NEIL VANIDES
Actor, Model, Voiceover, Host
Education:
BFA Acting, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Here Neil was accepted into a conservatory styled training program with 12 others. For four years these actors spent everyday together honing their craft, learning new techniques, studying dialect work, bodywork, disciplining their minds and training their bodies. With several core instructors and guest instructors bringing in new curriculum weekly, these 12 expanded their knowledge, broadened their vision, and sharpened their focus.
Neil played Bernardo in the University's Joint-Department Production of "West Side Story" working with Musical Theater Majors, Acting Majors, Music Majors, and several directors to put on a performance that truly demonstrated the power of the arts and the beauty of ensemble.
Black Box performances were a regular part of work-shopping during Neil's studies, during which he learned Dramaturgical Study and thus the art of creating the world of his characters. Neil's favorite role in the Black Box was Sid from Clifford Odettes', "Waiting for Lefty." This period piece spoke on the Great Depression and the lives of Americans during the labor strikes and war. It was this role that ignited Neil's love of historic-based roles.
Neil also co-starred in a NASA produced educational piece entitled "A Cosmic Web," which had two runs; one at the university, and then a tour which traveled to public and private schools educating children on the impact of astronomy, science, NASA, and the Hubble Space Telescope. Each cast member played several roles, Neil enjoyed each of his, favoring two to name a few: Derik, a young star-gazer who teased his sister as they'd gaze upon the stars recalling the names of constellations, and the bayou Coyote (A Human-sized Bunraku Puppet), a mischievous flirt who loved the moon, perhaps too much..
Film (Partial List)
Brothers Younger Brother Genevieve Davis - MPTV/PBS
Let's Get You Famous Alex Wilde Michael Sapieja - Pantheon Productions
Love In The Time of Irony Whittaker, Waiter John Biesack - Love & Irony, LLC
Green Grass Bishop Steven Miosku
Valentine Eric Nordstrom Dustin Schmaus - Rattitude Productions
Home Neil Matters Ed Wilson - 1113 Films
Mongoose & Twist Twist Michael Sapieja - Pantheon Productions
My Son, My Savior John Steve Boettcher - Boettcher Trinklein Media
Come Follow Me John Steve Boettcher - Boettcher Trinklein Media
Modern Romance Craig Sergio Espinoza - Brownboy Picturehouse
Kaylee Alan Brian Hollendyke
Television (Partial List)
Chicago Fire Taco Cook Joe Chappelle - NBC/ Universal Studios
Season 5: Episode 18
Chicago Fire Crime Scene On-Looker NBC/ Universal Studios
Season 2: Episode 6
Mind Games Photo Double Actor ABC/ 20th Century Fox
Season 1: Episode 12
Mind Games
Season 1: Episode 2 Bellerman Banquet Attendee ABC/ 20th Century Fox
Paranormal Midwest Spencer Erik West
(Pilot)
Teen Forum Reporter/ Host Vertna Bradley - Strive Media Inc./ CW
2010 - present
2010 - present
Ragu Giovanni Cantasano Neil Bartley, Arni Thor Jonsson - Spears & Arrows, Havas
"What Makes A Sauce?"
Travel Wisconsin Featured Sam Macon - Allies & Co.
Miller Lite Rooftop Patron Helix Productions, LLC
Harley Davidson Model Kurt Raether - SRH Branding & Production Co.
Summer Fashion Release
Patowatomi Casino Suited Coffeeshop Goer BVK
"Win Big"
DNR Host/ Spokesman Matt Ahrens - Wisconsin DNR
"Internet Field Day"
Ragu Giovanni Cantasano Brian Malott - Lucky 21
"Simmered In Tradition"
Network Health Shopper/ Lead Graham Metzger - ProVideo
"Shopping For Insurance Made Simple"
Kohler Credit Union 1950's Spokesperson Coleen S. Hartley - Video Wisconsin
"Old Is New"