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Mike Tristano

Bio: Although he himself denies it, Mike Tristano is a nearly legendary figure in the world of independent cinema and "B" movies. His body of work as an armorer, on-set weapons handler and special makeup effects artist is truly amazing, and some of the low-budget films he has written and directed have become underground cult classics
Born: Unknown birthdate.
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Poster of Ojai
Ojai
Mike Tristano was ? in Ojai as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 2025
Poster of Wanted
Wanted
Mike Tristano was ? in Wanted as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 2025
Poster of Gold Diggers
Gold Diggers
Mike Tristano was ? in Gold Diggers as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 2024
Poster of Dirty Cops
Dirty Cops
Mike Tristano was ? in Dirty Cops as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 2024
Poster of Wanted Man
Wanted Man
Mike Tristano was ? in Wanted Man as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 2024
Poster of One Ranger
One Ranger
Mike Tristano was ? in One Ranger as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2023
Poster of The Last Deal
The Last Deal
Mike Tristano was ? in The Last Deal as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2023
Poster of Shelter in Place
Shelter in Place
Mike Tristano was ? in Shelter in Place as 'Property Master'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 2021
Poster of Insight
Insight
Mike Tristano was ? in Insight as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2021
Poster of There's No Such Thing as Vampires
There's No Such Thing as Vampires
Mike Tristano was ? in There's No Such Thing as Vampires as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 2020
Poster of Attack of the Unknown
Attack of the Unknown
Mike Tristano was ? in Attack of the Unknown as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 2020
Poster of Rogue Warfare
Rogue Warfare
Mike Tristano was ? in Rogue Warfare as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2019
Poster of Cuck
Cuck
Mike Tristano was ? in Cuck as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2019
Poster of Cam
Cam
Mike Tristano was ? in Cam as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Downrange
Downrange
Mike Tristano was ? in Downrange as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Gone Are the Days
Gone Are the Days
Mike Tristano was ? in Gone Are the Days as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2018
Poster of Within
Within
Mike Tristano was ? in Within as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 2016
Poster of Sniper: Special Ops
Sniper: Special Ops
Mike Tristano was ? in Sniper: Special Ops as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 2016
Poster of Adulterers
Adulterers
Mike Tristano was ? in Adulterers as 'Armorer, Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 2016
Poster of The Lotus Gun
The Lotus Gun
Mike Tristano was ? in The Lotus Gun as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 2015
Poster of Echoes in an Empty Apartment
Echoes in an Empty Apartment
Mike Tristano was ? in Echoes in an Empty Apartment as 'Special Effects, Stunt Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 2014
Poster of The Den
The Den
Mike Tristano was ? in The Den as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 2013
Poster of Dark Power
Dark Power
Mike Tristano was ? in Dark Power as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 2013
Poster of Hit & Run
Hit & Run
Mike Tristano was ? in Hit & Run as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2012
Poster of Small Apartments
Small Apartments
Mike Tristano was ? in Small Apartments as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation - A XXX Parody
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A XXX Parody
Mike Tristano was ? in Star Trek: The Next Generation - A XXX Parody as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2011
Poster of The Sex Files 2: A Dark XXX Parody
The Sex Files 2: A Dark XXX Parody
Mike Tristano was ? in The Sex Files 2: A Dark XXX Parody as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 2010
Poster of Megaconda
Megaconda
Mike Tristano was ? in Megaconda as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 2010
Poster of Operation: Tropical Stormy
Operation: Tropical Stormy
Mike Tristano was ? in Operation: Tropical Stormy as 'Weapons Master'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2009
Poster of How to Be a Serial Killer
How to Be a Serial Killer
Mike Tristano was ? in How to Be a Serial Killer as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of Angel of Death
Angel of Death
Mike Tristano was ? in Angel of Death as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Mike Tristano was ? in Life Is Hot in Cracktown as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Charlie Valentine
Charlie Valentine
Mike Tristano was ? in Charlie Valentine as 'Weapons Master'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 2009
Poster of Fatal Secrets
Fatal Secrets
Mike Tristano was ? in Fatal Secrets as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of Black Widow
Black Widow
Mike Tristano was ? in Black Widow as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Alien Raiders
Alien Raiders
Mike Tristano was ? in Alien Raiders as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 2008
Poster of Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Mike Tristano was ? in Starship Troopers 3: Marauder as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of Depth Charge
Depth Charge
Mike Tristano was ? in Depth Charge as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 2008
Poster of Shark Swarm
Shark Swarm
Mike Tristano was ? in Shark Swarm as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 2008
Poster of Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
Mike Tristano was ? in Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 2008
Poster of Necessary Evil
Necessary Evil
Mike Tristano was ? in Necessary Evil as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Drive Thru
Drive Thru
Mike Tristano was ? in Drive Thru as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 29 2007
Poster of Cannibal Taboo
Cannibal Taboo
Mike Tristano was ? in Cannibal Taboo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 2006
Poster of The New Neighbors
The New Neighbors
Mike Tristano was ? in The New Neighbors as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 19 2006
Poster of Crash Landing
Crash Landing
Mike Tristano was ? in Crash Landing as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
Mike Tristano was ? in Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of Komodo vs. Cobra
Komodo vs. Cobra
Mike Tristano was ? in Komodo vs. Cobra as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Target
Target
Mike Tristano was ? in Target as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2004
Poster of Loaded
Loaded
Mike Tristano was ? in Loaded as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 2004
Poster of D.E.B.S.
