Vincent Piazza
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 25, 1976 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 30 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Vincent Piazza (Acting).
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Name: Vincent Piazza (also known as Vincent Francis Piazza).
Born: May 25, 1976 (Source 1, 6) or 1975 or 1976 (Source 2, 5).
Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, USA (Source 1, 6).
Profession: American film, television, and stage actor (Source 1, 3, 6).
Known Roles:
Lucky Luciano (gangster) in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire (Source 2, 3, 5, 6).
Earl Hefner in the 2007 comedy-drama Rocket Science (Source 3, 5).
Tommy DeVito (singer) in the film adaptation of Jersey Boys directed by Clint Eastwood (Source 1, 3, 4, 5).
Ethnicity: Caucasian (Source 6).
Vincent Piazza is an American film, television, and stage actor born on May 25, 1976, in Queens, New York City. He is also known as Vincent Francis Piazza. He is best known for his portrayal of gangster Lucky Luciano in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. His other notable roles include playing Earl Hefner in the 2007 comedy-drama Rocket Science and the singer Tommy DeVito in the film adaptation of Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. Sources list his birth year as either 1975 or 1976. Piazza is of Caucasian ethnicity.
"Vincent Piazza is an American film, television, and stage actor born on May 25, 1976, in Queens, New York City. He is also known as Vincent Francis Piazza. He
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Born May 25, 1976. American film, television, and stage actor. Known for Boardwalk Empire, Rocket Science (2007), and Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys. Known credits: 30. Also known as Vincent Francis Piazza.
[2] Wikipedia: Born 1975 or 1976. American actor. Best known for Lucky Luciano in Boardwalk Empire (HBO).
[3] IMDb: American film, television, and stage actor. Boardwalk Empire. Lucky Luciano in Boardwalk Empire. Earl Hefner in Rocket Science (2007). Tommy DeVito in Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of Jersey Boys.
[4] Variety: Joined cast of Warner Bros. Jersey Boys. Director Clint Eastwood and producer Graham King. Role: Tommy DeVito.
[5] Wikiwand: Born 1975 or 1976. American actor. Lucky Luciano in Boardwalk Empire (HBO). Earl Hefner in Rocket Science (2007). Tommy DeVito in Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of Jersey Boys.
[6] Biography Tribune: Born May 25, 1976, in Queens, New York City, USA. American film, stage, and television actor. Lucky Luciano in Boardwalk Empire.
Name: Vincent Piazza (also Vincent Francis Piazza).
Profession: American film, television, and stage actor.
Birth: May 25, 1976 (some sources say 1975 or 1976), Queens, New York City, USA.
Key Roles:
Lucky Luciano (gangster) in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire.
Earl Hefner in the 2007 comedy-drama Rocket Science.
Tommy DeVito (singer) in the film adaptation of Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood and produced by Graham King for Warner Bros.
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Vincent Piazza is an American film, television, and stage actor. Born on May 25, 1976, in Queens, New York City, he is recognized for his work across various media. He is best known for his portrayal of the gangster Lucky Luciano in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. His acting credits include 30 known works.
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In film, Piazza played the character Earl Hefner in the 2007 comedy-drama Rocket Science. He also appeared as the singer Tommy DeVito in the film adaptation of Jersey Boys. This production was directed by Clint Eastwood and produced by Graham King for Warner Bros.
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Vincent Piazza, also known as Vincent Francis Piazza, is an American film
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
30 titles- Pretty Soon But Not Yet (2025)
- Batman: Caped Crusader (2024) as Tony Zito (voice)
- Tulsa King (2022) as Vince Antonacci
- Pacific Rim: The Black (2021) as Joel Wyrick (voice)
- Centigrade (2020) as Matt
- The Passage (2019) as Clark Richards
- The Girl Who Invented Kissing (2017) as Jimmy
- Never Here (2017) as Andy Williams
- The Intervention (2016) as Peter
- The Wannabe (2015) as Thomas
- Surviving Me: The Nine Circles of Sophie (2015) as Jimmy
- Jersey Boys (2014) as Gaetano 'Tommy' DeVito
- 3 Nights in the Desert (2014) as Barry
- The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire (2014) as Self
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
- Polish Bar (2010) as Reuben
- Assassination of a High School President (2008) as Ricky Delacruz
- Boys Briefs 5: Schoolboys (2008)
- Rocket Science (2007) as Earl Hefner
- Tie a Yellow Ribbon (2007) as Ed
- Stephanie Daley (2007) as Geoff
- Goodbye Baby (2007) as Dominick
- Yeah No Definitely (2007) as Cam
- The Dawn (2006) as Scott
- Rescue Me (2004)
- Rescue Me (2004) as Tony
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Eric Newsome
- The Sopranos (1999) as Hernan O'Brien
- Law & Order (1990) as Peter Harris
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vincent Piazza best known for?
Vincent Piazza is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Batman: Caped Crusader (2024), Tulsa King (2022), Pacific Rim: The Black (2021), A Monster in Paris (2011).
When and where was Vincent Piazza born?
Vincent Piazza was born on May 25, 1976 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Vincent Piazza have?
Vincent Piazza has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Vincent Piazza's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Vincent Piazza (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided TMDB bio, Wikipedia, IMDb, Variety, Wikiwand, Biography Tribune. Rules: Use ONLY verifiable facts from sources. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Hernan O'Brien — aged about 23
- Tulsa King (2022) as Vince Antonacci — aged about 46
- Pacific Rim: The Black (2021) as Joel Wyrick (voice) — aged about 45
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Charles 'Lucky' Luciano — aged about 34
- Rescue Me (2004) — aged about 28
- Rescue Me (2004) as Tony — aged about 28
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