Benny Blanco — Carlito's Way Character Profile

About Benny Blanco

Hot-headed Bronx gangster and rival to Carlito, driven by ego and drugs.

Benny Blanco — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Street fighting, Intimidation, Drug trafficking, Impulsiveness, Aggression

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

John Leguizamo

Appears in

Carlito's Way (1993)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Benny Blanco — conflict — Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino)
• Benny Blanco — romantic — Steffie (Ingrid Rogers)
• Benny Blanco — Alliance Bodyguard & Employer — Pachanga (Luis Guzmán)

  Former ally of Carlito who switches sides to work for Benny before being killed.

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