Earl Pastko - Actor Profile

Earl Pastko

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
22Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 10, 1965
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Earl Pastko

Earl Pastko (born December 10, 1965) is an American actor. He was born in Chicago and moved to Canada in 1985. Pastko is a founding member of Chicago's Remains Theater Company. He worked extensively in theatre with noted directors Ken McDougall, Paul Bettis, Alexander Hausvater, Brian Quirt, Vikki Anderson and Morris Panych, among others. Pastko received a Dora nomination for his performance in La Ronde and a Jessie nomination for The Ends of The Earth. His most recent stage appearances were as Lars in The Company Theatre's production of Festen and as Alexander Stern in The Rant, presented by Chicago's Mary Arrcher Theatre Co. His best known film roles are as Satan in Bruce McDonald's Highway 61; as Hartley Otis in Atom Egoyan's The Sweet Hereafter; as the artist in Jeremy Podeswa's Eclipse; and the hotel detective in David Weaver's Century Hotel. Pastko worked with George A. Romero (Land of the Dead); Eugene Levy (Sodbusters); and Roger Christian (Masterminds and Battlefield Earth). Description above from the Wikipedia article Earl Pastko, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Earl Pastko Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Earl Pastko reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Earl Pastko's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of Earl Pastko's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Sweet Hereafter, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Earl Pastko Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Earl Pastko's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Earl Pastko has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Birdland Bob McIntyre, The Cowboy Flop Similar →
2016 Manhattan Undying Dr. Larry Wilkins Flop Similar →
2013 The Colony Scientist Average Similar →
2013 Cottage Country Vagrant Flop Similar →
2011 The Mountie Olaf Flop Similar →
2008 Just Business Eli Perla Flop Similar →
2005 Premonition Vargas Flop Similar →
2005 Land of the Dead Roach Average Similar →
2004 Shelf Life Old Man Flop Similar →
2001 The Cremation of Sam McGee Cap Flop Similar →
2000 Battlefield Earth Bartender Flop Similar →
1998 Motel Louie Flop Similar →
1998 Dog Park Bartender Average Similar →
1997 The Sweet Hereafter Hartley Otto Hit Similar →
1997 Masterminds Captain Jankel Flop Similar →
1995 Eclipse Michael Flop Similar →
1995 Jungleground Louis Brising Average Similar →
1994 Sodbusters Butch Flop Similar →
1994 Heads Lloyd Hubbs Flop Similar →
1993 Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer Bartender Flop Similar →
1991 Highway 61 Mr. Skin (a.k.a. Satan) Hit Similar →
1989 Roadkill Children of Paradise drums Average Similar →

Earl Pastko - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Earl Pastko?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Earl Pastko is "The Sweet Hereafter" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Earl Pastko acted in?

Earl Pastko has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Earl Pastko?

Other notable films include "Highway 61", "Land of the Dead", and "Jungleground".

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