Ray Liotta
Acting Born Dec 18, 1954 Died May 26, 2022 Newark, New Jersey, USA 157 credits
Biography
Ray Liotta was an American actor and producer. Born on December 18, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey, USA, he was known for his roles in various films and television shows. His acting credits include notable performances in Something Wild, Field of Dreams, Goodfellas, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. He also appeared in Unlawful Entry, Cop Land, Hannibal, Blow, John Q, Identity, Observe and Report, Killing Them Softly, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Marriage Story, among others. Additionally, he starred in the drama series Shades of Blue from 2016 to 2018. Liotta's acting career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 149 known credits.
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Career overview
Ray Liotta is a well-known American actor and producer. He began his acting career with notable roles in several films, including Something Wild, where he received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Ray Sinclair. This early success marked the beginning of a long and distinguished career in the film industry.
Liotta's versatility as an actor has been showcased in a wide range of roles, from dramatic performances in films such as Field of Dreams and Goodfellas, to starring in various other movies like Unlawful Entry, Cop Land, and Hannibal. He has also appeared in several video games, including Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, where he voiced the character of Tommy Vercetti.
Throughout his career, Liotta has continued to take on diverse roles in films and television series. Some of his notable performances include Identity, Observe and Report, Killing Them Softly, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Marriage Story. He also had a recurring role in the drama series Shades of Blue from 2016 to 2018.
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Frequent co-stars
Robert De Niro
3 shared titles
Jeremy Piven
3 shared titles
Lorraine Bracco
2 shared titles
Frank Vincent
2 shared titles
Tony Amendola
2 shared titles
Christopher Berry
2 shared titles
Jessica Alba
2 shared titles
Marton Csokas
2 shared titles
Larry Miller
2 shared titles
John C. McGinley
2 shared titles
Career timeline
John Candy: I Like Me
1992
Cocaine BearCocaine Bear · In Memory OfDangerous WatersFool's Paradise
Black BirdBlack Bird · In Memory OfEvery Last Secret
No Sudden MoveThe Many Saints of Newark
Hubie HalloweenThe Making of "Marriage Story"GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
HannaMarriage StoryMarriage Story: From the Pages to the PerformancesSyndrome K
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHaleLarger Than Life II
Young SheldonGreat NewsSticky Notes
Shades of Blue
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtTexas RisingBlackwayFlock of DudesScorsese's GoodFellas
Late Night with Seth MeyersSin City: A Dame to Kill ForMuppets Most WantedKill the MessengerStretch
PawnThe Place Beyond the PinesSuddenlyThe Devil's in the Details
Killing Them SoftlyThe IcemanAbominable ChristmasWanderlustBreathless
The Son of No OneThe River MurdersStreet Kings 2: Motor CityAll Things Fall ApartField of Dreams 2: Lockout
ConanDate NightCharlie St. CloudCrazy on the OutsideSnowmen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenModern FamilyThe LeagueLate Night with Jimmy FallonCrossing Over
Hero WantedLocal ColorSpongeBob's WhoBob WhatPants
Phineas and FerbBee MovieWild HogsIn the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege TaleBattle in Seattle
Hannah MontanaSmokin' AcesTake the Lead · Executive ProducerSmithSmith · Producer
RevolverSlow BurnInside the Mafia
The Last ShotControlGetting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Punk'dIdentitySpike TV VGA Video Game AwardsNarc: Making the Deal
V Graham NortonJohn QNarcNarc · ProducerPoint of Origin
BlowThe HireHeartbreakersHannibalA Better Tomorrow
A Rumor of AngelsPilgrim
Family GuySpongeBob SquarePantsThe Early ShowThe DirectorsMuppets from Space
PhoenixPhoenix · Co-ProducerThe Rat Pack
The ViewJust Shoot Me!Cop LandTurbulence
The Daily ShowUnforgettable
Full filmography
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- 1992 (2024) as Lowell
- Cocaine Bear (2023) as Syd
- Cocaine Bear (2023) In Memory Of
- Dangerous Waters (2023) as The Captain
- Fool's Paradise (2023) as The Producer
- Black Bird (2022) as James 'Big Jim' Keene
- Black Bird (2022) In Memory Of
- Every Last Secret (2022) as Mr. Ancilla
- No Sudden Move (2021) as Frank Capelli
- The Many Saints of Newark (2021) as "Hollywood Dick" Moltisanti / Salvatore “Sally” Moltisanti
- Hubie Halloween (2020) as Mr. Landolfa
- The Making of "Marriage Story" (2020) as Self
- GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors (2020) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Hanna (2019) as Gordon Evans
- Marriage Story (2019) as Jay Marotta
- Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances (2019) as Self
- Syndrome K (2019) as Narrator
- The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (2018) as Self - Special Guest
- Larger Than Life II (2018) as Himself
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Vincent
- Great News (2017) as Ray Liotta
- Sticky Notes (2017) as Jack
- Shades of Blue (2016) as Bill Wozniak
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Paulie Fiuccillo
