Joe Piscopo has a dabbling net worth of $3 million.
Piscopo played an uncredited role in the 1976 movie “King Kong,” then made an appearance in “American Tickler” in 1977, and finally made an uncredited guest appearance on “The Doctors” in 1979.
Joe joined the group in 1980 when “Saturday Night Live” had a massive upheaval that saw all of the cast members, writers, and significant producers leave the program. Piscopo relocated to the affluent borough of Alpine, New Jersey, as a result of the success of SNL.
Piscopo was well-known for impersonating famous people, including Frank Sinatra. Sammy Cahn, a lyricist for Frank Sinatra, assisted Piscopo in rewriting the lyrics for a Sinatra parody. Joe expanded the scope of his already fruitful career by playing the disc jockey Vince Fontaine in Grease on Broadway.
Despite the difficult circumstances brought on by one of the worst blizzards to hit New York City, Joe insisted on performing on opening night. That night, Grease! was the only Broadway production to make its debut.
Joe was praised for his dramatic cameo appearances on the NBC show Law and Order. He frequently appears on political talk shows such as Tucker Carson, co-hosts the Columbus Day Parade in New York City with Maria Bartolomeo every year, and performs for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
The Joe Piscopo Show, which Joe now hosts on 970 AM The Answer, has the distinction of being the most-listened-to radio program in the greater New York City area.
Political Career & Live Performances
Piscopo considered running for governor of New Jersey as an independent in 2017, in part because of Donald Trump’s electoral success, for whom he had campaigned in 2016.
According to Piscopo, a lifelong Blue Dog Democrat, the event made him aware of the plight of ordinary Americans who face persecution for their devotion to God and country.
Several politicians, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, backed him. He also talked about how Trump supporters have a bad reputation and how Americans don’t want to be lectured about what political principles they should follow.
He did, however, decide not to run in the May 2017 election. Piscopo performed stand-up comedy and music and was an active member of a band at a political rally organized by businessman Mike Lindell in May 2021.
Joe’s career has always prioritized live performances. He has long been one of America’s most popular comedians and performers, selling out stadiums and casino showrooms across the country and into Canada.
Joe is well-known for having previously performed at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival. He is currently touring with his multi-media comedy show and his original Frank Sinatra Big Band tribute.
Throughout his career, Joe created some of the most innovative television commercials. He promoted GNC, Bally’s, and even Ragu after his legendary Miller Lite campaign.
Piscopo’s sports commentary on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update segment (formerly known as “SNL Newsbreak”), which was introduced by a string of rhymed or thematically related phrases rather than a sentence before his first item, was one of his more popular sketches.
In one such case, Eddie Murphy played Muhammad Ali in one of his final fights in the 1980s.
Joe’s Interest In Body Building & Charity Works
In the mid to late 1980s, Piscopo became interested in bodybuilding. He first became acquainted with the sport while doing Bruce Springsteen impressions on Saturday Night Live. He appeared on the cover of Muscle & Fitness magazine in April 1988 and June 1990.
In the early 1990s, fitness magazine covers featuring his newly sculpted physique sparked suspicions that he was abusing performance-enhancing drugs.
Piscopo maintains that after battling thyroid cancer from 1981 to 1982, he began a campaign to better himself and has consistently refuted the accusations.
He has also appeared in public service announcements against claims. Piscopo parodied the scandal in his HBO special, pretending to take a drug test while performing.
Piscopo is well-known in the community for his appearances and humanitarian efforts. His ground-breaking series combines entertainment and education to promote positive behavior and lifestyle choices among at-risk youth from urban and suburban backgrounds.
Piscopo has donated to numerous charities and founded The Positive Impact Foundation, which is dedicated to “creating positive media for at-risk youth.”
Joe’s charity recently merged with the Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of New Jersey, and he is now their statewide spokesperson. All of this occurred only this year.
He was awarded the Commendation Medal, New Jersey’s highest civilian honor, for his service in support of US military forces.
By receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Joe helped to preserve his ancestors’ history by honoring his parents and grandparents who immigrated to this country.