Vincent Pastore

Vincent Pastore, an American actor famously known for his unforgettable portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in HBO's groundbreaking series, "The Sopranos," carved a unique path through Hollywood. His journey, marked by a late start in acting and a diverse range of roles both on screen and stage, left an indelible mark on television and film before his passing in 2026. He will be remembered for his distinctive presence and memorable contributions to a golden age of television. Vincent Pastore embarked on his acting career later in life, following service in the U.S. Navy and a long stint in the club business. His iconic portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos" earned him widespread acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award. Beyond his signature mobster roles, Pastore pursued diverse ventures in Broadway, reality television, and entrepreneurship, before his death in 2026.

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Vincent Pastore embarked on his acting career later in life, following service in the U.S. Navy and a long stint in the club business.
His iconic portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos" earned him widespread acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Beyond his signature mobster roles, Pastore pursued diverse ventures in Broadway, reality television, and entrepreneurship, before his death in 2026.

The Life of Vincent Pastore

Vincent Dominic Pastore was born on July 14, 1946, in the Bronx, New York City, into a vibrant Italian-American family. He spent his formative years in an Italian-American neighborhood in New Rochelle, New York, a place that would remain close to his roots.

After graduating high school in 1964, Pastore enlisted as a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He underwent basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes and served at various naval bases before receiving an honorable discharge in 1967. Later, he earned a degree in drama from Pace University, a foundational step for his future career.

A Late Bloomer's Leap into Acting

For decades, Pastore immersed himself in the club business and even worked as a chauffeur. It wasn't until his 40s, after befriending actors Matt and Kevin Dillon, that the allure of acting finally pulled him into the spotlight, marking a significant career shift.

Pastore quickly found his niche, cultivating a career out of portraying memorable Italian-American gangsters in film and television. His early work in the late 1980s and early 1990s saw him in small but impactful roles, often sharing the screen with legends of the genre.

Take, for instance, his brief appearance in Martin Scorsese's crime epic, Goodfellas (1990), where he's credited as "Man with Coat Rack," seen rolling a coat rack through a kitchen. He also appeared as "Copa Wiseguy" in Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way (1993).

These minor parts in major films were crucial stepping stones, allowing him to observe and learn from some of the best in the business, all while honing his distinctive presence. He also gained a more substantial role as Tony Scarboni in the comedy/crime film The Jerky Boys: The Movie in 1995.

The 1996 HBO television film Gotti was another pivotal moment. Here, Pastore portrayed real-life mobster Angelo Ruggiero, working alongside future Sopranos castmates like Tony Sirico and Frank Vincent—a preview of the chemistry that would soon define a television phenomenon.

"Big Pussy" and Breakthrough Stardom

Then came 1999, and with it, the role that would forever define Vincent Pastore: Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in HBO's "The Sopranos." As a loyal, yet deeply conflicted, capo in Tony Soprano's crew, Pastore brought layers of complexity to a character caught between two worlds.

His nuanced portrayal of Big Pussy—a man struggling with his allegiance, his family, and his secret life—resonated deeply with audiences. The character's arc, from trusted confidante to tragic informant, is a cornerstone of the show's early seasons, earning Pastore and his fellow cast members a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Expanding Horizons: Film, TV, and Stage

While "The Sopranos" made him a household name, Pastore's filmography is extensive, showcasing his versatility even within his typical casting. He lent his distinctive voice to Luca the shark in DreamWorks' animated film Shark Tale (2004) and appeared in Guy Ritchie's Revolver (2005).

His television appearances span a wide range, from dramatic turns in Law & Order and Blue Bloods to comedic roles in Son of the Beach and Everybody Hates Chris. He also lent his voice to adult animated series like Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Animals, and the children's show Pair of Kings.

Pastore also graced the Broadway stage, making his debut in 2007 as a replacement playing Amos Hart in the long-running musical Chicago. He returned to Broadway in 2014, starring as Nick Valenti in the Woody Allen musical Bullets Over Broadway.

