Chris Cardillo, also known as J. Fontaine, is an American film producer, businessman, and former actor.[1][2][3] Alongside his brother, Cardillo is the co-owner and CEO of Castle Windows, a New Jersey–based window repair and construction company.[4][5][6]
Chris Cardillo | |
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| Born | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Rowan University |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
Early life and education
editCardillo grew up in New Jersey, the son of Christopher Cardillo Sr., a businessman.[7] He began his interest in filmmaking as a child.[8] He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Rowan University in 1998.[9]
Career
editIn 2005, he and his brother Nick purchased Castle Windows from their father. The Cardillo brothers expanded the business into over a dozen U.S. states and a US$75 million annual revenue.[7]
He made his film career debut in 2015 with The Grievance Group, in which he performed acting, writing, production duties.[7] The same year, The Mint was released, a semi-biographical film based on Cardillo's record production career as J. Fontaine, where he started alongside JWoww.[10]
In 2022, he acquired the trademark rights to the department store chain Hills.[11]
Personal life
editCardillo has an interest in toy collecting,[12] as a partner with gaming company Coleco.[13]
Filmography
editAs actor
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | The Grievance Group | Shackles | Film series |
| 2015 | The Mint | J. Fontaine | Comedy |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Music | Television series |
| 2018 | Cold | Scott | Drama |
| Worthless | Limo Driver | Drama |
As producer
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | The Grievance Group | Executive producer | The Pardon, Unfinished Business, A Life for a Life |
| 2015 | The Mint | Producer | |
| 2016 | Fight Valley | Associate producer | |
| 2017 | Power of Grayskull | ||
| 2018 | Worthless | Producer | |
| Cold | |||
| 2019 | The Dark Military | Associate producer | |
| 2022 | By Deception | Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Called to Duty | Producer | |
| 2024 | Second Chance City | Director |
References
edit- ^ DeBree, Crissa Shoemaker (18 June 2017). "Father, sons follow each other's footsteps". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Nominees List (Part II)". Variety. 13 March 2003. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Powers, Lindsay (11 May 2011). "'General Hospital' Is No. 1 in Daytime Emmy Award Nominations With 21". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Scanlon, John (4 May 2018). "South Jersey filmmaker Rob Hawk hopes bullying thriller is breakthrough". Courier-Post. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Simms, Dan (13 September 2024). "Castle Windows Review". CNN. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Bishop, Chris (12 November 2011). "Window of opportunity: Company grows in tough times". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Perry, Jessica (6 June 2016). "Kings of castle The Cardillo brothers have built an empire since taking control of family window business". NJBIZ. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Toro, Aida (12 January 2023). "The Jersey Film Guru Who Does it All". The House Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Alumnus Chris Cardillo '98 seizing window of opportunity". Rowan Today. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Roncace, Kelly (8 May 2015). "Jenni 'JWOWW' Farley wraps up filming for 'The Mint' movie at N.J. high school". NJ.com. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "90s" (PDF). Rowan Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Biese, Alex. "Coleco Expo celebrates retro video gaming in New Jersey". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Moreno, Jose F. (1 August 2017). "Chris Cardillo Toy Collector". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 10 October 2024.