Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta has died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic at the age of 67. Lorraine Bracco, who played Hill's wife, Karen, says she is "utterly. He was 67. In 1990’s Goodfellas, drugs are the downfall of Liotta’s Henry Hill as he looks for ways to make a quick buck — in violation of mafia rules — by making side deals involving white powder. RAY LIOTTA, the actor, was born in 1954 in Newark, New Jersey and raised seven miles away, in Union, New Jersey. Noooooo : ( what a career he left behind. 1 million dollars at the. He stars with Jennifer Lopez as corrupt police detectives in the new NBC series "Shades Of Blue. The actor is featured in the upcoming 'Many Saints of Newark' due out Oct. Ray Liotta, who played both cops in criminals in scores of films and series, has died at 67. "He delivers a performance that is, in my mind. 24, Ray Liotta will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Actor Ray Liotta has died at 67. A cause of death was not immediately. No matter how strong or smart you may be, there’s a ceiling on how high you can go in the Italian mob if you. May 26, 2022. Joe Pesci does the part of Tomny DeVito. Wiseguys. Joe Pesci Autographed GOODFELLAS 24x36 Movie Poster ASI Proof. Officials have released Ray Liotta 's cause of death after the legendary actor's death in 2022. Ray’s smiling, and I’m safe, or so it would seem. RAY LIOTTA (goodfellas) Lyrics: Oh, ah / In giro con i miei di notte su una Benz (Uh) / Mio fra' accosta a destra e dà una botta / Bravo ragazzo come Ray Liotta /. '' - GoodfellasPublished Feb 19, 2022 Henry Hill suddenly breaks the fourth wall mid-voiceover speech at the end of Goodfellas, and here's what this moment really means. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Actor Ray Liotta. Shepherd is best known for her roles as the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco) -- the wife of main character Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta)-- in the film 'Goodfellas' and Mary. You’re really funny. Martin Scorsese. 2:22. He was. 888. This time, he stepped into the shoes of Fred Jung, father of famous cocaine smuggler George Jung. His Goodfellas performance is one of the biggest Oscar snubs in history imo, and recent years he’s been killing it too. Starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino, the film narrates the rise and. Actor’s coked-up and paranoid portrayal of Henry Hill proved he would never be a schnook. He was 67. So I just watched Goodfellas for the first time, and something at the very end of the movie struck me as odd. Film Goodfellas. ” That sprawling film was based on the real-life. Goodfellas was on TV and it was that infamous opening scene. De Niro turns from charismatic to stone-cold killer at the drop of a hat, and the chemistry between him, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Lorraine Bracco is undeniable. Saturday Night Live's mid-90's recurring skit "The Joe Pesci Show" had talk show host Pesci and his sidekick Robert De Niro parodying key scenes from the movie, culminating in the actual Pesci and DeNiro showing up to complain and show them how it's really done. In my opinion, Casino is the better gangster film. May 8, 2023 11:04 AM PT Ray Liotta died last year of heart and respiratory system issues, according to a report citing his death documents. Actor: Narc. Monday, February 20, 2023Ray Liotta, the actor perhaps best known for his turn as hustler turned mob rat Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas,. He was 67. It is a film adaptation of the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy by Pileggi. Ray Liotta, the gruff blue-eyed actor who starred in movies like Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. " Ray Liotta, who passed at 67 on Thursday, once said he. The film can be called a modest success. You're Really Funny. In Goodfellas, released in 1990, Liotta played real-life mobster Henry Hill in Scorsese's critically acclaimed film. Ray Liotta may be remembered for his outstanding performance as a Henry Hill in the 1990's Mafia-inspired biographical crime film, Goodfellas, but there is much more than meets the eye of his violent bad boy persona. " It seems he'll stay anonymous in the suburbs for the rest of his days. He was 67. Goodfellas ’s famously large “f**k” count was mostly improvised. Ray Liotta, the terrific actor whose career breakout came in the 1990 Martin Scorsese crime classic Goodfellas after co-starring in Field of Dreams, has died. He escaped jail but misses the glory of the mob lifestyle, bemoaning having to live "like a schnook. 