Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Sal Viviano began his performing career in Chicago, where he honed his stage skills before making a mark on Broadway. He gained visibility with his role in the horror-comedy The Jitters (1989), where he contributed to the film's offbeat charm. His theatrical background informs his dynamic presence, making him an interesting character in the world of cult cinema. Viviano's journey, from stage to screen, highlights the eclectic nature of genre films during this era.
The Jitters
In Chinatown, merciless gang goes on nightly rampages of theft and destruction. Merchant Frank Lee has no way of fighting back - until he's undead, murdered by the gangsters...but he returns to life transformed into a "Kyonshi" - Chinese version of a vampire - and ready to avenge his unjust death in a way that's sure going to give you the Jitters.
