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Chazz Palminteri: Biography, Facts and Career

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Chazz Palminteri
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Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri (born May 15, 1952) is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and playwright. He is best known for his film roles in A Bronx Tale (1993), based on his play of the same name, along with Bullets Over Broadway (1994) for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and The Usual Suspects (1995). His recent work includes his recurring role as Shorty in Modern Family (2010–2019). His other films include Mulholland Falls (1996), A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001), Little Man (2006), Once Upon a Time in Queens (2013), and Legend (2015). He is also known for his recurring roles in Wiseguy (1989), Kojak (2005), Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2014) and Godfather of Harlem (2019–2021).

Quick facts about Chazz Palminteri

  • Full name: Chazz Palminteri
  • Born: 1952-05-15
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q338812

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Who is Chazz Palminteri?

Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri (born May 15, 1952) is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and playwright.

What nationality is Chazz Palminteri?

Chazz Palminteri is United States.

When was Chazz Palminteri born?

Chazz Palminteri was born on 1952-05-15.

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