Pat Caporuscio
SAG-AFTRA Actor
Also credited as Patrick Caporuscio. Commercials, industrials, film, television, theatre, and UGC / spokesperson work with a natural Midwest presence. Represented by Productions Plus.
About
Biography source: IMDb (nm2405261)
Patrick Caporuscio was born and raised in the Motor City where he studied acting and improvisational skills at MCCC, the University of Detroit and The Second City. Continued studies include Keith Dinicol of Stratford and Dr Nancy Arnfield for Shakespeare, as well as Matt Janicki for stage combat. Johnny Dennis from London directed Pat in the one act Pinter play "Crystal Palace". Some theatre acting credits include "Fashion" Greensboro "A Requiem" and Bingo the Show cast by Keegan Michael Key. Pat also had a co-starring role in "Take a Drink" with Tim Allen, as well as being featured in Amendment in the part of the Catholic Priest. Off Broadway credits include roles as Father Mark and Sal the photographer in "Tony and Tina's Wedding". Also "Flanagans Wake" as Flanagan, produced by David and Joseph Nederlander. He is also a founding member of the Improvisational comedy troupe "Void Where Prohibited", which has performed thousands of interactive improvisational comedy shows and has appeared on Comedy Central, the FX-3 Comedy tour and the Such and Such Canadian comedy tour. TV and radio writing credits include the WB's sketch comedy show "Switchplay TV", CSB Bank, Direct Deposit, Take 5 news magazine, Shelby TV, and Void the improv Radio show. Pat also developed an audience interactive show for the Auto Show which ran at the Detroit Auto Show and toured the midwestern area for Daimler Chrysler from 1998–2003. Pat writes, produces and advises clients for TV commercials and WEB Video content. Some larger clients include Aliant of Canada, University of Michigan and Paypal International.
Stats
Physical attributes from Backstage; union verified on Backstage and IMDb (SAG-AFTRA affiliation).
Additional measurements (Backstage): Chest 44″ · Waist 38″ · Ethnicity listed as White / European Descent.
Photos
Real headshots and stills from IMDb and Backstage (downloaded and web-optimized). No generated images.
Reel / Video
Demo Reel
Featured montage: five newest on-camera clips at 20 seconds each, followed by the first ~8 seconds of many additional videos (99 clips total, ~14 minutes). Split into four parts for fast streaming (cut at clip boundaries from the production cutsheet).
Single Clips
Individual spots, testimonials, and self-tapes, each shown in full.
401(k) Spot
Scripted testimonial · 0:20
Roofing Testimonial (UGC)
Unscripted-style customer testimonial · 1:04
HVAC Spot
Direct-to-camera service spot · 0:33
Nexair Clip-On Fan (Product Demo)
On-camera product demonstration · 1:53
Elements Edge (Unscripted Testimonial)
Natural, off-the-cuff testimonial · 0:40
Elements Edge (Scripted Testimonial)
Scripted testimonial read · 1:07
Self-Tape Scene 1
Audition self-tape · 2 takes · 0:40
Improv
Improvisational comedy · 0:26
Close-Up
Direct-to-camera close-up · 1:37
Why American Agriculture (Host / Narration)
On-camera host read · excerpt · 1:28
Dr. Torres (Spokesperson)
Medical spokesperson read · excerpt · 1:17
Tom Brady Script (News Anchor Read)
Comedic financial-news anchor read · 0:43
Honex Mouthpiece (UGC Product Spot)
Direct-to-camera travel product read · excerpt · 0:45
Stonks (UGC Dialogue Ad)
Two-person conversational tax-app spot · 0:43
Live Show Clips
World's Worst: Garbage Collector (Live Show)
Improv game with audience suggestions · 1:17
World's Worst: Construction Worker (Live Show)
Hosting a live improv game · 1:10
Finance & B2B Spots
Outgrowing QuickBooks (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:40
Controls, Compliance & Audit-Ready Finance (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:24
Integrations (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:30
Reporting & Controls Modernization (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:32
Structured, Low-Risk Migration (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:32
No More Servers (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:30
Scale Without Bottlenecks (B2B Finance)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central spot · 0:31
More on Backstage
Media on Backstage and demo reels on IMDb (including “Pat Caporuscio Midwest Everyman”). Backstage items stream via protected HLS — open the profile to play.
Commercial & Industrial Reel v3.3
Backstage demo reel.
Acting & UGC Demo Reel
Backstage demo reel.
