query: who was the actor that played luca brasi in the godfather

pos: Lenny Montana Lenny Montana Lenny Montana (born Leonardo Passafaro; March 13, 1926 – May 12, 1992) was an American actor who played the role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in "The Godfather". Prior to becoming an actor, he had a successful career as a professional wrestler as well as an enforcer for the Colombo family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1926 of Italian-American heritage. He was fluent in both English and Italian. His wrestling career began in neighboring New Jersey in 1953. He wrestled under the Zebra Kid gimmick, and was billed at the height of 6 foot

pos: Luca Brasi Luca Brasi Luca Brasi is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather", as well as its 1972 film adaptation. In the film, he was portrayed by Lenny Montana, an ex-wrestler and ex-bodyguard for the Colombo crime family. Luca Brasi is Mafia boss Vito Corleone's personal enforcer. Brasi has a reputation as a savage killer, making him one of the most feared and dangerous criminals in the American Mafia. Vito is the only person who can control Brasi, but he also fears him and is nervous in his presence. Brasi can perform any job or murder without accomplices that

pos: Luca Brasi Luca Brasi's is the name of an Italian deli in Hoboken, NJ. Luca Brasi Luca Brasi is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather", as well as its 1972 film adaptation. In the film, he was portrayed by Lenny Montana, an ex-wrestler and ex-bodyguard for the Colombo crime family. Luca Brasi is Mafia boss Vito Corleone's personal enforcer. Brasi has a reputation as a savage killer, making him one of the most feared and dangerous criminals in the American Mafia. Vito is the only person who can control Brasi, but he also fears him and is nervous in

pos: Joseph Paruta kind of decrepit. He was tough and loyal. Old Man Paruta would kill for me as quick as he would get me a cup of coffee. Over the years, there was nothing I couldn't ask of him." His capo Sammy Gravano would later say that "he was like my own personal Luca Brasi," in reference to the contract killer character from "The Godfather." It is unknown if Gravano ever referred to Paruta by his ironic nickname or not. In reference to "The Godfather," Vito Corleone describes the Luca Brasi character (portrayed by Lenny Montana) as a "man who goes around

pos: Lenny Montana Lenny Montana Lenny Montana (born Leonardo Passafaro; March 13, 1926 – May 12, 1992) was an American actor who played the role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in "The Godfather". Prior to becoming an actor, he had a successful career as a professional wrestler as well as an enforcer for the Colombo family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1926 of Italian-American heritage. He was fluent in both English and Italian. His wrestling career began in neighboring New Jersey in 1953. He wrestled under the Zebra Kid gimmick, and was billed at the height of 6 foot

pos: Jabba the Hutt says Williams' piece "blends the monstrous and the lyrical." According to film historian Laurent Bouzereau, Jabba the Hutt's death in "Return of the Jedi" was suggested by script writer Lawrence Kasdan. Lucas decided Leia should strangle him with her slave chain. He was inspired by a scene from "The Godfather" (1972) where an obese character named Luca Brasi (Lenny Montana) is garroted by an assassin. Jabba the Hutt was played by Declan Mulholland in scenes cut from the 1977 release of "Star Wars". In Mulholland's scenes as Jabba, Jabba is represented as a rotund human dressed in a shaggy fur

pos: Lenny Montana "Kojak" (1978), and "Magnum, P.I." (1982). Montana was usually cast as "muscle" for hire or an intimidating mobster. Montana retired from acting after appearing in the B movie "Blood Song" (1982), which he also co-wrote. He died May 12, 1992 of a heart attack in Lindenhurst, New York. He was 66 years old. His likeness was used as his character Luca Brasi in "The Godfather Game". Terence McGovern provided the voice acting. Montana was survived by his wife Sylvia, four children and twelve grandchildren. Lenny Montana Lenny Montana (born Leonardo Passafaro; March 13, 1926 – May 12, 1992) was an

neg: Lenny Montana where his character thanked the Don; Coppola also wrote this into the script as Brasi being overwhelmed by the Don's invitation to his daughter's wedding. He had little screen time in the role of Luca Brasi, but his notable height and physique caught the eye of producers, and he appeared in several movies and television programs after appearing in "The Godfather". After appearing in "The Godfather", Montana was an actor in demand. One of the first of these roles was the Italian spoof film "The Funny Face of the Godfather" in 1973. Montana had the role of Saro, and an

neg: Luca Brasi Leia should strangle him with her slave chain, as he was inspired by Brasi's death scene from "The Godfather". Luca Brasi features in the lyrics to Catatonia's song "I am the Mob" on their 1998 album "International Velvet". Luca Brasi is the name of an Australian punk rock band from Tasmania formed in 2009, which has released three studio albums on Poison City Records, "Extended Family", "By a Thread" and "If This Is all We're Going to Be". Luca Brasi is also referenced in Brand New's song "Luca" on their 2006 album "The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me".

neg: Luca Brasi punching. The player witnesses Brasi's eventual death and must escape to inform the family. Brasi is also mentioned by Michael Corleone in the video game version of "The Godfather Part II", where the player, Dominic Corleone, acquires Brasi's old apartment. Brasi inspired Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates to create his 2013 mixtape, "The Luca Brasi Story", and its sequel, "Luca Brasi 2", hosted by DJ Drama and released on December 15, 2014. According to film historian Laurent Bouzereau, the character of Jabba the Hutt's death in "Return of the Jedi" was suggested by script writer Lawrence Kasdan. George Lucas decided

neg: Luca Brasi could implicate him. He also eliminates witnesses, making a criminal conviction nearly impossible. In one two-week killing spree, he murders six men who attempted to assassinate Don Corleone. Only Vito, recuperating from the attack, could call him off. These six deaths end the famous "Olive Oil War". Brasi's fanatical loyalty to Don Corleone is unquestioned, and he is said to have killed a Corleone soldier merely for making the Corleone family look bad. Brasi often claims he would sooner kill himself than betray the Godfather. Another early incident involved Brasi killing two of Al Capone's henchmen who were hired to

neg: The Godfather (2006 video game) that when he is old enough and the time is right, he will have his revenge. The game then moves to 1945. Sarafina comes to see Vito, telling him that Aldo has fallen in with a bad crowd. Vito sends Luca Brasi (Garry Chalk) to find Aldo and recruit him into the family. After teaching Aldo how to fight and get protection money, Brasi sends him to meet Paulie Gatto (Tony Alcantar), who introduces him to, Marty "Monk" Malone (Jason Schombing). Gatto has been assigned to take revenge on a group of men who attacked the daughter of an undertaker,

neg: Luca Brasi (band) as Violent Soho, PUP, The Smith Street Band, You Me At Six, Turnover and Pianos Become the Teeth. They have also performed at St Jerome's Laneway Festival, Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival. Luca Brasi - named after the character from "The Godfather" - formed in 2009 with Richardson, Busby, guitarist Mitchell Dobson and drummer Saxon Hall. A demo EP, "Sleeps with the Fishes", was released in 2010. Three songs from the demo - "Theme Song From HQ," "Beacons" and "Isaac Bowen" - were re-recorded for the band's debut LP, "Extended Family". The album was recorded in Hobart with

