Chazz Palminteri
Palminteri in 2013, photo by PrPhotos.com
Birth Name: Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 15, 1952
Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian
Chazz Palminteri is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and playwright. His roles include A Bronx Tale, which was based on his autobiographical play, as well as Bullets Over Broadway, The Usual Suspects, Analyze This, Poolhall Junkies, In the Mix, Running Scared (2006), and Vault.
He is the son of Rosina (Anello) and Lorenzo Palminteri. Chazz is married to Gianna Ranaudo, with whom he has two children.
Chazz’s paternal grandfather was Calogero/Calsgero Palminteri (the son of Francesco Palminteri and Antonia Napoli).
Chazz’s paternal grandmother was Rosa Bonfante (the daughter of Lorenzo Bonfante and Antonina Taurburello).
Chazz’s paternal grandparents were from Menfi, Province of Agrigento, Sicily. They married in 1908 and moved to the United States in 1910.
He plays a Jewish character in Mighty Fine. I really think it’s a good idea to compare celebrities ethnic heritage to their character rolls ethnic heritage!
Chazz’s paternal grandparents, Calogero Palminteri and Rosa Bonfante, were from Menfi, Province of Agrigento. They married in 1908 and moved to the United States in 1910.
Btw what happened to his face??
I forgot to specify Menfi is in Sicily.
he is a tall guy
this guy looks mexican. my bad
LOL
this guys looks mexican.