D.E.B.S.
Mike Tristano was ? in D.E.B.S. as 'Special Effects, Armorer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2004
Poster of Hatchetman
Hatchetman
Mike Tristano was ? in Hatchetman as 'Special Effects Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 2003
Poster of The Job
The Job
Mike Tristano was ? in The Job as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 2003
Poster of The Secret Cellar
The Secret Cellar
Mike Tristano was ? in The Secret Cellar as 'Armorer, Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 2003
Poster of Slaughter Studios
Slaughter Studios
Mike Tristano was ? in Slaughter Studios as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 2002
Poster of Hearts & Minds
Hearts & Minds
Mike Tristano was ? in Hearts & Minds as 'Special Effects, Armorer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 2002
Poster of Project Viper
Project Viper
Mike Tristano was ? in Project Viper as 'Armorer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of Lost Voyage
Lost Voyage
Mike Tristano was ? in Lost Voyage as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2001
Poster of Savage Season
Savage Season
Mike Tristano was ? in Savage Season as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 15 2001
Poster of Python
Python
Mike Tristano was ? in Python as 'Weapons Master'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2000
Poster of Never Look Back
Never Look Back
Mike Tristano was ? in Never Look Back as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of The Ultimate Prey
The Ultimate Prey
Mike Tristano was ? in The Ultimate Prey as 'Co-Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 2000
Poster of Dirt Merchant
Dirt Merchant
Mike Tristano was ? in Dirt Merchant as 'Weapons Master'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1999
Poster of Love and Action in Chicago
Love and Action in Chicago
Mike Tristano was ? in Love and Action in Chicago as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1999
Poster of Blood Dolls
Blood Dolls
Mike Tristano was ? in Blood Dolls as 'Weapons Master'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1999
Poster of Dark Nova
Dark Nova
Mike Tristano was ? in Dark Nova as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Wasteland Justice
Wasteland Justice
Mike Tristano was ? in Wasteland Justice as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Demolition University
Demolition University
Mike Tristano was ? in Demolition University as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1997
Poster of Trading Favors
Trading Favors
Mike Tristano was ? in Trading Favors as 'Weapons Master'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1997
Poster of Silent Lies
Silent Lies
Mike Tristano was ? in Silent Lies as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1996
Poster of The First Man
The First Man
Mike Tristano was ? in The First Man as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Cyberella: Forbidden Passions
Cyberella: Forbidden Passions
Mike Tristano was ? in Cyberella: Forbidden Passions as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1996
Poster of The Dark Mist
The Dark Mist
Mike Tristano was ? in The Dark Mist as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Warrior of Justice
Warrior of Justice
Mike Tristano was ? in Warrior of Justice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1995
Poster of Body Count
Body Count
Mike Tristano was ? in Body Count as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Snapdragon
Snapdragon
Mike Tristano was ? in Snapdragon as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1993
Poster of Psycho Cop Returns
Psycho Cop Returns
Mike Tristano was ? in Psycho Cop Returns as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 08 1993
Poster of Things
Things
Mike Tristano was ? in Things as 'Producer, Makeup Effects, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 1993
Poster of Relentless 3
Relentless 3
Mike Tristano was ? in Relentless 3 as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Cyber Seeker
Cyber Seeker
Mike Tristano was ? in Cyber Seeker as 'Director, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Flesh Merchant
The Flesh Merchant
Mike Tristano was ? in The Flesh Merchant as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Demon Lover
Demon Lover
Mike Tristano was ? in Demon Lover as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Feast
Feast
Mike Tristano was ? in Feast as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Hellroller
Hellroller
Mike Tristano was ? in Hellroller as 'Makeup Effects'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Pledge Night
Pledge Night
Mike Tristano was ? in Pledge Night as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Epic Rap Battles of History
Epic Rap Battles of History
Mike Tristano was ? in Epic Rap Battles of History as 'Weapons Master'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010