Joe Marinelli

Joe Marinelli is an American actor born to Italian parents in Meriden, Connecticut. He moved to Southern California in 1961, guided by his father, a WWII veteran who wanted his family to explore the United States. In 6th grade, Joe had already traveled to every state on the continent multiple times. It was in his English classes that Joe's talent for acting was recognized by teacher Stan Zalas, a graduate of the Pasadena Playhouse. Zalas directed Joe throughout Junior High School and later in his adult life. Although Joe initially hesitated to pursue acting due to the uncertain lifestyle, he eventually found his passion and started performing in at least two plays every year while studying Business at Loyola Marymount University.