Brian Tarantina

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Characters played by Brian Tarantina

Bruno — Donnie Brasco (1997)

Sonny Red's son. Lefty orders Donnie to kill Bruno so Donnie can become a made member of the family. The hit is prevented when the FBI arrests them.

Speller — Carlito's Way (1993)

Minor background character with brief interactions.

E. Roger Coswell — Uncle Buck (1989)

Strict school assistant principal whom Buck defends Maizy against during a school incident.

Snake — City by the Sea (2002)

A police associate or local law enforcement figure who may assist Vincent or operate within the precinct's investigative framework.

Randy — Bed of Roses (1996)

An acquaintance in the main characters' social or professional network.

Pete Shunt — Personal Velocity (2002)

Pete Shunt is Delia's father, remembered as an unconventional hippie who raised goats and welcomed religious visitors to his property. His way of life is presented as a sharp contrast to the pressures Delia faces while trying to hold her family together and find a way forward.

Tommy Pinto — Critical Condition (1987)

Tommy is sent to the roof by Arthur Chambers and falls, possibly suffering a spinal epidural hematoma. The hospital’s power failure leaves it without the electricity needed for proper scans and surgery, making his condition part of the medical emergency Rachel is struggling to manage.

Geno — The Jerky Boys (1995)

Geno is one of Tony Scarboni's men and participates in the punishment of the two prank callers after their false Mafia identity is exposed. He helps take them to a hot dog-processing plant, where they are intended to be run through a grinder, but their vocal tricks distract the captors and allow the pair to escape.

Frankie Andreoli — Zarra's Law (2014)

Frankie Andreoli is the main opposing force, extorting local businesses and intimidating Vanessa while claiming control of the neighborhood during the former boss’s absence. He refuses Tony’s demand to leave the family alone, continues making threats, and may be preparing a major criminal operation.

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, Uncle Buck, Jacob's Ladder. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1959-03-27
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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