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In 2011, Palminteri opened a restaurant, Chazz: A Bronx Original, in [[Baltimore]]'s [[Little Italy]] neighborhood; their main foods are coal-fired pizza and Italian food. However, the restaurant closed in 2015. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2015/1/26/chazz-a-bronx-original-closes |title=Chazz: A Bronx Original Closes |publisher=Baltimore magazine |date=2015-01-26 |accessdate=2016-01-22}}</ref> Also, Palminteri did the voice acting for the ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]'' character Sal De Luca, and his likeness was used for the character as well. |
In 2011, Palminteri opened a restaurant, Chazz: A Bronx Original, in [[Baltimore]]'s [[Little Italy]] neighborhood; their main foods are coal-fired pizza and Italian food. However, the restaurant closed in 2015. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2015/1/26/chazz-a-bronx-original-closes |title=Chazz: A Bronx Original Closes |publisher=Baltimore magazine |date=2015-01-26 |accessdate=2016-01-22}}</ref> Palminteri opened an Italian restaurant, Chazz Palminteri Ristorante Italiano, in New York City on Second Avenue. Also, Palminteri did the voice acting for the ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]'' character Sal De Luca, and his likeness was used for the character as well. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
Revision as of 20:32, 26 May 2016
Chazz Palminteri | |
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Palminteri in New York, April 2011 | |
Born | Calogero Lorenzo Palmenteri[1] May 15, 1952 The Bronx, New York City, United States |
Occupation(s) | Actor, screenwriter, film producer |
Years active | 1984–present |
Spouse |
Gianna Ranaudo (m. 1992) |
Children | Dante Lorenzo and Gabriella Rose |
Website | www |
Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri (born May 15, 1952[1]) is an American actor, screenwriter and producer, best known for his Academy Award-nominated role for Best Supporting Actor in Bullets over Broadway.
Early life
Palminteri was born on May 15, 1952, in the Bronx, the son of Rose, a homemaker, and Lorenzo Palminteri, a bus driver.[2] He was raised in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx.[3] Palminteri's surname is of Sicilian origin and his family is originally from Menfi in the province of Agrigento, Sicily. His grandparents, Calogero Palminteri and Rosa Bonfante, married in 1908 and moved to the United States in 1910.
He struggled to become a star, splitting his time between acting in off-Broadway plays and moonlighting as a bouncer, alongside Dolph Lundgren. His big break came in 1988 with the premiere of his autobiographical one-man show, A Bronx Tale, which he wrote after being fired from a club for refusing entry to super agent Swifty Lazar;[4] Robert De Niro later developed and directed a film version (1993).
Career
Film career
Palminteri has had acclaimed dramatic performances in films such as The Perez Family, Jade, and Diabolique, as well as comedic roles in films such as Oscar, Analyze This, and Down to Earth.
During its run, he did many advertisements for Vanilla Coke, in which he portrayed a mob boss who would threaten celebrities if they did not praise the taste of the product in question, and then let them walk away with the Vanilla Coke to "reward their curiosity", touching on its slogan at the time. Palminteri has voiced characters in various animated films, the most notable being 2006's Hoodwinked.
He made his directorial debut with Women vs. Men. He has also directed Noel.
Palminteri's recent acting efforts include A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Running Scared, and Arthur and the Minimoys.
In 2004, he received the "Indie Hero Award" from the Method Fest Independent Film Festival for his artistic achievements in film.
Palminteri starred on Broadway in A Bronx Tale, the semiautobiographical one-man show he first performed off-Broadway in 1989. The production, directed by Jerry Zaks and with music by John Gromada, began previews October 4, 2008, at the Walter Kerr Theatre and opened on October 25, running for 18 weeks. Palminteri plays 18 roles in A Bronx Tale, which depicts a rough childhood on the streets of the Bronx. The play ran for two months at Playhouse 91 in 1989. Robert De Niro saw this show there and made his directorial debut with the big-screen version, co-starring with Palminteri.[5]
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On January 20, 2010, Palminteri guested on Modern Family and played the same character on the November 2, 2011, episode.[6] Palminteri has reprised the role twice more in season 5. In June 2010, Palminteri began guest-starring on the TNT crime drama Rizzoli & Isles as Frank Rizzoli, Sr.
