Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

1952-05-15 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA 75 Credits

Biography

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.

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A Bronx Tale: One Man Show

A Bronx Tale: One Man Show

2025

as Various roles

Acting

A Bronx Tale: One Man Show is an autobiographical piece that tells the story of Chazz Palminteri’s childhood in the Bronx during the 1960s. The narrat...

A Bronx Tale: One Man Show

A Bronx Tale: One Man Show

2025

Director, Writer, Executive Producer

Directing Writing Producing

A Bronx Tale: One Man Show is an autobiographical piece that tells the story of Chazz Palminteri’s childhood in the Bronx during the 1960s. The narrat...

Sly

Sly

2023

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

7.2
Acting

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

A Journey to Sundance

A Journey to Sundance

2021

as Self

Acting

'A JOURNEY TO SUNDANCE' is about the spirit, dreams and struggles of independent filmmakers from all over the world, as well as my own struggles to fi...

Clover

Clover

2020

as Tony

4.7
Acting

Brothers Jackie and Mickey along with a teen witness Clover find themselves on the run from the city’s most notorious crime boss.

Vault

Vault

2019

as Raymond

5.7
Acting

A group of small time criminals in 1975 attempt to pull off the biggest heist in American history; stealing over $30 million from the Mafia in the sma...

Davi's Way

Davi's Way

2018

as Self

Acting

Actor/singer Robert Davi gives himself one year to recreate Frank Sinatra's fabled 'Main Event' concert in Madison Square Garden to celebrate the cent...

Legend

Legend

2015

as Angelo Bruno

7.1
Acting

Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using ...

Henry & Me

Henry & Me

2014

as Babe Ruth

5.1
Acting

A guardian angel takes a gravely ill boy on a magical journey to meet legendary players from the New York Yankees, both past and present.

Final Recourse

Final Recourse

2013

as Jerry

4.5
Acting

A wealthy high powered woman suffers a horrible tragedy after which she descends into substance abuse,turning her back on her family. She later discov...

Last I Heard

Last I Heard

2013

as Ben Rose

5.2
Acting

Released from federal prison after 20 years due to his ailing health, a formerly powerful New York mobster moves back home and attempts to reconnect w...

The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure

The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure

2012

as Milky Marvin

2.4
Acting

It's Schluufy's birthday, and the Oogieloves, along with their friends J. Edgar, Windy Window and Ruffy, are organizing a party. (Shh! It's a secret.)...

Mighty Fine

Mighty Fine

2012

as Joe Fine

4.1
Acting

Set in the 1970's, MIGHTY FINE is the story of Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri) a charismatic, high-spirited man, who relocates his family--wife Stella (An...

Mighty Fine

Mighty Fine

2012

Executive Producer

4.1
Producing

Set in the 1970's, MIGHTY FINE is the story of Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri) a charismatic, high-spirited man, who relocates his family--wife Stella (An...

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!

2011

as Self - Interviewee

8.1
Acting

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! is a tinsel-filled journey through the most iconic holiday films of all time, including perennial favorites It...

Hollywood & Wine

Hollywood & Wine

2011

as Geno Scarpacci

3.5
Acting

Diane Blaine has the face of a movie star. Unfortunately, fallen star/tabloid queen Jamie Stephens already made it famous. Hollywoods constant rejecti...

Jolene

Jolene

2010

as Sal Fontaine

6.3
Acting

A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling to experience life.

Once More With Feeling

Once More With Feeling

2009

as Frank Gregorio

4.6
Acting

A midlife crisis dramatic comedy about a man who pursues his old ambition to become a singer through karaoke.

Yonkers Joe

Yonkers Joe

2008

as Yonkers Joe

5.1
Acting

Yonkers Joe tells the story of a dice hustler whose determination to make one last grab for a big score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of...

Yonkers Joe

Yonkers Joe

2008

Executive Producer

5.1
Producing

Yonkers Joe tells the story of a dice hustler whose determination to make one last grab for a big score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of...

Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

2008

7.0
Acting

Documentary portrays the saga of how Italian Americans went from being outsiders who were stereotyped as gangsters in American movies to insiders in H...

The Dukes

The Dukes

2007

as George Zucco

4.6
Acting

The Dukes,a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, now are struggling for survival in 2008. Their manager is desperately trying to get them wo...