neg: Luca Brasi water by Solozzo's and Tattaglia's men. Brasi's role as personal enforcer/bodyguard to the Don is later filled by Al Neri. Following Neri's initiation, Corleone family "consigliere" Tom Hagen tells Michael that now he has his "Luca". Luca Brasi plays a major role in the prequel novel "The Family Corleone" by Ed Falco. During the Great Depression, Luca Brasi is the leader of a small but feared gang, which makes deals with Vito's second oldest son Sonny. The younger Brasi is described as a psychopath who kills his own newborn child by having it thrown alive into a burning furnace, lets

neg: The Godfather Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo, backed by the Tattaglia crime family, asks Vito for investment in his narcotics business and protection through his political connections. Wary of involvement in a dangerous new trade that risks alienating political insiders, Vito declines. Suspicious, Vito sends his enforcer, Luca Brasi, to spy on them. Brasi is garroted during his first meeting with Bruno Tattaglia and Sollozzo. Later Sollozzo has Vito gunned down in the street, then kidnaps Hagen. With Corleone first-born Sonny in command, Sollozzo pressures Hagen to persuade Sonny to accept Sollozzo's deal, then releases him. The family receives fish wrapped in Brasi's

neg: The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me life. "Limousine" is often cited as Brand New's greatest song. Writing for Team Rock, Mischa Pearlman believed the title and lyrics of "Luca" reference the fictional character Luca Brasi of the 1972 American crime film "The Godfather". "The Archers' Bows Have Broken" is described as being about people who use religion for self-serving purposes instead of the intentions of the prophets, including in politics. Its aural traits include "the sound of nihilism and religion converging, and the world burning down as a result." The name of the album came from a conversation Jesse Lacey had with a friend regarding Daniel

neg: Luca Brasi his Irish-American girlfriend Kelly die, and abuses drugs. Brasi also wants to kill Hagen for having an affair with Kelly. Brasi suffers a drug overdose, which leads to a mental breakdown and stroke-like behavior. Although Vito dislikes and fears Brasi, he recruits him into his crime family, knowing that Brasi's formidable reputation would intimidate the Corleone family's enemies. Luca Brasi appears early on in "". Vito tells Brasi to rescue the protagonist, Aldo Trapani, from a brutal gang and train him. Brasi functions as a "trainer" for the player, demonstrating how to perform various game functions, such as shooting and

neg: The Godfather two studios agreed on a settlement and Pacino was signed by Paramount three weeks before shooting began. Coppola gave several roles in the film to family members. He gave his sister, Talia Shire, the role of Connie Corleone. His daughter Sofia played Michael Francis Rizzi, Connie's and Carlo's newborn son. Carmine Coppola, his father, appeared in the film as an extra playing a piano during a scene. Coppola's wife, mother, and two sons all appeared as extras in the picture. Several smaller roles, like Luca Brasi, were cast after the filming had started. Before the filming began, the cast received

neg: Vincent Corleone from his predecessors' morals, would have entered the family into the drug trade, driving the Corleone clan back into corruption and eventual decline and ending with his being killed similarly to Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. This proposed film would have been titled either "The Godfather Part IV" or "The Godfather: The Final Part". Flashbacks would include Vito Corleone's early days as Don, and the childhood days of Sonny, Fredo, Michael, and Connie Corleone, when they discover the precise nature of their father's business. The film would have portrayed the early days of Tom Hagen, Luca Brasi, and Johnny Fontane,

neg: Luca Brasi murder Don Corleone. Brasi subdues both men, binding and then gagging them with towels. As Brasi hacks up one with an ax, the other man, terrified, chokes to death on the towel. Later in the novel, Vito's youngest son, Michael Corleone, learns that years earlier Brasi murdered an Irish prostitute hours after she bore his child. He then forced the midwife, under threat of death, to put the live infant into a burning furnace. The distraught woman, who described Brasi as an unholy demon, sought Vito's protection. Don Corleone intervened, covering up Brasi's crime and gaining Brasi's undying service and

neg: Luca Brasi Don Corleone returned the next day with Luca Brasi to make Halley an "offer he couldn't refuse." Within an hour Halley signed a release for only $1,000. As Brasi held a gun to Halley's head, Don Corleone assured him that either his signature or his brains would be on the contract. In the novel, the circumstances and tendered amount differ somewhat. Accompanied by Brasi and Consigliere Genco Abbandando, Vito Corleone held Halley at gunpoint after initially offering the bandleader $20,000. The Don then paid $10,000 after forcing Halley to sign the release. To draw out rival mobster Virgil Sollozzo, Don

neg: Luca Brasi (band) 2017, the band released "Got to Give" and performed a headlining tour of Australia in support of it through June and July. "Let it Slip" was released in April 2018 followed by the band's fourth studio album, "Stay" on 22 June 2018; and is the band's first album to be released via Cooking Vinyl Australia. The album peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Charts. Current members Former members Singles Luca Brasi (band) Luca Brasi are an Australian rock band formed in St Helens, Tasmania in 2009. The current line-up of the band features Thomas Busby on lead guitar, Danny

neg: Tom Hagen in the drug trade. Sollozzo has Luca Brasi murdered, Vito shot, and Hagen kidnapped off the street. Sollozzo informs Hagen that Vito has been shot and killed outside his office and tasks Hagen to persuade Sonny to make peace and accept his narcotics deal. Hagen says he'll do his best but warns Sollozzo that Luca Brasi, the Don's fanatically loyal bodyguard and hitman, will launch a violent reprisal. Unbeknownst to Hagen, Sollozzo and Bruno Tattaglia have already murdered Brasi. The meeting is interrupted when Sollozzo receives word that Vito has survived the shooting, ruining Sollozzo's original plan. It's a testament

neg: Luca Brasi Corleone orders Brasi to pretend he is switching allegiances. Brasi hangs out at Bruno Tattaglia's nightclub, beds a waitress working there, and openly complains that he is underpaid. When that information filters back to Tattaglia, he offers Brasi a meeting. Brasi arrives, wearing a bulletproof vest. Sollozzo, after promising friendship, a job, and $50,000, has him subdued and garroted to death. Sonny Corleone, Tom Hagen, and others in the family learn of Brasi's demise by receiving a dead fish wrapped in Brasi's bulletproof vest, indicating he "sleeps with the fishes", meaning that Brasi's corpse was thrown into a body of

neg: Lenny Montana Producer Al Ruddy eventually made a deal with the league and Joe Colombo to cut the word Mafia from the script, and the league were behind the production of the film. This meant many mobsters would be present on the set of "The Godfather". It was in 1971, when Montana was acting as a bodyguard for a senior Colombo Family member, that he met Francis Ford Coppola and Al Ruddy. After being introduced to the 6-foot-6, 320-pound Montana, they quickly cast him for the role of Luca Brasi. When Bettye McCartt, Al Ruddy's assistant, broke her watch, Montana offered to

