Ronald Quigley

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Ronald Quigley
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Born (1952-10-06) October 6, 1952 (age 73)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationAssociate degree
OccupationsActor, director
Years active2002–present

Ronald Quigley (born October 6, 1952) is an American actor, director, [1] [2] and film festival organizer. He is the founder of the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival (PIFF), which focuses on independent and micro-budget productions. [3] [4] [5] Quigley has appeared in several films and television projects, including The Last Act (2012), [6] Wally Got Wasted (2018), and Bad Advice (2024).

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Early life and education

Quigley was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is of Irish descent. Before beginning his acting career, he owned North Sides Records, a recording studio in Pittsburgh. He later worked as a firefighter for the City of Pittsburgh for 21 years before retiring. Quigley earned an associate degree and relocated to Los Angeles in 2002. [6] [7] [8]

Career

Acting and directing

Quigley has worked in film, television, and theater since the early 2000s. His stage performances include roles in All My Sons, Jimmy Christ, and Galatea. [9] [10]

In film and television, Quigley has accumulated more than 25 acting credits, as well as work as a writer and director. He directed and appeared in The Last Act (2012) and A Stark Reality (2019). [6] His television appearances include the series Bad Advice (2024–), in which he plays a recurring character named Dallas. [11] As of 2025, he is reported to be involved in the production of a feature film titled Attachment Theory.[ citation needed ]

Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival

In 2010, Quigley established the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival (PIFF), an annual event showcasing independent and low-budget films. The festival was originally held at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont, Pennsylvania, before moving to venues in McKees Rocks, including the Parkway Theater and Film Lounge. [3] [4]

The festival includes screenings in various categories such as drama, comedy, experimental, and documentary. According to the Pittsburgh City Paper, the event was named “Best of Pittsburgh” in 2023 and 2024 by reader poll. [12] [13] [14]

Selected filmography

YearTitleFormatRole / Notes
2008Tsunami Beach ClubVideoBob
2012The Last Act [15] Feature filmActor / Director
2018Wally Got Wasted [16] Feature filmOfficer Scaggs
2019A Stark Reality [6] Feature filmActor / Director
2023Ride or DieMusic videoNelson Black
2024Bad Advice [11] TelevisionDallas

References

  1. ↑ Bacardi, Francesca (May 2, 2014). "Dances With Films Festival Announces Lineup". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (May 2, 2014). "Dances With Films Announces 2014 Lineup, Distribution for Award Winners". TheWrap. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival". FilmFreeway. June 13, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Interview with Festival Director Ronald Quigley (PITTSBURGH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL)". Festival Reviews. August 10, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Estes, Chris (June 30, 2015). "Pitt grad challenges Hollywood with indie 'The Recall'". The Pitt News. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 O'Driscoll, Bill (August 4, 2021). "Festival Features Indie Films From Pittsburgh And Around the World". 90.5 WESA. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ "'The Last Act,' by former Pittsburgh fireman Ronald Quigley, to debut here". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Handler, Rick (July 13, 2016). "Los Lonely Boys, Vans Warped Tour, Ladyfest, and Diesel 10th Anniversary Party (Fri., 7/15/16)". Entertainment Central Pittsburgh. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ronald Quigley, Caroline Westhemer Set for Dreamhouse Theater's All My Sons". TheaterMania.com. July 2, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ ""All My Sons" — LA theater review for LA Weekly". ArtsBeatLA. August 2, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Hixon, Michael (January 6, 2023). "4 not-so-smart dudes get 'Bad Advice' in new TV series shot in the South Bay". Daily Breeze. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Best of PGH 2023: Best Arts + Culture". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Pittsburgh Film Festivals, Documentaries, and Short Films by Fran Joyce". This Awful-Awesome Life. June 7, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Pittsburgh Indie Film Festival starts three-day run Friday at Parkway Theater". West Hills Gazette. June 20, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  15. ↑ "The last Act". www.lastactentertainment.com. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  16. ↑ Olson, Chris (February 16, 2019). "Wally Got Wasted film review | Movie Reviews UK". UK Film Review. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
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