For a time in Summer 1998, Jackie seemed cured and was back on the street as boss and the family's woes were eased. Lillo Brancato, Jr. (born March 30, 1976) is a Colombian-born American actor, known for his performance as "Calogero Anello" in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. Christopher was driving while high on heroin and serves off off the road to avoid hitting an oncoming car. At the end of the third episode he awakes from his coma in a confused but stable state. With DiMeo in prison, Aprile became the official "Street Boss" of the family. The Webistics scam was an illegal pump and dump scam. Tony describes a dream where a bird steals his penis Melfi extrapolates from this to reveal that Tony projected his love for his family onto the family of ducks living in his back pool and this brings him to tears, to his consternation. Tony could come off as a hypocrite at times. It was only appropriate then that he should appear in HBO's hit mob drama "The Sopranos"in the midst of his accumulating momentum. For example, her first boyfriend at college was of part black heritage, and Tony's racism led him to try to drive him away. After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. He was later taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he died. We learn that he has been left to care for his mother alone by his sisters. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In the show, Lillo Brancato portrayedMatthew Bevilaqua, a misguided young thug who gets caught up with the wrong crowd and succumbs to some pretty awful decision-making that doesn't bode well for him (via The New YorkPost). This page was last modified on 6 January 2016, at 09:31. In the fifth season finale, after Adriana is murdered, Tony asks Christopher if Adriana may have mentioned anything about Ralph or the "Bevilacqua kid" as he was taking precautions, making sure she hadn't said anything to the FBI to implicate them in relation to the murders. Great, now this thread looks like a bunch of fuckin' jerkoffs. Tony takes satisfaction in it, as it is revenge for an attempt on the life of one of his relatives. He is then shot, although his request his granted as all bullets hit his torso. The murder of his cousin Tony Blundetto is solely to save him from a far worse death if he were to fall into Phil's hands, and also to satisfy the leadership of the Lupertazzi crime family and protect Soprano's men from their wrath for not giving up Blundetto. Status Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. He was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. A patron in Holsten's credited as "Man in Members Only Jacket" ominously looks twice in Tony's direction and then walks past Tony's booth to the bathroom, and walks out. Tony listens to classic rock and pop music, particularly of the 1960s and 70s. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO.Monetization is disabled on this channel.I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. Jackie was eventually killed by Vito in January 2001 for his involvement in the robbery at Christopher's and Furio's executive card game, and for shooting Furio. Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. Career information They got into trouble for stealing cars and beating up a broker who recommended the purchase of other stocks while Christopher was away with his girlfriend Adriana La Cerva. [12], Armento (who was the father of Brancato's girlfriend Stefanie) was found to have fired the fatal shot that killed Enchautegui, and subsequently convicted of first-degree murder on October 30, 2008, receiving a sentence of life in prison without parole. American MafiaDiMeo crime family In "Denial, Anger, Acceptance" Tony discusses Jackie's cancer with Dr. Melfi. Tony also attended Seton Hall University. Matt and Sean were desperate to make a name for themselves . Nonetheless, this gave his family quite a scare and a painful memory of his nearly fatal shooting the previous year. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. Police Say Statements Differ", Former 'Sopranos' Actor Brancato Gets Parole, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lillo_Brancato&oldid=1141728889, Prisoners and detainees of New York (state), Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 14:02. A.J. Tony takes great pride in Meadow's achievements. When he finds out it's almost worse than a regular job because you can never quit, he starts getting deeper into drug addiction. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. Though spelled without a 'c,' Matthew Bevilaqua was shot to death by Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini) and his colleague "Big Pussy" after Bevilaqua had attempted to murder Christopher Moltisante. Catholic On the fateful night of Dec. 10, 2005, a heroic police officer lost his life because of my drug taking and bad decision making," he said (per People Magazine). The Webistics scam was a typical pump and dump exercise. Because of their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse them. Actor Lillo Brancato, best known for getting wacked by Tony Soprano as half-wit Matthew Bevilaqua in the HBO series The Sopranos, is returning to acting after eight years in prison, and some New York Police officers aren't happy about it. The car rolls off a hill and crashes upright. This is probably because "T" is what close friends and associates call him not what some low level goons call him. Meadow learned of her father's actions and didn't speak to him for several months, eventually reconciling at Christmas in 2000. Tony asks if he enjoyed the diet soft drink, to which Matt answers in the positive. Rank After his monumental debut in Robert Dinero's "A Bronx Tale" (1993),TV and movie big wigs shared high hopes for the budding star. John Soprano (father)Livia Soprano (mother) He played baseball and football, and according to Sal Bonpensiero, he nearly made All-County. Matt ran away from the scene and went to Richie to tell him that the hit was done for him as a favor. Tony has personally committed at least eight murders in the show, although he may have committed others that have not been shown or referenced considering his lengthy career in the Mafia. