Joe Viterelli - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 10, 1937 |
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| Died | January 28, 2004 (age 66) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Joe Viterelli's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying mobster and tough-guy roles, particularly as Jelly in 'Analyze This' and 'Analyze That.' |
Intro
Joe Viterelli was an American character actor best known for his roles as mobsters or tough guys in numerous Hollywood films, especially during the 1990s and early 2000s. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Jelly in the comedy film 'Analyze This' and its sequel 'Analyze That.' Viterelli became a beloved figure for his authentic on-screen depictions of stereotypical Italian-American 'wiseguy' characters.
Early Life & Background
Joe Viterelli was born and raised in New York City. Before embarking on an acting career later in life, he was involved in various businesses, including running a bar and a printing shop, and had no formal training in acting.
Career Highlights
- Debuted in film with 'State of Grace' (1990)
- Notable role as Jelly in 'Analyze This' (1999) and 'Analyze That' (2002)
- Appeared in 'Bullets Over Broadway' (1994) and 'Mickey Blue Eyes' (1999)
- Worked with major directors, including Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen
Trivia
- Did not begin acting professionally until he was in his 50s
- Was approached by director Leo Penn to try acting
- Had a distinctive gravelly voice and tough-guy appearance which made him popular for mob roles
FAQs
People also ask
Joe Viterelli was born the 10 March 1937.
New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About March 10th, 1937, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 10th, 1937 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra
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