Richard Romanus
Biography
Richard Romanus was an American actor of Lebanese descent who was born in Barre, Vermont, on February 8, 1943, and died on December 23, 2023, at the age of 80. He was the son of Eileen and Dr. Raymond Romanos, and his younger brother, Robert, is also an actor. During his career, Richard Romanus appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He also played Lorraine Bracco's ex-husband, later husband again, in three episodes of The Sopranos from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he and his brother both appeared in some episodes of MacGyver in the 1980s. Across his career, he accumulated 59 known acting credits on the movie database.
Career overview
Richard Romanus was an American actor of Lebanese descent who was born in Barre, Vermont, on February 28, 1943, and passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 80. He was the son of Eileen and Dr. Raymond Romanos, and his younger brother Robert is also an actor. Throughout his career, Romanus accumulated fifty-nine known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Among his various roles, Romanus appeared in Martin Scorsese's film Mean Streets. He also provided voice work for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. In television, he played Lorraine Bracco's ex-husband, who later became her husband again, across three episodes of The Sopranos between 1999 and 2002. Additionally, he and his brother both appeared in some episodes of MacGyver during the 1980s.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Young Black Stallion (2003) as Ben Ishak
- Nailed (2001) as Uncle Robert
- The Sopranos (1999) as Richard La Penna
- Providence (1999) as Dr. Paul Gavins
- If You Believe (1999) Executive Producer
- If You Believe (1999) Writer
- Giving Up the Ghost (1998)
- Giving Up the Ghost (1998) Executive Producer
- Giving Up the Ghost (1998) Writer
- Urban Relics (1998) as Charlie Shivers
- Charlie Grace (1995) as Rudy Novak
- The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995) as Penguinetti
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Anthony Travelli
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Dr. Ed Quiller
- Point of No Return (1993) as Fahd Bahktiar
- To Protect and Serve (1992) as Captain Malouf
- Oscar (1991) as Vendettii
- The Entertainers (1991) as Chick
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Lowell Grippo
- The Couch Trip (1988) as Harvey Michaels
- Hollywood Heartbreak (1988) as Niles Gregory
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Ghost of a Chance (1987) as Julio Mendez
- Murphy's Law (1986) as Frank Vincenzo
- MacGyver (1985) as Joey Bennett
- MacGyver (1985) as James Crowe
- Shadow Chasers (1985) as Bailey
- Hunter (1984) as Nathan 'Nate' Demarest
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Frank Bigalow
- Protocol (1984) as Emir
- More Than Murder (1984) as Bordante
- Second Sight: A Love Story (1984) as Dr. Ross Harkin
- The A-Team (1983) as Jackie Martell
- The A-Team (1983) as Tommy Tedesco
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
- Strangers Kiss (1983) as Frank Silva
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Hassan bin Moqtadi / Det. Sal Caprio
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Fame (1982)
- Pandemonium (1982) as Jarrett
- Hey Good Lookin' (1982) as Vinnie (voice)
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Heavy Metal (1981) as Harry Canyon (voice)
- Strike Force (1981) as Lieutenant Charlie Gunzer
- Foul Play (1981) as Captain Vito Lombardi
- Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980)
- Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980) as Crazy Tommy Tedesco
- Sitting Ducks (1980) as Moose Joe Mastaki
- Sitting Ducks (1980) Original Music Composer
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Gold of the Amazon Women (1979) as Luis Escobar
- Wizards (1977) as Weehawk (voice)
- Night Terror (1977) as The Killer
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Roy David
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Sonny Watson
- Russian Roulette (1975) as Raymond "Rags" Ragulia
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Sean Innes
- Rhoda (1974)
- The Dion Brothers (1974) as Carlo
- Kojak (1973) as Det. Sam Calucci
- Mean Streets (1973) as Michael Longo
- Night Chase (1970) as Young Fisherman
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Johnny Noah
- The Ghastly Ones (1968) as Don
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Guard
- Outtakes as Morty
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Romanus best known for?
Richard Romanus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stalker (1979), Providence (1999), Chicago Hope (1994), Mr. Jones (1993).
When and where was Richard Romanus born?
Richard Romanus was born on February 8, 1943 in Barre, Vermont, USA. They passed away on December 23, 2023.
How many credits does Richard Romanus have?
Richard Romanus has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2003.
What is Richard Romanus's background in cinema and television?
Richard Romanus was an American actor of Lebanese descent who was born in Barre, Vermont, on February 8, 1943, and died on December 23, 2023, at the age of 80. He was the son of Eileen and Dr. Raymond Romanos, and his younger brother, Robert, is also an actor. During his career, Richard Romanus appeared in Martin Scors...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Richard La Penna — aged about 56
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Lowell Grippo — aged about 47
- MacGyver (1985) as Joey Bennett — aged about 42
- MacGyver (1985) as James Crowe — aged about 42
- Shadow Chasers (1985) as Bailey — aged about 42
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 38
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