Mike Starr
Known for
An American character actor with a burly, streetwise presence, Mike Starr has appeared in dozens of films as heavies, cops and hangers-on. The Queens native is remembered as the doomed Frenchy in Martin Scorsese's 'GoodFellas' (1990) and provided comic muscle in 'Dumb and Dumber' (1994). He also featured in 'Miller's Crossing' (1990) and 'Ed Wood' (1994). A prolific, instantly recognizable supporting player, he built a durable career on tough-guy roles delivered with a distinctive blend of menace and warmth.
Mike Starr
109 Movies
53 Series
An American character actor with a burly, streetwise presence, Mike Starr has appeared in dozens of films as heavies, cops and hangers-on. The Queens native is remembered as the doomed Frenchy in Martin Scorsese's 'GoodFellas' (1990) and provided comic muscle in 'Dumb and Dumber' (1994). He also featured in 'Miller's Crossing' (1990) and 'Ed Wood' (1994). A prolific, instantly recognizable supporting player, he built a durable career on tough-guy roles delivered with a distinctive blend of menace and warmth.
Movies
Plays Frenchy
GoodFellas
1990
Plays Joe Mentaliano
Dumb and Dumber
1994
Plays Frankie
Miller's Crossing
1990
Plays Tony Scipelli
The Bodyguard
1992
Plays Georgie Weiss
Ed Wood
1994
Plays Block
Jersey Girl
2004
Plays Cop
James and the Giant Peach
1996
Plays Man #1 - Arthur's Bar
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
Plays Russ Millard
The Black Dahlia
2006
Plays Hood #2
The Protector
1985
Plays Boone
The Natural
1984
Plays Pooter-the-Clown
Uncle Buck
1989
Plays Walt McGahn
Snake Eyes
1998
Plays Francis the Barkeeper
Blown Away
1994
Plays Albert Salke
Hoodlum
1997
Plays Lenny
The Money Pit
1986
Plays Superintendent
Blue Steel
1990
Plays Newsroom Reporter
The Hudsucker Proxy
1994
Plays Auto Worker Bowling Alley #3
Collision Course
1989
Plays Patrolman Desher
Cruising
1980
Plays Cell Guard #2
King Kong Lives
1986
Plays Thumper
Clockers
1995
Plays Jolly Santa
Bad Santa 2
2016
Plays Burly
Zeroville
2019
Plays Big Mike
On Deadly Ground
1994
Plays Hackett
Nasty Hero
1987
Plays Eddie
Summer of Sam
1999
Plays Hanif
Son of the Pink Panther
1993
Plays Ducky
Cat's Eye
1985
Plays Eddie Gottlieb
Sweetwater
2023
Plays Man with Bullhorn
Punchline
1988
Plays Jerry
The Wannabe
2015
Plays Shipping Co-Worker
Who's That Girl
1987
Plays Harold
Mad Dog and Glory
1993
Plays Dot Collins
Tempted
2001
Plays Rock
The Last Dragon
1985
Plays Melvin Goldberg
Ca$h
2010
Plays Leo "Lips" Moceri
Kill the Irishman
2011
Plays James Bonnell
Off Beat
1986
Plays Det. Williams
Night Trap
1993
Plays Roy Gelles
The Ice Harvest
2005
Plays Mr. Zirella
Lean On Me
1989
Plays Hardhat
New York Stories
1989
Plays Bobby Boulevard
Knockaround Guys
2001
Plays Mike
Blood and Wine
1996
Plays Burglar
Radio Days
1987
Plays Julie Martin
Billy Bathgate
1991
Plays Father
Til Death Do Us Part
2023
Plays Paulie
Wrong Turn at Tahoe
2009
Plays Crocker
Funny Farm
1988
TV Shows
Plays Kenny Sandusky
Ed
2000
Plays Mickey Kinnear
EZ Streets
1996
Plays Mike Widmer
Hardball
1994
Plays Big Tough Guy God
Joan of Arcadia
2003
Plays Rustler
The Last Don
1997
Plays Pollard
Law & Order
1990
Plays Arthur
Chicago Fire
2012
Plays Det. Alex Portman
Martial Law
1998
Plays Kurt Walsh
East New York
2022
Plays Angelo
Best Friends Forever
2012
Plays Artie Levy
The Handler
2003
Plays Bobby Kneecaps
The Good Guys
2010
Plays Nelson
Life on Mars
2008
Plays Cop
The Middleman
2008
Plays Bobby Paterno
A.U.S.A.
2003
Plays Harold
Dice
2016
Plays Building Super
NewsRadio
1995
Plays Roy Hopkins
Deadly Games
1995
Plays Benny Famosa
The Finder
2012
Plays Gus
Brotherly Love
1995
Plays Bully
Listen Up!
2004
Plays Rick
Brother's Keeper
1998
Plays Officer Hill
Home Improvement
1991
Plays Axe
The Pretender
1996
Plays Phil Deluca
Early Edition
1996
Plays Max
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Grotti
The Office
2005
Plays Vince Robinson
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Gil
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Billy Kriezel
Frasier
1993
Latest Trailers
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As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Full Filmography
Til Death Do Us Part
Father
2023
Film
The Crusades
Mr. Podkowa
2023
Film
Sweetwater
Eddie Gottlieb
2023
Film
Life's Better Protected
The Casting Director
2022
Film
East New York
Kurt Walsh · 2 episodes
2022–
TV
Clowning
Detective Welles
2022
Film
The Cleaner
Carl
2021
Film
Zeroville
Burly
2019
Film
Recovery
Dr. Taylor
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mike Starr and where are they from?
Mike Starr is 76 years old, born on July 29, 1950 in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mike Starr?
Mike Starr is best known for roles in GoodFellas, Dumb and Dumber, The Bodyguard.
How many movies has Mike Starr been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Mike Starr has appeared in 109 movies and 53 TV shows.
What was Mike Starr's first movie?
The career of Mike Starr began with Squeeze Play (1979).
What is Mike Starr's most recent movie or series?
Mike Starr's most recent release is As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas, which premiered on October 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Mike Starr appeared in?
On television, Mike Starr has appeared in House, The Office, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Blacklist.
Mike Starr
1950-07-29 · Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Mike Starr (born July 29, 1950) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor and producer. Known for his large size at 6' 5" (196 cm), he has typically been typecast as playing thugs or henchmen. Starr was born in Flushing, Queens, New York to a retail employee mother and a meatpacker father. His older brother Beau Starr is also an actor. Mike Starr is a graduate of Hofstra University. He and his family reside in Riverdale, New York.