neg: English plurals iconic contexts, such as the Bible story of the loaves and fishes, or the reference in "The Godfather", "Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes." Other nouns that have identical singular and plural forms include: Most names for Native American peoples are not inflected in the plural: Exceptions include Algonquins, Apaches, Aztecs, Black Hawks, Chippewas, Hurons, Incas, Mohawks, Oneidas, and Seminoles. English sometimes distinguishes between regular plural forms of demonyms/ethnonyms (e.g. "five Dutchmen", "several Irishmen"), and uncountable plurals used to refer to entire nationalities collectively (e.g. "the Dutch", "the Irish"). Certain other words borrowed from foreign languages such as Japanese and

neg: Luca Brasi (band) Luca Brasi (band) Luca Brasi are an Australian rock band formed in St Helens, Tasmania in 2009. The current line-up of the band features Thomas Busby on lead guitar, Danny Flood on drums, Patrick Marshall on rhythm guitar and vocals, and Tyler Richardson on lead vocals and bass guitar. To date, the group have released four studio albums: "Extended Family" (2011), "By a Thread" (2014), "If This Is All We're Going to Be" (2016) and "Stay" (2018); the latter became their first ARIA top 10. The band are currently signed to Cooking Vinyl Australia, and have toured with bands such

neg: I Am the Mob that "[Moon] used to put goldfish in it. That's what Aled wanted – a sort of homage to Keith Moon." I Am the Mob "I Am the Mob" is a song by Welsh rock band Catatonia from their album "International Velvet". It became the band's second top 40 hit, peaking at No.40. The song's lyrics refer to the gangster movie "The Godfather", with lines "I put horses' heads in people's beds, cause I am the Mob", and "That Luca Brasi: ah, he sleeps with the fishes". The song received very little airplay, due to the lyrics being considered unfriendly for

neg: I Am the Mob I Am the Mob "I Am the Mob" is a song by Welsh rock band Catatonia from their album "International Velvet". It became the band's second top 40 hit, peaking at No.40. The song's lyrics refer to the gangster movie "The Godfather", with lines "I put horses' heads in people's beds, cause I am the Mob", and "That Luca Brasi: ah, he sleeps with the fishes". The song received very little airplay, due to the lyrics being considered unfriendly for radio stations. The recording begins with a short sample "from a discussion on bullying lifted from "Jenny Jones" – an

neg: The Godfather (novel) and Salvatore Tessio. Other significant members of the organization include enforcers Luca Brasi and Albert Neri and upcoming soldier Rocco Lampone. The novel remained on "The New York Times" Best Seller list for 67 weeks and sold over nine million copies in two years. It became the best selling published work in history for several years. The 1972 film adaptation of the novel was released with Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone and Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Mario Puzo assisted with both writing of the screenplay and other production tasks. The film grossed approximately

neg: The Big Brawl Luca Brasi in "The Godfather". While a moderate success in North America and Hong Kong, "The Big Brawl" was a disappointment as it performed below expectations. Despite this, the film went on to have more success in other Asian and European markets. The film's disappointing performance in North America, however, led to Chan being advised to try supporting roles such as the Japanese racing car driver in "The Cannonball Run". Chan later made another attempt to break into the American market with 1985's "The Protector", which suffered the same fate as this film. It was not until 1995 with "Rumble

neg: The Godfather (2006 video game) Bonasera, a friend of Vito's. Gatto, Monk and Aldo beat up the gang, and Aldo then joins Brasi on a mission to meet with Bruno Tattaglia (Joe Paulino) and Virgil Sollozzo (Richard Newman). Several days previously, Vito refused to enter the cocaine trade with Sollozzo. Knowing that Sollozzo feels insulted by this refusal, Vito is concerned about retribution, and has sent Brasi to pretend he is discontented working for the Corleones, and wishes to join the Tattaglia family, who are supporting Sollozzo. However, Bruno and Sollozzo kill Brasi, witnessed by Aldo through a window. He flees, meeting Monk and his

neg: Luca Brasi loyalty. Brasi is honored and grateful to be invited to Vito Corleone's home on the day of his daughter's wedding. To show proper respect, Brasi personally presents the Don a large cash gift for his daughter Connie's bridal purse, purportedly the largest sum given. During the reception, Michael's girlfriend, Kay Adams, notices Brasi and asks Michael about him. He tells her how his father once helped his godson Johnny Fontane's singing career with Brasi's assistance. Don Corleone had offered bandleader Les Halley $10,000 to release Fontane from a personal service contract that unfairly exploited Fontane's rising fame. When Halley refused,

neg: Joseph Paruta Mob", Paruta is portrayed by actor Richard Bright. Joseph Paruta Joseph Paruta, also known as ""Old Man"" and "Sammy Gravano's Personal Luca Brasi" (December 3, 1929-October 1986 Brooklyn, New York) was a mobster in the Gambino crime family and considered a "key member" of Sammy Gravano's Bensonhurst, Brooklyn crew. He is the only known mobster who asked for a mercy killing after becoming terminally ill with lung cancer. The proposition was agreed upon but Paruta died before the mercy killing was performed. Paruta was born in Bensonhurst on December 3, 1929 to first generation emigrants from Venice, Italy of a

neg: Lenny Montana get her a new one. A week later, Montana returned with a "gift from the boys" – an antique diamond watch. He was picked for the part after the original actor playing the character died of a stroke. This would be his first film appearance. His role was that of sadistic mob enforcer Luca Brasi, a hitman used by Don Corleone (Marlon Brando). Montana was so nervous about appearing opposite Brando that he kept practicing his lines over and over again. Francis Ford Coppola rewrote the scene to feature this. Montana also suffered an attack of nerves during the scene

neg: Luca Brasi (band) Nic White and Lincoln Le Fevre. It was released in September 2011 via Poison City Records. Shortly after its release, Patrick Marshall joined the band officially as a third guitarist. This line-up would record one seven-inch together, entitled "Tassie", in late 2012. In September 2013, Dobson and Hall played their final show with the band at the Poison City Weekender in Melbourne, before departing the line-up. Drummer Danny Flood - who had previously filled in for Hall on a tour with Title Fight in March 2013 - was brought in as a full-time replacement shortly before a national tour with

neg: Tired Lion tour, such as Violent Soho, Gyroscope, Spiderbait, The 1975, British India, Kingswood, and Luca Brasi. Some of their numerous festival appearances include Homebake, Groovin' the Moo, Falls Festival, Southbound, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Primavera Sound. On Tuesday 6 March 2018, Guitarist Matt Tanner stated via Facebook that he would be parting ways with the band after having played guitar with them since their inception. Tanner cited "personal reasons" as his motivation behind the departure. Current Members Past Members J Awards West Australian Music Industry Awards Tired Lion Tired Lion are an Australian indie rock band formed in Perth in

