Earl Pastko, a renowned American actor, was born on December 10, 1965, in the vibrant city of Chicago. His fascination with the performing arts led him to relocate to Canada in 1985, marking the beginning of a successful career in the entertainment industry.
As a founding member of Chicago's Remains Theater Company, Pastko had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed directors such as Ken McDougall, Paul Bettis, Alexander Hausvater, Brian Quirt, Vikki Anderson, and Morris Panych, among many others. His impressive stage credits include a Dora nomination for his captivating performance in La Ronde and a Jessie nomination for The Ends of The Earth. Recent stage appearances saw him take on the roles of Lars in The Company Theatre's production of Festen and Alexander Stern in The Rant, presented by Chicago's Mary Arrcher Theatre Co.
In addition to his stage work, Pastko has made a significant impact in the world of film. His notable roles include Satan in Bruce McDonald's Highway 61, Hartley Otis in Atom Egoyan's The Sweet Hereafter, the artist in Jeremy Podeswa's Eclipse, and the hotel detective in David Weaver's Century Hotel. Pastko has had the opportunity to work alongside prominent filmmakers such as George A. Romero (Land of the Dead),Eugene Levy (Sodbusters),and Roger Christian (Masterminds and Battlefield Earth).