Joe Dalo

Joseph (Joe) Dalo, is an American born actor, comic, special effects builder and designer who was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 19, 1966. He was a series regular and the special effects designer for the show CODE:9 on the Disney Channel. Joe started acting in school plays at his high school, Triton Regional, in Runnemede NJ. Although he had passion for acting, he decided to study laser-fiber optics at Camden County College. Joe often snuck over to the theatre department to perform in plays and take an occasional class. With just one course left before graduation, Joe abandoned his science studies and transferred to Montclair State University to pursue his love of theatre and study acting. He also discovered he was talented behind the scenes as well, eventually becoming the Assistant Technical Director. With his junior year approaching, Joe was offered an opportunity he couldn't pass up. Joe left school to perform in the Original Philadelphia Cast of Tony and Tina's Wedding. Joe was thrilled to originate the role of Michael Just (Tina's ex-boyfriend) in his hometown. Bolstered by his success in Tony & Tina's Wedding, Joe started a stand-up comedy career. He played his first show at a small club on South Street called the Funny Bone. His stand-up career flourished and he moved up to a feature comedian slot - performing all over the East Coast and as a headliner at the 1996 Edinburgh festival. Joe also won Comic of the Month at Comic Strip Live in NYC. In the fall of 1996 he was offered the National Tour of Tony and Tina's Wedding as the best man Barry Wheeler. He would tour for three years taking on many different roles, including Technical Director and Assistant Director. Joe then landed in the wildly successful Off Broadway run of the show where he remained for 2 years. In the past decade, Joe has enjoyed his work behind the scenes at Albuerne, Inc. Recently, he was a special effects designer for Jackass 3D. Joe was one of the designers and creators of the Exploding Port-a-Potty and the giant "High Five" Hand. Around this time, Joe was asked to screen test for a new hidden camera Disney Channel show. His goofy onscreen persona coupled with his technical knowledge won him the job. Joe became the SFX host on The Disney Channel's Code: 9. Besides designing for 4th season of The Carbonaro Effect and in 2015, Joe starred as the villain Aytas in the comedy horror film, The Painting-the Art of Slaying. Joe also wrote, produced, and directed the web series- Dummy the Web Series. Joe is living in Hollywood with his wife, Renee, their two dogs and their cat.