neg: Robert DiBernardo that DiBernardo had to be killed. On June 5, 1986, DiBernardo was lured to the basement offices of Gravano's drywall company on Stillwell Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Acting as if it were a regular business meeting, Gravano told Joseph Paruta to get DiBernardo a cup of coffee. Paruta, who was known as "Gravano's Personal Luca Brasi" got up, but instead of getting the coffee, took a .38-caliber revolver from a cabinet behind DiBernardo and shot him in the back of the head. Gravano claimed that he later learned that Ruggiero was $250,000 in debt to DiBernardo and realized Ruggiero may

neg: Kevin Gates caught the attention of Lil Wayne's record label, Young Money Entertainment. Gates was signed to the management wing of the label later that year. Although he was signed to the management wing, Gates never signed a record deal with Young Money. He noted, however, that it was Birdman who gave him the idea to start his own record label later on. In early 2013, Gates released the mixtape, "The Luca Brasi Story", via his Bread Winners' Association record label. The mixtape received critical praise with Pitchfork saying it, "imbues trap's claustrophobic bleakness with an emotional nakedness, capable lyricism, and melodic

neg: Cavalier Youth Video were released for acoustic versions "Lived a Lie" and "Room to Breathe" on 7 October and 23 October, respectively. On 27 October, a special edition of the album was released. It featured five acoustic versions of album tracks and a DVD. The acoustic versions were recorded with producer Stephen Street. "Forgive and Forget" was released as a single on 9 December. In February 2015, the group went on a co-headlining UK arena tour with All Time Low. They were supported by Walk the Moon. In April and May, the band played a few Australian shows with Luca Brasi around

neg: Luca Lionello , it has the contribution of Luca lionello in the movie ' Cover boy: L'ultima rivoluzione (2006)' Luca Lionello Luca Lionello (born 9 January 1964 in Rome) is an Italian actor. His father was the actor and voice dubbing artist Oreste Lionello. An actor since 1986, Luca Lionello came to international attention in 2004, when he played the role of Judas Iscariot in Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ". He was an atheist until 2004, when he became a Catholic, owing to his experience filming "The Passion of the Christ". He has also played at least two other Apostles:

neg: The Smith Street Band from January through March, with Bomb the Music Industry! and The Bennies as support acts. In March 2013, Wagner announced All Tomorrow's Shoeys, a three-day music festival held at Hobart's Brisbane Hotel. Curated by Wagner, the festival included Luca Brasi, The Bennies, Grim Fandango and Lincoln Le Fevre. Later that month, the band participated in the "Tram Sessions" program that involves the recording of live performances on Melbourne tram routes. The program organisers explained: "One day we asked ourselves, hmm, if only there was a band who' s name encapsulated an iconic Melbourne street which also happened to be along

neg: Al Neri diplomats who disregard traffic or parking laws. After his wife leaves him, Neri kills a drug dealer and pimp by cracking his skull with the flashlight and is convicted of manslaughter. Tom Hagen and Peter Clemenza see Neri as a potential replacement for Luca Brasi, Vito Corleone's feared enforcer, and arrange his release from prison. Normally, policemen are barred from becoming made men, but they were impressed enough with Neri to recommend that Michael intercede. Michael, appealing to Neri's sense of loyalty and Sicilian-American roots, recruits him into Clemenza's "regime." Clemenza is initially impressed by the ferocity that Neri displays

neg: Luca Lionello Luca Lionello Luca Lionello (born 9 January 1964 in Rome) is an Italian actor. His father was the actor and voice dubbing artist Oreste Lionello. An actor since 1986, Luca Lionello came to international attention in 2004, when he played the role of Judas Iscariot in Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ". He was an atheist until 2004, when he became a Catholic, owing to his experience filming "The Passion of the Christ". He has also played at least two other Apostles: St. Barnabas in "Imperium: St. Peter", starring Omar Sharif, and St. Thomas in Abel Ferrara's "Mary". https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494284/

neg: Joseph Paruta Joseph Paruta Joseph Paruta, also known as ""Old Man"" and "Sammy Gravano's Personal Luca Brasi" (December 3, 1929-October 1986 Brooklyn, New York) was a mobster in the Gambino crime family and considered a "key member" of Sammy Gravano's Bensonhurst, Brooklyn crew. He is the only known mobster who asked for a mercy killing after becoming terminally ill with lung cancer. The proposition was agreed upon but Paruta died before the mercy killing was performed. Paruta was born in Bensonhurst on December 3, 1929 to first generation emigrants from Venice, Italy of a Luccan family from Tuscany. It is unknown if

neg: Luca Brasi (band) Bodyjar. Dobson was not replaced, converting the band back into a quartet. The band's second album, "By a Thread", was released in March 2014; it was again put out through Poison City Records. The album spawned two singles: "Borders and Statelines" and "Benthos," with music videos being made for both songs. An assortment of songs that did not make the final cut of the album were compiled into an EP, "Loose Threads", which was released in early 2015. A new single, "Aeroplane," was released shortly before the band undertook a national support slot on Kisschasy's farewell tour of Australia. The

neg: How to Make Gravy Agar. John Butler performed the song at a Kelly tribute show which was recorded on the related triple album, "" (2010). Christine Anu covered the song on her 2014 Christmas album, "Island Christmas". Tasmanian band Luca Brasi covered the song in June 2016 for Triple J's Like A Version segment. "How to Make Gravy" was nominated as 'Song of the Year' at the 1997 Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Awards, which was won by Savage Garden's "Truly Madly Deeply". Kelly was also nominated and won 'Best Male Artist' at that year's ARIA Awards on the success of the song. It

neg: Tom Hagen to Hagen's persuasive abilities that he manages to convince Sollozzo to allow him to leave unharmed, having convinced Sollozzo that he'll still make the narcotics deal for him with the Corleones. Tom meets with Sonny, Michael, and Corleone "caporegimes" Peter Clemenza and Salvatore Tessio, and advises that if Vito dies, Sonny should agree to Sollozzo's deal, and that the other Mafia families will most likely support Sollozzo to avoid a long, bloody war. Two fish wrapped in Luca Brasi's bulletproof vest arrive at the Corleone compound, an unmistakable message that Brasi has been murdered by Sollozzo. Sonny orders Clemenza to

neg: Kevin Gates Plies, and Rico Love. The mixtape also made it to the "Billboard" 200, peaking at number 17. In May 2014, Gates was named a member of "XXL"'s Freshmen Class He also announced the By Any Means Tour which would run from July 15 to August 30, 2014 and feature Chevy Woods. In August 2014, Gates announced the creation of a new energy drink called "I Don't Get Tired" or "#IDGT." The drink is based on Gates' 2014 single of the same name that also featured August Alsina. With the release of his 13th mixtape, "Luca Brasi 2", Gates earned his

neg: Brawlers (band) Knox left the group in early 2015 and was replaced by Pert, formerly of Beretta Suicide. On 14 January 2015 Brawlers announced that their debut album would be called "Romantic Errors of Our Youth" and would be released on 6 April 2015 through Alcopop! Records followed by a co-headlineing tour with Max Raptor. The band have since toured with Set if Off, Decade, Real Friends, Allusondrugs, Lower Than Atlantis, Mooseblood and As It Is. 2016 sees the band head to Australia for a tour with Luca Brasi. Brawlers (band) Brawlers are an indie - punk rock group based in Leeds,

