Garry Pastore

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Garry Pastore
Born (1961-12-02) December 2, 1961 (age 62)
Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman, writer, filmmaker
Years active1980–present
Websitegarrypastore.com

Garry Pastore (born December 2, 1961) is an American actor, stuntman, writer, and filmmaker.

Background

Pastore was born in Great Kills, Staten Island, New York City,[1] the middle child in a family of six. He resides in Central New Jersey with his wife, Melody, and their four children.[2] He is the brother of musician Eric Blackwood, and the cousin of fellow actor Vincent Pastore.[citation needed]

He has worked as a

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Actor

Pastore has acted in over 70 television and feature films since the early 1980s.[2][3]

His acting film credits include The Last Call (2021),The Irishman (2019), Shooting Heroin (2019), Mob Town (2019), The Week Of (2018), Sarah Q (2018), Who's Jenna (2018), Do the Right Thing (1989), Goodfellas (1990), A Bronx Tale (1993), Carlito's Way (1993), Donnie Brasco (1997), Cop Land (1997), Witness to the Mob (1998), The Yards (2000), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Rob the Mob (2014).

He also has film credits as a set dresser for the films Spider-Man (2002), Lord of War (2005), World Trade Center (2006), The Good Shepherd (2006), Now You See Me (2013), and Blue Jasmine (2013).

His stunt work film credits include

Pastore has appeared in numerous television programs including the series

He portrayed mobster

, Mr. Delvecchio.

Writer and director

Pastore wrote the book You're Not in Mom's Kitchen Anymore, published in 1998, containing recipes and tips for college students.[6] The second book 'Destressed' is based on the award-winning movie Destressed (2013) with self-help section by coach Dana Ketels, will be published March 2021, helping people to find sanity in an insane world.[7]

Pastore made his directorial and producing debut at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in 2009 with his film Waiting For... Budd, which garnered eight awards including best director, best producer and best film awards. The 30-minute documentary is about a staged reading of

Shrine Auditorium in January 2010.[10] The film also won awards at the Accolade Global Film Competition and the Staten Island Film Festival.[11]

After screenings in the Netherlands and Belgium,

Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City on April 5, 2014, where it won the public's choice "Pick of the Flicks" and jury prizes.[13][14] It won "best documentary" at the Golden Door Film Festival
in September 2014.

References

  1. ^ Kardokus, Chelsea (June 4, 2010). "Staten Island film festival picks: 'Waiting for... Budd'". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Mooney, John (March 30, 2014). "Award-Winning Actor/Director Garry Pastore's DESTRESSED Makes World Premier at Garden State Film Festival April 5". The Alternative Press. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  3. ^ a b "Garry Pastore" (PDF). Rosella Olson Management. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  4. ^ "JoBeth Williams and Scott Bakula to Announce Recipients of the Stunt Ensemble Honors During the SAG Awards® Red Carpet Pre-Show".
  5. ^ Tobias, Scott (October 29, 2018). "'The Deuce' Season 2, Episode 8: Bringing the Hammer Down". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  6. ^ "From Budd Schulberg to "Goodfellas," Garry Pastore loves New Jersey filmmaking". 21 August 2009.
  7. ^ Baldwin, Carly (July 30, 2009). "Budd Schulberg attends 'Sopranos'-studded reading of 'On the Waterfront' in Hoboken". The Jersey Journal.
  8. ^ Maurer, Mark (January 21, 2010). "Hudson Film Group CEO to accept award in L.A. for documentary". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  9. ^ "Independent Film, Waiting for ... BUDD, From Hudson Film Group Moves Audiences From Hoboken, N.J., to Accolade and Staten Island Film Festival, for Awards" (Press release). www.eworldwire.com. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  10. ^ ""Destressed" by Garry Pastore Holds US Premiere At Garden State Film Festival". New Jersey Stage. March 18, 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  11. ^ "2014 Festival | Garden State Film Festival". Archived from the original on 2014-09-24. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  12. ^ DUTCH (April 7, 2014). "'Destressed' wint prijs (Destressed wins prize)". De Telegraaf. Retrieved 2014-07-10.

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