Palminteri will portray deceased mobster Paul Castellano in the upcoming John Gotti biopic Gotti: In the Shadow of My Father.
Other work
In 2011, Palminteri opened a restaurant, Chazz: A Bronx Original, in Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood; their main foods are coal-fired pizza and Italian food. However, the restaurant closed in 2015. [7] Palminteri opened an Italian restaurant, Chazz Palminteri Ristorante Italiano, in New York City on Second Avenue. Also, Palminteri did the voice acting for the Call of Duty: Black Ops II character Sal De Luca, and his likeness was used for the character as well.
Personal life
Palminteri lives in Bedford, New York. He describes himself as a "very spiritual", devout Roman Catholic.[8] He has two children: Dante Lorenzo (born October 11, 1995) and Gabriella Rose (born December 25, 2001).
He is a self-avowed New York Yankees fan, and is often heard as caller "Chazz from Bedford" on WFAN-AM, a sports radio station.[9] Palminteri has been known to have frequent disagreements about the Yankees with WFAN host Mike Francesa.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes/Awards |
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1984 | Home Free All | Truck Hijacker | |
1985 | The Last Dragon | Hood No. 2 | |
1991 | Oscar | Connie | |
1992 | Innocent Blood | Tony | |
There Goes the Neighborhood | Lyle Corrente | ||
1993 | A Bronx Tale | Sonny LoSpecchio | Also writer Sant Jordi Award for Best Foreign Actor Also Bullets Over Broadway and The Usual Suspects |
1994 | Bullets over Broadway | Cheech | Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male Sant Jordi Award for Best Foreign Actor Also A Bronx Tale and The Usual Suspects Nominated – Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role |
1995 | The Usual Suspects | David "Dave" Kujan, Special Agent, U.S. Customs Service | National Board of Review Award for Best Cast Sant Jordi Award for Best Foreign Actor Also A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway |
The Perez Family | Lt. John Pirelli | ||
The Last Word | Ricky | ||
Jade | Matt Gavin | ||
1996 | Diabolique | Guy Baran | |
Faithful | Tony | Also writer | |
Dante and the Debutante | Also producer and writer | ||
Mulholland Falls | Elleroy Coolidge | ||
1998 | Scar City | Lieutenant Laine Devon | |
Hurlyburly | Phil | ||
A Night at the Roxbury | Benny Zadir | Uncredited | |
1999 | Analyze This | Primo Sidone | |
Stuart Little | Smokey | Voice | |
2001 | Down to Earth | King | |
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure | Buster | Voice | |
One Eyed King | Eddie Dugan | ||
2002 | Poolhall Junkies | Joe | |
2003 | One Last Ride | Tweat | |
Just Like Mona | |||
2004 | Noel | Arizona | Also director |
2005 | Hoodwinked! | Woolworth | Voice |
Animal | Kassada | ||
Bullets Over Hollywood[10] | Himself | Encore documentary | |
In the Mix | Frank | ||
2006 | Running Scared | Detective Rydell | |
Push | Vince | ||
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints | Monty | Sundance Film Festival – Special Jury Prize for Best Ensemble Performance | |
Arthur and the Minimoys | Travel Agent | ||
Little Man | Walken | ||
2007 | Body Armour | Maxwell | |
The Dukes | George | Also co-producer | |
2008 | Yonkers Joe | Yonkers Joe | Also executive producer |
Jolene | Sal | ||
2009 | Once More with Feeling | Frank Gregorio | |
Hollywood & Wine | Geno Scarpaci | ||
2011 | The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure | Marvin Milkshake | |
Mighty Fine | Joe Fine | ||
Safe | Eddie | Also producer | |
2012 | The Stone Pony | Angelo Casella | |
2014 | Henry & Me | Babe Ruth | Voice |
