Chazz Palminteri

Birth Name:

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Founded the Child Reach Foundation to help find a cure for thalassemia
Received the Indie Hero Award at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival in 2004
While searching for stardom in New York City, he worked at a club alongside actor Dolph Lundgren
Wrote "A Bronx Tale" after being fired from a club for mistakenly refusing entry to famed talent agent Swifty Lazar
Quote: "I think the lessons I learned growing up in the streets in the Bronx were never tip your hand too soon․ Always keep your cards close to the vest․"
Quote: "It's the working man who makes up the heart of the community․"
Widely recognized for his gravelly speaking voice
Often calls in at the WFAN sports radio show in New York
Was offered $250,000 for the film rights to "A Bronx Tale," but refused so that he could write the screenplay and star in the film himself
Worked as a bouncer at The LimeLight in New York City before becoming an actor

1994ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
1995Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1995American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1995ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
1995CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1995Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Winner
1995NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
1996Sant Jordi - Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero):Winner
2006Special Jury Prize - Dramatic:Winner
2013Razzie Award - Worst Screen Ensemble:Nominated
2015Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

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