Robert Pastorelli
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| Born | Robert Joseph Pastorelli June 21, 1954 New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Died | March 8, 2004 (aged 49) Hollywood Hills, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1982–2004 |
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| Children | two daughters (Gianna Li, Giannina Marie) |
Robert Joseph Pastorelli (June 21, 1954 – March 8, 2004) was an American actor. He had many roles on TV, in movies, and on the stage, including the seven years he played the portly painter Eldin Bernecky on the television series Murphy Brown. His last role was as an oddball hit man in Be Cool, reuniting him with Michael star John Travolta. Pastorelli died of a heroin overdose in 2004.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Pastorelli was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Dotty, an artist, and Ledo Pastorelli, an insurance salesman.[2] Pastorelli was of Italian descent. His sister, Gwen Pastorelli, is an opera singer and a real estate agent. He was a 1972 graduate of Edison High School in Edison, New Jersey. A near-fatal car crash on his 19th birthday cost him his dream of boxing professionally.[3]
[edit] Death
Pastorelli was found dead in his home at Hollywood Hills in 2004; a syringe, a spoon and a plastic bag with white powder were discovered near his body.[4] His death occurred at the time the authorities were reopening the investigation into the March 1999 shooting death of his then-girlfriend, 25-year-old Charemon Jonovich, at their home.[5] Pastorelli, who knew of the investigation, had been considered a person of interest.[4] The investigation into Jonovich's death, initially ruled an accident or undetermined, was closed after Pastorelli's death; the cause of death on her death certificate was changed to homicide.[citation needed] The Coroner's Office later reported that Pastorelli died of "acute cocaine-morphine (heroin) toxicity".[citation needed]
Pastorelli was interred at Saint Catherine's Cemetery in Sea Girt, New Jersey.
[edit] Personal life
Pastorelli had two daughters. One is Gianna Li Pastorelli (born February 6, 1998), with Charemon Jonovich. His second daughter is Giannina Marie Pastorelli (born March 6, 2000) with long-time girlfriend Jalee Carder, a former fashion designer and co-owner of Stone Marten.[6]
[edit] Filmography
- Be Cool (2005) - Joe Loop
- South Pacific (2001) - Luther Billis
- The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001) - Clyde Claymore
- Bait (2000) - Jaster
- Modern Vampires (1998) - The Count
- Heist (1998) - T-Bone
- Scotch and Milk (1998) - The Skipper
- Cracker (1997) - Gerry Fitzgerald
- A Simple Wish (1997) - Oliver Greening
- Michael (1996) - Huey Driscoll
- Eraser (1996) - John "Johnny C" Casteleone
- Double Rush (1995) - Johnny Verona (1995)
- The West Side Waltz (1995) - Sookie Cerullo
- The Yarn Princess (1994) - Jake Thomas
- Harmful Intent (1993) - Devlin O'Shea
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) - Joey Bustamante
- Striking Distance (1993) - Det. Jimmy Detillo
- Folks! (1992) - Fred
- The Paint Job (1992) - Willie
- Dances with Wolves (1990) - Timmons
- Murphy Brown (1988–1994) - Eldin Bernecky
- Lady Mobster (1988) - Matteo Villani
- Memories of Me (1988) - Al
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) - Vinnie
- Hands of a Stranger (1987) (TV) - Handyman
- Outrageous Fortune (1987) - Dealer #2
- California Girls (1985) - Mechanic
- I Married a Centerfold (1984) - Guard
[edit] References
- ^ Screen World: 2005 Film Annual By John Willis, Barry Monush. Hal Leonard Corporation p.386
- ^ "Robert Pastorelli Biography (1954-2004)". Filmreference.com. http://www.filmreference.com/film/54/Robert-Pastorelli.html. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
- ^ "NY Times Obit". Nytimes.com. 2004-03-10. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/10/arts/robert-pastorelli-49-actor-on-murphy-brown-tv-series.html. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
- ^ a b "Fox News Report". Foxnews.com. 2005-02-07. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,146593,00.html. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
- ^ Infoplease
- ^ Biography for Robert Pastorelli at the Internet Movie Database