Intro for Acting
Backstage intro video.
Nexair 42″ Tower Fan
Backstage product / commercial sample.
Roofer Testimonial
Backstage testimonial sample.
Voiceover
Commercial, character, narration, and corporate reads.
News Parody / The Scary Clown News Show
Pat’s award-winning parody newscasts, written and performed as the anchor of The Scary Clown News Show.
News Parody Reel
Highlights from The Scary Clown News Show · 0:59
The Scary Clown News Show (Dec 2022)
Parody news · 2:36
Scary Clown News 4: Banbury Buns
Parody news · 2:40
Pregnant Woman News
Parody news · 1:08
Festival Awards
Best Micro Short Film
INDO FRENCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL · 2022
Best Experimental Short Film
Canary International Film Festival · 2022
Experimental Film
REELS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL · 2023
Best Actor for Micro Short Film
INDEPENDENT STAR FILM AWARDS · 2023
Poster Making
Indie Cine Tube Awards · 2023
Best Actor
Indie Cine Tube Awards · 2023
One Minute Film
Sydney Film and Screenplay Festival · 2023
Best Director
Watch Out International Film Festival · 2023
Best Micro Film
Silver Mask Live Festival Los Angeles · 2023
Best Actor
International Film Festival of Bahrain · 2023
Best One Minute Short Film
International Film Festival of Bahrain · 2023
Best Experimental Short Film
International Film Festival of Bahrain · 2023
Best Mobile Experimental Film
Bluez Dolphins Monthly Online International Short Film Fest · 2023
Best Micro Short Film (up to 5 min)
Manama International Film Festival · 2023
Best Actor for Micro Short Film
Filmi Craft Independent Awards · 2023
Best Actor
Majestic King International Film Festival · 2023
Best US Short Film
Majestic King International Film Festival · 2023
Best Actor International Short Film
Victoria International Film Festival · 2023
Actor
8 Halfilm Awards · 2024
Super Short Film
International Network Film Festival · 2024
Best Micro Short Film (up to 5 min)
Egypt Independent Film Festival · 2024
Credits / Resume
Combined from IMDb nm2405261 (21 actor credits + 3 self) and Backstage (20 resume credits). Each row is tagged with its source. Spelling preserved as listed on the source (e.g. IMDb “Preist,” “Equality in Employement”).
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Type / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | What were you thinking? IMDb | Man with money | Short |
| 2021 | Catchall Kenny IMDb | Bill Bronds Reporter | Short |
| 2021 | Coffee-Mate IMDb | Husband | Short |
| 2020 | The Playground ONTV IMDb | Narrator (voice) | Short |
| 2019 | Toxicity IMDb | Father | Movie |
| 2017 | Always IMDb | Dad (voice) | Short |
| 2017 | Intelligent Design IMDb | Ed Morrow | Short |
| 2015 | Equality in Employement IMDb | Man | Short |
| 2014 | Three Little Bears IMDb | Theo | Short |
| 2014 | The Arrival IMDb | Rant'n Ron | Movie |
| 2013 | I, Zombie IMDb | Zombie Killer (voice) | Short |
| 2012 | MichiGRIM IMDb | Grounds Keeper (Dreams and Delusions) | Video |
| 2011 | Amendment IMDb | Preist | Short |
| 2011 | World of Art IMDb | Whistler | Short |
| 2011 | Salvation Boulevard IMDb | Ralph Sword Holder (uncredited) | Movie |
| 2010 | Dreams and Delusions IMDb | Landscaper | Short |
| 2009 | Inescapable IMDb | Radio Announcer (voice) | Video |
| 2009 | Ecastactors.com Backstage | Radio Announcer | George Mikla / Ecastactors.com |
| 2002 | Burke Video Backstage | Pete the Drunk | Jim Saliba / ABC |
| 2000 | Take a Drink Backstage | Drunk man | Jim Saliba / ABC |
IMDb lists 17 film/short/video acting credits. Backstage film entries include titles not always duplicated on IMDb (e.g. Take a Drink). “61” on Backstage corresponds to IMDb’s 61* (also under Television as TV Movie).
