Emilio Palame

Emilio Palame's acting career is filled with great diversity, from film, television, master of ceremonies and stage, to commercials. Both dramatic and comedic, Emilio has played a very wide range of characters: from Priest, Military General, Detective, Doctor, Therapist, Vagrant, Baseball Coach, to Starship Commander, CEO, Dad, Grandpa, Mafia Kingpin and Record Producer. Through his strong choices, and deep preparation, Emilio lives in these roles with aplomb and authenticity. Casting agents, directors and cinematographers consistently comment that Emilio's work is "grounded, organic, expressive, sincere, and that the camera loves him." Equally matched as a musician, he has performed internationally as pianist/vocalist, arranger, producer, and conductor, as well as Film/TV composer, and studio musician. He was accompanist and conductor for the legendary Miss Peggy Lee for 11 years, and has performed with Paul Williams, Connie Stevens, Lanie Kazan and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Emilio is co-music composer for all 110 episodes of the hit Nickelodeon series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" and has written and/or orchestrated music for "King of the Hill", "Fairly Odd Parents", ESPN, as well as ad campaigns for TWA, and The Travel Channel.