Joe Viterelli
Biography
Joe Viterelli was an Italian American actor. He was born in New York, USA, on March 10, 1937. Before pursuing acting, Viterelli was a successful businessman in New York City. He made his acting debut after being persuaded by director Leo Penn's son, Sean Penn. Viterelli went on to appear in over 40 movies. He is known for his mafioso-orientated character roles, becoming an icon in the Mafia movie genre. Viterelli passed away on January 28, 2004, at the age of 66. He is a male actor with a content score of 100, and his known credits include 31 acting roles.
Career overview
Joe Viterelli's acting career spanned over 40 movies. He began acting after being persuaded by Sean Penn, who had initially befriended Viterelli through his father, director Leo Penn. Viterelli's unique and typically Italian looks made him a suitable fit for mafioso-orientated character roles.
Viterelli's breakthrough roles came in the films State of Grace and over 40 subsequent movies. He became an icon in the Mafia-movie genre. The details of his specific roles and performances in these films are not provided.
Joe Viterelli's acting career lasted for several decades, with his final performance occurring in the years preceding his death in 2004.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- Analyze That (2002) as Jelly
- Serving Sara (2002) as Fat Charlie
- Shallow Hal (2001) as Steve Shanahan
- See Spot Run (2001) as Gino
- The Cure for Boredom (2001) as Fat Tony Ragoni
- Wannabes (2000) as Santo
- Analyze This (1999) as Jelly
- The Strip (1999)
- Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) as Vinnie D'Agostino
- Hitman's Run (1999) as Jimmy / Howard Sussman
- Facade (1999) as Max
- The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes' (1999) as Self
- A Walk in the Park (1999)
- Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) as Clamato
- Out to Sea (1997) as Mickey
- Looking For Lola (1997) as Salvatore Greco
- Eraser (1996) as Tony Two-Toes
- Heaven's Prisoners (1996) as Didi Giancano
- American Strays (1996) as Gene
- Black Rose of Harlem (1996) as Costanza
- The Crossing Guard (1995) as Joe
- Bullets Over Broadway (1994) as Nick Valenti
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Ugolino
- The Firm (1993) as Joey Morolto (uncredited)
- Ruby (1992) as Joseph Valachi
- In the Shadow of a Killer (1992) as Gino Marchese
- What She Doesn't Know (1992) as Fat Tommy Carducci
- The Commish (1991)
- Palace Guard (1991)
- Mobsters (1991) as Joe Profaci
- State of Grace (1990) as Borelli
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Viterelli best known for?
Joe Viterelli is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Analyze That (2002), Shallow Hal (2001), Elite Force (2026), Analyze This (1999).
When and where was Joe Viterelli born?
Joe Viterelli was born on March 10, 1937 in New York, USA. They passed away on January 28, 2004.
How many credits does Joe Viterelli have?
Joe Viterelli has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2002.
What is Joe Viterelli's background in cinema and television?
Joe Viterelli was an Italian American actor. He was born in New York, USA, on March 10, 1937. Before pursuing acting, Viterelli was a successful businessman in New York City. He made his acting debut after being persuaded by director Leo Penn's son, Sean Penn. Viterelli went on to appear in over 40 movies. He is known ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bullets Over Broadway (1994) as Nick Valenti — aged about 57
- The Commish (1991) — aged about 54
- State of Grace (1990) as Borelli — aged about 53
- The Firm (1993) as Joey Morolto (uncredited) — aged about 56
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Ugolino — aged about 56
- Analyze This (1999) as Jelly — aged about 62
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