Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri

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Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Wiki Biography

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri was born on the 15th May 1952, in The Bronx, New York City USA, and is an actor, producer, and screenwriter, probably best known for his roles in such films as “A Bronx Tale” (1993), “Bullets Over Broadway” (1994), and “The Usual Suspects” (1995). Palminteri’s acting skills have earned him an Oscar nomination, and significantly increased his net worth. His career started in 1984.

Have you ever wondered how rich Chazz Palminteri is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Chazz Palminteri’s net worth is as high as $16 million, earned through his successful on-screen career. In addition to being a highly popular actor, Chazz has also worked as a screenwriter and producer, which have generated more money to his bank account.

Chazz Palminteri grew up in a family of Sicilian origin in Belmont, the neighbourhood of the Bronx. His grandparents migrated to the US in 1910, and he was born to Lorenzo Palminteri, a bus driver, and Rose, a homemaker. Chazz had a lot of troubles to break in as an actor and was forced to work as a bouncer at various clubs, alongside colleague future actor Dolph Lundgren. He started with numerous off-Broadway plays, before his on-screen debut came in 1984.

Palminteri’s first movie role came in “Home Free All”, and he later appeared in “The Last Dragon” (1985), “Glory Years” (1987), and “Peter Gunn” (1989). However, those were only minor roles for him, and his breakthrough came in the 90’s, when in 1991 Chazz played in John Landis’ “Oscar” with Sylvester Stallone, Ornella Muti, and also in Landis’ “Innocent Blood” (1992) starring Anne Parillaud, and Anthony LaPaglia, which only increased his net worth.

He had a role in “There Goes the Neighborhood” (1992) with Jeff Daniels, Catherine O’Hara, and Hector Elizondo, before finally starring in the movie he wrote the screenplay for – “A Bronx Tale” (1993), directed and co-starred by Robert De Niro. After this successful film, Palminteri became popular among Hollywood directors, and soon the big parts would follow.

Over the course of the next two years, Chazz starred in Woody Allen’s “Bullets Over Broadway” (1994) with John Cusack, Dianne Wiest, and Jennifer Tilly, and Bryan Singer’s “The Usual Suspects” (1995) with Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, and Benicio Del Toro, increasing further his net worth. Later, he appeared in “The Perez Family” (1995) starring Marisa Tomei, Anjelica Huston, and Alfred Molina, William Friedkin’s “Jade” (1995), and “Diabolique” (1996) with Sharon Stone and Isabelle Adjani.

Chazz continued with screenwriting and starring, in “Faithful” (1996) with Cher and Ryan O’Neal, and had a part in “Mulholland Falls” (1996) starring Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, and Jennifer Connelly, “Hurlyburly” (1998) with Sean Penn and Kevin Spacey, and “Analyze This” (1999) starring Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal.

In the 2000’s, Palminteri appeared in “Down to Earth” (2001) starring Chris Rock, had lead roles in “Boss of Bosses” (2001) and “Poolhall Junkies” (2002), and then directed and played in “Noel” (2004) with Susan Sarandon, Penélope Cruz, and Paul Walker. By the end of the 2000’s, Chazz had appeared in “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints” (2006) starring Robert Downey Jr., Rosario Dawson, and Shia LaBeouf, “Running Scared” (2006) with Paul Walker and Cameron Bright, and “Jolene” (2008).

He later appeared in TV series such as “Modern Family” (2010-2014) and “Rizzoli & Isles” (2010-2014) and had parts in “Mighty Fine” (2012) and “Once Upon a Time in Queens” (2013). Most recently, Palminteri is filming a TV movie “Unorganized Crime” that will be released in 2017, and also announced “The Stone Pony” for 2018.

Regarding his personal life, Chazz Palminteri has been married to Gianna Ranaudo since 1992, and they have two children. He is a passionate New York Yankees baseball fan, and currently lives in Bedford, New York.

