Vincent Gardenia

Birth Name:

Vincenzo Scognamiglio

Birth Place:

Naples, Italy

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

At the 1989 Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival, he was named King of Brooklyn
Started acting in his father's acting troupe, which specialized in Italian-language melodramas, at the age of five
Some of his most remembered roles where quick-tempered or exasperated characters
Used exaggerated gestures and his strong New York accent to make an impression in character roles
Even after landing his first speaking role on Broadway, he stayed with his father's acting company for five years
Showed no symptoms of illness while enjoying his last meal with the director, producer and cast of the comedy lay "Breaking Legs," but was later found dead in hotel room due to a heart attack

1974Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1988Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1988American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Male Performer - Motion Picture or TV:Nominated
1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Winner

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