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Joseph Siravo

1957 – 2021

American actor

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Lived 1957 – 2021 (aged 64). Joseph Siravo was an American television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor and educator.

Joseph Siravo (March 11, 1955 – April 11, 2021) was an American actor. He acted on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning productions of Oslo and The Light in the Piazza. His roles in film and television included Johnny Soprano in The Sopranos and Fred Goldman in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

Early life Siravo was born on March 11, 1955, in Washington, D.C., where he was also raised. He was a graduate of both Stanford University and the Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Siravo's screen debut was in the 1993 film Carlito's Way. His character, Vincent "Vinnie" Taglialucci, seeks revenge for the death of his father and brother at the hands of a corrupt lawyer (Sean Penn) while accusing Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) of assisting in the murder. Siravo appeared briefly in the Law & Order episode entitled "Burned" (S8; Ep9) in 1997.

Filmography Film Carlito's Way (1993) - Vinnie Taglialucci The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994) - Father Julio Animal Room (1995) - Dr. Rankin Walking and Talking (1996) - Amelia's Therapist Snow Day (1999) - Fredo Andolini 101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo) (2000) - Valentino Labor Pains (2000) - Mario A Day in Black and White (2001) Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2001) - Bureau Chief WiseGirls (2002) - Gio Esposito Maid in Manhattan (2002) - Delgado Shark Tale (2004) - Great White #5 (voice) 16 Blocks (2006) - District Attorney Haynes (uncredited) The Wild (2006) - Carmine (voice) Rockaway (2007) - Blitzer Turn the River (2007) - Warren Enchanted (2007) - Bartender The Wannabe (2015) - John Gotti Equity (2016) - Frank The Report (2019) - John Rizzo Motherless Brooklyn (2019) - Union Boss Speaker (final film role)

Broadway Conversations with My Father The Boys from Syracuse The Light in the Piazza Oslo

Off-Broadway Oslo *OBIE Award for Best Ensemble, dir. Bartlett Sher Mad Forest *Drama Desk nomination for Best Ensemble, dir. Mark Wing-Davey My Night with Reg, dir. Jack Hofsiss Gemini, dir. Mark Brokaw Tennessee & Me, dir. Bob Balaban Dark Rapture, dir. Scott Ellis Major Crimes, dir. Arthur Penn New York Actor, dir. Jerry Zaks The Barber of Seville, dir. John Rando

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Stanford University, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, St. John's College High School, New York University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Siravo?

American actor (1955–2021)

When was Joseph Siravo born?

Joseph Siravo was born on 12 February 1957 in New York City.

When did Joseph Siravo die?

Joseph Siravo died on 11 April 2021.

What was Joseph Siravo's occupation?

Joseph Siravo was a television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor and educator.

What nationality was Joseph Siravo?

Joseph Siravo was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Siravo

· Wikidata: Q3810271

· DBpedia: Joseph Siravo

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