Bronx-born and raised Chazz Palminteri was a natural choice to continue the Italianate torch in film. In the tradition set forth in the 1970s by such icons as director 'Martin Scorsese
Daughter Gabriella Palminteri born 25 December 2001 in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Son Dante Palminteri born October 11, 1995.
Chazz used to bounce at The LimeLight in New York City.
He was initially offered $250,000, then a seven-figure amount, for the film rights to his play "A Bronx Tale," but he refused to sell out, insisting that he write the screenplay and play the lead, which he did ( A Bronx Tale ).
Although "A Bronx Tale" was his first play, he had written skits for a comedy troupe for about four or five years prior to that.
Began as a long-haired lead singer for a band called "Razzamachazz."
Is a frequent caller to WFAN sports radio in New York.
Italian-American, with roots in Agrigento, Sicily.
Was considered for the role of Dean Martin in The Rat Pack .
Got his role in The Usual Suspects after it was turned down by Al Pacino.
Voiced two animated characters who were junkyard animals that hated house animals. In Stuart Little he voiced Smokey a junkyard cat who hated house cats and in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamps Adventure he voiced Buster a junkyard dog who hated house dogs.
I think the lessons I learned growing up in the streets in the Bronx,were never tip your hand too soon. Always keep your cards close to the,vest.
On the Waterfront (1954) is still the greatest movie ever made.
