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Vincent Pastore

Acting Born Jul 14, 1946 Bronx, New York, USA 164 credits
164
Total Credits
1984–2024
41 Years Career Span
53
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Vincent Dominic Pastore was an Italian-American actor born in the Bronx, New York City, New York on July 14, 1946. Throughout his career, he was often cast in the role of a mobster. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Salvatore Big Pussy Bonpensiero on the HBO dramatic television series The Sopranos. Other notable screen credits associated with his career include his work in Mafiáni and Talking Sopranos. He passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of eighty in New York.

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Career

Career overview

Vincent Dominic Pastore was an Italian-American actor born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, on July 14, 1946. Throughout his career in film and television, he was frequently cast in mobster roles. His extensive acting credits spanned numerous motion pictures and television series, accumulating 160 known credits on the Movie Database.

Pastore achieved his greatest prominence for his work on television, most notably portraying the character Salvatore Big Pussy Bonpensiero in the HBO drama series The Sopranos, a role that became central to his career recognition. Additional notable screen credits associated with his career include appearances in the film Mafiáni and the production Talking Sopranos.

He passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of eighty in New York. His body of work established him as a recognizable character actor known for his association with crime dramas and mafia-themed projects.

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Known for

Yellowjackets

as Llama

Talking Sopranos

as Self

Wu-Tang: An American Saga

as Fat Larry
Film

The Family

as Fat Willy
Film

Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn

as Luigi Leone

Hawaii Five-0

as Vito Russo

Blue Bloods

as Richie Tomlin

Pair of Kings

as Yamakoshi (voice)

Pair of Kings

as Yamaguchi (voice)

Shark Tank

as Self
Film

Return to Sleepaway Camp

as Frank
Film

Death Proof

2007

Frequent co-stars

Lorraine Bracco 3 shared titles
Michael Imperioli 3 shared titles
Aida Turturro 3 shared titles
Edie Falco 2 shared titles
Jamie-Lynn Sigler 2 shared titles
Robert Iler 2 shared titles
Steven Van Zandt 2 shared titles
Tony Sirico 2 shared titles
Dominic Chianese 2 shared titles
Steve Schirripa 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Don QChuck Zito: An American StoryA Brooklyn Love StoryStevie Van Zandt: Disciple
The CurseSpinning GoldThe Zombie Wedding
Fuhgeddabout Christmas
YellowjacketsThe Birthday CakeMade in Chinatown
Talking SopranosGravesendBooze, Broads and BlackjackFor NYCThe Last Supper: A Sopranos Session
Wu-Tang: An American SagaVaultBottom of the 9thClinton RoadBad Art
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and BackPapaSarah QBullyBlack Wake
The Uncle Gerry ShowBlood CircusPitching TentsCalico SkiesThe Kids Menu
Oiled Up
Staten Island SummerRed HerringSopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
179th StreetSurviving Family
The FamilyI'm in Love with a Church GirlHypotheticallyOnce Upon a Time in BrooklynJames Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
Pizza with Bullets
SpyThe Briefcase
Hawaii Five-0Blue BloodsPair of KingsPair of KingsOy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
Shark TankStreet BossSplit Ends
College Road TripReturn to Sleepaway CampLooking for PalladinP.J.Tricks of Love
7-10 SplitLucky Man
Rachael RayBachelor Party VegasHBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect'The Last RequestThe Real Sopranos
Everybody Hates ChrisCelebrity Fit ClubRevolverRemedyI Love the '90s: Part Deux
The Tony Danza ShowThe Celebrity ApprenticeBest Week EverShark TaleAlf's Hit Talk Show
Las VegasQueens SupremeQueens SupremeMail Order BrideI Love the '80s Strikes Back
Less than PerfectFillmore!Serving SaraDeuces WildThis Thing of Ours
Grounded for LifeRiding in Cars with BoysEmerilCorky RomanoMade
Aqua Teen Hunger ForceEdSon of the BeachTwo Family HouseBlue Moon
The SopranosThe Late Late Show with Craig KilbornThe HurricaneMickey Blue Eyes18 Shades of Dust
Hollywood SquaresJane Austen's Mafia!Witness to the MobA Brooklyn State of Mind
The PracticeThe Last DonNight Falls on ManhattanAll Over MeThe Deli
Joe's ApartmentGottiSunset ParkWalking and TalkingTales of Erotica
The Basketball DiariesMoney TrainThe Jerky BoysSiao Yu

