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Vinny Vella (born October 3, 1950) is an American actor and part-time comedian.
Vella was born Vincent Franco Vellacerra in New York City. His worked as a fish peddler to buy a scale for his pushcart, then opened a fish store. Vella's father was from Bari, Italy and his mother was from Naples, Italy
Vella is probably best known for the role of "Artie Piscano" in Martin Scorsese's Casino. He was also the subject of a 67-minute 2000 documentary called Hey, Vinny by director John Huba.
He played Jimmy Petrille on the HBO show The Sopranos.
In New York City, he hosts a public-access television cable TV show on MNN, the Vinny Vella show.
Vellas films include:
Little Italy is a general name for an ethnic enclave populated primarily by Italians or people of Italian ancestry, usually in an urban neighborhood. The concept of "Little Italy" holds many different aspects of the Italian culture. There are shops selling Italian goods as well as Italian restaurants lining the streets. A "Little Italy" strives essentially to have a version of the country of Italy placed in the middle of a big non-Italian city. This sort of enclave is often the result of periods of immigration in the past, during which people of the same culture settled together in certain areas. As cities modernized and grew, these areas became known for their ethnic associations, and towns like "Little Italy" blossomed, becoming the icons they are today.
The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. Revolving around the fictional character and family of New Jersey-based Italian American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), the show portrays the difficulties he faces as he tries to master the conflicting requirements of his home life and his criminal organization. These are often highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco). The series features Tony's family members, mafia colleagues, and rivals in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela (Edie Falco) and protégé Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli).
After the pilot was ordered in 1997, the show premiered on the premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999, and ended its original run of six seasons and 86 episodes on June 10, 2007. The series then went through syndication and has been broadcast on A&E in the United States and internationally.The Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and Brad Grey Television. It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios, New York City, and on location in New Jersey. The executive producers throughout the show's run were David Chase, Brad Grey, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter, and Matthew Weiner.
LIfe With Vinny
Vincent Pastore 1: TELL IT LIKE IT IS The Vinny & Carissa Show HD
Vinny Vella and Martin Scorsese on 60 Minutes
Mob Wives on The Vinny Vella Show HD
Godfather's Daughter: Rita Gigante on The Vinny Vella Show (HD)
The Wizeguyz TELL IT LIKE IT IS The Vinny Vella and Carisa Show HD
Joseph Rigano, Vinny Vella & Vinny Vella Jr. in "Those Things'll Kill Ya"
Sopranos Remember James Gandolfini: The Vinny Vella Show
Saving Little Italy (2013) - Antonio Mecheri Interviews Vinny Vella
Saving Little Italy (2013) - Pete Allman Interviews Vinny Vella
Vinny at his best! Take a stroll with Vinny through Little Italy and meet some of Vinny's televison and neighborhood friends. Laugh along with all the scenes of Vinny, with: Momo the Butcher, his lawyer The Fig, Mulberry Street, La Bella Ferrara, Dominic Chianese, Butchie The Hat, Federico Castelluccio, Frank Vincent, Raymond Franza, The Duprees, Adam Ferrara, and many more...
Watch Vinny every Saturday 7pm on MNN 2 in Manhattan and at mnn.org worldwide Rita Gigante, author of 'The Godfather's Daughter: An Unlikely Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption' "...a compelling, intimate look at one of America's most notorious crime families. Told with vivid details and startling honesty, Rita's story is a fascinating one of deception, lost innocence and redemption." -The Celebrity Cafe.com ritagigante.com Rita Gigante is an inspirational speaker, writer and expert on healing and the power of forgiveness. Sharing her personal journey to make peace with her family, Rita has helped thousands understand the link between emotional well being and physical health. In The Godfather's Daughter, Rita details her spiritual journey as she unravels the mysteries of her famil...
"Coffee and Cigarettes" Jim Jarmusch 2003
The Vinny Vella Show every Saturday at 7pm EST at mnn.org and on MNN 2. Frank Albanese profile from thesweetscience.com: The newest member of the Veteran Boxers Association is Frank Albanese, a hard-punching heavyweight from the 1940s who is now an actor. Although his pro boxing career consisted of 10 fights, all of which he says he won by knockout, he is better known as Uncle Pat Blundetto, the role he played on four episodes of "The Sopranos" television show between 2004 and 2007. His character was the owner of a country farm who was suffering from dementia. He couldn't remember where the bodies were buried when the characters played by James Gandolfini and Steve Buscemi came to dig them up because a condominium complex was going to be built on the property. Over the years, the 76-year...
