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Phil Fondacaro
Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro

Nov 8, 1958 (67) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
37 Movies 14 Series
A career spanning 45+ years and 51+ titles makes Phil Fondacaro one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Ewok in 'Return of the Jedi' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Fantasy has been his most frequent territory.
67Age
37Movies
14Series
A career spanning 45+ years and 51+ titles makes Phil Fondacaro one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Ewok in 'Return of the Jedi' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Fantasy has been his most frequent territory.
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Watchmen: Chapter II
Tom Ryan / Big Figure (voice)
★ 7.3
2024
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Ray Vernon (segment: Dangerous Toys)
★ 4.7
2012
Film
Immortally Yours
Michael Bates
★ 3.3
2009
Film
Charles Band's Evil Bong
Club Patron
★ 3.5
2006
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Decadent Evil
Ivan
★ 3.8
2005
Film
Land of the Dead
Chihuahua
★ 6.3
2005
Film
The Polar Express
Elf
★ 6.7
2004
Film
10-8: Officers on Duty
Brian's Father · 1 episode
★ 7.9
2003
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Kevin Marcus · 1 episode
★ 7.6
2002
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Phil Fondacaro and where are they from?
Phil Fondacaro is 67 years old, born on November 8, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Phil Fondacaro?
Phil Fondacaro is best known for roles in Return of the Jedi, The Polar Express, Willow.
How many movies has Phil Fondacaro been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Phil Fondacaro has appeared in 37 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Phil Fondacaro's first movie?
The career of Phil Fondacaro began with Under the Rainbow (1981).
What is Phil Fondacaro's most recent movie or series?
Phil Fondacaro's most recent release is Watchmen: Chapter II, which premiered on November 25, 2024.
What TV shows has Phil Fondacaro appeared in?
On television, Phil Fondacaro has appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Married... with Children, Tales from the Crypt.
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Phil Fondacaro
Phil Fondacaro
1958-11-08 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Phil Fondacaro (born November 8, 1958) is an American actor. A dwarf actor at 3 feet 6 inches (1.07 m), Fondacaro began acting in 1981, with the film Under the Rainbow.

Fondacaro appeared in 1983's Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the third Star Wars film, as an Ewok, the only one to have a death scene. In 1986, he portrayed the invisible friend of a young Michael Gerber in the Disney Sunday Movie Fuzz Bucket, and also appeared in the fantasy film Troll. In 1987, he portrayed "Sir Nigel Pennyweight" in the cult horror film Ghoulies II. His performance is frequently praised, and he has been called the best actor in the film. In the same year, he appeared as "Greaser Greg" in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, a theatrical adaptation of the popular trading cards. In 1988's Willow, he appeared alongside Warwick Davis, one of his Jedi co-stars, who, thanks in large part to his Willow role, became one of the most famous dwarf actors in the film industry.

Other prominent roles of Fondacaro's include "Hooded dwarf" in Phantasm II, Cousin Itt in Addams Family Reunion, and a dramatic turn as a dwarf with an average-sized son in "A Clown's Prayer", an episode of Touched by an Angel. He also played a dwarf with an average-sized daughter in the CSI episode, "A Little Murder". He also had a recurring role on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as "Roland".

Fondacaro is married to Elena Bertagnolli, manager of another famous dwarf actor, Verne Troyer, and is represented by his wife's company, Fonolli Management. Fondacaro's brother Sal is also an actor, having appeared in Under the Rainbow, Return of the Jedi, and Invaders from Mars, all with his brother.Phil Fondacaro, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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