Sammy Petrillo

Acting

Sammy Petrillo

Born October 24, 1934 · Bronx, New York, USA

Died August 15, 2009 · aged 74

Sam Patrello (October 24, 1934 – August 15, 2009) was an American nightclub and movie comedian best known as a Jerry Lewis imitator.

Known For

The Brain That Wouldn't DieThe Brain That Wouldn't Die · 1962
The Brain That Wouldn't Die
4.71962
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
PhantasmatapesPhantasmatapes · 2025
Phantasmatapes
7.02025
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Welcome to the 1980s TV horrorshow that never was. PHANTASMATAPES is a psychotronic VHS mixtape that reimagines THE REVENGE OF DR. X (a Japan-set creature feature that was written by Ed Wood) and THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE (the savage body horror film that inspired FRANKENHOOKER) as a late-nite, home-taped double feature—complete with local TV commercials and a new synthesizer score from Taken by Savages (JUNGLE TRAP). Inspired by hazy memories of channel-surfing at the witching hour, this is a nostalgic and experimental art project from the minds behind Bleeding Skull.
Keyholes Are for PeepingKeyholes Are for Peeping · 1972
Keyholes Are for Peeping
3.71972
MovieComedy
After earning his degree through a correspondence course, Stanley uses his newfound knowledge to help his neighbors reignite the flames of passion. Little does anyone realize that their most intimate moments are all eye candy for the lonely maintenance man who has open access to the entire building.
Shangri-LaShangri-La · 1961
Shangri-La
4.31961
MovieComedy
Sammy, a zookeeper, prepares to go on a vacation with his friend. He starts to tell his friend about what a good time he had on his last vacation, visiting alligator farms and nudist camps, which are shown in flashbacks.
It's a Sick, Sick, Sick WorldIt's a Sick, Sick, Sick World · 1965
It's a Sick, Sick, Sick World
4.31965
Movie
Faux-mondo movie featuring sex, drugs, violence and the familiar dulcet tones of Joel Holt.

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