IMDB Wikipedia “Mighty Fine” (2012) “Modern Family” (2010-2014) “Rizzoli & Isles” (2010-2014) “The Stone Pony” (2017) “Unorganized Crime” $16 Million 1952 1952-5-15 6′ 2½” (1.89 m) A Bronx Tale (1993) A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) Actor Alfred Molina American Analyze This (1999) Anjelica Huston Anthony LaPaglia Benicio del Toro Billy Crystal Boss of Bosses (2001) Bryan Singer Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Cameron Bright Catherine O’Hara Chazz Palminteri Net Worth Chris Rock Dante Lorenzo and Gabriella Rose Dante Lorenzo Palminteri Dianne Wiest Director Dolph Lundgren Down to Earth (2001) Gabriel Byrne Gabriella Rose Palminteri Gianna Ranaudo Héctor Elizondo Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (1995) Isabelle Adjani Jeff Daniels John Cusack John Landis Jolene (2008) Kevin Spacey Lorenzo Palminteri Marisa Tomei May 15 Melanie Griffith New York New York City Nick Nolte Noel (2004) Once Upon a Time in Queens (2013) Outer Critics Circle Special Award (1990) Paul Walker Penélope Cruz Poolhall Junkies (2002) Robert De Niro Robert Downey Jr Rosario Dawson Rose Palminteri Running Scared (2006) Ryan O’Neal Sean Penn Sharon Stone Shia LaBeouf Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize for Best Ensemble Cast (2006) Susan Sarandon Sylvester Stallone Taurus The Usual Suspects (1995) Theodore Roosevelt High School USA William Friedkin Writer

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Quick Info

Full Name Chazz Palminteri
Net Worth $16 Million
Date Of Birth May 15, 1952
Place Of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Height 6′ 2½” (1.89 m)
Profession Actor, Writer, Director
Education Theodore Roosevelt High School
Nationality American
Spouse Gianna Ranaudo (m. 1992)
Children Dante Lorenzo Palminteri, Gabriella Rose Palminteri
Parents Lorenzo Palminteri,Rose Palminteri
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Chazz-Palminteri-142671772449102
Twitter https://twitter.com/chazzpalminteri
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001590/
Awards Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male (1995), Outer Critics Circle Special Award (1990), Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize for Best Ensemble Cast (2006)
Nominations Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance
Movies “Down to Earth” (2001), “Boss of Bosses” (2001), “Poolhall Junkies” (2002), “Noel” (2004), “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints” (2006), “Running Scared” (2006), “Jolene” (2008), “A Bronx Tale” (1993), “Bullets Over Broadway” (1994), “The Usual Suspects” (1995)
TV Shows “Modern Family” (2010-2014), “Rizzoli & Isles” (2010-2014), “Mighty Fine” (2012), “Once Upon a Time in Queens” (2013), “Unorganized Crime”, “The Stone Pony” (2017)

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Trademarks

  1. Gravelly Voice

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Quotes

  • [re his Bronx childhood] The big guys used to beat up the little guys, and the little guys used to beat up the real little guys. If you were a little guy, you’d become a big guy and then beat up the little guys underneath you. Kids now, all they do is sit down and play Facebook. I was on the stoop, and I saw a man kill another man right in front of me. People go, ‘You must have been traumatized!’ I really wasn’t. I just saw this guy kill a guy, and my father dragged me upstairs, we talked about it, I didn’t rat on the guy, and that was it.
  • On the Waterfront (1954) is still the greatest movie ever made.
  • I think the lessons I learned growing up in the streets in the Bronx were never tip your hand too soon. Always keep your cards close to the vest.
  • I speak as much as I can about the working man in the Italian-American community. It’s the working man who makes up the heart of the community. The Italian-Americans I play are mobsters who have a heart or a positive element.