- Texas Rising (2015) as Lorca
- Blackway (2015) as Richard Blackway
- Flock of Dudes (2015) as Uncle Reed
- Scorsese's GoodFellas (2015) as Self
- Campus Code (2015) as Bartender
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) as Joey
- Muppets Most Wanted (2014) as Big Papa
- Kill the Messenger (2014) as John Cullen
- Stretch (2014) as Self
- Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014) as Michael Bloom
- Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) as Jack Roberts
- The Identical (2014) as Reece Wade
- Playing for the Mob (2014) as Narrator
- Yellow (2014) as Afai
- Pawn (2013) as Man in the Suit
- The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) as Peter Deluca
- Suddenly (2013) as Todd
- The Devil's in the Details (2013) as Dr. Bruce Michaels
- Killing Them Softly (2012) as Markie Trattman
- The Iceman (2012) as Roy Demeo
- Abominable Christmas (2012) as Abominable Dad(voice)
- Wanderlust (2012) as Ray Liotta (uncredited)
- Breathless (2012) as Sheriff Cooley
- The Details (2012) as Peter Mazzoni
- Ticket Out (2012) as Jim
- Dear Dracula (2012) as Count Dracula (voice)
- Bad Karma (2012) as Molloy
- The Son of No One (2011) as Captain Marion Mathers
- The River Murders (2011) as Jack Verdon
- Street Kings 2: Motor City (2011) as Detective Marty Kingston
- All Things Fall Apart (2011) as Dr. Brintall
- Field of Dreams 2: Lockout (2011) as Roger Goodell
- The Entitled (2011) as Richard Nader
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Date Night (2010) as Joe Miletto (uncredited)
- Charlie St. Cloud (2010) as Florio Ferrente
- Crazy on the Outside (2010) as Gray
- Snowmen (2010) as Reggie Kirkfield
- Chasing 3000 (2010) as Adult Mickey
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Himself
- The League (2009) as Ruxin's Boss
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self - Guest
- Crossing Over (2009) as Cole Frankel
- Youth in Revolt (2009) as Lance Wescott
- Powder Blue (2009) as Jack Doheny
- Observe and Report (2009) as Detective Harrison
- The Line (2009) as Mark Shields
- The Line (2009) Executive Producer
- Hero Wanted (2008) as Detective Terry Subcott
- Local Color (2008) as John Talio Sr.
- SpongeBob's WhoBob WhatPants (2008) as The Bubble Poppin Boys Leader
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Ray Liotta (voice)
- Bee Movie (2007) as Ray Liotta (voice)
- Wild Hogs (2007) as Jack
- In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007) as Gallian
- Battle in Seattle (2007) as Mayor Jim Tobin
- Even Money (2007) as Tom Carver
- Hannah Montana (2006) as Principal Luger
- Smokin' Aces (2006) as Donald Carruthers
- Take the Lead (2006) Executive Producer
- Smith (2006) as Bobby Stevens
- Smith (2006) Producer
- Comeback Season (2006) as Walter Pearce
- Revolver (2005) as Macha
- Slow Burn (2005) as Ford Cole
- Inside the Mafia (2005) as Self
- The Last Shot (2004) as Jack Devine
- Control (2004) as Lee Ray Oliver
- Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas' (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Identity (2003) as Rhodes
- Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2003)
- Narc: Making the Deal (2003) as Self
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- John Q (2002) as Chief Gus Monroe
- Narc (2002) as Det. Lt. Henry Oak
- Narc (2002) Producer
- Point of Origin (2002) as John Orr
- Behind the Scenes of 'John Q' (2002) as Self
- Ticker (2002) as FBI Agent
- Blow (2001) as Fred Jung
- The Hire (2001) as FBI Agent
- Heartbreakers (2001) as Dean Cumanno
- Hannibal (2001) as Paul Krendler
- A Better Tomorrow (2001) as Frank Leto
- Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal (2001) as Self
- A Rumor of Angels (2000) as Nathan Neubauer
- Pilgrim (2000) as Jack
- Family Guy (1999) as Zack (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Bubble Poppin' Boys' Leader (voice)
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- The Directors (1999) as Self
- Muppets from Space (1999) as Gate Guard
- Forever Mine (1999) as Mark Brice
- Phoenix (1998) as Harry Collins
- Phoenix (1998) Co-Producer
- The Rat Pack (1998) as Frank Sinatra
- The View (1997) as Self
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Ray Liotta
- Cop Land (1997) as Gary "Figgsy" Figgis
- Turbulence (1997) as Ryan Weaver
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Unforgettable (1996) as Dr. David Krane
- Operation Dumbo Drop (1995) as Capt. T.C. Doyle
- ER (1994) as Charlie Metcalf
- No Escape (1994) as Capt. J.T. Robbins
- Corrina, Corrina (1994) as Manny Singer
- Frasier (1993) as Bob (voice)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Unlawful Entry (1992) as Officer Pete Davis
- Article 99 (1992) as Dr. Richard Sturgess
- Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules (1991) as Martin
- GoodFellas (1990) as Henry Hill
- The Simpsons (1989) as Morty Szyslak (voice)
- Field of Dreams (1989) as "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Dominick and Eugene (1988) as Eugene Luciano
- Arena Brains (1987) as The Artist
- Something Wild (1986) as Ray Sinclair
- Our Family Honor (1985) as Ed Santini
- The Lonely Lady (1983) as Joe Heron
- Casablanca (1983) as Sacha
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Murray
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Crazy Times (1981) as Johnny 'Wizard' Lazarra
- Hardhat & Legs (1980) as Family
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter