Craig Castaldo, known as Radioman, has become a fixture on Hollywood film sets, appearing in over 300 movies including ‘Shutter Island’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’ Now, the 70-something former homeless man has shared his experiences with some of the biggest names in the industry, singling out Leonardo DiCaprio as not being the “friendliest.”
In a podcast interview with James English, Castaldo said of DiCaprio: “He’s a good guy. He’s into all his look, his character… You don’t bother him when he’s working… He hasn’t got time for games and stupidity.” Despite this, Castaldo stressed that the Oscar winner is “a good people” and a “fun guy.”
Castaldo, who started his film career by hanging around New York City sets while working a newsstand, also had warm words for the late Robin Williams. “He was a very good person. He loved everybody,” he recalled, adding: “Robin was a good guy. I loved him.” Tom Cruise was praised as “great” for never turning down his autograph requests and even mailing signed items later.
The Vietnam War veteran, who rose from homelessness to become a beloved figure in Hollywood, now has a documentary about his life. In it, Robin Williams joked that Radioman had a “longer resume than me in terms of movies in New York.” Castaldo continues to make cameo appearances, cementing his status as a film set legend.
