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Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus (born Richard Joseph Romanos; February 8, 1943 – December 23, 2023) was an American actor. He appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He played Richard La Penna, Jennifer Melfi's ex-husband, later husband again, in four episodes of The Sopranos from 1999 to 2002.

Also recorded as Richard Joseph Romanos

Richard Romanus

Born
Richard Romanus was born on 8 February 1943. · Barre.
Died
Richard Romanus died on 23 December 2023. · Volos.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
actor · screenwriter · film producer · writer · songwriter
Education
Xavier University
Languages
English

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Richard Romanus (born Richard Joseph Romanos; February 8, 1943 – December 23, 2023) was an American actor. He appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He played Richard La Penna, Jennifer Melfi's ex-husband, later husband again, in four episodes of The Sopranos from 1999 to 2002.

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Richard Romanus (1943–2023) was an American actor, film actor and film producer, among other activities. Born in Barre, the actor died in Volos. Richard Romanus studied at Xavier University. Languages used include English.

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