Joseph Rigano

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.

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

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 passed away 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
Year Title Role Notes
1961Hey, Let's Twist!VinnieUncredited
1965Three Rooms in ManhattanJeanUncredited
1969Out of ItVinnie
1982Dear Mr. WonderfulArtie
1995CasinoVincent Borelli
1998The CityThe Contractor
1999Analyze ThisDominic Manetta
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiJoe Rags
1999Mickey Blue EyesTony Risolli
1999Sweet and LowdownStagehand
2000The CrewFrankie 'Rash' Decuello
2001TwelveEd Danoff
2002Hollywood EndingProjectionist
2002The Blue LizardCasino Guy
2002High Times' PotluckRigano
2002Four Deadly ReasonsSapiro
2003This Thing of OursJoe
2003Coffee and CigarettesJoe(segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")
2003Season of the HuntedJoe
2005Johnny Slade's Greatest HitsSam
2008Meatballs, Tomatoes and MobstersDon Forchenzo
2009MnemonicaThe Messenger
2010LottoBenny The Bone
2011HumdingerCarbone(final film role)

References
  1. "Tribute to Actor Joseph Rigano". wetheitalians.com. March 31, 2014.
  2. "Joseph Rigano". notrecinema.com. March 31, 2014.


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