Anthony Dileo Jr.

Anthony Dileo Jr.
Dileo in Day of the Dead, 1985
Born
Anthony Joseph DiLeo Jr.

(1956-04-26)April 26, 1956
DiedFebruary 7, 2025(2025-02-07) (aged 68)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationWest Virginia University
Southern Methodist University
OccupationsFilm and stage actor

Anthony Joseph DiLeo Jr. (April 26, 1956 – February 7, 2025), known professionally as Anthony Dileo Jr. and Tim Dileo, was an American film and stage actor. He was best known for playing Private Miguel Salazar, Dr. Sarah Bowman's romantic partner in George A. Romero's 1985 cult classic zombie film Day of the Dead.

Life and career

Dileo was raised in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. He studied acting at West Virginia University, and attended graduate school at Southern Methodist University. He began his screen career in 1981, appearing in the film Knightriders. In 1985, he played Private Miguel Salazar, Dr. Sarah Bowman's romantic partner in George A. Romero's cult classic zombie film Day of the Dead.

Later in his career, Dileo played Enrique in the film Passed Away. He appeared in films such as Night of the Living Dead, Lorenzo's Oil, Bob Roberts and Two Evil Eyes. During his screen career, in 1985, he starred as Jesus Christ in the stage play Jesus Christ Superstar at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Theatre Company.

Dileo retired from acting in 1994, last appearing in the film Only You.

Death

Dileo died on February 7, 2025, from complications of COVID-19, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 68.

References

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  2. 1 2 "Actor finds plenty of work here; mother, daughter cast together". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. April 7, 1985. p. 122. Retrieved August 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ↑ Karr, Lee; Nicotero, Greg (September 15, 2014). The Making of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead. Plexus Publishing Limited. pp. 150–151. ISBN 9780859658881 – via Google Books.
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  5. ↑ "Day of the Dead: Film Review". Variety. December 31, 1984. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  6. ↑ Maslin, Janet (July 3, 1985). "Film: Day of the Dead'". The New York Times. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  7. ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex (February 9, 2026). "'Day of the Dead' Actor Anthony DiLeo Jr. Has Passed Away". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ Caprilozzi, Rob (February 10, 2025). "Romero Regular Anthony DiLeo Passes Away". Horror News Network. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
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