was partnered with Joseph Gramm from 1971, and they lived in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In 2012, he suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival when he was taken to a nearby hospital. A memorial tribute directed by Lawrence Leritz was created to celebrate Palillo’s life and career.


Full NameRon Palillo
Net Worth$1 Million
Date Of BirthApril 2, 1949
DiedAugust 14, 2012, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Place Of BirthNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
ProfessionActor, Illustrator, Playwright, Teacher
EducationUniversity of Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
ParentsCarmel Palillo, Gabriel Palillo
SiblingsAnn Palillo, Richard Palillo, Robert Palillo
NicknamesRon Paolillo , Ronald Gabriel Palillo , Ronald Gabriel "Ron" Palillo , Ronald Gabriel "Ron" Paolillo , Ronald Gabriel Paolillo , Ronald G. Paolillo
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0657676/
AwardsTV Land Anniversary Award
MoviesSkatetown, U.S.A., Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, Snake Eater, Hellgate, Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster, Committed, Wind, Trees 2: The Root of All Evil, The Guardians, The Tempest, Destinys Stand: Its a Dog Gone Tale
TV ShowsRubik, the Amazing Cube, Laverne & Shirley in the Army, Welcome Back, Kotter, Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour
#Fact
1Was the second of two main cast members of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' (1975) to pass away in 2012. The first was Robert Hegyes, who ironically also passed away from a heart attack.
2In August 2009, Ron was teaching freshman drama at G-STAR School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting, in Palm Beach, Florida.
3In November 2004, Rob appeared in The Ivoryton Playhouse's production of Inherit the Wind, which ran 'til 21 November, 2004.
4(June 1999-February 2000) Currently directing and co-starring in the stage musical A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline in West Palm Beach, FL.
5In August 2008, Ron starred in the independent short film The Curse of Micah Rood, which was shown at the New London Film Festival.
6Palillo and his partner of 41 years, Joseph Gramm, lived in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
7He attended Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, after receiving his bachelor's degree.
8Was defeated by Dustin Diamond ("Screech" from Saved by the Bell (1989)) in Fox's Celebrity Boxing 2 (2002).
9Ron did the illustrations for two of his children's books. Ron also appeared in operas and other stage performances.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand2010Randolph Baines
The Guardians2010Professor Walker
The Curse of Micah Rood2008ShortMicah Rood
Trees 2: The Root of All Evil2004Dougie Styles
Style Court2003TV SeriesJuror
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star2003Ron Palillo
Mr. Rhodes1997TV SeriesArnold Dingfelder Horshak
Wind1992/ITony
Darkwing Duck1991TV SeriesOrdinary Guy
Committed1991Ronnie
Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone1990TV Series
The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda1990TV SeriesAdditional Voices
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster1989Torchy
Hellgate1989Matt
Snake Eater1989Torchy
Superman1988TV Series
Little Clowns of Happytown1987TV Series 1987 voice
Cagney & Lacey1986TV SeriesMr. Larkin
Trapper John, M.D.1986TV SeriesKussman
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI1986Allen Hawes
The Pound Puppies1985TV MovieScrounger (voice)
Doin' Time1985Pappion
Murder, She Wrote1984TV SeriesNorman Lester, Esq.
Surf II1984Inspector Underpants
The Tempest1983VideoTrinculo
Matt Houston1983TV SeriesCharley Arbis
The Invisible Woman1983TV MovieSpike Mitchell
CHiPs1983TV SeriesNick
The A-Team1983TV SeriesZack
Rubik, the Amazing Cube1983TV SeriesRubik (voice)
Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour1982TV SeriesSgt. Squealy
Pac Preview Party1982TV MovieSquealy (voice, uncredited)
Alice1981TV SeriesMutner
Laverne & Shirley in the Army1981TV SeriesSgt. Squealy
The Love Boat1979-1981TV SeriesCasper Martin / Al Breyer
Skatetown, U.S.A.1979Frankey
Welcome Back, Kotter1975-1979TV SeriesArnold Horshack
Greatest Heroes of the Bible1979TV SeriesHevet
$weepstake$1979TV SeriesHarold
Mr. T and Tina1976TV SeriesArnold Horshack
One Life to Live1968TV SeriesGary Warren (1994)

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand2010written by

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star2003"Child Stars on Your Television"

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th2013Video documentary in memory of
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards2012TV Special in memory of

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Today2011TV SeriesHimself
The Actor's Journey2011Video documentaryHimself
The Actor's Journey for Kids2011Video documentaryHimself
The 6th Annual TV Land Awards2008TV SpecialHimself
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards2007TV SpecialWalter ("Ugly Betty White")
The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases2006TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself
TV Land's Top Ten2005TV Series documentaryHimself
I Love the '70s2003TV Series documentaryHimself
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration2003TV Special documentaryHimself
VH-1 Where Are They Now?2002TV Series documentaryHimself
Celebrity Boxing 22002TV SpecialHimself
E! True Hollywood Story2000TV Series documentaryHimself
Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 52000TV Movie documentaryHimself
Hollywood Squares1999TV SeriesHimself
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man1997TV SeriesHimself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1997TV SeriesHimself
The Daily Show1997TV SeriesHimself
Ellen1996TV SeriesHimself
1995 MTV Movie Awards1995TV SpecialHimself
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 31993TV Special documentaryHimself
3-2-1 Contact1980TV SeriesHimself
The Mike Douglas Show1976-1979TV SeriesHimself - Actor / Himself - Co-Host
Family Feud1978TV SeriesHimself
The Hollywood Squares1978TV SeriesHimself
Match Game 731976-1977TV SeriesHimself - Panelist / Himself
Dinah!1977TV SeriesHimself
The Captain and Tennille1976TV SeriesHimself
Break the Bank1976TV SeriesHimself
Donny and Marie1976TV SeriesHimself
New American Bandstand 19651976TV SeriesHimself
The Rich Little Show1976TV SeriesHimself
Match Game PM1975TV SeriesHimself - Panelist

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1995CableACECableACE AwardsPerformance in a Comedy Special1995 MTV Movie Awards (1995)

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