Frank Vincent
Frank Vincent | |
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Born | Frank Vincent Gattuso Jr. April 15, 1937 |
Died | September 13, 2017 Nutley, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 80)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1970-2017 |
Spouse |
Kathleen Vincent (m. 1970) |
Children | 3 |
Frank Vincent Gattuso Jr. (April 15, 1937 – September 13, 2017)
Early life
Vincent, who was of
Career
Skilled at the drums, piano and trumpet, Vincent originally aspired to a career in music. By day he was a
Vincent and Pesci later landed parts in the low-budget gangster film The Death Collector (1976), where they were spotted by Robert De Niro. De Niro told Martin Scorsese about both Vincent and Pesci. Scorsese was impressed by their performances and hired Vincent to appear in a supporting role in Raging Bull (1980), in which he once again appeared with Pesci and co-starred with De Niro.[9] Vincent appeared in small roles in two Spike Lee films: Do the Right Thing (1989) and Jungle Fever (1991). In the latter, he played the abusive patriarch of an Italian-American family.[10]
One of his notable appearances in foreign films was as a supporting character in Juan José Jusid's Made in Argentina (1987), in which he played Vito, a wealthy Manhattan businessman who befriends the film's protagonist, a substance-abuse counselor who treated Vito's son, played by Luis Brandoni.[11]
Vincent was often cast as a gangster.[11] For example, in Scorsese's film Goodfellas (1990), he played Billy Batts, a made man in the Gambino crime family;[12] he also played a role in Scorsese's film Casino (1995) as Frank Marino (based on real-life gangster Frank Cullotta), the sidekick of Pesci's character.[13]
In 1996, Vincent appeared in the music video for rap artist
In 1999, he won the Italian American Entertainer of the Year Award. Another noted performance is his appearance in the film Remedy (2003).[9]
In 2003, Vincent portrayed Danny Santini in the film
One of Vincent's lighter-hearted roles was in a British television commercial for Peugeot cars.[15] In early 2005, he appeared on Irish television in a series of commercials for Irish bank Permanent TSB.[12]
In video games, Vincent voiced the character of Mafia boss
In 2006 he released a book, A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man to positive reviews.[13] His idol was Dean Martin.[20] He has also released a line of hand-rolled cigars which have his picture prominently displayed on the band.[21]
He played Lieutenant Marino in the independent film
In 2013, he starred in the hit IDW Publishing comic series Killogy in which the cast of the original comic series contributed their voices.
A resident of Nutley, New Jersey, Vincent used his drumming skills in an impromptu performance at a township holiday concert.[28]
Death
In early September 2017, Vincent suffered a
Vincent's remains were cremated at a funeral home in Montclair, New Jersey, and a funeral service was held on September 16.[32]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1976 | The Death Collector | Bernie Feldshuh | |
1980 | Raging Bull | Salvy | |
1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Louie | |
1983 | Baby It's You | Vinnie | |
Easy Money | Mobster Dressed In A Trenchcoat | Uncredited | |
1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | 1st Crew Chief | |
1985 | Stiffs | Mafia Thug | |
1986 | Wise Guys | Louie Fontucci | |
1987 | Made in Argentina | Vito | |
1988 | Lou, Pat, and Joe D | Pop Corelli | |
1989 | Do the Right Thing | Charlie | |
Last Exit to Brooklyn | Priest | ||
The Afterlife of Grandpa | Vinny Valenti | Short film | |
1990 | Goodfellas | Billy Batts | |
Street Hunter | Don Mario Romano | ||
1991 | Mortal Thoughts | Dominic, Joyce's Father | |
Jungle Fever | Mike Tucci | ||
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace | Joseph F. Zanni Jr. | Television film | |
1994 | Men Lie | Uncle Frank | |
Federal Hill | Sal | ||
Hand Gun | Earl | ||
1995 | Ten Benny | Ray DiGlovanni Sr. | |
Casino | Frank Marino | ||
Animal Room | Arcade Owner | ||
1996 | On Seventh Avenue | Angelo Occipente | Television film |
She's the One | Ron | ||
Gotti | Robert "D.B." DiBernardo | Television film | |
Night Falls on Manhattan | Police Captain | ||
West New York | Tom Colletti | ||
1997 | Grind | Nick | |
Cop Land | PDA President Vince Lassaro | ||
The North End | Dominic "Dom" Di Bella | ||
The Deli | Tommy "Tomatoes" | ||
The Good Life | Unknown | ||
Made Men | Tommy "The Bull" Vitaglia | ||
1998 | Witness to the Mob | Frankie DeCicco | Television film |
Undercurrent | Eddie Torelli | ||
Belly | Roger | ||
Vig | Pete | Television film | |
1999 | NetForce | Johnny Stompato | Television film |
Entropy | Sal | ||
Penance | Suicide Man | Short film | |
2000 | Isn't She Great | Aristotle Onassis | |
Gun Shy | Carmine Minetti | ||
If You Only Knew | Gino | ||
Ropewalk | Unknown | ||
The Crew | Marty | ||
Under Hellgate Bridge | Sal "Big Sal" | ||
2001 | Smokin' Stogies | Johnny "Big" | |
Snipes | Johnnie Marandino | ||
2002 | Hamlet in the Hamptons | Michael | |
2003 | Rubout | Frank Santello | Television film |
A Tale of Two Pizzas | Frank Bianco | ||
This Thing of Ours | Danny Santini | ||
Remembering Mario | Joey "Big Ears" | ||
2004 | Shark Tale | Great White #3 | Voice |
Coalition | Alvaro | ||
2005 | Remedy | Uncle Charles | |
Van Vorst Park | Carlo | ||
2006 | Last Request
|
Father Brice | |
2007 | City Teacher | Unknown | |
2009 | Chicago Overcoat: The Glory Days Are Back | Lou Marazano | |
2010 | Stiffs | Jimmy "The Limo King" | |
The Tested | Lieutenant Marino | ||
2011 | Spy | Gaetano | |
2018 | The Killer's Kiss | Michael Gazzo | Posthumous release |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Leg Work | Detective | Episode: "Peaches" |
1989 | The Paradise Club | Walter MacHeath | Episode: "Unfrocked in Babylon" |