Antonio Mecheri Interviews Vinny Vella about: Saving Little Italy (2013) Directed by: Rich Rossi, David Karges (segment) Produced by: Rich Rossi, David Karges, Ronnie Banerjee and Pete Allman Executive Producer: Thomas Fiore Website: http://www.savinglittleitaly.com Starring: Vinny Vella (Casino, The Sopranos, Night Bird) Rich Rossi (The Meteor Man, He's Way More Famous Than You, Night Bird) Robert Miano (Donnie Brasco, Fast & Furious, Dungeons & Dragons) Artie Pasquale (The Sopranos, American Gangster, Find Me Guilty) Damian Chapa (Blood In, Blood Out, Under Siege, Street Fighter) Angel Salazar (Scarface, Carlito's Way) Ronnie Banerjee (DSK Unauthorized, Night Bird, In Transit) Jenny McCarthy (BASEketball, Scream 3, Scary Movie 3) Michael Bentt (Ali, Collateral, Public Enemies)
Pete Allman of Celebrity Scene News Interviews Vinny Vella about: Saving Little Italy (2013) Directed by: Rich Rossi, David Karges (segment) Produced by: Rich Rossi, David Karges, Ronnie Banerjee and Pete Allman Executive Producer: Thomas Fiore Website: http://www.savinglittleitaly.com Starring: Vinny Vella (Casino, The Sopranos, Night Bird) Rich Rossi (The Meteor Man, He's Way More Famous Than You, Night Bird) Robert Miano (Donnie Brasco, Fast & Furious, Dungeons & Dragons) Artie Pasquale (The Sopranos, American Gangster, Find Me Guilty) Damian Chapa (Blood In, Blood Out, Under Siege, Street Fighter) Angel Salazar (Scarface, Carlito's Way) Ronnie Banerjee (DSK Unauthorized, Night Bird, In Transit) Jenny McCarthy (BASEketball, Scream 3, Scary Movie 3) Michael Bentt (Ali, Collateral, Publ...
Vinny at his best! Take a stroll with Vinny through Little Italy and meet some of Vinny's televison and neighborhood friends. Laugh along with all the scenes of Vinny, with: Momo the Butcher, his lawyer The Fig, Mulberry Street, La Bella Ferrara, Dominic Chianese, Butchie The Hat, Federico Castelluccio, Frank Vincent, Raymond Franza, The Duprees, Adam Ferrara, and many more...
Janet Miranda and Vinny Vella interview Dominic Chianese (Uncle Junior from the Sopranos) Dominic Chianese talks about his first acting experiences.
Actress Janet Miranda co hosts the Vinny Vella show and talks to Dominick Chianase of the soprano's (uncle Junior) about the craft of acting and the choices actors make
Actor Vinny Vella, Sr. interviews with VIVE Katerin at the launch party of NYC nightclub The Attic. VInny Vella is perhaps best known for playing mafia or mobster characters in the film Casino as well as on HBO's The Sopranos. Credits: Videography: Pedro Alberto
Charles S. Dutton talking about "VENERATION" on the Vinny Vella Show.
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Watch Vinny every Saturday 7pm on MNN 2 in Manhattan and at mnn.org worldwide Rita Gigante, author of 'The Godfather's Daughter: An Unlikely Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption' "...a compelling, intimate look at one of America's most notorious crime families. Told with vivid details and startling honesty, Rita's story is a fascinating one of deception, lost innocence and redemption." -The Celebrity Cafe.com ritagigante.com Rita Gigante is an inspirational speaker, writer and expert on healing and the power of forgiveness. Sharing her personal journey to make peace with her family, Rita has helped thousands understand the link between emotional well being and physical health. In The Godfather's Daughter, Rita details her spiritual journey as she unravels the mysteries of her famil...
Antonio Mecheri Interviews Vinny Vella about: Saving Little Italy (2013) Directed by: Rich Rossi, David Karges (segment) Produced by: Rich Rossi, David Karges, Ronnie Banerjee and Pete Allman Executive Producer: Thomas Fiore Website: http://www.savinglittleitaly.com Starring: Vinny Vella (Casino, The Sopranos, Night Bird) Rich Rossi (The Meteor Man, He's Way More Famous Than You, Night Bird) Robert Miano (Donnie Brasco, Fast & Furious, Dungeons & Dragons) Artie Pasquale (The Sopranos, American Gangster, Find Me Guilty) Damian Chapa (Blood In, Blood Out, Under Siege, Street Fighter) Angel Salazar (Scarface, Carlito's Way) Ronnie Banerjee (DSK Unauthorized, Night Bird, In Transit) Jenny McCarthy (BASEketball, Scream 3, Scary Movie 3) Michael Bentt (Ali, Collateral, Public Enemies)
Pete Allman of Celebrity Scene News Interviews Vinny Vella about: Saving Little Italy (2013) Directed by: Rich Rossi, David Karges (segment) Produced by: Rich Rossi, David Karges, Ronnie Banerjee and Pete Allman Executive Producer: Thomas Fiore Website: http://www.savinglittleitaly.com Starring: Vinny Vella (Casino, The Sopranos, Night Bird) Rich Rossi (The Meteor Man, He's Way More Famous Than You, Night Bird) Robert Miano (Donnie Brasco, Fast & Furious, Dungeons & Dragons) Artie Pasquale (The Sopranos, American Gangster, Find Me Guilty) Damian Chapa (Blood In, Blood Out, Under Siege, Street Fighter) Angel Salazar (Scarface, Carlito's Way) Ronnie Banerjee (DSK Unauthorized, Night Bird, In Transit) Jenny McCarthy (BASEketball, Scream 3, Scary Movie 3) Michael Bentt (Ali, Collateral, Publ...
Is it true you don't want to Feel a thing?
Then stay in the underground Remain elusive I'm higher now than when I broke down It's wrong I don't think about you Is it wrong I don't think about you?
Took a walk to the bridge again last night Gave no thoughts to mistakes I've made I felt cleansed for once in my life The sky was perfect clear I walked home again last night And got a feeling that I rarely question Rolled right over the thought of a breakdown And smiled without a care
If I never see you again I'm counting my blessings I'm higher now than when I broke down It's wrong I don't think about you Is it wrong I don't think about you?