Chazz Palminteri
Actor · Writer
74 years (May 15, 1952)The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
An actor and playwright from the Bronx of Italian-American roots, Chazz Palminteri came to attention by writing and starring in his autobiographical work 'A Bronx Tale', which Robert De Niro brought to the screen in 1993 with him in the cast. His portrayal of the mobster Cheech in Woody Allen's 'Bullets over Broadway' earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor and cemented his image as a loquacious, dangerous gangster. Born in 1952, he has built a solid career in the crime genre with titles such as 'The Usual Suspects' and 'Analyze This'. His range combines street toughness with a very New York verbal charisma.
Chazz Palminteri
Actor · Writer
Known for
An actor and playwright from the Bronx of Italian-American roots, Chazz Palminteri came to attention by writing and starring in his autobiographical work 'A Bronx Tale', which Robert De Niro brought to the screen in 1993 with him in the cast. His portrayal of the mobster Cheech in Woody Allen's 'Bullets over Broadway' earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor and cemented his image as a loquacious, dangerous gangster. Born in 1952, he has built a solid career in the crime genre with titles such as 'The Usual Suspects' and 'Analyze This'. His range combines street toughness with a very New York verbal charisma.
Movies: 51 titles
Plays Dave Kujan
The Usual Suspects
1995
Writer
Plays Sonny LoSpecchio
A Bronx Tale
1993
Plays Angelo Bruno
Legend
2015
Plays Smokey (voice)
Stuart Little
1999
Plays Walken
Little Man
2006
Plays Woolworth (voice)
Hoodwinked!
2005
Plays Primo Sidone
Analyze This
1999
Plays Detective Rydell
Running Scared
2006
Plays Travel Agent (voice)
Arthur and the Invisibles
2006
Plays Benny Zadir
A Night at the Roxbury
1998
Plays King
Down to Earth
2001
Plays Buster (voice)
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
2001
Plays Guy Baran
Diabolique
1996
Plays Matt Gavin
Jade
1995
Director
Plays Arizona
Noel
2004
Plays Tony
Innocent Blood
1992
Plays Elleroy Coolidge
Mulholland Falls
1996
Plays Cheech
Bullets Over Broadway
1994
Plays Hood #2
The Last Dragon
1985
Plays Connie
Oscar
1991
Plays Monty
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2006
Plays Jerry
Final Recourse
2013
Plays Kassada
Animal
2005
Plays Raymond
Vault
2019
Plays Eddie Dugan
One Eyed King
2001
Plays Tweat
One Last Ride
2006
Plays Frank Pacelli
In The Mix
2005
Plays Joe
Poolhall Junkies
2002
Plays Officer Pirelli
The Perez Family
1995
Plays Phil
Hurlyburly
1998
Plays Geno Scarpacci
Hollywood & Wine
2011
Plays Tony
Clover
2020
Plays Sal Fontaine
Jolene
2010
Plays Lyle Corrente
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Writer
Plays Tony
Faithful
1996
Plays Lee Maxwell
Body Armour
2007
Plays Frank Gregorio
Once More With Feeling
2009
Plays Lt. Laine Devon
Scarred City
1998
Plays Babe Ruth (voice)
Henry & Me
2014
Plays Milky Marvin
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
2012
Plays Ricky
The Last Word
1995
Producer
Plays Joe Fine
Mighty Fine
2012
Plays George Zucco
The Dukes
2007
Producer
Plays Yonkers Joe
Yonkers Joe
2008
Plays Ben Rose
Last I Heard
2013
Plays Vince
Push
2006
TV Shows: 10 titles
Plays Narrator (voice)
Mafia States of America
2021
Plays Frank McNeil
Kojak
2005
Plays Frank Rizzoli Sr.
Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Plays Shorty
Modern Family
2009
Plays Marcy
Matlock
1986
Plays Angelo Gallo
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Vincent Cellucci
Kevin Can Wait
2016
Plays Tiny the Slug (voice)
Bubble Guppies
2011
Plays Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Dilbert
1999
Plays Manfredi Sinatra
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Latest Trailers
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A Bronx Tale: One Man Show
Full Filmography
Bad News on the Doorstep
Sneaks
2026
A Bronx Tale: One Man Show
Various roles
2025
Mafia States of America
Narrator (voice) · 10 episodes
2021–
Bubble Guppies
Tiny the Slug (voice)
2021Season 6
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Manfredi Sinatra
2021Season 1
Clover
Tony
2020
Vault
Raymond
2019
Modern Family
Shorty
2018Season 10
Modern Family
Shorty
2017Season 9
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chazz Palminteri and where are they from?
Chazz Palminteri is 74 years old, born on May 15, 1952 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chazz Palminteri?
Chazz Palminteri is best known for roles in The Usual Suspects, Stuart Little, Legend.
How many movies has Chazz Palminteri been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Chazz Palminteri has appeared in 51 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Chazz Palminteri's first movie?
The career of Chazz Palminteri began with Home Free All (1984).
What is Chazz Palminteri's most recent movie or series?
Chazz Palminteri's most recent release is Bad News on the Doorstep, which premiered on August 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Chazz Palminteri appeared in?
On television, Chazz Palminteri has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Modern Family, Blue Bloods, Rizzoli & Isles.
Chazz Palminteri
1952-05-15 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri (born May 15, 1952) is an American actor and writer, best known for his performances in The Usual Suspects, A Bronx Tale, Mulholland Falls and his Academy Award nominated role for Best Supporting Actor in Bullets Over Broadway.