Joey Buttafuoco
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 11, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2019 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Joey Buttafuoco (Acting focus).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Source material analysis:
[1] Joey Buttafuoco: Born March 11, 1956, New York City, NY, USA. Known for acting. 11 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Born March 11, 1956, NYC. Actor known for The Underground Comedy Movie (1999), Finding Forrester (2000), and Perversions of Science (1997).
[3] Wikipedia: Joseph A. Buttafuoco. Born March 11, 1956. American auto body shop owner. Convicted in 1992 for statutory rape of 17-year-old Amy Fisher after Fisher shot wife Mary Jo Buttafuoco.
[4] Wikiwand: Mentions Joey Buttafuoco witnessed John Turturro's test.
[5] TheCityCeleb: Married Mary Jo Buttafuoco from Sept 4, 1977, to Feb 3, 2003. Two children: son Paul and daughter Jessica (Jes).
[6] Celebsages: General bio info.
Name: Joseph A. Buttafuoco (Joey Buttafuoco).
Born: March 11, 1956, in New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: Actor and American auto body shop owner.
Acting Credits: The Underground Comedy Movie (1999), Finding Forrester (2000), and Perversions of Science (1997). He has 11 known credits.
Personal/Legal History (to include if relevant to "identity profile" but keep it neutral): He was married to Mary Jo Buttafuoco from September 4, 1977, until their divorce on February 3, 2003. They had two children, Paul
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Joey Buttafuoco (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Source [1]: Joey Buttafuoco (TMDB). Known for Acting. 11 known credits.
Source [2]: Joey Buttafuoco (IMDb). Actor. Known for The Underground Comedy Movie (1999), Finding Forrester (2000), and Perversions of Science (1997).
Source [3]: Wikipedia. Joseph A. Buttafuoco. American auto body shop owner. Convicted in 1992 for statutory rape of Amy Fisher (17). Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco.
Source [4]: Wikiwand. Mentions Joey Buttafuoco witnessed John Turturro's test for Do the Right Thing.
Source [5]: TheCityCeleb. Married Mary Jo Buttafuoco (1977-2003). Two children: Paul and Jessica.
Source [6]: Celebsages. General bio link.
Paragraph 1: Acting Credits.
Joey Buttafuoco is an actor with 11 known credits. His work includes appearances in the film The Underground Comedy Movie released in 1999, the film Finding Forrester in 2000, and Perversions of Science in 1997.
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Beyond his credited acting roles, Buttafuoco witnessed the test for John Turturro's performance in the film Do the Right Thing. He is also identified as an American auto body shop owner.
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Source [1] says 11 credits.
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Joey Buttafuoco is an actor with 11 known credits. His acting career includes roles in the 1997 production Perversions of Science, the 1999 film The Underground Comedy Movie, and the 2000 film Finding Forrester.
In addition to his film and television work, Buttafuoco is an American auto body shop owner. He is also noted for being present during a specific industry event, having witnessed the test for John Turturro's performance in the film Do the Right Thing.
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[1] 11 credits.
[2] The Underground Comedy Movie (1999), Finding Forrester (2000), Perversions of Science (1997).
[3] Auto body shop owner.
[4] Witnessed Turturro's test.
[5] Personal life (not acting).
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- Patron of the Tarts: The Story of Mark Spiegler (2019) as Self
- Lord of the Freaks (2015) as Self
- Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- Finding Forrester (2000) as Night Man
- The Underground Comedy Movie (1999) as Sonny
- Celebrity (1998) as Himself
- The Godson (1998) as Self
- Perversions of Science (1997) as Carelli
- Better Than Ever (1997) as Ralph
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joey Buttafuoco best known for?
Joey Buttafuoco is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Planet of the Apes (2001), Finding Forrester (2000), Celebrity (1998), Mystic River (2003).
When and where was Joey Buttafuoco born?
Joey Buttafuoco was born on March 11, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Joey Buttafuoco have?
Joey Buttafuoco has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2019.
What is Joey Buttafuoco's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Joey Buttafuoco (Acting focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use ONLY provided facts. Source material analysis: [1] Joey Buttafuoco: Born March 11, 1956, New York City, NY, USA. Known for acting. 11 known...
Joey Buttafuoco by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Finding Forrester (2000) as Night Man — aged about 44
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 19
- Son of the Beach (2000) — aged about 44
- Perversions of Science (1997) as Carelli — aged about 41
- Celebrity (1998) as Himself — aged about 42
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