Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Romanus (February 28, 1943 - December 23, 2023) was an American actor of Lebanese descent. Among other roles, he appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets, and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He played Lorraine Bracco's ex-husband, later husband again, in three episodes of The Sopranos from 1999–2002. Romanus was born in Barre, Vermont, the son of Eileen (née Maloof) and Dr. Raymond Romanos. His you...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Young Black Stallion
2003
as Ben Ishak
When courageous young Neera becomes separated from her family in the desert, she chances upon a wild colt. Together they find friendship, trust, and t...
Nailed
2001
as Uncle Robert
When a passionate but turbulent affair with an emotionally troubled girl results in pregnancy, a struggling writer and his tight-knit family are force...
If You Believe
1999
Executive Producer, Writer
Bah! Humbug! Susan Stone is definitely what you'd call a modern-day scrooge. She is a young, jaded book editor who is consumed with self-doubt and has...
Giving Up the Ghost
1998
After a woman's husband dies while jogging in the park, the young widow's deep grief helps to awaken his ghost. The ghost urges her to commit suicide ...
Giving Up the Ghost
1998
Executive Producer, Writer
After a woman's husband dies while jogging in the park, the young widow's deep grief helps to awaken his ghost. The ghost urges her to commit suicide ...
Urban Relics
1998
as Charlie Shivers
After Charlie Shivers' rug is ruined by painters, he hires his friend Tommy Two-Lips to steal him a new one. When Tommy profits off of it, Charlie get...
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
1995
as Penguinetti
Angel's televangelical ministry launches a boycott against a movie entitled "Little Ezekial," and Rockford is hired to protect its star.
Point of No Return
1993
as Fahd Bahktiar
Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent...
To Protect and Serve
1992
as Captain Malouf
A rookie cop becomes the chief suspect in the killing of some of his crooked cohorts.
The Entertainers
1991
as Chick
Bob Newhart stars as comedian Todd Wilson, whose act includes a chimp. Linda Gray plays Laura, the love interest - for Todd, not the chimp.
Oscar
1991
as Vendettii
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite ...
The Couch Trip
1988
as Harvey Michaels
The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
Hollywood Heartbreak
1988
as Niles Gregory
A wannabe writer who's just moved to Hollywood tries to pitch his script idea to various producers who won't give him the time of day.
Ghost of a Chance
1987
as Julio Mendez
A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the mus...
Murphy's Law
1986
as Frank Vincenzo
A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and pro...
Protocol
1984
as Emir
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
Second Sight: A Love Story
1984
as Dr. Ross Harkin
Alexandra McKay is a woman who's been blind for twenty years and is afraid that people will just try to get close to her because of her condition, so ...
More Than Murder
1984
as Bordante
Private eye Mike Hammer tries to clear his friend, Captain Chambers, who has been framed for cocaine possession.
Strangers Kiss
1983
as Frank Silva
To help his actress girlfriend regain her confidence a Hollywood bigshot bankrolls a small budget film being made by a first-time producer and directo...
Hey Good Lookin'
1982
as Vinnie (voice)
An outrageous, affectionate look at coming of age in the Eisenhower era in Brooklyn.
Pandemonium
1982
as Jarrett
A former high school student who always wanted to be a cheerleader decides to reopen the cheerleading program at her former high school after years of...
Heavy Metal
1981
as Harry Canyon (voice)
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Sitting Ducks
1980
as Moose Joe Mastaki
Two small-time thieves come together in a quest to make their childhood dreams come true.
Sitting Ducks
1980
Original Music Composer
Two small-time thieves come together in a quest to make their childhood dreams come true.
Gold of the Amazon Women
1979
as Luis Escobar
An adventurer searches for the fabled Golden Cities of El Dorado and allies himself with a tribe of Amazon women against a murderous villain who is al...
Wizards
1977
as Weehawk (voice)
After the death of his mother, the evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers some long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf cl...
Night Terror
1977
as The Killer
A housewife flees from a policeman's killer on the road between Phoenix and Denver.
Russian Roulette
1975
as Raymond "Rags" Ragulia
An RCMP officer is ordered to discreetly take a Russian immigrant into custody in advance of a state visit by the Soviet premier. When the prisoner is...
The Dion Brothers
1974
as Carlo
Two rural West Virginia brothers leave home, rob an armored car and become fugitives.
Mean Streets
1973
as Michael Longo
A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
Night Chase
1970
as Young Fisherman
A man fleeing the scene after shooting his wife's lover forms an unexpected relationship with the tough cab driver he hires to drive him to the Mexica...
The Ghastly Ones
1968
as Don
Three sisters must spend three nights on an eerie island to inherit their father's fortune. A deformed man leads them to the estate where horrors awai...
Outtakes
N/A
as Morty
Outtakes is a short, comedic film consisting of outtakes from a fake action movie.