Full Filmography

164 titles
  • Don Q (2024) as Italian American Actor
  • Chuck Zito: An American Story (2024) as Self
  • A Brooklyn Love Story (2024) as Benny 'The Snail' Tucci
  • Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (2024) as Self
  • The Curse (2023) as Vincent Pastore
  • Spinning Gold (2023) as Big Joey
  • The Zombie Wedding (2023) as Mayor Fanucci
  • Fuhgeddabout Christmas (2022) as Mr. Sabino
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  • Yellowjackets (2021) as Llama
  • The Birthday Cake (2021) as Vito
  • Made in Chinatown (2021) as Amadore Condimento
  • Talking Sopranos (2020) as Self
  • Gravesend (2020)
  • Booze, Broads and Blackjack (2020) as Vinny Bombayo
  • For NYC (2020)
  • The Last Supper: A Sopranos Session (2020)
  • Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019) as Fat Larry
  • Vault (2019) as Frank
  • Bottom of the 9th (2019) as Cosmo
  • Clinton Road (2019) as Club Owner
  • Bad Art (2019) as Papi
  • Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back (2018) as Self
  • Papa (2018) as Frankie Vincent
  • Sarah Q (2018) as Mr. Tommy
  • Bully (2018) as Frankie
  • Black Wake (2018) as Dr. Jones
  • Honor Amongst Men (2018) as FBI Agent surveillance
  • Who's Jenna...? (2018) as Thomas Roma
  • The Uncle Gerry Show (2017) as Donnie Zizzo
  • Blood Circus (2017) as Rocco
  • Pitching Tents (2017) as Tony
  • Calico Skies (2017) as Vincenzo
  • The Kids Menu (2017)
  • The Eyes (2017) as Harry
  • Pasquale's Magic Veal (2017) as Chef Pasquale
  • Oiled Up (2016) as Detective James
  • Staten Island Summer (2015) as Leo Manicucci
  • Red Herring (2015) as Saffiote
  • Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 (2015) as Self
  • 179th Street (2014) as Sal Mancini
  • Surviving Family (2014) as Mayor Avenoso
  • The Family (2013) as Fat Willy
  • I'm in Love with a Church Girl (2013) as Nicholas Halston
  • Hypothetically (2013) as Gene
  • Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn (2013) as Luigi Leone
  • James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend (2013) as Self
  • Torture Chamber (2013) as Dr. Fiore
  • Pizza with Bullets (2012) as Don Vito Perspirino
  • Spy (2011) as Dante LeClair
  • The Briefcase (2011)
  • Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Vito Russo
  • Blue Bloods (2010) as Richie Tomlin
  • Pair of Kings (2010) as Yamakoshi (voice)
  • Pair of Kings (2010) as Yamaguchi (voice)
  • Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! (2010) as Carmine Ferraro
  • Shark Tank (2009) as Self
  • Street Boss (2009) as Frank 'The Shank'
  • Split Ends (2009) as Tiny Provenzano
  • College Road Trip (2008) as Freddy
  • Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008) as Frank
  • Looking for Palladin (2008) as Arnie
  • P.J. (2008) as Burt
  • Tricks of Love (2008) as Harry
  • The Devil's Dominoes (2008) as Big John Calabrese
  • Dough Boys (2008) as Mr. Conti
  • 7-10 Split (2007) as Tony P.
  • Lucky Man (2007)
  • Rachael Ray (2006)
  • Bachelor Party Vegas (2006) as Carmine/ Mr. Kidd
  • HBO: The Making of 'The Sopranos: Road to Respect' (2006)
  • The Last Request (2006) as Father Patton
  • The Real Sopranos (2006)
  • Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Paulie
  • Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
  • Revolver (2005) as Zach
  • Remedy (2005) as Casper Black
  • I Love the '90s: Part Deux (2005)
  • Meet the Mobsters (2005) as Vic
  • The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
  • The Celebrity Apprentice (2004) as Self - Contestant
  • Best Week Ever (2004)
  • Shark Tale (2004) as Luca (voice)
  • Alf's Hit Talk Show (2004)
  • The Cookout (2004) as Poo Salesman
  • Las Vegas (2003) as Jimmy 'The Chin' Aversano
  • Queens Supreme (2003)
  • Queens Supreme (2003) as Norm Delgado
  • Mail Order Bride (2003) as Tootie
  • I Love the '80s Strikes Back (2003)
  • American Cousins (2003) as Tony
  • A Tale of Two Pizzas (2003) as Vito Rossi
  • Less than Perfect (2002) as Bookie
  • Fillmore! (2002)
  • Serving Sara (2002) as Tony
  • Deuces Wild (2002) as Father Aldo
  • This Thing of Ours (2002) as Skippy
  • Grounded for Life (2001) as Uncle Sal
  • Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) as Uncle Lou
  • Emeril (2001)
  • Corky Romano (2001) as Tony
  • Made (2001) as Jimmy
  • The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001) as Self
  • Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Terry (voice) (uncredited)
  • Ed (2000) as Ralph Pazzuti III
  • Son of the Beach (2000)
  • Two Family House (2000) as Angelo
  • Blue Moon (2000) as Joey
  • Under Hellgate Bridge (2000) as Mitch
  • The Sopranos (1999) as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
  • The Hurricane (1999) as Alfred Bello
  • Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) as Al
  • 18 Shades of Dust (1999) as Matty "The Horse" Brancato
  • A Slight Case of Murder (1999) as Cabby
  • Six Ways to Sunday (1999) as Uncle Max
  • Pictures of Baby Jane Doe (1999) as Dan
  • Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
  • Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998) as Gorgoni
  • Witness to the Mob (1998) as Mikey De Batt
  • A Brooklyn State of Mind (1998) as Vinnie "D"
  • The Practice (1997) as Lenny Pescatore
  • The Last Don (1997) as Danny Fuberta
  • Night Falls on Manhattan (1997) as Cop #3
  • All Over Me (1997) as Don
  • The Deli (1997) as Lou
  • Joe's Apartment (1996) as Apartment Broker #2
  • Gotti (1996) as Angelo Ruggiero
  • Sunset Park (1996) as Charlie the Super
  • Walking and Talking (1996) as Laura's Devil-Seeing Patient
  • Tales of Erotica (1996) as Teresa's Father (segment 'The Dutch Master')
  • No Exit (1996) as Tony Landano
  • The Basketball Diaries (1995) as Construction Worker
  • Money Train (1995) as Gambler
  • The Jerky Boys (1995) as Tony Scarboni
  • Siao Yu (1995) as Keeper
  • It Could Happen to You (1994) as Bowling Team Member
  • Sugar Hill (1994) as Sal’s Bodyguard (uncredited)
  • Hand Gun (1994) as Harry
  • Who Do I Gotta Kill? (1994) as Aldo "Birdman" Badamo
  • Italian Movie (1994) as Vinny
  • The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993) as Vincent Park
  • Carlito's Way (1993) as Copa Wiseguy
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
  • Who's the Man? (1993) as Tony 'Clams' Como
  • Taking the Heat (1993) as Tommy's Man on Courthouse Steps (uncredited)
  • The Dutch Master (1993) as Teresa's Father
  • Flodder Does Manhattan! (1992) as Club guest
  • The Bet (1992) as Nino
  • New Jack City (1991) as Mobster (uncredited)
  • Law & Order (1990) as John Joseph Furini
  • Law & Order (1990) as Dominick
  • Law & Order (1990) as Jack
  • Law & Order (1990) as Jimmy Pogosian
  • GoodFellas (1990) as Man with Coatrack
  • Awakenings (1990) as Ward #5 Patient #6
  • State of Grace (1990) as Borelli’s Man (uncredited)
  • Men Of Respect (1990) as Sammy
  • Q & A (1990) as Man Sitting in Bar (uncredited)
  • Backstreet Dreams (1990) as Fat Tony
  • Street Hunter (1990) as Romano Guard Outside Coffin Factory
  • True Love (1989) as Angelo
  • Black Roses (1988) as Tony's Dad
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Bad News on the Doorstep

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Vincent Pastore best known for?

Vincent Pastore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yellowjackets (2021), Talking Sopranos (2020), Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019), The Family (2013).

When and where was Vincent Pastore born?

Vincent Pastore was born on July 14, 1946 in Bronx, New York, USA.

How many credits does Vincent Pastore have?

Vincent Pastore has accumulated over 164 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.

What is Vincent Pastore's background in cinema and television?

Vincent Dominic Pastore was an Italian-American actor born in the Bronx, New York City, New York on July 14, 1946. Throughout his career, he was often cast in the role of a mobster. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Salvatore Big Pussy Bonpensiero on the HBO dramatic television series The Sopranos. Ot...

Vincent Pastore by the numbers

164credits
123films
41TV series
1984–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (164) Born on July 14

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