Chazz Palminteri

Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri (born May 15, 1952) is an American actor. He is best known for his film roles in A Bronx Tale (1993), based on his play of the same name, Bullets Over Broadway (1994) for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and The Usual Suspects (1995), as well as his recurring role as Shorty in Modern Family (2010–2019).

"Chazz" redirects here. For other uses, see Chazz (name).
"Palminteri" redirects here. For the composer and conductor, see Antonino Palminteri.

Chazz Palminteri
Palminteri in 2011
Born
Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri

(1952-05-15) May 15, 1952
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • playwright
Years active1983–present
Spouse
Gianna Ranaudo
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(m. 1992)​
Children2
Websitechazzpalminteri.net

His other notable films include Hurlyburly (1998), Analyze This (1999), Down to Earth (2001), Running Scared (2006), and Legend (2015). He is also known for his recurring roles in Wiseguy (1989), Kojak (2005), Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2014) and Godfather of Harlem (2019–2021).

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