Joe Scalissi
Joe Scalissi is an internationally recognized entertainer, best known for his tribute to Dean Martin. Mr. Scalissi has garnered praise from countless audiences, promoters, producers and agents across the country as perhaps the most authentic and accurate portrayal of Dean Martin known today: “Joe Scalissi as Dean Martin was simply put, the best we have seen so far. As soon as he stepped on stage, he became Dean Martin. The voice is rich and smooth. The look is Dean to a T.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 2006)
After taking top prize at a Wisconsin impersonator contest in 1996, Mr. Scalissi continued to perform at local venues until capturing the attention of Neil Daniels, president of the Dean Martin Fan Center. He was asked to perform at the annual Dean Martin celebration in Steubenville, Ohio in 1998 and asked to headline the festival for several years. His reputation for stellar performances grew steadily, culminating in his current in-demand status for audiences across the country.
Since 1998, Mr. Scalissi has entertained audiences as Dean Martin in the Rio Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), Greek Isles (Las Vegas), Disneyland Theatre (Anaheim, CA), Rio Del Mar (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Hotel Del Coronado (San Diego, CA), Grand Sierra Resort- formerly MGM Grand (Reno, NV), Raffles (Dubai-United Arab Emirates) as well as countless other performances throughout the United States and Canada.
Past clients include: St. Jude Childrens’ Hospital, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Government of Puerto Rico, Andy North Golf Classic, and Singer Sewing Corporation.
Mr. Scalissi’s performances have taken him to Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Palm Springs (CA), Reno (NV), Long Island (NY), San Juan (PR) and Ontario, Canada. In 2004 he was chosen to star in a string of TV commercials for Rainbow Casino. Joe’s voice was featured in two European TV commercials: in 2012 for McDonald’s & in 2019 for Aldi.
In 2013 Mr. Scalissi was chosen by World Wrestling Entertainment to record the song The Midas Touch for Monday Night Raw.