Charles Casillo

A Native New Yorker, Charles Casillo studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and at HB Studios (with Sandy Dennis.) After authoring several successful plays he put an acting career on hold and turned his full attention to writing. As an entertainment journalist he contributed to many publications including "The New York Times" and "New York Magazine." He continued his writing career in Los Angeles where he wrote celebrity interviews and personality profiles for "The Los Angeles Times." He also authored the books "The Marilyn Diaries," "Outlaw: The Lives & Careers of John Rechy," "Boys, Lost & Found," and "The Fame Game." After moving back to New York City, Casillo branched out to movie making combining his talents, writing and acting in the award winning thriller "Let Me Die Quietly" (2009) He also co-stars with Joan Collins in the dark comedy "Fetish."