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. Citizenship In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. Tony begins to open up once Dr. Melfi explains the doctor-patient confidentiality rules. Gloria is suddenly back at the table and offers Tony a choice between seeing what she has under her dress or under her scarf. Brancato was born Saul Rodriguez in Bogot, Colombia,[1] on August 30, 1976. "Oh wow RIP," responded actor Lillo Brancato Jr, who played young mobster Matthew Bevilaqua on the series. was doing well until he and Blanca broke up. Richie refused to protect Matt because he knew DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano would kill anyone involved in the attack. Political Information He reads The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a work which is quoted by several other characters on the show as well, particularly Paulie Gualtieri. Tony also has a distant relationship with Janice because she is always asking him for money and once tried to sell Livia's house by herself. While collecting money, Furio together with an associate, took extra money from them when they came to pick up Tony's cut from the burglaries. "Early on in my career, I spoke to Bob [Robert Dinero] and Chazz [Palminteri] about how profound changes would occur in my life," Lillo Brancato told People Magazinein October of 2017. Tony tries to confront Ralph about the situation but a heated argument ensues where Ralph unwittingly admits to having started the fire for insurance money to pay for his son's operation. Bobby Boriello played Tony in the episode "Down Neck" in which Tony recalls many childhood events relating to his childhood realization that his father was involved in organized crime, including his recollection of father's relationship with his older sister, Janice, and his use of her as a cover for attending meetings with criminal associates at a children's amusement park. After killing Christopher, Tony tries to discover whether other mobsters or family members had similar feelings, it seems, however, that they do not. He has yet to discuss his experiences while unconscious with anyone close to him. James Gandolfini (adult)Bobby Boriello (child)Danny Petrillo (teenager)Michael Gandolfini (teenager)William Ludwig (child) numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. The director, whose brother-in-law is a police officer, edited down all of Brancato's scenes during post-production. He was killed in a snack shack inside of the Hacklebarney State Park in Morris County. And in the end, you're completely alone with it all. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. She tries to use it as an example of Tony's negative thinking contributing to his depression. When Dr. Melfi asks him to remember good experiences from his childhood he has difficulty. In a later session Dr. Melfi pushes Tony to admit he has feelings of anger towards his mother and he again storms out. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. He gave police permission to look in a cigarette box, where they found four bags of heroin. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. Its hard to sift out whether he was dumb or just not street smart and misread things. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. Junior took over the paternal role and continued to advise and assist Tony. In June 1998 ("Pilot"), Tony tells Dr. Melfi about a dream he had wherein a screw in his belly button, when removed, causes his penis to fall off. He was arguably one of the most ruthless characters on the show; he exhibited some of the same similar traits as . In the second and third episode the viewer sees Tony in a dream-like state, eventually arriving at what could be purgatory, where he is greeted by a man who takes the physical form of his late cousin Tony Blundetto. With Jackie in and out of the hospital, and as such not able to fully run the family, Tony began to take on many of his duties, much to his Uncle Junior's chagrin. Dark Brown In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Every single thing these 2 characters did was gold. Though there is a possibility that the test results were forged, for example they could have had someone else take the exam for him. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. Shot to death August 22, 1959[1] Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. Tony was initially very resistant to the idea that there was a psychiatric cause for his symptoms. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. Tony has a penchant for carrying on extramarital affairs. Tony has to juggle North Jersey's most powerful criminal organization, keeping it functioning properly and keeping dissonance to a minimum. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. He typically has mistresses who he consistently sees for long periods of time, though he also has a number of brief one-night-stands with strippers from the Bada Bing. Richie attempts to kill Matt by attacking him with a baseball bat. While Brancato's career never became what it might have been, he wears his mistakes on his sleeve and has devoted himself to making right what he once made wrong. He had Brendan Filone killed, which infuriated Tony. Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. Sean and Matt both tried to impress Tony in the Bada Bing restroom by talking about working with Chris but angered him by speaking candidly about criminal activities when the conversation could have been recorded by law enforcement. Matthew Bevilaqua. