Actor Ray Liotta (1954-2022) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-26-2022, 12:42 PM

https://deadline.com/2022/05/ray-lio...as-1235033521/

Ray Liotta, the terrific actor whose career breakout came in the 1990 Martin Scorsese crime classic Goodfellas after co-starring in Field of Dreams, has died. He was 67.

Deadline hears he died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters. We will have more details when they become available.

Liotta leaves behind a daughter, Karsen. He was engaged to be married to Jacy Nittolo.

Liotta was on a big resurgence. Recent turns included The Many Saints of Newark, Marriage Story and No Sudden Move. He finished the Elizabeth Banks-directed Cocaine Bear and was due to star in the Working Title film The Substance opposite Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.

He also starred with Taron Egerton in the Apple TV+ series Black Bird.

He had his “who’s thar?” turn in the Jonathan Demme-directed Something Wild and got a Golden Globe nomination, and then played banned Chicago superstar Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. He then quickly followed playing gangster Henry Hill in Scorsese’s Goodfellas, opposite Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in what was to be the defining role of his career.

The ruggedly handsome, blue-eyed Liotta was a perfect Henry Hill, narrating a tale of his growth into an organized crime gang, the one that pulled off the famous Lufthansa heist at John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1978, making off with more than $5 million in cash and jewels stored in the German airline’s air cargo building. The film, which Nicholas Pileggi adapted with Scorsese from his book, was nominated for six Oscars, with Pesci getting its lone win.

His other memorable roles included Hannibal, Narc, Blow and Copland.

MORE TO COME…

MA · 05-26-2022, 01:09 PM

He was born in 1954, not 1955.

Zoneboy · 05-26-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

He was born in 1954, not 1955.

I seem to recall asking you to send any corrections by PM.

I was going to correct it, but wasn't able to in time.

MA · 05-26-2022, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I seem to recall asking you to send any corrections by PM.

I was going to correct it, but wasn't able to in time.

Yes. And I did send you a PM.

MrCleveland · 05-26-2022, 06:29 PM

Even Robert de Niro says "67 is too young" when he heard the news about Liotta dying.

Dude111 · 05-26-2022, 06:46 PM

This is very sad

80sTrivia · 05-26-2022, 08:34 PM

So very sad to hear of Ray's passing. He was excellent in Goodfellas, among many other great performances...

AB · 05-27-2022, 06:00 PM

Rest in peace.

Zebra 3 · 08-01-2022, 05:53 PM

Gamers will remember him as Tommy Vercetti in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

JamesG · 02-27-2023, 10:58 PM

Ray Liotta's Daughter and Co-Stars Honor Him at Posthumous Walk of Fame Ceremony
by Maureen Lee Lenker
February 24, 2023

Ray Liotta was the man of the hour in Hollywood on Friday. The late actor, who died last May at 67, was posthumously honored with the 2,749th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The unveiling was attended by Liotta's family, including his 24-year-old daughter Karsen, who accepted the honor on her father's behalf, as well as famous collaborators like Elizabeth Banks, who directed Liotta in one of his final film performances in Cocaine Bear, and Taron Egerton, who recently played Liotta's son in the miniseries Black Bird.

"Thank you so much, Dad, for this rain," Karsen joked on a wet and frigid Los Angeles day before reading a letter from Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese celebrating Liotta's performance in the film and his talents as an actor.

Karsen then offered her own tribute, saying, "I'm so touched to be accepting this honor on behalf of my dad. I couldn't be more proud of him. He was a one-of-a-kind actor and the best friend, brother, and father anyone could have asked for. I lucked out with you."

She concluded, "If you have a Ray in your life, you're lucky. I love you so much. Thank you for your work and the imprint you left on me and all of those who love you. Everyone deserves a Ray in their life."

Egerton also spoke, saying that while he didn't know Liotta for long, the time they spent together was "very important to me."

https://ew.com/movies/ray-liotta-dau...fame-ceremony/

05-26-2022, 12:42 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,385	Actor Ray Liotta (1954-2022) https://deadline.com/2022/05/ray-lio...as-1235033521/ Ray Liotta, the terrific actor whose career breakout came in the 1990 Martin Scorsese crime classic Goodfellas after co-starring in Field of Dreams, has died. He was 67. Deadline hears he died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters. We will have more details when they become available. Liotta leaves behind a daughter, Karsen. He was engaged to be married to Jacy Nittolo. Liotta was on a big resurgence. Recent turns included The Many Saints of Newark, Marriage Story and No Sudden Move. He finished the Elizabeth Banks-directed Cocaine Bear and was due to star in the Working Title film The Substance opposite Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. He also starred with Taron Egerton in the Apple TV+ series Black Bird. He had his “who’s thar?” turn in the Jonathan Demme-directed Something Wild and got a Golden Globe nomination, and then played banned Chicago superstar Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. He then quickly followed playing gangster Henry Hill in Scorsese’s Goodfellas, opposite Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in what was to be the defining role of his career. The ruggedly handsome, blue-eyed Liotta was a perfect Henry Hill, narrating a tale of his growth into an organized crime gang, the one that pulled off the famous Lufthansa heist at John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1978, making off with more than $5 million in cash and jewels stored in the German airline’s air cargo building. The film, which Nicholas Pileggi adapted with Scorsese from his book, was nominated for six Oscars, with Pesci getting its lone win. His other memorable roles included Hannibal, Narc, Blow and Copland. MORE TO COME…
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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Ray Liotta's Daughter and Co-Stars Honor Him at Posthumous Walk of Fame Ceremony by Maureen Lee Lenker February 24, 2023 Ray Liotta was the man of the hour in Hollywood on Friday. The late actor, who died last May at 67, was posthumously honored with the 2,749th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling was attended by Liotta's family, including his 24-year-old daughter Karsen, who accepted the honor on her father's behalf, as well as famous collaborators like Elizabeth Banks, who directed Liotta in one of his final film performances in Cocaine Bear, and Taron Egerton, who recently played Liotta's son in the miniseries Black Bird. "Thank you so much, Dad, for this rain," Karsen joked on a wet and frigid Los Angeles day before reading a letter from Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese celebrating Liotta's performance in the film and his talents as an actor. Karsen then offered her own tribute, saying, "I'm so touched to be accepting this honor on behalf of my dad. I couldn't be more proud of him. He was a one-of-a-kind actor and the best friend, brother, and father anyone could have asked for. I lucked out with you." She concluded, "If you have a Ray in your life, you're lucky. I love you so much. Thank you for your work and the imprint you left on me and all of those who love you. Everyone deserves a Ray in their life." Egerton also spoke, saying that while he didn't know Liotta for long, the time they spent together was "very important to me." https://ew.com/movies/ray-liotta-dau...fame-ceremony/ Attached Images