Reality TV and Entrepreneurial Ventures

From "Fit Club" to "Apprentice"

Pastore's engaging personality naturally extended to reality television. In 2006, he participated in VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, where he successfully shed 29 pounds, demonstrating a commitment that surprised many.

He then joined the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars in 2007. However, the rigorous demands of professional dance proved too physically challenging, leading him to withdraw early in the competition, with John Ratzenberger taking his place.

Perhaps his most memorable reality TV stint was on Celebrity Apprentice in 2008. Pastore became a fan favorite, known for his fundraising efforts for pancreatic cancer research, including a $50,000 donation in memory of his ex-wife Nancy Berke's late husband.

During one task, Pastore even orchestrated a fabricated conflict with Piers Morgan, creating a Sopranos-esque drama complete with shifting loyalties, all to gain a strategic advantage. Though he eventually resigned from the show, his departure mirrored the abrupt ending of "The Sopranos" finale, a clever nod to his most famous role.

He also appeared on NBC's Celebrity Family Feud in 2008, where his team won a $10,000 consolation prize for their chosen charity, dedicated to pancreatic cancer research.

"Vinnie's Wad" and Other Pursuits

His entrepreneurial spirit shone through on Shark Tank in 2011, where he pitched "Broccoli Wad," a money holder. While the initial reaction from the 'Sharks' was harsh, Barbara Corcoran saw potential in his persona, ultimately investing in "Vinnie's Wad" and leveraging his name and face for branding.

Beyond the screen, Pastore hosted "The Wiseguy Show" on Sirius Satellite Radio, a weekly three-hour celebration of Italian-American culture, produced by his Sopranos co-star Steven Van Zandt. He also had stints as a radio host on New Rochelle's WVOX.

More recently, in September 2020, he launched a podcast with Goumba Johnny called "Fuhgeddaboudit with Vinny Pastore," continuing to share stories and insights with his fans.

Not content with just entertainment, Pastore ventured into the culinary world in 2019, launching "Vincent Pastore's Italian Sauce." Made with San Marzano tomatoes, the sauce is non-GMO and boasts no added sugar—a true taste of authentic Italian tradition.

Personal Life and Legacy

Vincent Pastore's personal life reflected a deep connection to family and community. Divorced from Nancy Berke, with whom he had a daughter, Renee, he maintained an extraordinary friendship with Nancy and her subsequent husband, even donating his Apprentice winnings to a charity in his name.

In 2014, Pastore faced a personal battle when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He bravely shared his story, serving as the grand marshal of the Columbus Day parade in the Bronx that same year, using his platform to raise awareness. He resided on City Island in the northeastern Bronx.

Vincent Pastore was found dead at his City Island residence on August 1, 2026, at the age of 80. His funeral was held in New Rochelle on August 6. His final acting roles included appearances in the 2024 satirical series The Curse, a voice role in the 2025 thriller series Yellowjackets, and the posthumously released film Bad News on the Doorstep.

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Vincent Pastore

Vincent Dominic Pastore (; July 14, 1946 – August 1, 2026) was an American actor. Often cast as a mafioso, he was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO drama series The Sopranos (1999–2007) earning a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Pastore started his career taking small parts in films such as Goodfellas (1990), Carlito's Way (1993), and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993). He then made notable appearances in the HBO film Gotti (1996), Mickey Blue Eyes (1999), DreamWorks's Shark Tale (2004) and Revolver (2005).

On television, he took early small roles in Law & Order from 1992 to 1996, followed by recurring roles in the drama series Bull (2000), the sitcom Son of the Beach (2000–2002), the legal drama The Practice (2004), and the adult animated comedy series Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2008–2012). His final roles were in the Showtime satirical series The Curse (2024) and the thriller series Yellowjackets (2025).

On stage, he made his Broadway debut in Chicago (2007) followed by a role in the Woody Allen musical Bullets Over Broadway (2014).