neg: The Godfather on the official list of nominees. Going into the awards ceremony, "The Godfather" was seen as the favorite to take home the most awards. From the nominations that "The Godfather" had remaining, it only won three of the Academy Awards: Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Picture. Brando, who had also not attended the Golden Globes ceremony two months earlier, boycotted the Academy Awards ceremony and refused to accept the Oscar, becoming the second actor to refuse a Best Actor award after George C. Scott in 1970. Brando sent American Indian Rights activist Sacheen Littlefeather in his place, to

neg: Innocent (actor) "Mannar Mathai Speaking", "Kilukkam", "Godfather", "Vietnam Colony", "Nadodikattu" and "Devaasuram". Innocent has also excelled in character and villain roles such as "Keli","Kathodu Kathoram". He proved his skills in other serious roles with a touch of laughter in films such as "Kabooliwaala", "Gajakesariyogam", "Mithunam", "Mazhavilkavadi", "Manassinakkare", "Thuruppugulan", "Rasathanthram", and "Mahasamudram". His effort, along with that of the superstars who starred in these films, played an important role in their success. His pairing with K. P. A. C. Lalitha was highly successful in movies such as "Ponn Muttayidunna Tharavu", "My Dear Muthachchan", "Godfather" and "Manichitrathazhu". Innocent is one of the most imitated

neg: The Family Corleone The novel also reveals how Luca Brasi first became associated with the Corleones, and introduces a number of new characters, including the crime boss Giuseppe Mariposa. Reception for the novel was mixed to positive, with George De Stefano in "New York Journal of Books" arguing that "Ed Falco deftly pulls off a feat of literary necromancy, bringing back to life one of the most iconic figures in American popular culture: Don Vito Corleone." "The Washington Post"s Patrick Anderson wrote, "Falco has captured Puzo's rich prose style and eye for detail. If you want to read another installment of the Corleone

neg: Michael V. Gazzo in "The Godfather Part II". He lost to Robert De Niro, who played Vito Corleone in the same film. Gazzo died on February 14, 1995 at age 71 due to complications from a stroke. He was buried in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Michael V. Gazzo Michael Vincenzo Gazzo (April 5, 1923 – February 14, 1995) was an American playwright who later in life became a film and television actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "The Godfather Part II" (1974). Gazzo was born on April 5, 1923. He was a

neg: Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi (born 23 January 1934) is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in a wide variety of roles over the past 30 years. He lives in West Hollywood. In 2004, he became the first person to be expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His most notable film roles are Carmine Rosato in "The Godfather Part II" (1974) and Albert Volpe in "The Godfather Part III" (1990). He is one of three actors to play two different roles in the "Godfather" films (the others being Frank Sivero, who played a young

neg: Godfather's Pizza pizzas, made from rice flour. Godfather's Pizza is also known for its commercials featuring "The Godfather", a parody of Marlon Brando's character, Don Vito Corleone, from the 1972 film "The Godfather". "The Godfather" has been played by two actors, the first being Omaha actor J. William Koll, who typically wore a white fedora hat, a pin stripe suit, and a flower on his jacket. He also used the sayings "A pizza you can't refuse!", "Do it!", "If you don't like anchovies, you'll be sleeping with the fishes", "Da goods is in da box!" and "I know your neighborhood." Godfather's Pizza

neg: 100 höjdare Wikingsson and their producer André Linschooten. The trio called themselves "Fille and the Fittpippers" when releasing the song; the song was originally made by Chris Andrews. Season two, first aired on 7 March 2005, consisted of ten 45 minute episodes. The theme for season two was "The World's 100 Funniest Moments". The production was now a bit more expensive and the show took place in a studio with live audience and one or two invited guests for each show. Season two featured a part of the programme entitled "Luca's Ladder", in which Wikingson & Hammars' gay Italian friend Luca Brasi

neg: Floral Green by Tigers Jaw, Whirr, Power Trip and Face Reality. On September 4, a music video was released for "Secret Society", directed by Hannah Roman. A 7" vinyl was released featuring "Secret Society" and an untitled B-side. In March 2013, the band went on a tour of Australia with support from Luca Brasi. In April and May, the group went on tour of Europe and the UK with support from Dead End Path and Whirr. In August, the group appeared at FYF Fest. In September and October, the band went on a headlining US tour with support from Balance And Composure,

neg: Kevin Gates third "Billboard" 200 listing in a row. The mixtape peaked at number 38. The mixtape featured the single "I Don't Get Tired" which became Gates' first song to make the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and his first song to be certified Gold. In February and March 2015, Gates embarked on the I Don't Get Tired Tour throughout much of the South. In May 2015, Gates released another mixtape, "Murder for Hire", which was said to be the third installment in the "Luca Brasi" series. In July 2015, he released the song, "Kno One," which would become the first single from

neg: Kevin Gates Kevin Gates Kevin Jerome Gilyard (born February 5, 1986), better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur. He is currently signed to Bread Winners' Association with a partnership with Atlantic Records. His debut studio album, "Islah", released in January 2016 and peaked at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 chart. Prior to "Islah", Gates also released numerous mixtapes including "Stranger Than Fiction", "By Any Means", and "Luca Brasi 2", all of which peaked in the top 40 on the "Billboard" 200 chart. Kevin Gates was born Kevin Jerome Gilyard on February 5,

neg: Short Fast Loud To Be Anywhere But Here ** 11. Rise Against - The Black Market 10. The Bennies - Heavy Disco ** 9. La Dispute - Rooms of the House 8. I Killed The Prom Queen - Beloved ** 7. Trophy Eyes - Mend, Move On ** 6. Luca Brasi - By A Thread ** 5. The Ghost Inside - Dear Youth 4. The Smith Street Band - Throw Me In The River ** 3. Architects - Lost Together//Lost Forever 2. The Amity Affliction - Let The Ocean Take Me ** 1. In Hearts Wake - Earthwalker ** <nowiki>**</nowiki> Denotes Australian Artist

neg: Short Fast Loud ** 24. Luca Brasi – Tassie ** 23. Japandroids – Celebration Rock 22. Cancer Bats – Dead Set On Living 21. The Menzingers – On The Impossible Past 20. Gallows – Gallows 19. Billy Talent – Dead Silence 18. Local Resident Failure – A Breath Of Stale Air ** 17. Every Time I Die – Ex Lives 16. Pierce The Veil – Collide With The Sky 15. Propagandhi – Failed States 14. Converge – All We Love We Leave Behind 13. NOFX – Self Entitled 12. Title Fight – Floral Green 11. Buried In Verona – Notorious ** 10. Pennywise

neg: Luca Brasi (band) song was the lead single from their third studio album, entitled "If This is All We're Going to Be". It was released in April 2016 and marked the band's first-ever appearance on the ARIA Album Charts. Their track "Anything Near Conviction" from the album was voted into the Triple J Hottest 100, 2016, at number 90. Their "Like a Version" cover of Paul Kelly's "How To Make Gravy" was listed at No. 127 in the supplementary "Hottest 200" list. The album also spawned the single "Count Me Out," which features vocals from Camp Cope vocalist/guitarist Georgia "Maq" Macdonald. In June

