He died today in New York Vincent Pastore, the Italian actor became famous for the role of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the HBO series I Soprano. She was 80. According to the first information, it was found lifeless in his home in City Island, in the Bronx; the circumstances of death are still under investigation.
Born in the Bronx and raised in New Rochelle, Pastore had built a long career interpreting mainly characters related to the world of organized crime. Prior to the television success he appeared in films such as those good boys of Martin Scorsese, Carlito’s Way by Brian De Palma and Gotti, in which he played Angelo Ruggiero.
The great popularity arrived in 1999 with I Soprano. His Big Pussy, friend and later informant of Tony Soprano, was one of the most memorable characters of the first two seasons, then returning to the series through flashbacks and wave sequences. He also appeared in Law & Order and Everyone hates Chris.
With his face and unmistakable scenic presence, Vincent Pastor helped make one of the most important series of American television history unforgettable.
L’articolo Vincent Pastore died, the “Big Pussy” de I Soprano: he was 80 years old from IlNewyorkese.