Early life

Vincent Pastore

Vincent Dominic Pastore was born on July 14, 1946, to an Italian-American family in the Bronx, New York City, and grew up in an Italian-American neighborhood in New Rochelle, New York. Following his graduation from high school in 1964, he enlisted as a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He completed his basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes and was later assigned to Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Base San Diego. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He then received a degree in drama from Pace University. Pastore worked in the club business and as a chauffeur before eventually going into the acting industry after befriending Matt and Kevin Dillon.

Career

1988–1998: Early roles

Pastore made a career of portraying Italian-American gangsters in film and television. He began with small parts in the late 1980s and early 1990s, in films such as Goodfellas (1990) and Carlito's Way (1993). In Goodfellas, he is briefly seen rolling a coat rack through the kitchen of the Bamboo Lounge and is credited as "Vinny Pastore" playing "Man with Coat Rack". In Carlito's Way, he portrays one of the friends of the Italian man that dances with Gail, whom Kleinfeld insults. He is listed in the credits as "Vinny Pastore" playing "Copa Wiseguy". He also appeared in Flodders in America (1992), Money Train (1995), A Brooklyn State of Mind, The Last Don (both 1997), Witness to the Mob, Mafia! (both 1998), The Hurricane (1999), and The Deli. He appeared on Law & Order in various roles from 1992 to 1996.

Pastore got a bigger role in the comedy/crime film The Jerky Boys: The Movie (1995) as Tony Scarboni, one of the three gangsters and Lazarro's (played by Alan Arkin) clients. In the 1996 HBO television movie Gotti, Pastore played the character of Angelo Ruggiero, alongside future The Sopranos cast members Tony Sirico, Frank Vincent, and Dominic Chianese.

1999–2007: Breakthrough with The Sopranos and Broadway debut

Pastore as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos

In 1999, Pastore got his biggest role in the HBO series The Sopranos, where he played the character Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero.

In addition to The Sopranos, he appeared in Mickey Blue Eyes, Two Family House (with The Sopranos castmates Michael Rispoli, Kathrine Narducci, Matt Servitto, Michele Santopietro, and Sharon Angela), Under Hellgate Bridge, Riding in Cars with Boys, Deuces Wild, Made, Serving Sara, American Cousins, A Tale of Two Pizzas, This Thing of Ours, Remedy, Shark Tale, Bachelor Party Vegas, Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits, and Guy Ritchie's Revolver.

Pastore's other television credits include Grounded for Life, character Vinnie Fellachio in Son of the Beach, the soap opera One Life to Live, host of Repo-Men/Stealing for a Living, Ed, Queens Supreme, Las Vegas, and Everybody Hates Chris.

Pastore lost 29 pounds (13 kg) on the fourth season of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Fit Club, which ran from August 6 to October 1, 2006.

On February 20, 2007, ABC announced that Pastore would participate in the fourth season of the American version of the competitive dance series Dancing with the Stars. He withdrew from the competition after only one week. Pastore said that he found the necessary training and preparation too physically demanding. John Ratzenberger took his place in the competition.

In 2007, Pastore starred in the independent feature film P.J.: A Journey of the Heart. Also in 2007, he made his Broadway debut in the musical Chicago as a replacement playing Amos Hart.

2008–2026: Return to Broadway and reality show roles

Pastore at the 2017 Chiller Theatre Expo, Parsippany, New Jersey

In 2008, Pastore joined the cast of General Hospital as Maximus Giambetti, the father of two other characters on the show. On this program he once again played a mobster. He had roles in 2008's College Road Trip and Our Last Days as Children. He also starred in the 2008 film Dough Boys and served as associate producer on the film.

