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Joseph Rigano

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Joseph Rigano
BornApril 2, 1933
Died(2014-03-27)March 27, 2014 (aged 80)
New York City
OccupationActor

Joseph Rigano (April 2, 1933 – March 27, 2014) was an acclaimed American character actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born in New York City, Rigano established himself as a talented and respected actor throughout his career.

Rigano was born in New York City in 1933, and raised in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.[1] His filmography includes notable appearances in films such as Casino (1995), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he portrayed Vincent Borelli, alongside Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.[2] He appeared in gangster comedy Mickey Blue Eyes (1999), alongside Hugh Grant, Jeanne Tripplehorn and James Caan.[2] He appeared in the movie The Crew (2000).[2]

He died at age 80, on March 27, 2014, from throat cancer.[2] He left behind his wife Maria, and their three adult children Angela, Joseph and Gina.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1961 Hey, Let's Twist! Vinnie Uncredited
1965 Three Rooms in Manhattan Jean Uncredited
1969 Out of It Vinnie
1982 Dear Mr. Wonderful Artie
1995 Casino Vincent Borelli
1998 The City The Contractor
1999 Analyze This Dominic Manetta
1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Joe Rags
1999 Mickey Blue Eyes Tony Risolli
1999 Sweet and Lowdown Stagehand
2000 The Crew Frankie 'Rash' Decuello
2001 Twelve Ed Danoff
2002 Hollywood Ending Projectionist
2002 The Blue Lizard Casino Guy
2002 High Times' Potluck Rigano
2002 Four Deadly Reasons Sapiro
2003 This Thing of Ours Joe
2003 Coffee and Cigarettes Joe (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")
2003 Season of the Hunted Joe
2005 Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits Sam
2008 Meatballs, Tomatoes and Mobsters Don Forchenzo
2009 Mnemonica The Messenger
2010 Lotto Benny The Bone
2011 Humdinger Carbone (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tribute to Actor Joseph Rigano". wetheitalians.com. March 31, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d "Joseph Rigano". notrecinema.com. March 31, 2014.
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