Body Armour

Body Armour

2007

as Lee Maxwell

5.1
Acting

A burned-out bodyguard is hired to protect the man he hates the most: an international assassin who destroyed his career and ruined his life. Forced t...

Arthur and the Invisibles

Arthur and the Invisibles

2006

as Travel Agent (voice)

6.4
Acting

Arthur is a spirited ten-year old whose parents are away looking for work, whose eccentric grandfather has been missing for several years, and who liv...

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

2006

as Monty

6.5
Acting

Dito Montiel, a successful author, receives a call from his long-suffering mother, asking him to return home and visit his ailing father. Dito recalls...

Little Man

Little Man

2006

as Walken

5.9
Acting

After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobs...

Push

Push

2006

as Vince

4.0
Acting

Drugs, sex and the allure of fast money blur the boundaries between two very different societies in Miami. Joe and his two best friends, Kevin and Mic...

One Last Ride

One Last Ride

2006

as Tweat

1.0
Acting

An emotionally gripping look at a man's personal battle to end a self-destructive path of compulsive gambling.

Running Scared

Running Scared

2006

as Detective Rydell

7.0
Acting

A low-ranking thug is entrusted by his boss to dispose of a gun that killed corrupt cops, but things spiral out of control when the gun ends up in wro...

Hoodwinked!

Hoodwinked!

2005

as Woolworth (voice)

6.2
Acting

Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Before you judge a book by its cover, you've got to flip t...

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood

2005

7.3
Acting

"Bullets Over Hollywood" delves into America's fascination with gangsters and features historical perspective, analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, ...

In The Mix

In The Mix

2005

as Frank Pacelli

6.2
Acting

A successful DJ named Darrel, managed to rescue a powerful mobster one night. In order to repay Darrell, the mobster, Frank Pacelli, gives him the tas...

Animal

Animal

2005

as Kassada

5.6
Acting

His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who cha...

Noel

Noel

2004

as Arizona

5.8
Acting

Christmas Eve in New York, and the lonely divorced publisher, Rose Collins, needs a miracle to improve the health of her mother, interned in a hospita...

Noel

Noel

2004

Director

5.8
Directing

Christmas Eve in New York, and the lonely divorced publisher, Rose Collins, needs a miracle to improve the health of her mother, interned in a hospita...

Biography: Humphrey Bogart

Biography: Humphrey Bogart

2003

as Self

Acting

He was one of Hollywood's greatest tough guys. His charisma and electric on-screen presence propelled the success of classic films such as The Maltese...

Women vs. Men

Women vs. Men

2002

Director

4.5
Directing

Seeking the excitement that was once part of their married lives, Bruce and Michael slip out one night to a gentleman's club. When their wives, Dana a...

Poolhall Junkies

Poolhall Junkies

2002

as Joe

6.4
Acting

A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.

Pursuing the Suspects

2002

as Himself

6.7
Acting

Short documentary featuring footage of the movie, director Bryan Singer talking about the casting and the five main actors telling more about their ro...

Keyser Soze, Lie or Legend - Featurette

Keyser Soze, Lie or Legend - Featurette

2002

as Self

6.5
Acting

Featurette in which director Bryan Singer tells more about the mysterious criminal Keyser Soze.

Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'

Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects'

2002

as Self

7.0
Acting

Documentary that includes interviews with Singer as well as the rest of the cast - mainly Spacey. There is no "plot" or "promotional" elements to this...

One Eyed King

One Eyed King

2001

as Eddie Dugan

5.4
Acting

Residents of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen attempt to balance family and friendship against the harsh street life that unfolds around them

Boss of Bosses

Boss of Bosses

2001

as Paul Castellano

5.6
Acting

The story of the rise and fall of the powerful New York City organized crime boss, Paul Castellano.

The Making of 'Lady and the Tramp II': From Tramp to Scamp

The Making of 'Lady and the Tramp II': From Tramp to Scamp

2001

as Self - 'Buster'

Acting

Making of featurette about the sequel to the beloved film.

Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

2001

as Buster (speaking) (voice)

6.3
Acting

Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, gets fed up with rules and restrictions imposed on him by life in a family, and longs for a wild and free lif...

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

2001

as King

5.5
Acting

Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure th...

