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Neil Giraldo

  • Composer
  • Actor
  • Music Department
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In lost and rare archival music videos, photos, and very personal and candid lock-down interviews, the film finds 80s rock icon John Waite reflecting back on his 5-decade career.
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John Waite: The Hard Way (2022)
Neil Giraldo was born on 29 December 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for The Secret of My Success (1987), The Stepfather (1987) and Vision Quest (1985). He has been married to Pat Benatar since 20 February 1982. They have two children.
BornDecember 29, 1955
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    • Known for

    Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater in The Secret of My Success (1987)
    The Secret of My Success
    6.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 1987
    Terry O'Quinn in The Stepfather (1987)
    The Stepfather
    6.7
    • Soundtrack
    • 1987
    Linda Fiorentino and Matthew Modine in Vision Quest (1985)
    Vision Quest
    6.7
    • Soundtrack(as Neil Geraldo)
    • 1985
    The Same Sky
    The Same Sky
    • Composer

      Credits

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      Composer

      • The Same Sky
        • Composer
        • Pre-production
      • Mika Boorem in Smile (2005)
        Smile
        6.2
        • Composer
        • 2005
      • Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Christmas in America (2001)
        Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Christmas in America
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 2001
      • Harvey Keitel, Rachel Blanchard, and Brad Rowe in Nailed (2001)
        Nailed
        4.4
        • Composer
        • 2001
      • Pat Benatar: Strawberry Wine (1997)
        Pat Benatar: Strawberry Wine
        4.9
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1997
      • Pat Benatar: Somebody's Baby (1993)
        Pat Benatar: Somebody's Baby
        7.2
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1993
      • Pat Benatar: True Love (1991)
        Pat Benatar: True Love
        4.6
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1991
      • Pat Benatar: Let's Stay Together (1989)
        Pat Benatar: Let's Stay Together
        7.0
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1989
      • Pat Benatar: One Love (1989)
        Pat Benatar: One Love
        6.5
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1989
      • Pat Benatar: Ooh Ooh Song (1985)
        Pat Benatar: Ooh Ooh Song
        5.8
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1985
      • Pat Benatar: Painted Desert (1984)
        Pat Benatar: Painted Desert
        7.2
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1984
      • Pat Benatar: Lipstick Lies (1984)
        Pat Benatar: Lipstick Lies
        6.2
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1984
      • Pat Benatar: Anxiety (Get Nervous) (1982)
        Pat Benatar: Anxiety (Get Nervous)
        8.0
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1982
      • Pat Benatar: Promises in the Dark (1981)
        Pat Benatar: Promises in the Dark
        7.0
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1981

      Actor

      • The Naughty Librarian TNL (2025)
        The Naughty Librarian TNL
        Podcast Series
        • Guest
        • 2026
      • Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)
        Charmed
        7.2
        TV Series
        • Neil Giraldo
        • 2003
      • Brittany Daniel, Tinsley Grimes, Chyler Leigh, Glenn Howerton, and Eddie Shin in That '80s Show (2002)
        That '80s Show
        4.8
        TV Series
        • Neil Giraldo
        • 2002
      • Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Christmas in America (2001)
        Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: Christmas in America
        Music Video
        • Neil Giraldo
        • 2001
      • Dharma & Greg (1997)
        Dharma & Greg
        6.4
        TV Series
        • Neil Giraldo
        • 2001
      • Pat Benatar: You Better Run (1980)
        Pat Benatar: You Better Run
        6.6
        Music Video
        • The Band - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
        • 1980

      Music Department

      • Pat Benatar: Live in New Haven (1983)
        Pat Benatar: Live in New Haven
        8.1
        TV Special
        • music mixed by
        • music produced by (as Neil Geraldo, as Neil Geraldo)
        • 1983
      • Pat Benatar in Pat Benatar: Shadows of the Night (1982)
        Pat Benatar: Shadows of the Night
        7.5
        Music Video
        • produced by
        • 1982
      • Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary (1982)
        Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary
        6.1
        TV Special
        • Pat Benatar Band
        • 1982
      • Pat Benatar: Fire and Ice (1981)
        Pat Benatar: Fire and Ice
        6.1
        Music Video
        • produced by
        • 1981

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      • Alternative names
        • Neil Geraldo
      • Born
        • December 29, 1955
        • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
      • Spouse
        • Pat BenatarFebruary 20, 1982 - present (2 children)
      • Children
          Hana Giraldo
      • Other works
        Performer on every Pat Benatar album to date.

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      • Trivia
        Side-projects include scoring films
      • Nickname
        • Spyder James

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