Brian Tarantina

Biography

Brian Tarantina (March 27, 1959 – November 2, 2019) was an American stage, screen, and television character actor born in New York City. He was known for his roles on such shows as One Life to Live, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Gilmore Girls.

Career Overview

Brian Tarantina has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work is anchored in the Carlito's Way Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Donnie Brasco, Jacob's Ladder, Bed of Roses. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

63

Birth Date

1959-03-27 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Donnie Brasco
• 

  Jacob's Ladder
• 

  Bed of Roses
• 

  Uncle Buck
• 

  Summer of Sam
• 

  Breaking Brooklyn

Associated Universes

• Carlito's Way Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Suzanne Shepherd (2 collaborations)
• Macaulay Culkin (2 collaborations)
• Mike Starr (2 collaborations)
• Johnny Depp (1 collaborations)
• Al Pacino (1 collaborations)
• Michael Madsen (1 collaborations)
• Bruno Kirby (1 collaborations)
• James Russo (1 collaborations)
• Anne Heche (1 collaborations)
• Željko Ivanek (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (63 credits)

  • The Kitchen

    Burns

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Ask for Jane

    Angry Doctor

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • BlacKkKlansman

    Officer Clay Mulaney

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Breaking Brooklyn

    Randy

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

    - A Jewish Girl Walks Into the Apollo... (2019) ... Jackie actor actors

    - Marvelous Radio (2019) ... Jackie actor actors

    - Hands! (2019) ... Jackie actor actors

    - It's the Sixties, Man! (2019) ... Jackie actor actors

    - Strike Up the Band (2019) ... Jackie actor actors
    2017
  • The Night Of

    - Part 4: The Art of War (2016) ... Bar Patron actor actors
    2016
  • Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

    - Summer (2016) ... Bootsy actor actors

    - Spring (2016) ... Bootsy actor actors
    2016
  • #Lucky Number

    Blue Collar Mafia

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Zarra's Law

    Frankie Andreoli

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Rob the Mob

    Ronnie

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Madam Secretary

    - The Essentials (2017) ... Motel Manager actor actors
    2014
  • The Blacklist

    - The Courier (2013) ... The Courier's Brother actor actors
    2013
  • Elementary

    - One Way to Get Off (2012) ... Walsh actor actors
    2012
  • Person of Interest

    - The Devil's Share (2013) ... Yorke actor actors
    2011
  • Knight and Day

    Scrap Yard Man

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Good Wife

    - The Penalty Box (2012) ... Frankie Peel actor actors
    2009
  • Ghost Town

    Ghost Cop

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Fringe

    - The Ghost Network (2008) ... Photographer actor actors
    2008
  • The Brave One

    Gun Store Clerk

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • A Crime

    Joe

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Unconscious

    Morelli

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Heroes

    - Don't Look Back (2006) ... Weasel actor actors

    - Genesis (2006) ... Weasel actor actors
    2006
  • Duane Hopwood

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • City by the Sea

    Snake

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Personal Velocity

    Pete Shunt

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - Playing Dead (2009) ... Johnny Di Rogga actor actors

    - Prisoner (2005) ... Vic Bowman actor actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - The Ties That Bind (2001) ... Devlin Inmate Martinson actor actors
    2001
  • The Photographer

    Camera Salesman

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Gilmore Girls

    - Secrets and Loans (2002) ... Bootsy actor actors

    - The Bracebridge Dinner (2001) ... Bootsy actor actors

    - Run Away, Little Boy (2001) ... Bootsy actor actors

    - The Ins and Outs of Inns (2001) ... Bootsy actor actors

    - Sadie, Sadie... (2001) ... Bootsy actor actors
    2000
  • The Talented Mr. Ripley

    Fighting Neighbor

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Summer of Sam

    Bobby Del Fiore

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Roberta

    Donald

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Cold (2008) ... Bill Jensen actor actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - The Wedding Planner (2002) ... actor actors
    1999
  • The Sopranos

    - Another Toothpick (2001) ... Mustang Sally actor actors
    1999
  • Third Watch

    - Responsible Parties (1999) ... James French actor actors
    1999
  • Better Living

    Danny

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Walking to the Waterline

    Lucy 'Replacement'

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Donnie Brasco

    Bruno

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Oz

    - Straight Life (1997) ... Ronald Poklewaldt actor actors
    1997
  • The Associate

    Eddie

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Vibrations

    Tough Guy #2

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Firehouse

    Hooded Man

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Bed of Roses

    Randy

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Spin City

    - The Competition (1996) ... First Homeless Man actor actors
    1996
  • Sweet Nothing

    Dee Dee

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Jerky Boys

    Geno

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • ER

    - Loose Ends (2000) ... Joe Barkley actor actors
    1994
  • Carlito's Way

    Speller

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Saint of Fort Washington

    Fred

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Homicide: Life on the Street

    - Blood Ties (2) (1997) ... Scott Russell actor actors
    1993
  • Jacob's Ladder

    Doug

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Who Let the Dogs Out? (2001) ... Al Manos actor actors

    - Old Friends (1994) ... Rudy actor actors

    - Out of Control (1991) ... Corso actor actors
    1990
  • Born on the Fourth of July

    Vet #2 - Miami Convention

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Runaway Dreams

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Uncle Buck

    E. Roger Coswell

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The January Man

    Cone

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Critical Condition

    Tommy Pinto

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Resting Place

    Sp4 Beyer

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Sledge Hammer!

    - To Sledge, with Love (1986) ... Blade (as Brain Tarantina) actor actors
    1986
  • The Equalizer

    - Wash Up (1986) ... Lenny DeWitt actor actors
    1985
  • The Cotton Club

    Vince Hood

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Miami Vice

    - Honor Among Thieves? (1988) ... Rickman actor actors
    1984