Richard Foronjy was an American actor known for his roles in “Midnight Run,” “Carlito’s Way,” and “Repo Man.” Born on August 3, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, he had a notable career in film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Richard Foronjy grew up surrounded by the gangster culture in New York City. He had a troubled past that included time spent in prison before he turned to acting. He later shared his life story in a memoir titled “From the Mob to the Movies,” which illustrated his journey from the mob to Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Richard Foronjy passed away on May 19, 2024, in Fishkill, New York. He left behind a legacy of rich performances in various films and television shows, particularly known for his portrayals of mobsters. His contributions to the acting world continue to be celebrated by fans and colleagues alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Carlito’s Way | 1993-11-10 | Pete Amadesso |
| The Morning After | 1986-12-25 | Sergent Greenbaum |
| Prince of the City | 1981-08-19 | Joe Marinaro |
| Midnight Run | 1988-07-20 | Tony Darvo |
| Man of the House | 1995-03-03 | Murray |
| Repo Man | 1984-03-02 | Plettschner |
| Recoil | 1998-05-12 | Vincent Sloan |
| Fatal Instinct | 1992-09-09 | Cy Tarr |
| Dumb Luck in Vegas | 1997-01-01 | |
| Da Vinci’s War | 1993-05-12 | Hamlet |
| Serpico | 1973-12-18 | Corsaro |
| Once Upon a Time in America | 1984-05-23 | Officer Whitey |
| Oscar | 1991-04-26 | Knucky |
| Boss of Bosses | 2001-06-03 | Tommy Bilotti |
| The Gambler | 1974-10-02 | Donny |
| Odd Jobs | 1986-03-01 | Manny |
| Fun with Dick and Jane | 1977-03-18 | Landscape Man |
| Streets of Justice | 1985-11-10 | Det. Arnold Johnson |
| The Check is in the Mail… | 1986-05-02 | Tony, the Brakeman |
| Hoods | 1998-08-05 | Tony |
| Ghostbusters II | 1989-06-16 | Con Ed Supervisor |
| The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | 1979-11-06 | Mike |
| Curiosity Kills | 1990-06-27 | Captain McGarrity |
| Young Lust | 1984-04-27 | Captain Jenker |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Sergeant |
| Hunter | 1984-09-18 | Rogan |
| Taxi | 1978-09-12 | Nick |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Davis |
| Misfits of Science | 1985-10-04 | |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Ferarro |