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage . He was released from prison in 2013. Matthew Bevilaqua, 2000 He is shot to death on Tony's boat by Tony, Silvio, and Paulie, then weighted down and thrown into the ocean. His adoptive brother, Vinny, briefly worked as a fashion model and now works as a Yonkers civil servant. Fate His wife Carmela seems to know about this and usually turns a blind eye, though sometimes the bottled-up tensions explode in domestic arguments - particularly at the end of Season 4, when Tony's affairs drive Carmela to separate from him. The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. He tells her about the stress of his business life he has a feeling that he has come in at the end of something and describes a reverence for the glorified "old days" of the Mafia. When discussing it with Johnny Sack, Tony is quite angry as he tells John that he paid a lot, showing the weight that having to kill his cousin was causing Tony. During a meeting with recently released DiMeo capo Richie Aprile, they make fun of Christopher's nose and also learn of Richie's disdain for him because Chris hit his niece, Adriana La Cerva. [8][9] He has since had supporting roles in films including Dead on Arrival (2017), a remake of D.O.A. His contribution to "The Sopranos" proved yet another major feat for him as an actor. Died Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. It sinks in that he's Tempting Fate if he continues to carry on with Carmela. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. Matthew Bevilaqua is played by Lillo Brancato Jr. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime from West Orange, New Jersey and an associate working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. During this episode Tony introduces the concept of him acting like the sad clown - happy on the outside but sad on the inside. With Jackie's death in September 1998 crisis emerged as to who would run the family, and the soldiers and other captains began to prepare for all-out war within the family, but Tony brought a quick end to the conflict by making Junior the official boss of the family. Soldier (1982-1986)Captain (1986-1999)De facto Boss (1999-2006)Boss (2006-2006) To keep them segregated, family members used to call Tony Blundetto "Tony Uncle Al" and Tony Soprano "Tony Uncle Johnny". Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. He committed his first murder at the age of 23 on Labor Day weekend in 1982, killing a small-time bookie named Willie Overall. Cops later found Matt's body and a witness told officials about the murder, which according to a transcript was on the night of April 29, 2000, at about 9 PM. Following the dream he acts differently to his friends and family, trying to see if they also feel relieved now that Christopher is dead. When the witness learned that the murder was Mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. Chris shoots and kills Sean but Matt escapes. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. Tony kills Ralph Cifaretto after their horse, Pie-O-My, dies in a suspicious stable fire in "Whoever Did This". Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. When the family visits Green Grove, a retirement community which Tony is trying to place his mother in, Livia's derisive outburst prompts a second panic attack. He was sometimes referred to as "Drinkwater"; "beve l'acqua" is Italian for "drink the water". However, he also sometimes alienates his children with his behavior. ", "The Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective Daniel Enchautegui", "Murder trial scheduled for 'Sopranos' actor", "Did Suspects Know Victim Was an Officer? Also Appears In He was charged with a seventh-degree Class A misdemeanor for criminal possession of a controlled substance. "They said once this movie goes out, you will have people around you who will expose you to dangerous things and you have to be careful." Brancato also played a mobster in the TV series Falcone, which debuted in 2000. On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Police later find Matt's dead body and a witness told detectives about the gunshots he heard and saw two men leave the scene in a car. Matthew Bevilaqua Nickname (s) Matt Drinkwater Born March 30, 1976, West Orange, New Jersey Died April 2000, Newark, New Jersey (Aged 24) Cause of Death Gunshots Citizenship Italian - American Career Information Occupation Mobster Rank Associate Affiliations DiMeo Crime Family Despite a level of local notoriety, Tony has represented himself publicly as a waste management consultant to Barone Sanitation, one of the many fronts for his criminal enterprises. Cause of death He got killed because Sean Jizz left him hanging in the motherfucking cocksucking wind. There, A.J. Tony was part of an unofficial crew of young criminals consisting of Silvio Dante, Ralph Cifaretto and Jackie Aprile. Janice Baccalieri (sister)Barbara Giglione (sister) As she goes to peel away the scarf, Tony wakes up and makes his way to the bathroom for some medication. The eight known murders committed directly, all explicitly presented onscreen, were: Some murders hit him on a personal and emotional level leaving him perplexed as to how to cope with the situation. However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. he is benefiting from the death of a great police officer, and that is totally unacceptable." . He favors dark features but also had a few brief flings with blond European women, including a Russian housekeeper and a stewardess from Icelandic Airways. Charges of second-degree murder were also leveled against him, but they didn't stick. Tony is quick to credit the medication for his improved mood but Dr. Melfi tells him it cannot be that as it takes 6 weeks to work she credits their therapy sessions. [4] He further appeared in Renaissance Man (1994), followed by a minor but climactic role as a radio operator in Crimson Tide (1995). Despite his love of fishing, he is sometimes haunted by visions of, Tony is also an amateur yachtsman and has owned two motor yachts over the course of the show -. From their introduction, "you're suppose to push webistics" to shitting at the scene of the crime to ultimately their deaths (Shawn just fucking dies with ZERO heroics), these guys had me absolutely glued to the screen. The FBI continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. Tony's longtime friend and fellow captain Giacomo "Jackie" Aprile, Sr. took on the role of acting boss in December 1995. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss because the police had lied to him and told him that Tony was a mere crack dealer. [11], Six months later, on December 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx for the murder of 28-year-old police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death. Bevilaqua drove a sedan into the parking lot of the Skyway Diner under the Pulaski Skyway in Kearny, where Moltisanti was eating. Tony's attitude to life has been changed by his near death experience. He also treated his putative nephew, Christopher Moltisanti (actually his wife's first cousin, once removed), as a son in many ways. After extensive testing that includes an MRI scan and blood work no physical cause can be found so Dr. Cusamano referred Tony to psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The relationship between Tony and his uncle, Corrado John Soprano, Jr. (better known as Junior Soprano), was very close for many years, with Junior acting as a father figure for Tony following the death of Giovanni (AKA Johnny Boy) Soprano, Tony's father. However, the "prying" from Dr. Melfi is uncomfortable for Tony and he often turns sarcastic and antagonistic towards her, leading to an ongoing strain in their relationship. on The Stugots, teaching his son how to steer. To hide this from associates, he lied that he was unable to participate because he had been mugged and injured. tries to drown himself in a swimming pool, but decides he wants to live; he is unable to escape the pool, however. After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. . Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Political party He also leaves without closing the apartment door. Biographical Information It is on my muddles that I look back with horroron the things that I might have avoided.E.M. Finally, in the penultimate episode of the series, "The Blue Comet", Melfi severs her relationship with Tony as his therapist after reading research recommended by her own therapist that sociopaths can use talk therapy to actually improve their skills in manipulating others and using what is learned in therapy to become more capable criminals. Information also realized with guidance from his sister. Soprano. He didn't finger his prick, he created dysentery among the ranks, he was weak and had become a finook with bad underwear. He was a capo in the DiMeo crime family and led the Aprile crew. In the second season of The Sopranos, which HBO broadcast in 2000, Brancato starred as Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster associated with Tony Soprano's crime syndicate. He grew up living with his mother, father, and two sisters Janice and Barbara in the Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti . "[5] Brancato was discovered in 1992, while swimming at New York's Jones Beach, by a talent scout who noticed Brancato's resemblance to Robert De Niro. Tony was not alone in nightmares, as Silvio and Paulie admit in private they have all been haunted by nightmares of killing a good friend. Tony's worries again amplified around A.J. His mistresses have been, in chronological order, of Russian, Italian, Italian/Cuban, and Jewish descent. Date of Birth Matt and Sean also took part in the Soprano crew's picket busting efforts at Massarone construction. Affiliation The two killed Matt after he attempted to kill Chris. He is a cousin of Louis Gismonte, a convict who spent time in the license plate workshop with DiMeo capo Richie Aprile. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. Bevilaqua is a close associate with the Soprano crew and works closely . Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. Matt and Sean worked with Christopher at various aspects of organized crime including: the Massarone Construction site, Junior Soprano's executive card game, and some burglary jobs with Chris and Sean. Tony and Pussy blast countless bullets into him even after he's obviously dead. Bobby Baccalieri was being groomed as Moltisanti's replacement until he was killed by Phil Leotardo's hitmen when the Lupertazzi crime family launched a war against the DiMeo Crime Family. With Tony's role in the family's operation increasing and disagreements including Tony thwarting Junior's plot to kill "Little Pussy" Malanga in Artie Bucco's restaurant, tensions between Tony and Uncle Junior rose and reached an all-time high as Jackie's condition turned for the worse. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. They planned a hit on Chris in order to get recognized by DiMeo capo Richie Aprile, who they knew disliked Chris for striking his niece, Adriana La Cerva, however it is revealed that Richie wouldn't have approved had he known. (Edward Morgan), It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.Eric Hoffer (19021983). Nationality Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. 's friendship with "the Jasons", sons of two of his associates, and A.J. On March 26 1999 ("Isabella"), Tony is attacked by William Johnson "Petite" Clayborn and Rasheen Ray, two thugs sent by Uncle Junior under orders to execute Tony. The character was murdered in "From Where to Eternity", before appearing in flashback during "Bust Out".
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