Pastore was featured as a contestant on the January 2008 edition of Celebrity Apprentice. In the second week, he participated in raising $52,286 by selling hot dogs on a Manhattan street for the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research. In a task of selling Broadway show tickets, with Pastore as project manager, he led his team to raise $33,300 for charity. In the fifth week, he got into a faked, blow-out conflict with the project manager of the task, Piers Morgan, to see if he could get the women to let him on their team to spy on them. The episode had played out like an episode of The Sopranos, with Pastore switching allegiances multiple times. Pastore was deliberately "ratted out" to the women by Morgan in the end, to make Pastore look bad to the women. While Pastore and the men then lost their task, before Trump even lifted a finger to fire anyone that week, Pastore resigned from the show and Trump eventually accepted Pastore's resignation after trying to convince him to stay. The show ended with a sequence based on the series finale of The Sopranos, ending abruptly before Pastore could give the customary end-of-show interview in the cab. The week-6 episode begins with Pastore meeting his ex-wife Nancy in a restaurant and presenting her the check he received for being project manager for $50,000, in memory of her husband Mitchell Burke's memorial fund with the Lustgarden Foundation.

On July 1, 2008, Pastore appeared on NBC's new show, Celebrity Family Feud, as part of a family team trying to win $50,000 for their favorite charity. He first competed, with his friends and family, against the cast of The Girls Next Door. Then, Pastore's team made it to the finals against Kathie Lee Gifford's family, but did not win. Pastore and his team picked up a $10,000 consolation prize for their charity researching a cure for pancreatic cancer.

In 2009, Pastore starred in Pavaline Studio's debut short film, Alienated. In 2010, he starred in the award-winning indie mob-comedy Pizza with Bullets. On April 8, 2011, Pastore and a business partner appeared on Shark Tank for an investment in "Broccoli Wad", a money clip. All the "Sharks" wanted out, and Barbara Corcoran said, "this is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen on this show". She later had the idea of putting Pastore's face and name on the box, and labeling it "Vinnie's Wad". She offered $50,000 for a 40% stake in the company, and would give half of her ownership to Pastore in exchange for his name and face on the packaging; Pastore and his partner agreed. A year later, Pastore made an appearance on an episode of truTV's World's Smartest Inventions after his commercial for "the Broccoli Wad" aired on the show.

On July 10, 2011, he appeared on the VH1 Marc Cronin-produced reality show Famous Food. In the show, contestants are assigned the task of opening a restaurant on the Sunset Strip. Pastore played Mayor Avenoso in the 2012 indie feature Surviving Family. He also appeared in the TV series Blue Bloods, The Making of the Mob: Chicago, and an uncredited voice role in the television program Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Terry. He featured in the 2013 films The Family, Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn, and I'm in Love with a Church Girl. In 2014, he returned to Broadway as Nick Valenti in the Woody Allen musical Bullets Over Broadway opposite Zach Braff. He appeared with Joseph R. Gannascoli on Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back on January 21, 2020.

Other ventures

Radio and podcast

Pastore hosted The Wiseguy Show on Sirius Satellite Radio on the now defunct Raw Dog channel 104. Described as a "weekly three-hour celebration of Italian-American culture." Produced by Sopranos co-star Steven Van Zandt, it aired on Wednesdays from 6–9 pm ET. He also had stints as a radio host on the New Rochelle, New York, station WVOX in 2004 and 2012, with guest appearances in between.

In September 2020, Pastore started a podcast with Goumba Johnny called Fuhgeddaboudit with Vinny Pastore.

Vincent Pastore's Italian Sauce

In 2019, Pastore launched a tomato sauce business under the name of Vincent Pastore's Italian Sauce. The sauce is made with San Marzano tomatoes, is not GMO, and has no added sugar.

Personal life and death

Vincent Pastore

Pastore was divorced from Nancy Berke with whom he had a daughter. He befriended Berke's subsequent husband and donated the winnings from his stint on The Apprentice to a charity in his name. Pastore was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. He served as the grand marshal of the Columbus Day parade in the Bronx the same year. He lived on City Island in the northeastern Bronx.

Pastore was found dead at his City Island residence on August 1, 2026. He had last been seen three days prior, and had last made contact with his neighbor via phone on July 31. He was 80. His funeral was held in New Rochelle on August 6.

