Joe Pesci was the perfect match for him. Tommy DeSimone on the other hand was kinda tall it seems.
You couldn't be more right about this: Pesci absolutely nailed this guy's walk, tone of voice, you name it. Most cinema goers wouldn't have known who the character was based on and just how dead-on Pesci's portrayal really was. It would rank up with the highest of any cinematic portrayal of a historical figure; and any I can think of in fact I would say Pesci puts to shame.
Pesci is one incredibly underrated actor who got pigeonholed in the mob genre - but he does it so well. Just how well isn't fully appreciated.
Re: No Way Anthony Spilotro Was Only 5' 2"
[Re: MrNiceGuy]
#1072527 10/19/2312:08 PM10/19/2312:08 PM
I always wanted to know who the guy in the white pants is in that video that says- in an epic Chicago accent- "make sure you don't get hit by da carrrr."
Re: No Way Anthony Spilotro Was Only 5' 2"
[Re: ChiCubs]
#1072534 10/19/2301:28 PM10/19/2301:28 PM
I always wanted to know who the guy in the white pants is in that video that says- in an epic Chicago accent- "make sure you don't get hit by da carrrr."
Fairly certain that is one of the Ballogs - David or Mark Ballog. Vito Raimondi - son off Matt Raimondi who was a Grand Ave bookmaker is also walking with them.