neg: Richard S. Castellano the role. Bruno Kirby portrayed Clemenza as a young man in "The Godfather Part II". He had played the son of Castellano's character in "The Super". Castellano died from a heart attack in 1988 at age 55. Richard S. Castellano Richard Salvatore Castellano (September 4, 1933 – December 10, 1988) was an American actor who is best remembered for his Oscar-nominated role in "Lovers and Other Strangers" and his subsequent role as Peter Clemenza in "The Godfather". Richard S. Castellano was born in the Bronx, New York to an Italian Catholic family. According to Castellano's widow, he was the nephew

neg: Joshua Colley Schuyler alongside fellow performers: Luca Padovan, Douglas Baldeo and Ana Villafañe. Joshua Colley Joshua Colley is an American musical theatre actor. Colley was born on January 20, 2002, to Brad and Robbie Lynn Colley. His parents own a business called Play 'N Around Theatre Company that performs educational musicals at local schools and community centers. Colley has a twin brother, Cameron, who is also an actor; he played Young Charlie in the musical Kinky Boots on Broadway. Colley was raised in Trinity, Florida. In January 2014, it was announced that Colley would play the role of Gavroche in the Broadway

neg: I Don't Get Tired YouTube account. I Don't Get Tired "I Don't Get Tired" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kevin Gates, and features American singer August Alsina. It was released on December 20, 2014, as a single from his mixtape "Luca Brasi 2". This song peaked at number 90 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 in May 2015. In 2014, Kevin Gates launched an energy drink under the same name following the track's popularity. A pineapple flavour was also produced. The song was featured on the "Keanu" movie soundtrack. The song's accompanying music video premiered on December 20, 2014 on

neg: I Don't Get Tired I Don't Get Tired "I Don't Get Tired" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kevin Gates, and features American singer August Alsina. It was released on December 20, 2014, as a single from his mixtape "Luca Brasi 2". This song peaked at number 90 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 in May 2015. In 2014, Kevin Gates launched an energy drink under the same name following the track's popularity. A pineapple flavour was also produced. The song was featured on the "Keanu" movie soundtrack. The song's accompanying music video premiered on December 20, 2014 on Kevin Gates's

neg: Jahlil Beats - "2.0" Ace Hood - "Body Bag Vol. 2" DJ Khaled - "Kiss The Ring" Meek Mill - "Dreams & Nightmares" Styles P - "The Diamond Life Project" Skyzoo - "Theo vs. J.J. (Dreams vs. Reaality)" Avatar Darko - "Soviet Goonion" Skyzoo - "A Dream Deferred" Yo Gotti - "CM7: The World Is Yours" Jeezy - "It's Tha World" Ace Hood - "Starvation 2" N.O.R.E. - "Student of the Game" Kevin Gates - "The Luca Brasi Story" French Montana - "Excuse My Fresh" Ash K - "Relationships 101" Problem - "The Separation" Cory Gunz - "Datz WTF I'm Taklin Bout"

neg: Godfather (2012 film) first nomination in Kannada, by getting nominated in the Best Music Director category in the 2nd SIIMA Awards. As Upendra played lead roles in two films Katari Veera Surasundarangi and "Godfather", the producers of those films had discussions over the back-to-back release of two films with the same lead actor. As per reports, the producer pushed the release date of "Godfather" to 3 May 2012. However, the mounting spar of the tussle over which film must release first was left unsolved. KFCC, part of South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce intervened the matter and stated that the film getting censored

neg: Blush (Moose Blood album) joint single under the name "Stay Beautiful". From mid-September to early October, the band went on a tour of Europe with Pup and Luca Brasi. Following this, the band went on a tour of the UK with Boston Manor and Turnover. From mid October to late November, the band supported The Wonder Years on their tour of the US. On 24 October, a music video was released for "Cheek". The video was filmed at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City. In January and February 2017, the band supported A Day to Remember on their tour of the

neg: Triple J's One Night Stand Special guests included Luca Brasi (band) (Tyler Richardson and Tom Busby), Cloud Control (Alister Wright), [Arno Faraji, SAFIA (Ben Woolner), Carmouflage Rose, Jesswar, Julia Jacklin, Kwame, Ruby Fields and Ball Park Music (Sam Cromack). Triple J's One Night Stand Triple J's One Night Stand is a concert hosted in a remote town or city in Australia annually. It is promoted and organised by national radio station Triple J. In previous years, the host town was selected in the form of a competition where residents of the town must gain approval from local government and a venue. For the 2009 event,

neg: How to Make Gravy "Love Never Runs on Time" (1994). The gravy recipe is genuine – Kelly learnt it from his first father-in-law. It was covered by James Reyne on the 2003 tribute album, "Stories of Me: A Songwriter's Tribute to Paul Kelly" and on Reyne's 2005 acoustic album "...And the Horse You Rode in On". It has also been covered by David Miles, Luca Brasi, From Nowhere, Semicolon, Ghostwriters, Karl Broadie and Lawrence Agar. In September 2010, Kelly titled his memoirs, "How to Make Gravy". On 29 September 2012 Kelly performed "How to Make Gravy" and "Leaps and Bounds" at the 2012 AFL

neg: Richard Bright (actor) her face. Bright also played Neri in both sequels, becoming one of five actors to appear in all three Godfather films; his character murdered both Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) at the end of "The Godfather Part II" and the Vatican banker Archbishop Gilday at the end of "The Godfather Part III". Bright played another hired killer, Chicken Joe, in Sergio Leone's gangster epic "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984). Other roles include "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" (1973), "Rancho Deluxe" (1975), "Marathon Man" (1976), "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (1977), the film adaptation of "Hair" (1979), "Red Heat" (1988),

neg: Vito Corleone In "The Godfather", Don Vito Corleone was portrayed by Marlon Brando. He was portrayed as a younger man in "The Godfather Part II" by Robert De Niro. Both performances won Academy Awards — Best Actor for Brando, Best Supporting Actor for De Niro. Vito Corleone is the only motion picture character played by two different actors to be awarded an Oscar for both portrayals. Brando declined his Oscar, having Sacheen Littlefeather state his reasons during the awards show. "Premiere Magazine" listed Vito Corleone as the greatest film character in history. He was also selected as the 53rd greatest film character

neg: St Helens, Tasmania fleet which is supported by boat building, ships chandlery and other ancillary activities. In recent times tourism, driven by fishing and the town's mild climate, has become important. In 2018, St Helens will host Triple J's annual 'One Night Stand' concert. It will feature Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Middle Kids, Alex the Astronaut and The Sleepyheads. Notable residents of St. Helens include Lee Hartney from The Smith Street Band & Tom Busby from Luca Brasi. The town is adjacent to the St Helens Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance as a breeding site