Acting credits

Film

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1988</td><td>Black Roses</td><td>Tony's Dad</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1989</td><td>True Love</td><td>Angelo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="7">1990</td><td>Q & A</td><td>Man Sitting at Bar</td><td>Uncredited</td></tr><tr><td>Tales from the Darkside: The Movie</td><td>Man in Art Gallery</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Backstreet Dreams</td><td>Fat Tony</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>State of Grace</td><td>Borelli's Man</td><td>Uncredited</td></tr><tr><td>Goodfellas</td><td>Man with Coatrack</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Men of Respect</td><td>Sammy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Awakenings</td><td>Ward #5 Patient #6</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1991</td><td>New Jack City</td><td>Mobster</td><td>Uncredited</td></tr><tr><td>1992</td><td>Flodders in America</td><td>Man without Petrol</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">1993</td><td>Who's the Man?</td><td>Tony 'Clams' Como</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Manhattan Murder Mystery</td><td>Man in Restaurant</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Carlito's Way</td><td>Copa Wiseguy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">1994</td><td>The Ref</td><td>State Trooper</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>It Could Happen to You</td><td>Bowling Team Member #1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Who Do I Gotta Kill?</td><td>Aldo "Birdman" Badamo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">1995</td><td>The Basketball Diaries</td><td>Construction Worker</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Jerky Boys: The Movie</td><td>Tony Scarboni</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Money Train</td><td>Gambler</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">1996</td><td>Walking and Talking</td><td>Laura's Devil-Seeing Patient</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sunset Park</td><td>Charlie the Super</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Joe's Apartment</td><td>Apartment Broker #2</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Night Falls on Manhattan</td><td>Cop #3</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">1997</td><td>All Over Me</td><td>Don</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Deli</td><td>Lou</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Six Ways to Sunday</td><td>Uncle Max</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">1998</td><td>A Brooklyn State of Mind</td><td>Vinnie "D"</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mafia!</td><td>Gorgoni</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">1999</td><td>Mickey Blue Eyes</td><td>Al</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Hurricane</td><td>Alfred Bello</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2000</td><td>Blue Moon</td><td>Joey</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Two Family House</td><td>Angelo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">2001</td><td>Made</td><td>Jimmy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Corky Romano</td><td>Tony</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Riding in Cars with Boys</td><td>Uncle Lou</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">2002</td><td>This Thing of Ours</td><td>Skippy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Deuces Wild</td><td>Father Aldo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Serving Sara</td><td>Tony</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2003</td><td>American Cousins</td><td>Tony</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2004</td><td>The Cookout</td><td>Poo Salesman</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Shark Tale</td><td>Luca (voice)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2005</td><td>Remedy</td><td>Casper Black</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Revolver</td><td>Zach</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2006</td><td>Bachelor Party Vegas</td><td>Carmine/Mr. Kidd</td><td>Video</td></tr><tr><td>Last Request</td><td>Father Patton</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2008</td><td>College Road Trip</td><td>Freddy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Return to Sleepaway Camp</td><td>Frank</td><td>Direct to video</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!</td><td>Carmine Ferraro</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Surviving Family</td><td>Mayor Avenoso</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">2013</td><td>Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn</td><td>Luigi Leone</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Family</td><td>Fat Willy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Torture Chamber</td><td>Dr. Fiore</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>I'm in Love with a Church Girl</td><td>Nick Halston</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Staten Island Summer</td><td>Leo Manicucci</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2016</td><td>The Eyes</td><td>Harry</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Calico Skies</td><td>Vincenzo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Pitching Tents</td><td>Tony</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Papa</td><td>Frankie Vincent</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2019</td><td>Vault</td><td>Frank</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bottom of the 9th</td><td>Cosmo</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>The Birthday Cake</td><td>Vito</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>Spinning Gold</td><td>Big Joey</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>TBA</td><td>Bad News on the Doorstep</td><td>Jerry</td><td>Post-production, posthumous release</td></tr></tbody></table>