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Important Facts

  • Voiced two animated characters who were junkyard animals that hated house animals. In Stuart Little (1999) he voiced Smokey a junkyard cat who hated house cats and in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure he voiced Buster a junkyard dog who hated house dogs.
  • Got his role in The Usual Suspects after it was turned down by Al Pacino.
  • Was considered for the role of Dean Martin in The Rat Pack (1998).
  • Italian-American, with roots in Agrigento, Sicily.
  • Is a frequent caller to WFAN sports radio in New York.
  • Began as a long-haired lead singer for a band called “Razzamachazz.”
  • Although “A Bronx Tale” was his first play, he had written skits for a comedy troupe for about four or five years prior to that.
  • He was initially offered $250,000, then a seven-figure amount, for the film rights to his play “A Bronx Tale,” but he refused to sell out, insisting that he write the screenplay and play the lead, which he did (A Bronx Tale (1993)).
  • Chazz used to bounce at The LimeLight in New York City.
  • Son Dante Palminteri born October 11, 1995.
  • Daughter Gabriella Palminteri born 25 December 2001 in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
The Stone Pony 2018 announced Angelo Golotta Actor
Unorganized Crime 2017 TV Movie filming Sal Cicasi Actor
Legend 2015/I Angelo Bruno Actor
Henry & Me 2014 Babe Ruth (voice) Actor
Rizzoli & Isles 2010-2014 TV Series Frank Rizzoli Sr. Actor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2014 TV Series Perry Cannavaro Actor
Modern Family 2010-2014 TV Series Shorty Actor
Final Recourse 2013 Jerry / Dr. Tomman Actor
Blue Bloods 2012-2013 TV Series Angelo Gallo Actor
Underdogs 2013 Stinky (English version, voice) Actor
Once Upon a Time in Queens 2013 Ben Rose Actor
Mob of the Dead 2013 Video Game Salvatore ‘Sal’ DeLuca (voice) Actor
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure 2012 Marvin Milkshake Actor
Mighty Fine 2012 Joe Fine Actor
Hollywood & Wine 2011 Video Geno Scarpacci Actor
Once More with Feeling 2009 Frank Gregorio Actor
Jolene 2008 Sal Fontaine Actor
Yonkers Joe 2008 Yonkers Joe Actor
The Dukes 2007 George Actor
Body Armour 2007 Lee Maxwell Actor
Arthur and the Invisibles 2006 The Travel Agent (English version, voice) Actor
Littleman 2006 Walken Actor
Push 2006/I Vince Actor
Running Scared 2006 Detective Rydell Actor
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints 2006 Monty Actor
Drift 2006 TV Movie Joseph DiCaro Actor
Hoodwinked! 2005 Woolworth (voice) Actor
In the Mix 2005 Frank Actor
Animal 2005 Video Kassada Actor
Kojak 2005 TV Series Captain Frank McNeil Actor
Dr. Vegas 2004 TV Series Duke Walcott Actor
Noel 2004 Arizona Actor
One Last Ride 2004 Tweat Actor
Just Like Mona 2003 Actor
Poolhall Junkies 2002 Joe Actor
One Eyed King 2001 Eddie Dugan Actor
Boss of Bosses 2001 TV Movie Paul Castellano Actor
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure 2001 Video Buster (speaking) (voice) Actor
Down to Earth 2001 King Actor
Stuart Little 1999 Smokey (voice) Actor
Dilbert 1999 TV Series Leonardo da Vinci Actor
Excellent Cadavers 1999 TV Movie Giovanni Falcone Actor
Analyze This 1999 Primo Sidone Actor
A Night at the Roxbury 1998 Benny Zadir (uncredited) Actor
Hurlyburly 1998 Phil Actor
Scar City 1998 Lt. Laine Devon Actor
Mulholland Falls 1996 Elleroy Coolidge Actor
Faithful 1996 Tony Actor
Diabolique 1996 Guy Baran Actor
Jade 1995 Matt Gavin Actor
The Last Word 1995 Ricky Actor
The Perez Family 1995 Lt. John Pirelli Actor
The Usual Suspects 1995 Dave Kujan Actor
Bullets Over Broadway 1994 Cheech Actor
A Bronx Tale 1993 Sonny Actor
There Goes the Neighborhood 1992 Lyle Corrente Actor
Innocent Blood 1992 Tony Actor
Oscar 1991 Connie Actor
Sydney 1990 TV Series Tony Actor
Wiseguy 1989 TV Series Peter Alatorre / Sal Rosselli Actor
Peter Gunn 1989 TV Movie Soldier Actor
Valerie’s Family: The Hogans 1989 TV Series Leslie Actor
Dallas 1989 TV Series Frank Actor
1st & Ten: The Championship 1989 TV Series Al Actor
Glory Years 1987 TV Movie Drummond Actor
Matlock 1987 TV Series MP Sgt. Marcy Actor
Hill Street Blues 1986 TV Series Sonny Cappelito Actor
The Last Dragon 1985 Hood #2 Actor
Home Free All 1984 Truck Highjacker Actor
Unorganized Crime 2017 TV Movie filming Writer
Mob Street written by announced Writer
Dante and the Debutante 1996 Writer
Faithful 1996 play / screenplay Writer
A Bronx Tale 1993 play / screenplay Writer
Unorganized Crime 2017 TV Movie executive producer filming Producer
Mighty Fine 2012 executive producer Producer
Yonkers Joe 2008 executive producer Producer
The Dukes 2007 co-producer Producer
Dante and the Debutante 1996 producer Producer
Noel 2004 Director
Women vs. Men 2002 TV Movie Director
Oz 1999 TV Series 1 episode Director
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure 2012 performer: “March and Moo” Soundtrack
The Drew Pearson Show 2012 TV Series very special thanks – 1 episode Thanks
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! 2011 TV Movie documentary special thanks Thanks
Anamorph 2007 special thanks Thanks
Tracks of Color 2007 Short very special thanks Thanks
We’re Talkin’ Serious Money 1992 special thanks Thanks