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Type / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lockdown Guerilla Shakespeare Festival IMDb | Bardolf / Friar Francis / Peter Quince | TV Series |
| 2017 | WRNG TV IMDb | Interviewer | TV Series |
| 2017 | WRNG Comedy Show 2 IMDb | Interviewer | TV Series |
| 2001 | 61* IMDb | NY Stadium Cop (uncredited) | TV Movie |
| 2009 | Ford TV Commercial Backstage | Car Buyer | Ford Motor Company |
| 2003 | Switchplay Tv Backstage | Ensemble comedy | Gary McKinley / Warner Brothers |
| 2017 | WRNG TV Show 3 IMDb | Self | TV Movie |
| 2015 | Equality in Employement IMDb | Self - Man | Short |
| 2014 | Actor? A Documentary IMDb | Self | Movie |
Includes IMDb TV Series / TV Movie actor credits, Backstage television entries (Ford TV Commercial; Switchplay TV), and IMDb Self credits.
Commercial / Industrial
| Year | Title | Role | Production / Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Burke Video Backstage | Pete the Drunk | Jim Saliba / ABC |
| 2009 | Mechanic Training Chrysler Backstage | Mechanic | Dave Kupurniak / Chrysler |
| 2006 | Pain Management Backstage | Hurt man | Clear Channel |
| 2006 | Disney Backstage | Father | ABC |
| 2004 | Castle law Backstage | Broke man | Tim Weiner / Warner Brothers |
| 2004 | Paychecks Backstage | Clumsy customer | Jim Saliba / ABC |
| 2003 | Daimler Chrysler Backstage | MC improv comedian | Constantina / Daimler Chrysler |
| 2000 | Saturn Backstage | Customer | Palamor Productions |
| 2000 | Focus on The Family Backstage | Dad | Compass productions |
Source: Backstage “Commercials & Industrials.” IMDb filmography does not list these commercial/industrial rows separately. Backstage also hosts Nexair and Roofer testimonial videos (see Reel).
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | June Cleaver Backstage | Senator | Fringe 05 |
| 2004 | Whose Line is it Anyway show Backstage | Ensemble | Robin Curry / Void Where Prohibited |
| 2001 | Flanagan's Wake Backstage | Flanagan & Mother | Mark Choiski / DET |
| 2000 | Tony & Tina's Wedding Backstage | Father Mark & Photographer | Lucy / DET |
| — | Crystal Palace IMDb bio | One-act Pinter play (dir. Johnny Dennis) | IMDb bio |
| — | Fashion IMDb bio | Theatre credit (Greensboro) | IMDb bio |
| — | A Requiem IMDb bio | Theatre credit | IMDb bio |
| — | Bingo the Show IMDb bio | Cast by Keegan-Michael Key | IMDb bio |
New Media / Comedy & Improv
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | IOU Improv Pilot 1 and 2 Backstage | Announcer and show runner | IOU Improv |
IMDb bio also notes founding membership in improv troupe Void Where Prohibited (Comedy Central, FX-3 Comedy tour, Such and Such Canadian comedy tour).
IMDb name pages: Primary (used above): nm2405261 — Patrick Caporuscio. Secondary match: nm11802784 — Pat Caporuscio (only lists Lockdown Guerilla Shakespeare Festival 2020 — same credit already on nm2405261; likely a duplicate/split listing). Secondary Backstage profile /tal/pat-caporuscio/ is sparse (Allenton, Nonunion) and was not used for credits.
Training
From Backstage Education & Training; additional names appear in the IMDb bio.
- The Second City (1997) — All improvisation techniques
- University of Detroit (1996) — Acting
- Stratford Ontario (1995) — Acting with Keith Dinicol
- Additional (IMDb bio) — Dr Nancy Arnfield (Shakespeare); Matt Janicki (stage combat)
Focus
Improvisation, commercial / industrial delivery, film & TV character work, and authentic spokesperson / UGC presentation.
Special Skills
From Backstage skills, accents, and “Additional skills” bio field.
- Improv
- Newscaster
- Whistling
- Classic Car Expert
- Broadsword (stage & film)
- Weightlifting
- Swimming
- Bike riding
- Acting
- Commercials / Industrials
- Spokesperson / UGC
Languages & Accents
- English
- Midwest American
- New York
- Standard American
- French (Standard International)
- US South (Deep South, Dixie, Delta)
Classic-car specialty also reflected in ownership of A Classic Car Sale LLC.
Self-Tape Capability
From Backstage Self-Recording notes.
Camera
Canon 1080p.
Background
Green screen available if needed.
Audio
Blue Yeti microphone.
Driver’s license on file (Backstage). Open for Detroit / Midwest commercial, industrial, corporate, film, and UGC casting.
Contact / Representation
Agency Representation
Bingham Farms, MI 48025