neg: I Malavoglia misfortunes are far from over. Luca, one of Padron Ntoni’s grandsons, dies at the battle of Lissa, which leads to the breaking off of the betrothal of Mena to Brasi Cipolla. The debt from the lupin venture causes the family to lose their beloved “Casa del Nespolo” – the house by the medlar tree, and gradually the reputation of the family worsens until they reach humiliating levels of poverty. A further wreck of the Providence leaves Padron Ntoni near death, although fortunately he manages to recover. Later Maruzza, his daughter-in-law, dies of cholera. The firstborn, Ntoni, decides to go away

neg: Bill Pertwee (who portrayed the Third Doctor in "Doctor Who") and Sean Pertwee, being a second cousin of Michael's and Jon's father, the screenwriter and actor Roland Pertwee. He was godfather to one of the sons of his "Dad's Army" co-star Ian Lavender. Bill Pertwee William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, (21 July 1926 – 27 May 2013) was an English comedy actor. He played the role of the antagonist Chief ARP Warden Hodges in the sitcom "Dad's Army". Pertwee was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire on 21 July 1926. His mother was Brazilian and his English father, James Francis Carter Pertwee, travelled the country

neg: Peter Howell (actor) drama "The Archers" from 1987 to 2006. He also played the role of Sir William Lucas in the 1980 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Pride & Prejudice", a miniseries also featuring Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul. Howell married Susan Cheshire in 1957, and they remained together until her death in 1992. They had three daughters, Polly, Tamara and Camilla, and a son, Benji. He was a close friend of fellow actor Sir Ian McKellen, who was godfather to his daughter Tamara. Howell was an active member of the Labour Party who campaigned for a number of social issues. He

neg: Groovin' the Moo Man, GL, Hellions, Soul Benefits, Kinder, Ebony Boadu, Sarah Connor, Amber Dubs, The Belligerents, The Bennies, Bootleg Rascal, Buoy, Cult Shotta, Dorsal Fins, Dylan Joel, E^ST, Elizabeth Rose, FROYO, Gold Fields, Hyjak, Indian Summer, Ivan Ooze, Jannath Beth + DJ Lili Joy, Japanese Wallpaper, Kazi A, Lanks, Luca Brasi, Mallrat, MMAD, Montaigne, Mumbles, Nardine, Nicole Millar, Ocean Alley, Onion Man, Paces, Pierce Brothers, Richard Bell, Running Touch, Tash Sultana, Thelma Plum, Tired Lion, Vera Blue, WSU Poets, Zeadala + Judenn, Ziggy Alberts. AIRLING, ALEX THE ASTRONAUT, ALICE IVY, BEC SANDRIDGE, CABLE TIES, CLOWNS, CONFIDENCE MAN, DEAN LEWIS, DEAR SEATTLE, DOBBY,

neg: Contraband (1980 film) to look into it. After a nighttime fire at Mickey's racing stables kills a valued racehorse, he and Luca drive over to inspect the damage. But on the way, they are stopped at a fake police roadblock where the assassins dressed as policemen trick Mickey into getting out of the car and machine-gun him to death over and over again (a homage to Sonny Corelone's death scene in "The Godfather"), while Luca barely escapes injury by hiding on the floor of the car. Afterwards, Perlante suggests that Luca leave town for a few days, but he refuses. After his brother's

neg: The Godfather before it". Two years before, Roger Ebert had written in his journal that it "comes closest to being a film everyone agrees... is unquestionably great." "The Godfather" was nominated for seven awards at the 30th Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture – Drama, James Caan for Best Supporting Actor, Al Pacino and Marlon Brando for Best Actor – Drama, Best Score, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. When the winners were announced on January 28, 1973, the film had won the categories for: Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor – Drama, Best Original Score, and Best Picture – Drama. "The Godfather" won

neg: Luca Guastini Luca Guastini Luca Guastini (born March 9, 1982 in Livorno, Italy) is an Italian actor. Guastini was born in Livorno, Italy, the son of a housewife and an office worker. He has one brother. He began playing piano when he was 5, with the hope of becoming a musician. Guastini played in various garage bands. Acting accidentally stepped into his life. After a few performances as a busker he will work with directors such as Serge Denoncourt, Michelangelo Ricci, Gabriele Paoli. Guastini's first major role was in the 2010 film "", directed by Max Amato, for which he won the

neg: Bruno Kirby actor through the late 1980s and early 1990s. His film debut was in 1971's "The Young Graduates". It was his role in "The Godfather Part II" as the young Peter Clemenza, that raised his profile in Hollywood. In the summer of 1972 Kirby, in one of his early television appearances, portrayed Anthony Girelli, the son of Richard Castellano's character Joe Girelli, in "The Super"; Castellano had played the older Pete Clemenza in "The Godfather". Other television appearances include "Room 222", and the pilot episode of "M*A*S*H", portraying the character Boone (he has no lines). He also appeared in the 1974

neg: Robert De Niro Corleone, Carlo Rizzi, and Paulie Gatto in "The Godfather". His performance earned him his first Academy Award, for Best Supporting Actor, although Coppola accepted the award as De Niro was not present at the ceremony. De Niro became the first actor to win an Academy Award speaking mainly a foreign language. In this case, several Sicilian dialects, although he delivered a few lines in English. He and Marlon Brando, who played the older Vito Corleone in the first film, are the only actors to have won Oscars for portraying the same fictional character. After working with Scorsese in "Mean Streets",

neg: Roberto Faenza His most recent films are: "Come into the Light", about the life of Pino Puglisi, the parish priest killed in Palermo by the Mafia in 1993, played by Luca Zingaretti (Nomination European Academy Award (EFA) as Best Director 2005; David Giovani Best Film Award; Flaiano Best Leading Actor Award and Audience Award for the Best Film; Best Leading Actor Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2005; San Fedele Best Film Award); "The Days of Abandonment", inspired on the novel by Elena Ferrante, with Margherita Buy, Luca Zingaretti and the musician Goran Bregovic. "I Vicerè" based on the 1894

neg: James Caan Coppola and Caan demanded that this role be played by Al Pacino, so Caan could play Sonny instead. Robert DeNiro was also considered to play Sonny. Although another actor, Carmine Caridi, was already signed to play Sonny, the studio insisted on having Caan, so he remained in the production. During production of "The Godfather" in 1971, Caan was known to hang out with Carmine Persico, aka "The Snake", a notorious mafioso and later one-time head of the Colombo crime family. Government agents briefly mistook Caan, who was relatively unknown at the time, as an aspiring mobster. Caan was nominated for

neg: Pupo De Luca Pupo De Luca Giovanni "Pupo" De Luca (18 December 1924 – 18 December 2006) was an Italian actor and jazz musician. Born in Milan, after the World War II De Luca started his career in the theaters of his hometown, performing in revues, dialect theatre, and dramas. He had his breakout in the late 1960s, with the role of Fritz in the RAI TV-series "Nero Wolfe". In films, he was mainly active as a character actor, except for a number of main roles in a few low budget comedies. De Luca was also well known as a jazz drummer, and

