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Armand Assante Biography

Birth Name:Armand Assante

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department, Stunts

Fast Facts

Received a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Canada in 2010
Received the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Westchester Film Festival
Got his start in acting with appearances in soap operas in the 1970s
Trained in acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Quote: "Literature is air, and I'm suffocating in mediocrity․"
Quote: "(On acting) "I go out there and make a fool of myself․ It's inevitable․""
Widely regarded as a versatile actor for his ability to portray a wide array of characters and nationalities
Gained 50 pounds to portray the kingpin John Gotti in "Gotti․"
Took the lead role in "Kidnapped" from Christopher Reeves after the actor was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident
Became friends with actress Jennifer Blanc when they filmed "The Third Wish․"

1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: winner
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2000Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2008Gopo Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2016Action on Film Award-Outstanding Cast Performance - Feature: winner
2023Festival Award-Best Actor: winner
2023Jury Award-Best Actor: winner
2024Best Narrative Feature-Best Narrative Feature: winner
2024Chicago Indie Film Award-Best Narrative Feature: nominated
2024Actor Award-Best Actor - Feature Film: winner
2024Best Ensemble in a Feature-: nominated
2024Best Actor-Best Actor: winner
2024Festival Award-Best Actor: winner
2024April-Best Actor: winner
2024Festival Award-Best Actor in a Feature Film: winner