Phil Fondacaro
Biography
Phil Fondacaro is an American actor born on November 8, 1958. He began acting in 1981 with the film Under the Rainbow. Fondacaro is a dwarf actor, standing at 3 feet 6 inches tall. He has appeared in various films, including Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, where he played an Ewok, and Troll. Fondacaro has also portrayed characters in cult horror films such as Ghoulies II and appeared in the Disney Sunday Movie Fuzz Bucket. He has been credited with acting in over 60 roles. Fondacaro was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Career overview
Phil Fondacaro is an American actor born on November 8, 1958. He began his acting career in 1981 with the film Under the Rainbow. Fondacaro's height of 3 feet 6 inches has led to opportunities in roles that require a dwarf actor.
Fondacaro's notable roles include his appearance as an Ewok in the 1983 film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. He also portrayed the invisible friend of a young Michael Gerber in the 1986 Disney Sunday Movie Fuzz Bucket, and appeared in the fantasy film Troll. In 1987, Fondacaro portrayed "Sir Nigel Pennyweight" in the cult horror film Ghoulies II, a performance that is frequently praised. He also appeared as "Greaser Greg" in The Gar in the same year.
Phil Fondacaro has a total of 64 acting credits, with a known for category of acting. His career spans multiple film genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Fondacaro's height has been a factor in his selection for certain roles, but he has demonstrated his range as an actor in various film appearances.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- The Devil Inside Her (2025) as Dwarf (archive footage)
- Watchmen: Chapter II (2024) as Tom Ryan / Big Figure (voice)
- DevilDolls (2012) as Ray Vernon (segment: Dangerous Toys)
- Immortally Yours (2009) as Michael Bates
- Charles Band's Evil Bong (2006) as Club Patron
- The Making of: Evil Bong (2006)
- Land of the Dead (2005) as Chihuahua
- Once Upon a Halloween (2005) as Creeper (voice) (archive sound)
- Decadent Evil (2005) as Ivan
- The Polar Express (2004) as Elf
- 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003) as Brian's Father
- The Theory of the Leisure Class (2001) as Millionaire
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Kevin Marcus
- Sideshow (2000) as Abbot Graves
- Bit Players (2000) as Gus Wolfson
- Blood Dolls (1999) as Hylas
- Hollyweird (1999) as Self
- Hercules (1998) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Addams Family Reunion (1998) as Cousin Itt
- Sweet Jane (1998) as Bob
- The Elevator (1998) as Dwarf Rabbi
- The Creeps (1997) as Dracula
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Roland
- The Pretender (1996) as Doorman
- Bordello of Blood (1996) as Vincent Prather
- Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) as Surgeon - The Jester (uncredited)
- Sliders (1995) as Bounty Hunter
- Sliders (1995) as Mac
- Nature of the Beast (1995) as Harliss
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Leroy Tucker
- Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993) as Oscar
- Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993) as Ray Vernon
- Renegade (1992) as Little Tom Masion
- The Doors (1991) as Man at Birthday Party
- Brotherhood of the Gun (1991) as Antonio
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Green Man
- Night Angel (1990) as Sammael
- Meridian (1990) as Dwarf
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Big Moe
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Emmet
- Nerds of a Feather (1989) as Little Army of Little Russian Soldiers
- Monster High (1989) as Stinksucker
- Willow (1988) as Vohnkar
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Evans Brother (uncredited)
- Phantasm II (1988) as Hooded Dwarf (uncredited)
- Phantasm II (1988) Stunts
- Memories of Me (1988) as Horace Bosco
- Married... with Children (1987) as Alien
- thirtysomething (1987)
- The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) as Greaser Greg - Suit
- Ghoulies II (1987) as Sir Nigel Pennyweight
- The Yattering And Jack (1987) as The Yattering
- Steele Justice (1987) as Bartender Dan
- Troll (1986) as Malcolm Mallory / Torok the Troll
- Fuzzbucket (1986) as Fuzzbucket
- The Black Cauldron (1985) as Creeper / Henchman (voice)
- Hard Rock Zombies (1985) as Mickey (as H.G. Golas)
- American Drive-In (1985) as Rocky Magellan (as H.G. Golas)
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as The Yattering
- The Dungeonmaster (1984) as Stone Canyon People (segment "Stone Canyon Giant")
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1984) as Bernard
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Ewok
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) as Demon Clown (uncredited)
- Rapunzel (1983) as Munchkin
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Munchkin
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Bernard
- Under the Rainbow (1981) as Hotel Rainbow Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phil Fondacaro best known for?
Phil Fondacaro is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Watchmen: Chapter II (2024), Charles Band's Evil Bong (2006), Land of the Dead (2005), Makarov and The Girls (2021).
When and where was Phil Fondacaro born?
Phil Fondacaro was born on November 8, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Phil Fondacaro have?
Phil Fondacaro has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2025.
What is Phil Fondacaro's background in cinema and television?
Phil Fondacaro is an American actor born on November 8, 1958. He began acting in 1981 with the film Under the Rainbow. Fondacaro is a dwarf actor, standing at 3 feet 6 inches tall. He has appeared in various films, including Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, where he played an Ewok, and Troll. Fondacaro has als...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Munchkin — aged about 23
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Bernard — aged about 23
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Big Moe — aged about 30
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Emmet — aged about 30
- 10-8: Officers on Duty (2003) as Brian's Father — aged about 44
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as Ewok — aged about 24
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