Greg Antonacci
Greg Antonacci (February 2, 1947 – September 20, 2017) was an American actor. He portrayed Johnny Torrio in Boardwalk Empire in every season, from 2010 to 2014, and Phil Leotardo's right-hand man Butch DeConcini in The Sopranos from 2006 to the series finale in 2007.
Also recorded as Gregory Gerald Antonacci
Greg Antonacci
- Name
- Greg Antonacci
- Born
- 2 February 1947
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Died
- 20 September 2017
- Place of death
- Massapequa, New York, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Greg Antonacci (February 2, 1947 – September 20, 2017) was an American actor. He portrayed Johnny Torrio in Boardwalk Empire in every season, from 2010 to 2014, and Phil Leotardo's right-hand man Butch DeConcini in The Sopranos from 2006 to the series finale in 2007.
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Greg Antonacci (1947–2017) was an American actor, film actor and film director, among other activities. Born in Hell's Kitchen, the actor died in Massapequa. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Greg Antonacci • Born — 2 February 1947 • Birthplace — New York City, U.S. • Died — 20 September 2017 • Place of death — Massapequa, New York, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1971–2017
Early life and education
Early life and education
Antonacci was born in New York City and attended the Power Memorial Academy in Manhattan. He matriculated to Queens College, where was introduced to theater.
Career
Career
As a director, producer, and writer, he worked on a number of television series, including Busting Loose, Brothers, The Tortellis, Perfect Strangers, The Royal Family, The John Larroquette Show, Herman's Head, It's a Living, Soap, and other series. As an actor, he had roles in The Rockford Files, as Vinnie Morabito on Busting Loose, Tony Manucci on Makin' It, Butch DeConcini on The Sopranos, and Johnny Torrio on Boardwalk Empire. In 1976, he played the role of Hector in "A Nun's Story" and "Good Time Girls" during season two of Laverne & Shirley. He made a cameo appearance as a mobster in the 2013 film The Family. Antonacci was also a playwright, theatrical actor, and director, participating in multiple productions and roles at the La MaMa Experimental Theater Club in the East Village throughout the early through mid-1970s. He wrote and performed in the 1971 Off-Off-Broadway musical "Dance Wi' Me (or, The Fatal Twitch)," which was directed by Joel Zwick and produced at La MaMa. This play was produced again at La MaMa in 1974, and then renamed and re-staged as the Broadway musical "Dance With Me," opening January 23, 1975 at the Mayfair Theatre in New York City. Antonacci directed the failed ABC pilot Joanna (1985) as well as the sequel TV movie Splash, Too (1988).
Personal life and death
Personal life and death
Antonacci died at the age of 70 in Massapequa, New York, on September 20, 2017.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1972 — Summer Soldiers — Miguel • 1974 — The Rehearsal • 2006-2007 — The Sopranos — Butch DeConcini • 2013 — The Family — NY Mobster — Uncredited • 2010-2014 — Boardwalk Empire — Johnny Torrio
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Greg Antonacci is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer and television producer. The authorities additionally record the heading Gregory Gerald Antonacci.
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2017
Greg Antonacci died on 20 September 2017.
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Hell's Kitchen.
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- 1.Gregory Antonacci Obituary - Massapequa, NY. Dignity Memorial.
- 2.James, Carolyn. Gregory Antonacci, Massapequa resident, actor, playwright, director and scriptwriter. Massapequa Post. 2017-10-11.
- 3.'Boardwalk Empire' recap: Nucky goes on offense in mob war. The Los Angeles Times. September 14, 2014.
- 4.Actor Frank Vincent, Who Portrayed Mobsters in 'Goodfellas' and 'The Sopranos,' Dies. NPR.
- 5.Yahoo! TV. Greg Antonacci credits.
- 6.Greg Antonacci Movies & TV. The New York Times. 2012.
- 7.La MaMa Archives Digital Collections. "Individual: Greg Antonacci." Accessed January 16, 2019.
- 8.La MaMa Archives Digital Collections. "Work: Dance Wi' Me (or, The Fatal Twitch)". Accessed January 16, 2019.
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