Joe Pantoliano
Acting
Biography
Joseph Peter Pantoliano (born September 12, 1951) is an American actor who has played over 150 roles across film, television, and theater. He is best known for portraying Francis Fratelli in The Goonies (1985), Captain Conrad Howard in the Bad Boys film series (1995–2024), Cypher in the Wachowskis' sci-fi action film The Matrix (1999), Teddy in Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller film Memento (2000), and Ralph "Ralphie" Cifaretto on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos (2001–2004), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Other notable film credits include Risky Business (1983), Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun (1987), La Bamba (1987), Midnight Run (1988), The Fugitive (1993), Baby's Day Out (1994), the Wachowskis' directorial debut Bound (1996), and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010). In 2025, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in The Last of Us. Pantoliano has published two memoirs and is active in the field of mental health, having documented his mother's issues and his own. He founded the nonprofit No Kidding, Me Too!, which is dedicated to removing the stigma from mental illness. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Pantoliano, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: September 12, 1951
Place of Birth: Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Known For
The Sopranos
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
The Last of Us
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
The Matrix
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
Memento
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Dexter: Original Sin
In 1991 Miami, Dexter Morgan transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can't be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry, he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements' radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'
A retrospective documentary of the cult classic movie The Goonies. Including interviews with the cast, exploration of the film's locations and unique stories you wont hear anywhere else.
Tales from the Crypt
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
Tales from the Crypt
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
M*A*S*H
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.
Filmography
as Joe Pantoliano
as Uncle Tommy Rossi
as Anthony Moretti
as Self
as Captain Howard
as Gary Templeton
as Eugene Lynden
as Self
as Collin Carmichael
as Mr. Miller
as Joe Pantoliano
as Self
as Captain Howard
as Marco Gentile
as Uncle Frankie
as Eddie Penisi, Sr
as Eddie Penisi Sr.
as Al Braverman
as Henderson
as Aldo
as Joey
as Vincent Gambazzo
as Eric Andrews
as Marty
as Michael Gorski
as Avi Hirshberg
as Oswald
as Carl
as Chuckster (voice)
as Peek (voice)
as Self
as David Kaplow
as Gabe Ugliano
as George
as Perriman
as Himself
as John Marino
as Bound Man
as Anthony
as Self
as Smitty
as Some Idiot
as Mayor M.T. Gunn
as Goose (voice)
as Terrible Timothy Takit (voice)
as Louis Carbonelli
as Elliot
as Joe Renato
as Captain Howard
as Ben Urich
as Mogan
as Flash
as Peek (voice)
as Teddy
as Titus Sinclair
as Norbert
as Martini (voice)
as Hellman
as Kal Langley
as Self
as Al Benjamin
as Jake Maclean
as Bill King
as Cypher
as Ralph Cifaretto
as (voice)
as Victor "Animal" Palotti (voice)
as Victor "Animal" Palotti
as Charlie Flynn
as Renfro
as Self
as Self
as Vince Castor
as Arnie
as Stuart
as Jimmy Murtha
as Caesar
as Vic Freed
as Det. Meyer Meyer
as Pete
as Eddie Agopian
as Doc
as Eddie Ventro (Uncredited)
as Captain Howard
as Stan Harbinger
as Jojo Stomopolous (voice)
as Sparky (voice)
as Norby
as Attorney Brezner
as Bruno
as Jack Shamir
as Barclay
as Roy
as Self - Guest
as Harvey Darpinian
as Cosmo Renfro
as Mickey
as Frank
as Doctor Wilder
as Jerry
as Daniel
as Stan DeMarco
as Gerri
as Paul (uncredited)
as Kid Durango
as Scalese
as Wayne Gross
as White
as Dante Calabresi Sr. (voice)
as Ulric (segment "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone")
as Casino Dealer (uncredited)
as Sgt. Jack Russell
as Eddie Moscone, Bail Bonder
as Ronnie
as Perry Parker
as Frank Demarest
as Jimmy Montaigne
as Sy Swerdlow (segment "Hairlooming")
as Manny Ricci
as Bob Keane
as Norman
as Lt. Mike Amico
as Eddie Valiant (uncredited)
as Ralph Cavanaugh
as Ralph Cavanaugh
as Snake
as Joe
as Francis
as Andy Porter
as Roy Cohn
as Insigna
as Brother Charles
as Doc Robbins
as Teddy Hollins
as Guido
as Eggar
as Pvt. Joe Musso
as Sonny Orsini
as Gino Pilato
as Ray Neal
as Ray Neal
as Pvt. Angelo Maggio
as Ralphie
as Gerald Mullen
as Narrator