1991–1999 | Law & Order | John Franchetta / J.Z. | 2 episodes |
1992 | Civil Wars | Matty DiNofrio | Episode: "Mob Psychology" |
1993 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | Johnny Torrio | Episode: "Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues" |
1994 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Paul Mancini | Episode: "The Prodigal Son" |
1996 | Swift Justice | Tony Accardo | Episode: "Stones" |
1996–1997 | New York Undercover | Bates / Ray Tarrafino | 2 episodes |
1997 | Cosby | Dorothy's Husband | Episode: "Florida" |
2000 | NYPD Blue | Dino "The Rat" Ferrera | 2 episodes |
2004–2007 | The Sopranos | Phil Leotardo | 31 episodes |
2008 | Stargate Atlantis | Poker Player #1 | Episode: "Vegas" |
2014–2016 | Mr. Pickles | Jon Gabagooli | 2 episodes Voice |
2016 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Bishop Cattalano | Episode: "Unholiest Alliance" |
2017 | Neo Yokio | Uncle Albert | Episode: "Hamptons Water Magic" Voice |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Grand Theft Auto III | Salvatore Leone | Voice |
2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | ||
2005 | Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories |
Bibliography
- Vincent, Frank; Priggé, Steven (2006). A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man. ISBN 978-0425208762.
References
- Huffington Post. September 13, 2017.
- ^ Sandra Brennan (2012). "Frank Vincent". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 20, 2012.
- ^ Staff reports (September 15, 2017) "Sopranos actor made a name playing gangsters" The Washington Post, page B5 [1] Retrieved September 17, 2017
- ^ "13 Questions With Frank Vincent". Ask Men. June 19, 2015. Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "Frank Vincent Biography (1939-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Killing Time with Frank Vincent". Cigar Aficionado. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- New York Times.
- Complex.
- ^ a b c Natalie J. Stone (September 13, 2017). "Sopranos Actor Frank Vincent Dies at 78: Report". People. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ a b Rebecca Rubin (September 13, 2017). "Frank Vincent, 'Sopranos' and 'Goodfellas' Actor, Dies at 78". Variety. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ a b Jayme Deewester (September 13, 2017). "Reports: Frank Vincent, go-to movie mobster from 'Goodfellas, 'Sopranos,' dies at 78". USA Today. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Frank Vincent, Mob Boss Phil Leotardo on 'The Sopranos,' Dies at 78". The Hollywood Reporter. September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Frank Vincent, had roles in 'The Sopranos,' 'Goodfellas', dies at 78". Chicago Sun-Times. September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Nas pays tribute to Belly and Street Dreams co-star Frank Vincent". Hollywood.com. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ a b ""The Sopranos" Actor Frank Vincent Dies at 78". Entertainment Online. September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Law and Order; In the Can", The New York Times, November 3, 2002
- ^ "This Thing of Ours". IMDb.
- ^ "Art imitates life in NY mobster world". The Guardian. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Art Imitated Crime, but the Jail Term Is Real". The New York Times. September 17, 2003. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ISBN 9780425208762.
- ^ "Frank Vincent". Official Web Site of Frank Vincent. www.frankvincent.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "The Tested". IMDb.com. June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "GateWorld » Last additions - PDVD 2164 - Stargate Image Gallery". gateworld.net. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Talent, Wasted. "ALAN ROBERT'S KILLOGY® - THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED COMIC SERIES FROM THE CREATOR OF "CRAWL TO ME" AND "WIRE HANGERS"". Killogycomic.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Shoot First, Ask Questions Later: The Killogy Interview with Alan Robert". Previewsworld.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Killogy: The Animated Series". Killogyanimated.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "'The Boondocks' Rodney Barnes Developing 'Killogy' Animated Series". Deadline.com. May 15, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Jongsma, Joshua (September 14, 2017). "Sopranos actor Frank Vincent of Nutley dies". The Record. Bergen County, NJ. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
Actor Frank Vincent of The Sopranos and Goodfellas fame — a Nutley resident — died Wednesday at the age of 80.... In the summer of 2016, Vincent performed on the drums during Nutley's concert in Memorial Park. Scarpelli said it was a 'spur of the moment thing' when Vincent joined the concert.
- ^ Destanis, Rachel (September 13, 2017). "'The Sopranos' and 'Goodfellas' actor Frank Vincent dead at 78". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Deerwester, Jayme; Keveney, Bill (September 13, 2017). "Frank Vincent, go-to movie mobster from 'Goodfellas, 'Sopranos,' dies at 80". USA Today. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (September 13, 2017). "Frank Vincent, Mobster on 'The Sopranos' and in 'Goodfellas,' Dies at 80". The New York Times. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ "FRANK VINCENT BODY CREMATED For Presentation at Memorial Service". TMZ. September 16, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
- ^ "Filmography". Frank Vincent.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Frank Vincent". Hollywood.com. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "The wild, untold story of The Good Life". Little White Lies. February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
External links
- Frank Vincent at IMDb
- Frank Vincent at AllMovie
- American Mafia.com