The Book That Wrote Itself

The Book That Wrote Itself

2000

as Chazz Palminteri

4.0
Acting

"Vincent believes he has written the great Irish novel. When publishers turn it down he decides to prove them wrong by turning it into a movie. The fi...

Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'

Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'

2000

as Self

6.8
Acting

A documentary about 'The Magnificent Seven'.

Stuart Little

Stuart Little

1999

as Smokey (voice)

6.1
Acting

When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic....

Excellent Cadavers

Excellent Cadavers

1999

as Giovanni Falcone

6.2
Acting

Palermo, Sicily, 1984. Examining magistrate Giovanni Falcone allies with Tomasso Buscetta, a former mobster, to defeat the clan of Corleone, the ruthl...

Scarred City

Scarred City

1999

as Lt. Laine Devon

5.1
Acting

A young cop gets thrown in with a special police squad who are acting as assassins against hoods and who don't care who gets in the way.

Analyze This

Analyze This

1999

as Primo Sidone

6.5
Acting

Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerful Mafia racketeer who suffers from panic attacks. ...

Hurlyburly

Hurlyburly

1998

as Phil

5.5
Acting

A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship...

A Night at the Roxbury

A Night at the Roxbury

1998

as Benny Zadir

6.6
Acting

Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only t...

Love in Hollywood

Love in Hollywood

1996

as Self

Acting

Various Hollywood people talk about love.

Mulholland Falls

Mulholland Falls

1996

as Elleroy Coolidge

6.0
Acting

In 1950s Los Angeles, a special crime squad of the LAPD investigates the murder of a young woman.

Faithful

Faithful

1996

as Tony

5.4
Acting

A depressed housewife whose husband is having an affair contemplates suicide, but changes her mind when she faces death by a killer hired to do her in...

Faithful

Faithful

1996

Theatre Play, Screenplay

5.4
Writing

A depressed housewife whose husband is having an affair contemplates suicide, but changes her mind when she faces death by a killer hired to do her in...

Diabolique

Diabolique

1996

as Guy Baran

5.5
Acting

The wife and mistress of a cruel school master collaborate in a carefully planned and executed scheme to murder him. The plan goes well until the body...

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995

as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

Acting

'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sin...

Jade

Jade

1995

as Matt Gavin

5.5
Acting

When a prominent art dealer is found murdered, the man's death leads to an intriguing investigation steeped in sex, corruption and crime. District Att...

The Last Word

The Last Word

1995

as Ricky

2.5
Acting

A journalist with solid mob connections falls for a stripper with a dark past.

The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

1995

as Dave Kujan

8.2
Acting

Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also res...

The Perez Family

The Perez Family

1995

as Lt. John Pirelli

6.2
Acting

In the midst of the Mariel boat lift -- a hurried exodus of refugees from Cuba going to America -- an immigration clerk accidentally presumes that dis...

Bullets Over Broadway

Bullets Over Broadway

1994

as Cheech

7.1
Acting

After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a...

A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale

1993

as Sonny LoSpecchio

7.9
Acting

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime b...

A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale

1993

Screenplay, Theatre Play

7.9
Writing

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime b...

There Goes the Neighborhood

There Goes the Neighborhood

1992

as Lyle Corrente

5.4
Acting

A dying prisoner whispers the location of his loot to the facility's psychologist, who heads to the New Jersey suburbs to find it. Two prisoners overh...

Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992

as Tony

6.1
Acting

Marie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her victims, a violent mob boss, she bites off more than s...

Oscar

Oscar

1991

as Connie

6.3
Acting

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 ...

Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

1989

as Soldier

4.7
Acting

Peter Gunn, a connoisseur of beautiful women and cool jazz, is an ex-cop turned private eye who's caught in the middle of a dangerous gang war.

The Last Dragon

The Last Dragon

1985

as Hood #2

6.4
Acting

A young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way he must fight an evil martial...

Home Again

1985

Acting

An NYU short film by Steve Wang.

Home Free All

Home Free All

1984

as Truck Hijacker

Acting

Childhood friends Barry (Allan F. Nicholls) and Al (Roland Caccavo), having drifted apart 14 years ago, attempt to get reacquainted and figure out lif...

Bad News on the Doorstep

N/A

as Sneaks

Acting

Chronicles the lives of Frank and Gino, two Italian-American high-school football prodigies amidst the gritty backdrop of late 1950s New Jersey. Beyon...