Television

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1990</td><td>H.E.L.P.</td><td>Fireman</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>1992-1996</td><td>Law & Order</td><td>Various characters</td><td>4 episodes</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">1993</td><td>The Adventures of Pete & Pete</td><td>Vincent Park – Bowling Agent</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>Taking the Heat</td><td>Tommy's Man on Courthouse Steps</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>1994</td><td>New York Undercover</td><td>Goon #1</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>1996</td><td>Gotti</td><td>Angelo Ruggiero</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">1997</td><td>The Last Don</td><td>Danny Fuberta</td><td>Miniseries, 1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>Dellaventura</td><td>Mickey Ezra</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>1998</td><td>Witness to the Mob</td><td>Mikey De Batt</td><td>Television film</td></tr><tr><td>1999–2007</td><td>The Sopranos</td><td>Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero</td><td>Main cast (seasons 1 & 2), recurring (season 3), guest (seasons 5 & 6)</td></tr><tr><td>2000</td><td>Bull</td><td>Len Rutigliano</td><td>2 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2000–02</td><td>Son of the Beach</td><td>Vinnie Fellachio</td><td>3 episodes</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2001</td><td>For Your Love</td><td>Norm</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>Emeril</td><td>Himself</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2002</td><td>Ed</td><td>Ralph Pazzuti III</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>Grounded for Life</td><td>Uncle Sal</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2003</td><td>Queens Supreme</td><td>Norm Delgado</td><td>Recurring role, 6 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>Less than Perfect</td><td>Bookie</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">2004</td><td>Fillmore!</td><td>Mr. Casteneda (voice)</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>The Practice</td><td>Lenny Pescatore</td><td>3 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>Cyberchase</td><td>Himself</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>Las Vegas</td><td>Jimmy 'The Chin' Aversano</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">2007</td><td>Everybody Hates Chris</td><td>Paulie</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>Mad TV</td><td>Himself</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>General Hospital</td><td>Maximus Giambetti</td><td>Regular role, 6 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2008–12</td><td>Aqua Teen Hunger Force</td><td>Terry (voice)</td><td>3 episodes, uncredited</td></tr><tr><td>2010–12</td><td>Pair of Kings</td><td>Yamakoshi (voice)</td><td>Recurring role, 10 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Blue Bloods</td><td>Richie Tomlin</td><td>1 episode</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Animals</td><td>Big Pussy (voice)</td><td>2 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Hawaii Five-0</td><td>Uncle Vito</td><td>2 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Wu-Tang: An American Saga</td><td>Fat Larry</td><td>Recurring role, 6 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back</td><td>Himself</td><td>Episode: "Caneda's White Rooster", as diners, alongside Joseph "Joe" Gannascoli</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Gravesend</td><td>Donnie 'Glasses' Sisto</td><td>Recurring role, 6 episodes</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>The Curse</td><td>Himself</td><td>Episode: "Green Queen"</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>Yellowjackets</td><td>Llama (voice)</td><td>Episode: "Them's the Brakes"</td></tr></tbody></table>

Theatre

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2007</td><td>Chicago</td><td>Amos Hart (replacement)</td><td>Ambassador Theatre, Broadway</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Bullets Over Broadway</td><td>Nick Valenti</td><td>St. James Theatre, Broadway</td></tr></tbody></table>

Video games

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2006</td><td>The Sopranos: Road to Respect</td><td>Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero (voice)</td><td>Video game</td></tr></tbody></table>

Music videos

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Artist</th><th>Song</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2001</td><td>Dave Matthews Band</td><td>"Everyday"</td><td>Himself</td></tr></tbody></table>

Awards and nominations

Vincent Pastore

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Awards</th><th>Category</th><th>Recipient</th><th>Outcome</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2000</td><td rowspan="2">Screen Actors Guild Awards</td><td rowspan="2">Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series</td><td rowspan="2">The Sopranos</td><td>Won</td></tr><tr><td>2001</td><td>Nominated</td></tr></tbody></table>