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PRH) Where did you grow up, in the city or the suburbs? MC) Both, but I considered myself a South Philly guy. My early years were spent on the 2900 block of S. Sydenham Street. Then my family, like a lot of others, moved over to South Jersey where we settled in Bellmawr. PRH) Where did you go to school? MC) I went to elementary school in South Philly at St. Richard’s. In New Jersey, I went to Triton Regional High School. PRH) How did you get into acting? MC) After graduating from High School, I initially attended classes at the Walnut Street Theater while appearing in a few roles throughout the area. Fast forward several years, I was out in Hollywood where I met Steve Landesberg - probably best known as a cast member on the sitcom Barney Miller. He recommended that I go and study at H.B. Studios in New York City. At first, I was a bit intimidated but I finally got my feet wet and started to get into some scenes with these really great television and stage actors. And I held my own. As I gained confidence, I even started writing some scenes. I got a lot of accolades for my work and gained much needed experience.
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PRH) How did the book come about? MC) I was having lunch with E.J. Stevens. He had written a book that I admired about the history of Warner Brothers a few years back. I casually mentioned, ‘Why don’t you do a book on Paramount?’ He chuckled and said, ‘Why don’t you do it?’ I said, because I’m an actor! (laughs) Eventually, we decided to do it together. We pitched the idea to the publisher and a few days later, we had a contract! E.J. and I did the writing and Marc Wanamaker did the historical photography work. PRH) What has the response been like? MC) I knew that worst-case-scenario, my Mom would buy a copy! (Laughs) However, the reviews and response have been amazing. We sold-out our initial run on Amazon.com within three weeks. At this time, we’ve completed our third printing. PRH) Why do you think it was so well received? MC) People are drawn to nostalgia and what is more nostalgic than Hollywood? PRH) What projects do you have coming up? MC) We are in the process of preparing a sequel to the Early Paramount Studios book. The working title is Paramount Studios 1940-1990. In addition, I will keep looking for suitable projects for my acting talents. Early Paramount Studios (Images of America) by E.J. Stevens, Michael Christaldi & Marc Wanamaker is available on Amazon.com rowhome magazine
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