2015 | Legend | Angelo Bruno | |
Underdogs | Stinky | Voice |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes/Awards |
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1986 | Hill Street Blues | Sonny Cappelito | Episode: "Bald Ambition" |
1987 | Glory Years | Drummond | TV movie |
Matlock | MP Sgt. Marcy | Episodes: "The Court-Martial: Part 1", "The Court-Martial: Part 2" | |
1989 | Dallas | Frank | Episode: "He-e-ere's Papa!" |
Peter Gunn | Soldier | TV movie | |
Valerie | Leslie | Episode: "Viva Las Vegas" | |
Wiseguy | Peter Alatorre / Sal Rosselli | Episodes: "Sins of the Father", "Heir to the Throne", "How Will They Remember Me?" | |
1990 | Sydney | Tony | Episode: "Love Ya, Babe" |
1999 | Excellent Cadavers | Giovanni Falcone | TV movie |
Dilbert | Leonardo da Vinci | Voice Episode: "Art" | |
2001 | Boss of Bosses | Paul Castellano | TV movie |
2004 | Dr. Vegas | Duke Walcott | Episode: "Lust for Life" |
2005 | Kojak | Captain Frank McNeil | |
2010 | Rizzoli & Isles | Frank Rizzoli Sr. | |
2010–2014 | Modern Family | Shorty | Episodes: "Fifteen Percent", "Treehouse" "Bringing Up Baby", "Three Dinners" |
2012–2013 | Blue Bloods | Angelo Gallo | Episodes: "Secrets and Lies",[11] "Justice Served"[12] |
2014 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Perry Cannavaro | Episode: "Jersey Breakdown" |
Video games
Year | Game | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Call of Duty: Black Ops II | Salvatore "Sal" DeLuca | The "Uprising" DLC, featured on the Zombies map "Mob of the Dead" |
Theatre work
Broadway
- 2007 – A Bronx Tale – performer
- 2013 – Human – performer and writer
Off-broadway
- 1989 – A Bronx Tale – writer and performer
- 2002 – The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui – Ernesto Roma
References
- ^ a b Chazz Palminteri bio. Chazzpalminteri.net. Retrieved on 2013-11-19.
- ^ Duggan, Dennis (December 24, 1989). "DENNIS DUGGAN'S NEW YORK A Playwright (And an Actor) Grows in the Bronx". Newsday.
- ^ Allis, Sam (March 22, 2009). "All that Chazz". Boston.com. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ "Broadway Names with Julie James", On Broadway, SiriusXM Radio, October 11, 2012
- ^ Cheri, Based on Colette's Classic Novella, Begins Performances Off-Broadway. Broadway.com. November 19, 2013 .
- ^ Natalie Abrams (October 26, 2009). "Elizabeth Banks and Chazz Palminteri to Guest-Star on Modern Family". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "Chazz: A Bronx Original Closes". Baltimore magazine. January 26, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ Rypka, Marsala (December 2009) Template:Wayback. luxurylv.com
- ^ "Sports - Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Knicks, Nets, Devils, Rangers and more. « CBS New York". Wfan.com. July 1, 1987. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Bullets Over Hollywood (2005)". IMDb.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Blue Bloods: Season 3, Episode 9 Secrets and Lies". IMDb.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ "Blue Bloods: Season 4, Episode 8 ; Justice Served". IMDb.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
External links
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- 1952 births
- Male actors of Italian descent
- Male actors from New York City
- Actors Studio members
- American male film actors
- American film directors
- American Roman Catholics
- American male stage actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- American people of Italian descent
- American people of Sicilian descent
- Independent Spirit Award winners
- Living people
- People from the Bronx
- Sundance Film Festival award winners