William DeMeo
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William DeMeo | |
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| Born | July 20, 1971[1][2] Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director, writer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
William DeMeo (born July 20, 1971)[1][2] is an American actor, producer, director and writer. DeMeo is best known for his acting roles in Analyze That, First Kill and The Sopranos. He also played the role of Sammy Gravano in the 2018 film Gotti.[1]
Career
DeMeo first started acting in 1993. His first acting role was in the 1993 film A Bronx Tale directed by Robert De Niro .[3] He later went on to write, produce and star in the films One Deadly Road, Wannabes, Searching for Bobby D, Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn and Back in the Day.[citation needed] DeMeo also had a recurring role in the hit television series The Sopranos, in which he played the character Jason Molinaro. In 2016, he directed his first documentary film, Cruisin 86th St., which focused on the story of his neighborhood in the '70s, '80s and early '90s.[4] DeMeo has a new show out playing on Amazon Prime that he created and stars in. Gravesend, set in 1980s Brooklyn, which follows the story of a mob soldier looking to leave behind his life of crime.[5] DeMeo also voiced the character Paulie in the 2002 video game Mafia. William Demeo portrayed Sammy The Bull Gravano in the 2017 film "Gotti".
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2002 | Hamlet in the Hamptons | Vinnie | ||
| 2002 | The Brooklyn Boys | Mafia Hood | (uncredited) | |
| 2002 | The Pizza Tapes | Jimmy 'Slice' Marino | (Short) | |
| 2002 | Analyze That | Al Pacino | ||
| 2003 | I Am Woody | Anthony | (Short) | |
| 2005 | Searching for Bobby D | Johnny Argano | (writer & producer) | |
| 2008 | The Drum Beats Twice | Officer Jerry | ||
| 2009 | The Don of 42nd Street | Tommy | ||
| 2011 | Vito Bonafacci | Father LaGolbo | ||
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn | Bobby Baldano | (writer & producer) | |
| 2013 | Contract | Gino | (Short) | |
| 2013 | Spit Boys | Franco 'Side-Step' Bindi | (Short) | |
| 2015 | Sight Unseen | Frankie DeMarco | ||
| 2015 | #Lucky Number | Blue Collar Mafia | ||
| 2015 | The Bronx Dahmer | Mikey | (Short) | |
| 2016 | Back in the Day | Anthony | (writer & producer) | |
| 2017 | Good Friday | Rizzi | ||
| 2017 | Breaking Point | Tommy DeCarlo | ||
| 2017 | First Kill | Richie | ||
| 2018 | Gotti | Sammy Gravano | ||
| 2018 | The Killer's Kiss | Vinny Gazzo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | New York Undercover | Sammy | 1 episode Episode: "Innocent Bystanders" |
| 2004–2007 | The Sopranos | Jason Molinaro | 8 episodes Episodes: "Irregular Around the Margins", "Unidentified Black Males", "All Due Respect", "Mayham", "Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request", "The Ride", "Walk Like a Man", "Kennedy and Heidi" |
| 2011 | Blue Bloods | Vinny Vario | 1 episode Episode: "Critical Condition" |
| 2015 | Person of Interest | Carlo | 1 episode Episode: "Terra Incognita" |
| 2018 | Gravesend | Benny Zerletta | 2 episodes Episodes: "The Mezuzah", "The Feast of Avenue U" |
| 2019 | Gravesend | Benny Zerletta | 1 episode |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mafia | Paulie | (voice) |
References
- ^ a b c "Newly freed Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano would be safe in today's Brooklyn, says Bensonhurst bred 'Gotti' actor who plays him". New York Daily News. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ a b "William DeMeo Instagram". Instagram. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ "'Cruisin' 86th Street' With Actor & Filmmaker William DeMeo". BKLYNER. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ "Bensonhurst-born actor preps for big year of new releases". Brooklyn Reporter. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ "William DeMeo' s Upcoming TV Series "Gravesend" Takes Audiences Into The 1980's Mob Capital of America". Occhi Magazine. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
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