Melfi prescribes Prozac as an anti-depressant, telling him that no one needs to suffer from depression with the wonders of modern pharmacology. Ronald F. SpearsKevin FinnertyMr. Brancato went on to star in 'R Xmas (2001), appearing with fellow Sopranos cast member Drea de Matteo, and appeared opposite Eddie Murphy as Larry in The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002). Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. 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. Sean then blames Matt for making him do all the talking. sees his new friends attack a Somalian student on a bike and he regresses into depression. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. For a time in Summer 1998, Jackie seemed cured and was back on the street as boss and the family's woes were eased. 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. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Every single thing these 2 characters did was gold. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. It sinks in that he's Tempting Fate if he continues to carry on with Carmela. Because of their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse them. [10], Brancato started using drugs and alcohol shortly after beginning his acting career in 1992. was doing well until he and Blanca broke up. 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. The murder of his nephew, Christopher Moltisanti, is done out of necessity in Tony's eyes; Moltisanti's reckless behavior and persistent addiction to heroin, cocaine, and alcohol presents a threat to Tony's life and the DiMeo crime family. Tony also attended Seton Hall University. In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. He visits her apartment and finds her in a black dress with a black scarf around her neck. His father was always involved in crime and Tony recalls some of his activities in flashbacks on the show. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a high ranking mobster. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. Carmela Soprano After seeing a large branch destroy the empty baby seat in the rear seat, Tony is a aghast that if Christopher's daughter had been riding with them, the accident would have obviously killed her. Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, shot by Tony, Silvio and Paulie on a yacht, after they discovered that he was an FBI informant (June 9 2000). Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. Probably didnt finish like that strunz Jackie Jr. Kid was always a dumb fuck, didnt he almost drown in three inches of water?. Most notably, after murdering his nephew, Christopher Moltisanti, he feels a rush of relief for finally being rid of his nephew, whom he felt he could no longer trust and had become a burden. Tony maintains an avid interest in history, particularly World War II. "Wasted Talent: The Rise and Fall of Lillo Brancato" became his tell-all that outlined the success, regret, trauma, and redemption that has defined most of his life. 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. Maureen Van Zandt, who also featured in The Sopranos, shared a photo of Siravo on. is finally getting back to college, this time at Rutgers University, to take classes and party with girls as Tony believes every college kid should. He gave police permission to look in a cigarette box, where they found four bags of heroin. His contribution to "The Sopranos" proved yet another major feat for him as an actor. Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. CNN reports that it was a little after 5am whenDaniel Enchautegui, a 28-year-old off duty police officer, heard a slight commotion coming from the house next door to his. The FBI continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. 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. Matt heavily blames Sean for the hit, likely as Sean was an easy scapegoat since he is now dead. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). This is probably because "T" is what close friends and associates call him not what some low level goons call him. Soldiers from Johnny Boy's crew, Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, passed their loyalty on to Tony after Johnny Boy died, Tony then became acting capo of his father's old crew in 1986, making him the youngest capo in the family, at only 27. Matthew Bevilaqua - After Death After Death 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. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. Brancato's last film before being charged in 2005 for first-degree burglary was Saturday Morning, released in 2007. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, "How Sopranos Star Lillo Brancato Descended into Addiction and Violence And His Life After Prison", "Lillo Brancato lands first movie role in 'Back In The Day' following jail stint; police union head calls for boycott", "Chris Brown and Young Thug Share "City Girls" Music Video", "New York Penal Law 220.03 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree & Your Criminal Defense: Does Quantity of the Drug Matter? They needed a better stewardship, I blame that on Chrissy, what the fuck were they learning under his wing? So they were gay for each other. He manages to dial 911 but loses consciousness before being able to tell the operator what happened. A similar interesting fact, but in reverse, is that Vincent Piazza was in his early 30's when he played AJ's friend Hernan O'Brian, a teenager. 's depression, a 'rotten putrid gene' that Tony believes he passed down to his son. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage . Tony also recalls that when he was only 13 his father would let him play around on the construction sites he ran, even driving heavy machinery, such as backhoes and diggers. Brancato and his associate also suffered gunshot wounds from Enchautgui who was armed at the time, but they both survived. In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. When he died, Johnny Boy Soprano had risen to the level of captain of his own crew as had his brother Corrado "Junior" Soprano. Tony realized this when he caught Jackie at strip clubs and a casino. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. 's lack of focus after graduation. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. Tony becomes the official boss after Junior is retired by the family, following Junior's shooting of Tony. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. We learn that he has been left to care for his mother alone by his sisters. In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. For a time, Lillo Brancato was one of Hollywood's most watched young actors. Italian-American The character was murdered in "From Where to Eternity", before appearing in flashback during "Bust Out". meets Blanca, and in Tony's opinion, A.J. 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. During the episode "The Second Coming", aired in part II of season six, Melfi's own therapist suggests to her that her work with Tony could be considered enabling toward Tony's sociopathic tendencies. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. One of the two assailants, Clayborn, is shot dead by Ray in an attempt to kill Tony, and Ray is left bruised but runs off. Richie refused because he knew Tony would kill anyone involved in the attack. Matthew Bevilaqua, shot to death by Tony and Big Pussy for attempting to kill Christopher (April 2000). Instead of calling 911, he suffocates Christopher to death. By May/June 2006 Tony is mobile and fully aware and has regained his voice but is still recovering. 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. He saw his father and uncle mutilate Mr. Satriale, the local butcher, and later fainted at a family dinner made with free meat from Satriale's shop. "I became an actor and achieved a lot early on, and it was all destroyed because of my bad choices of using and abusing drugs. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. He played baseball and football, and according to Sal Bonpensiero, he nearly made All-County. Aliases Tony then says he is glad to hear it, as "that is the last sugarless drink you are ever going to have", as he and Pussy open fire. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. However, like Bonpensiero, Tony was haunted by this murder. He is best known for his portrayal of Calogero C Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. This does not deter Tony's rage as he angrily lets his mother know that he found out about the truth. Prior to this, Bonpensiero confessed to being an informant, and the four have one last drink. Brancato was arrested on December 10, 2005, in the Bronx for the murder of police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death, during a botched burglary.