Joe Alaskey, born in 1952, is best known for his role in the 1988 cult classic Lucky Stiff. In this film, he brings his comedic flair to the character, enhancing the quirky narrative with his distinctive style. Alaskey, a versatile performer, also made a name for himself as a voice artist and impressionist, but it is his work in Lucky Stiff that highlights his contributions to the realm of cult cinema. His ability to blend humor with the film's eccentric plot makes his performance a notable aspect of this unique genre.
Lucky Stiff
Ron Douglas takes a holiday in the mountains to recover from his bride running away on their wedding day. There he meets Cynthia Mitchell, who invites him home for Christmas dinner with her family, cannibalistic descendants of the Donner Party. He unexpectedly bumps into his ex-fiancée, who is engaged to one of Cynthia's close relatives. He also discovers that he is going to be killed and eaten by Cynthia's family. He manages to successfully escape with his ex-fiancée and she agrees to go through with the wedding.