neg: Tom Burke (actor) Cry", a reworking of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" which focuses on the character of Gertrude, the protagonist's mother. In 2006 he worked with Ian McKellen in the play "The Cut". In 2008 he played Adolph in "Creditors" at the Donmar Warehouse. Actor Alan Rickman, Burke's godfather, staged the play which earned Burke an Ian Charleston Award. The play subsequently premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York in 2010. In 2012 he played Louis Dubedat in "The Doctor's Dilemma" at the National Theatre. Tom Burke (actor) Tom Liam Benedict Burke (born 30 June 1981) is an English actor. He is

neg: Mario Almada (actor) cover. In 1999 he created dialogues for the track "Contrabando en los huevos" and participated in the video that was banned by the SCT and his last appearance for the band was on the album "Reunión de perrones" where he appeared with other Mexican actors. For his contributions to the motion picture industry, Almada has been inducted into the Paseo de las Luminarias in Mexico City. Almada's films continued with themes of drug trafficking and violence. He played the role of a godfather in the 2006 film "Bajo la misma luna". The film is about a boy who crosses the

neg: Luca Zuffi Luca Zuffi Luca Zuffi (born 27 March 1990 in Winterthur) is a Swiss footballer who plays as midfielder for Basel in the Swiss Super League. Luca Zuffi is the son of Dario Zuffi. Luca started playing football at FC Oberwil, as his father was playing for FC Basel at that time. In the summer of 1998 Dario Zuffi transferred back to his home club and the family moved home to Winterthur. Therefore, Luca continued his youth football with FC Winterthur. During the 2006–07 Challenge League season he played his debut in their first team. In the following season became a

neg: The Godfather Part III casting Sofia Coppola was an "almost-fatal flaw." Although reception to the film was mixed, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Andy García), Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Dean Tavoularis, Gary Fettis), Best Music, Song (for Carmine Coppola and John Bettis for "Promise Me You'll Remember"). It is the only film in the series not to have Al Pacino nominated for an Academy Award (he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "The Godfather" and for Best Actor for "The Godfather Part II"). It

neg: Andy García Andy García Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956), professionally known as Andy García, is a Cuban American actor and director who became known in the late 1980s and 1990s, having appeared in successful Hollywood films, including "The Godfather Part III", "The Untouchables", "Internal Affairs" and "When a Man Loves a Woman". In the 2000s, he starred in "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels:, "Ocean's Twelve" and "Ocean's Thirteen", and in "The Lost City". García was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Vincent Mancini in "The Godfather Part III". He was Emmy Award-

neg: Joe Spinell Joe Spinell Joe Spinell (born Joseph J. Spagnuolo; October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions on and off Broadway. His notable roles included performances in "The Godfather" (1972) and "The Godfather Part II" (1974), "Rocky" (1976) and "Rocky II" (1979), "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Sorcerer" (1977), "Cruising" (1980), and many more. He was a recurring actor in early Sylvester Stallone films. Most his career consists of him playing bit to major supporting roles, many of them villainous, in major and

neg: Joe Spinell falling out during the shooting of their final collaboration "Nighthawks" (1982). Joe Spinell Joe Spinell (born Joseph J. Spagnuolo; October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions on and off Broadway. His notable roles included performances in "The Godfather" (1972) and "The Godfather Part II" (1974), "Rocky" (1976) and "Rocky II" (1979), "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Sorcerer" (1977), "Cruising" (1980), and many more. He was a recurring actor in early Sylvester Stallone films. Most his career consists of him playing bit

neg: The Godfather Part II his Sicilian childhood to the founding of his family enterprise in New York City. "The Godfather Part II" opened to divided reviews from critics. Its reputation, however, improved rapidly and it soon became the subject of critical reevaluation. It was nominated for eleven Academy Awards, and became the first sequel to win for Best Picture. Its six Oscar wins included Best Director for Coppola, Best Supporting Actor for De Niro and Best Adapted Screenplay for Coppola and Puzo. Pacino won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Both "The Godfather Part

neg: The Godfather the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music, Duvall for Best Supporting Actor, and Brando for Best Actor, the film's costume designer Anna Hill Johnstone for Best Costume Design. All of "The Godfather"s nominations failed to win except for Rota. Although many films about gangsters preceded "The Godfather", Coppola's heavy infusion of Italian culture and stereotypes, and his portrayal of mobsters as characters of considerable psychological depth and complexity was unprecedented. Coppola took it further with "The Godfather Part II", and the success of those two films, critically, artistically and financially, opened the doors for numerous other depictions of Italian Americans

neg: The Godfather Part II to write the character's dialogue in the film. The part in the plot originally intended for the latter-day Clemenza was then filled by the character of Frank Pentangeli, played by Michael V. Gazzo. Troy Donahue, in a small role as Connie's boyfriend, plays a character named Merle Johnson, which was his birth name. Two actors who appear in the film played different character roles in other "Godfather" films: Carmine Caridi, who plays Carmine Rosato, also went on to play crime boss Albert Volpe in "The Godfather Part III"; Frank Sivero, who plays a young Genco Abbandando, appears as a bystander

neg: Ian Stenlake Ian Stenlake Ian Edward Stenlake (born 5 July 1969 in Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian actor. Stenlake's career began during a trip to Rome when he was convinced to become an extra in a movie that was being filmed there - as a waiter in the Godfather III Stenlake is perhaps best known for the role of Constable Oscar Stone which he played in the Australian police drama series "Stingers" from 1998 to 2002. In 1997, he played Anthony Gibson in . Stenlake has starred in numerous other visual media, and also, theatre productions. Stenlake played Mike Flynn, the

neg: Marlon Brando nomination, for "Sayonara." Brando's performance as Vito Corleone, the "Don," in "The Godfather" (1972), Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of Mario Puzo's 1969 best-selling novel of the same name, was a career turning point, putting him back in the Top Ten and winning him his second Best Actor Oscar. Paramount production chief Robert Evans, who had given Puzo an advance to write "The Godfather" so that Paramount would own the film rights, hired Coppola after many major directors had turned the film down. Evans wanted an Italian-American director who could provide the film with cultural authenticity. Coppola also came cheap. Evans

neg: Massimo Serato 1947 he won a Nastro d'Argento for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the neorealist war-drama film "Il sole sorge ancora". He had an affair with the actress Anna Magnani who bore him a son, Cellino, whom she affectionately called Luca. Luca contracted polio at an early age; - " In time he was able to walk with steel braces but [he] spent much of his time in a wheelchair." Serato died in Rome in 1989. Massimo Serato Massimo Serato, born Giuseppe Segato, (31 May 1916 – 22 December 1989) was an Italian film actor with a career spanning

neg: Luca Vitali played sparingly. He started commanding more game time in EuroBasket 2015 qualification that saw Italy qualify for the tournament. He was called up to the preliminary squad for EuroBasket 2015, but was injured during the tournament preparation and had to leave the team before the main tournament. He comes from a basketball family as his brother is fellow player Michele Vitali with whom he played one season for Virtus Bologna and presently for the Italian national basketball team, their parents were also players. Luca Vitali Luca Vitali (born May 9, 1986) is an Italian professional basketball player who plays for