Neil Fontano
- Additional Crew
With an extensive theater and entertainment background, Neil Ryan
Fontano has always managed to leave a lasting impression on the
Entertainment Industry. Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, he was
discovered at a young age. Under Stewart Talent he booked acting and
modeling jobs consistently until 2007, when he decided to focus on
athletics and academics his final two years of High School. After
winning two consecutive state football championships and being offered
scholarships from numerous Division II football programs, he enrolled
in a College close to home. At the beginning of his Sophmore year he
was called by Walt Disney World and offered a position in their
Entertainment Division, as part of the WDW College Program. Months
later after a successful run as a college intern he was offered and
accepted a seasonal position with the company. He continues that work
today. Shortly after moving back to Illinois he finished his Associates
Degree in Theater and added two more shows to his resume ("The Frog's"
as Dionysus, and "Sleeping Beauty" as Prince Orlando). In the summer of
2011 he auditioned and was cast in NBC's short lived "The Playboy Club"
as Nick Dalton's friend. Throughout the course of the three months he
filmed for the show, he was brought up to the Second Team and made the
Principal stand-in for David Krumholtz, as well as the working stand-in
for 4 other characters. Most recently he has acted in music videos and
continues to perform in theater's in the Chicagoland Area.