William DeMeo

William DeMeo
OccupationActor
Years active1993–present

William DeMeo is an American actor. He is known for his acting roles in Analyze That, First Kill and The Sopranos. He also played the role of Sammy Gravano in the 2018 film Gotti.[1]

Career

DeMeo was raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and attended Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School.[2]

His first acting role was in the 1993 film, A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro.[3] He later went on to write, produce, and star in the films: One Deadly Road, Wannabes, Searching for Bobby D, Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn and Back in the Day. DeMeo also had a recurring role in the hit television series The Sopranos, in which he played the character Jason Molinaro. In 2016, he directed his first documentary film, Cruisin 86th St., which focused on the story of his neighborhood in the ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s.[4] DeMeo developed a television series called The Neighborhood, set in 1980s Brooklyn, which follows the story of a mob soldier looking to leave behind his life of crime.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1993 A Bronx Tale Italian Guy in Bronx Playing Stickball
1995 Hackers Jock
1998 One Deadly Road Tony Danitello short
2000 Wannabes Angelo Argono
2001 Boss of Bosses Young Carlo Gambino TV movie
2002 Hamlet in the Hamptons Vinnie
The Brooklyn Boys Mafia Hood
The Pizza Tapes Jimmy 'Slice' Marino Short
Analyze That Al Pacino
2003 I Am Woody Anthony Short
2005 Searching for Bobby D Johnny Argano
2008 The Drum Beats Twice Officer Jerry
2009 The Don of 42nd Street Tommy
2010 Hot Ice, No-one Is Safe Lefty
2011 Vito Bonafacci Father LaGolbo
2013 Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn Bobby Baldano
Contract Gino Short
Spit Boys Franco 'Side-Step' Bindi Short
2015 #Lucky Number Blue Collar Mafia
Sight Unseen Frankie DeMarco
The Bronx Dahmer Mikey Short
2016 Back in the Day Anthony Rodriguez
2017 Breaking Point Tommy DeCarlo
First Kill Richie
Good Friday Rizzi Short
2018 The Killer's Kiss Vinny Gazzo
Gotti Sammy Gravano
Sarah Q Troy Remy
2019 Bare Knuckle Brawler Frank Harris
2021 Made in Chinatown Produce Joe
The Families Feud Vinny Stromboli

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995 New York Undercover Sammy Episode: "Innocent Bystanders"
2004–07 The Sopranos Jason Molinaro Supporting cast: Season 5-6
2011 Blue Bloods Vinny Vario Episode: "Critical Condition"
2015 Person of Interest Carlo Episode: "Terra Incognita"
2020-Present Gravesend Benny Zerletta Main cast

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Mafia Paulie (voice)

References

  1. ^ "Newly freed Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano would be safe in today's Brooklyn, says Bensonhurst bred 'Gotti' actor who plays him". New York Daily News. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  2. ^ McGoldrick, Meaghan. "Bensonhurst actor to channel the past in new documentary", Brooklyn Reporter,November 20, 2015. Accessed April 15, 2024. "Bensonhurst-born actor William DeMeo is going Back in the Day in a new way."
  3. ^ "'Cruisin' 86th Street' With Actor & Filmmaker William DeMeo". BKLYNER. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Bensonhurst-born actor preps for big year of new releases". Brooklyn Reporter. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  5. ^ "William DeMeo' s Upcoming TV Series "The Neighborhood" Takes Audiences Into The 1980's Mob Capital of America". Occhi Magazine. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 14 January 2018.