William DeMeo is an American actor. He is known for his acting roles in Analyze That, First Kill and The Sopranos. He also played the role of Sammy Gravano in the 2018 film Gotti.
Career DeMeo was raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and attended Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School.McGoldrick, Meaghan. "Bensonhurst actor to channel the past in new documentary", Brooklyn Reporter, November 20, 2015. Accessed April 15, 2024. "Bensonhurst-born actor William DeMeo is going Back in the Day in a new way."
His first acting role was in the 1993 film, A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro. He later went on to write, produce, and star in the films: One Deadly Road, Wannabes, Searching for Bobby D, Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn and Back in the Day. DeMeo also had a recurring role in the hit television series The Sopranos, in which he played the character Jason Molinaro. In 2016, he directed his first documentary film, Cruisin 86th St., which focused on the story of his neighborhood in the ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s. DeMeo developed a television series called The Neighborhood, set in 1980s Brooklyn, which follows the story of a mob soldier looking to leave behind his life of crime.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1993 A Bronx Tale Italian Guy in Bronx Playing Stickball 1995 Hackers Jock 1998 One Deadly Road Tony Danitello short 2000 Wannabes Angelo Argono 2001 Boss of Bosses Young Carlo Gambino TV movie 2002 Hamlet in the Hamptons Vinnie The Brooklyn Boys Mafia Hood The Pizza Tapes Jimmy 'Slice' Marino Short Analyze That Al Pacino 2003 I Am Woody Anthony Short 2005 Searching for Bobby D Johnny Argano 2008 The Drum Beats Twice Officer Jerry 2009 The Don of 42nd Street Tommy 2010 Hot Ice, No-one Is Safe Lefty 2011 Vito Bonafacci Father LaGolbo 2013 Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn Bobby Baldano Contract Gino Short Spit Boys Franco 'Side-Step' Bindi Short 2015 #Lucky Number Blue Collar Mafia Sight Unseen Frankie DeMarco The Bronx Dahmer Mikey Short 2016 Back in the Day Anthony Rodriguez 2017 Breaking Point Tommy DeCarlo First Kill Richie Good Friday Rizzi Short 2018 The Killer's Kiss Vinny Gazzo Gotti Sammy Gravano Sarah Q Troy Remy 2019 Bare Knuckle Brawler Frank Harris 2021 Made in Chinatown Produce Joe The Families Feud Vinny Stromboli
Television Year Title Role Notes 1995 New York Undercover Sammy Episode: "Innocent Bystanders" 2004–07 The Sopranos Jason Molinaro Supporting cast: Season 5-6 2011 Blue Bloods Vinny Vario Episode: "Critical Condition" 2015 Person of Interest Carlo Episode: "Terra Incognita" 2020–Present Gravesend Benny Zerletta Main cast
Video games Year Title Role Notes 2002 Mafia Paulie (voice)
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