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PATRICK GALLO (American Filmmaker, Photographer, Editor & Actor)

-Patrick Gallo actor and filmmaker who has been creating unique work in all artistic mediums for over 15 years. A graduate of the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Patrick studied acting, musical theatre and dance. His post academic years were spent on Off Broadway stages as a writer/performer, and in stand-up comedy clubs in Manhattan. For 7 years Patrick was a member of the experimental comedy team Cary and Gallo, where they received acclaim for their off-beat, multi-media performances, often called “Surrealist Vaudeville.”

-Upon leaving NYC Patrick began to focus on projects that defined him as a solo artist, writing, directing, editing and acting in dozens of films, which have received awards at film festivals around the globe including the premiere of his award winning film “I Don’t Speak German” on the Independent Film Channel that he wrote and directed with Ted Sullivan.

-In 2005 he did a year run as a lead in the Broadway hit musical Mamma Mia! as part of the Las Vegas cast.

-Patrick has guest starred on numerous shows including Cold Case, ER, NYPD Blue, & Reno 911.

-As an editor he has worked with shows like The Simpsons, Glee, & Dollhouse.

-He is known for many successful commercial campaigns including The Budweiser "How You Doin?" campaign. This was the first beer commercial ever to be aired during the Academy Awards. And The "Jeopardy" with Alex Trebek for Holiday Inn Express and their "Stay Smart" campaign, where he delivered his famous line "what is no."

-He is also very active in the Voice-Over industry, having done work for: AT&T,Mitsubishi, Mello Yellow, Coca Cola, Aer Lingus, TV Guide, ABC Sports, Corona, White Castle