Keyser Söze: Lie or Legend? 2002 Video documentary short Himself Self
Round Up: Deposing ‘The Usual Suspects’ 2002 Video documentary Himself Self
An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself – Host Self
The Making of ‘Lady and the Tramp II’: From Tramp to Scamp 2001 Video documentary short Himself – ‘Buster’ Self
Bravo Profiles 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Guns for Hire: The Making of ‘The Magnificent Seven’ 2000 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Book That Wrote Itself 1999 Himself Self
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 1999 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Italians in America 1998 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Directors 1997 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Little Italy 1996 Documentary Himself Self
Lo + plus 1996 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
1995 MTV Movie Awards 1995 TV Special Himself Self
Introducing ‘The Usual Suspects’ 1995 Video documentary short Himself Self
Liebe in Hollywood 1995 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way 1995 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Annual 1995 ShoWest Awards 1995 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
The Chevy Chase Show 1993 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Davi’s Way 2016 Documentary post-production Himself Self
WGN Morning News 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Journey to Sundance 2014 Documentary Himself Self
The Lineup: Best Sports Movies 2013 Short Himself – Panelist Self
The Drew Pearson Show 2012 TV Series Himself Self
The Haunting Of 2012 TV Series Himself Self
Big Morning Buzz Live 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! 2011 TV Movie documentary Himself – Interviewee Self
Rocco’s Dinner Party 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 2010 Miss Universe Pageant 2010 TV Special Himself – Judge Self
Celebrity Ghost Stories 2010 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Tavis Smiley 2008 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Shootout 2008 TV Series Himself Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1993-2008 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies 2008 Documentary Himself Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1996-2008 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Speechless 2008 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 2006 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
All*Star Cup 2006 2006 TV Movie Himself – Team USA Self
Running Scared: Through the Looking Glass 2006 Video documentary short Himself Self
50 premios Sant Jordi de cinematografía 2006 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
In the Mix: 25 Days and Not a Minute More 2006 Video documentary short Self
The Tony Danza Show 2006 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Bullets Over Hollywood 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The 3rd Annual Vibe Awards 2005 TV Special Himself Self
Last Call with Carson Daly 2005 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
A Tribute to Joe Mantegna 2004 TV Short documentary Himself Self
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro 2003 TV Movie Himself Self
Biography 2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
I Love New York 2002 TV Movie Himself Self
Late Show with David Letterman 1994-2002 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Edición Especial Coleccionista 2011 TV Series Himself / Dave Kujan Archive Footage
Sharon Stone – Una mujer de 100 caras 1998 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
… y otras mujeres de armas tomar 1998 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage
Femmes Fatales: Sharon Stone 1998 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
40 premis Sant Jordi de cinematografía 1996 TV Special Cheech / Sonny LoSpecchio / Dave Kujan Archive Footage
50 Years of Funny Females 1995 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2006 Special Jury Prize Sundance Film Festival Dramatic A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) Won
2004 Indie Hero Method Fest Won
1996 Sant Jordi Sant Jordi Awards Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero) The Usual Suspects (1995) Won
1995 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble The Usual Suspects (1995) Won
1995 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male Bullets Over Broadway (1994) Won
1995 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Acting by an Ensemble The Usual Suspects (1995) Won
2006 Special Jury Prize Sundance Film Festival Dramatic A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) Nominated
2004 Indie Hero Method Fest Nominated
1996 Sant Jordi Sant Jordi Awards Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero) The Usual Suspects (1995) Nominated
1995 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble The Usual Suspects (1995) Nominated
1995 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male Bullets Over Broadway (1994) Nominated
1995 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Acting by an Ensemble The Usual Suspects (1995) Nominated