His multifaceted talent manifested itself in several professions at once : actor, director, screenwriter. For his enormous contribution to American cinema, Joe Pantoliano was awarded the prestigious Taffy Award. It is noteworthy that he did not even think of connecting his life with the âgreat artâ, having got into the cinema as if by accident. But the number of roles that he happened to play is strong evidence that he was not mistaken in choosing a profession.
Curriculum Vitae
Actor Joe Pantoliano is a native of the American city of Hoboken, which is located in the state of New Jersey. He was born on September 12, 1951. The father of the future celebrity at the same time worked at the factory and was a hearse driver, and his mother was engaged in sewing and bookmaking. How did Joe Pantoliano differ from his peers, whose biography is interesting to thousands of his fans?
The beginning of the creative path
After graduating from school, the young man began to comprehend the basics of acting in one of the theaters. The first test works on the stage of the Melpomene temple were such performances as: "Kitchen", "Flying Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Dead Season".
Gradually, the viewer began to recognize the aspiring lyceum and after some time he already had several prestigious awards for the successes he achieved on the stage.
Cinema career
As already emphasized, Joe Pantoliano could not even imagine that he would act in films and play a huge number of movie roles. At the age of 32, on the set at the invitation of director Martin Davidson, he transforms into the image of the group manager Dokka Robbins. His partners in the scene were eminent actors Michael Pare and Tom Berenger.
In 1983, Joe Pantoliano was approved by director Paul Brickman for the role of Guido in the movie Risky Business. Two years later, a film is released with his participation, which is called "Dunce." This time the actor gets the image of Francis Fratelli. The directors literally bombarded Joe Pantoliano with proposals for filming a movie. And the actor changed the set "like gloves." In 1987, the famous Steven Spielberg offers him the role of the brave warrior Frank Demarest in the dramatic film Empire of the Sun. He tells of the events of World War II, in which a British youth finds himself - he ends up in a concentration camp, the laws of which are harsh and unfair.
In 1988, director Martin Brest approves Pantoliano for the role of Eddie Moscon in the adventure film âCatch Before Midnight,â where Hollywood luminaries become his partners: Robert De Niro, Dennis Farin, Charles Grodin.
What was the basis of the work of Joe Pantoliano? Films in which he had a chance to play often became real masterpieces of Hollywood cinema and had huge box office.
And, of course, in 1999 the actor brought even more popularity to the image of Cypher in the cult action "Matrix", which at one time was in charge of all kinds of movie ratings.
TV series participation
Work in "soap operas" brought immense fame to the Lyceum of Hoboken. In particular, we are talking about such series as: âLos Angeles Policeâ, âClan Sopranoâ, âDamn Service at Mash Hospitalâ, âHighlanderâ, âHill Street Bluesâ. Their popularity with the audience was simply stunning, despite the fact that some of them were shot over the years. For example, the sitcom âDamn Service at Mash Hospitalâ consisted of 11 seasons, and some actors starred in it under real names. For the brilliantly played image of Ralph Sifaretto in the Soprano Clan, Joe received an Emmy Award.
Career at the beginning of the zero
At the beginning of the XXI century, Pantolianoâs acting career was gaining momentum. In the year he took up 3-4 roles, which by the standards of the cinema seemed too much. Reputable film studios dreamed of collaborating with an actor who became more selective in his work.
And despite the fact that Joe Pantoliano, whose roles were offered one after another, often rejected certain offers, he did not feel a shortage of money. Filming with several gurus of American cinema at once, he received fabulous ganorara. In the first half of the 2000s, he was involved as an actor in such films as: âRememberâ (the role of Teddy), âNew Bloodâ (the role of Hellman), âSilver Manâ (the role of Norbert).
The actorâs popularity continued to break records even after in 2003 he agreed to participate in the filming of the criminal film âDaredevilâ, which was directed by Mark Stephen Jones.
In 2006, he was invited to play in the comedy melodrama "Marrying the First Counter" (Michael Black) and "Five Unknowns" (Simond Brand).
In 2010, Joe Pantoliano claimed for the role of Gabe Agliano in the comedy film comedy "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" (Chris Columbus). His partners on the set were Kevin McKidd, Uma Thurman and Logan Lerman.
In addition to the fact that the actor starred in a huge number of films and series, he was invited to engage in voicing animated films, such as: âAn Extraordinary Adventure in the City of Easter Eggsâ, âDirty Harryâ, âThe Simpsonsâ and others.
Screenwriter and Director
In 2003, Joe Pantoliano decided to try his hand as a director and screenwriter. He presented the authorâs film âJust Like Monaâ to the audience. After that, the actor tried on the role of producer, releasing several good films: âThe Last Wordâ, âRobot in the Familyâ, âImmortalsâ, Second, but Best â,â Canvas â.
The last film greatly influenced the emotional state of the actor: after watching it, he succumbed to depression. He decided to provide all kinds of help to people who suffer from a mental disorder.
Personal life
Joe Pantoliano is legally married. The name of his soulmate is Nancy. The actor has two daughters - Melody and Daniela, as well as the son of Marco.
Today, Joe Pantoliano owns a restaurant chain and owns cigar stores in Washington and Beverly Hills. Despite the fact that at present the actor began to go to the set less often, he does not intend to go on a well-deserved rest and is ready to realize his many creative plans in the future.