Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began his acting career in the 1960s, studying under Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. Rising to fame in the 1970s, he became known for his intense performances in Martin Scorsese's films such as "Mean Streets" and "Taxi Driver." His versatile career spans decades, with notable roles in "Reservoir Dogs," "Pulp Fiction," and "The Piano." He co-founded the Actors Studio and remains a revered figure in both independent and mainstream cinema.
WISE GUYS
Wise Guys is a 1986 American crime comedy film that tells the story of two small-time mobsters, Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein, who work for a...
MEAN STREETS
Mean Streets is a gritty, realistic depiction of life in New York City's Little Italy during the early 1970s. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film...
YOUTH
Youth is a 2015 drama film that follows the story of two old friends who reflect on their past and contemplate their future while vacationing in a...
ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore is a 1974 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The story follows a recently widowed woman who embarks on a...
BAD LIEUTENANT
Bad Lieutenant (1992) follows a violent, corrupt New York City police lieutenant who spirals into cocaine addiction, sadistic impulses, and moral...
CLOCKERS
Clockers is a 1995 crime drama film directed by Spike Lee, based on the novel by Richard Price. The story revolves around a young street-level drug...
THELMA & LOUISE
Thelma & Louise is a groundbreaking film that follows the journey of two friends, Thelma Dickinson and Louise Sawyer, who embark on a weekend getaway...
BLUE COLLAR
Blue Collar is a drama film that delves into the struggles of working-class Americans, focusing on three auto workers who are frustrated by their...
THE IRISHMAN
The Irishman is a 2019 epic crime film that chronicles the life of Frank Sheeran, a truck driver who becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell...
SISTER ACT
Sister Act is a comedy film about a lounge singer named Deloris Van Cartier who is placed in a convent's witness protection program after witnessing a...
TAXI DRIVER
Taxi Driver is a gritty and intense portrayal of urban alienation and moral ambiguity. The film follows Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable Vietnam War...
THE PIANO
The Piano, released in 1993, is a compelling drama that tells the story of Ada McGrath, a mute Scotswoman, and her daughter as they settle in New...
U-571
U-571 is a gripping World War II drama that follows a group of American sailors as they embark on a daring mission to capture a German U-boat and...
SMOKE
Smoke is a 1995 urban drama directed by Wayne Wang, adapted from a short story by Paul Auster. The film follows Auggie Wren, a Brooklyn photographer...
USS INDIANAPOLIS: MEN OF COURAGE
"USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" (2016) dramatizes the WWII naval disaster when the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese...
RESERVOIR DOGS
Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American crime film that marks the directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino. The plot follows a group of criminals who are...
THE PAINTED BIRD
Set during World War II, The Painted Bird follows a young boy who journeys across a ravaged Eastern European countryside, enduring hunger,...
THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST
The Last Temptation of Christ is a controversial film that explores the life of Jesus Christ and his struggles with his divine destiny. The story...
THE CONGRESS
The Congress is a 2013 science fiction drama film that blends live-action and animation. It follows an aging actress who agrees to have her digital...