Joe Amato embarked on his broadcasting journey at the tender age of 15, initially working as a disc jockey and news anchor for his hometown radio station in suburban New York.
As he progressed, he became a radio news anchor in Boston, eventually joining the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) at the age of 19.
Notably, he filed NBC Radio News reports during a blizzard and the Boston Marathon, and his first notable interview was with the legendary baseball player Reggie Jackson at Fenway Park.
Joe Amato graduated from Emerson College and later became the youngest TV news writer in Boston, working at WBZ-TV. He then transitioned to becoming an anchorman himself, a role he held for 25 years.
During this period, he worked in various markets, including Lubbock, New Orleans, Hartford, and New York, establishing himself as a comedic TV sports anchor and reporter.
After being approached by a commercial agent, Joe Amato began appearing in prominent magazines such as Fortune, Time, and The Economist, portraying himself as an international traveler or entrepreneur.
He also ventured into booking TV commercials, films, and internet projects, utilizing his authoritative and comedic presence to play a range of characters, including detectives, football coaches, crazy bosses, clueless scientists, newscasters, and frat boy dads.
As a result of his extensive live television experience, Joe Amato developed strong improvisation skills, which served him well in his subsequent endeavors.
One of his most notable achievements was becoming one of the first big internet stars as the anchorman of the humorous and clever Onion Network News videos.
Throughout his career, Joe Amato has consistently demonstrated his ability to think on his feet, making him a skilled TV performer across various media and formats.