24, Ray Liotta is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, just shy of a year since his death at the age of 67. Photograph: Gavin Bond/Apple TV + It is when Jimmy and Larry meet up in prison that Black Bird really. Ray Liotta, an actor best known for his menacing, tough-guy roles in “Something Wild” and the mob drama “Goodfellas” who also had a significant supporting part in the baseball. LIOTTA: And then I end up playing him, and now I can't - you know, now if he's on, you know, I listen to the Frank Sinatra station the. Goodfellas is considered by many fans and critics to be Martin Scorsese's magnum opus. The Unpublished Interview: Emmy Nominated Ray Liotta Recounts The Iconic Roles And Goodfellas That Defined His Career. In Goodfellas, Hill (Ray Liotta) recounts 25 years of working for the Lucchese crime family, working alongside mob colleagues Jimmy Conway (Robert De. By the end of the movie. if anything, Ray Liotta’s performance is a bit underrated - the things that Tommy and Jimmy do are made that much more shocking by Henry’s kind of “Everyman” quality. 9 Comments. The Ray Liotta Syllabus. A shocker. Henry Hill & Nicholas Pileggi Signed Goodfellas 11x17 Poster PSA/DNA #AJ60144. Liotta fits much better in this corner of The Sopranos universe, as The Many Saints of Newark is set in the 1960s and. 22, 2021, in New York. Filesize: 196 KB. Getting his. Ending Wednesday at 12:25PM PST 14h 19m. His death at 67 robs. The actor had been in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming the movie "Dangerous Waters,". Goodfellas. Martin Scorsese’s mom Catherine often showed up in his movies, and fans of his can always point her out. so that Pesci and Ray Liotta's interactions would elicit genuinely surprised reactions from the supporting cast. Police in the Dominican Republic. He was 67. 01:29. Sprinted, really. Ray Liotta attends the Marriage Story premiere during the 57th New York Film Festival in New York on Oct. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. The Ending of Goodfellas Finally Explained Looper 176K views 1 year ago HENRY HILL - ''You touch her again, you're dead. or Best Offer. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his death directly with his. Goodfellas counted on an all-star cast that has been endlessly praised for their incredible performances, and turning down a big role in a very different type of movie is what. . laughing. , died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where. The world lost one of its brightest and fiercest stars in May 2022 with the death of Ray Liotta, who. May 26, 2022 · 5 min read. The actor bought a charisma and simmering intensity to the role of Henry Hill. Liotta is perhaps best known for Something Wild (Jonathan Demme, 1986), Field of Dreams (Phil Alden Robinson, 1989) and Goodfellas (Martin Scorsese, 1990). Liotta’s publicist, Jen Allen, said he was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn’t wake up Thursday morning. Ray Liotta — the blue-eyed actor whose performance as mobster Henry Hill was credited for creating the emotional centre for Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas — has. 26 May 2022. It is a film adaptation of the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy by Pileggi. Ray Liotta passed on 'Sopranos' but fought to play 'Hollywood Dick' in 'Many Saints of Newark'. ”. Deadline hears t…Ray Liotta and Jennifer Lopez play corrupt cops in the NBC drama Shades of Blue. Her best acting work probably is in “Goodfellas” where she plays Tommy. Ray Liotta era mundialmente famoso por su papel de Henry Hill en la película de 1990 Goodfellas, de Martin Scorsese, así como el personaje Shoeless Joe Jackson en Field of Dreams. Bryan Alexander. But here is Ray Liotta’s Henry Hill, clearly still besotted with a childhood idol and the life he shared with the man. There’s a moment early in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 gangster classic “Goodfellas” that always tugs at my heartstrings. The Hollywood. The historical inaccuracies are well-known by this point. In Martin Scorsese ’s Goodfellas (1990), Henry Hill learns at one point his girlfriend, and future wife, Karen (Lorraine Bracco) has been. Fate at the end of the movie: Sent to prison after Liotta’s character testifies against him. before ending the set with a solo shot of Liotta looking out at the water. Cocaine Bear was filmed the previous year during the summer of 2021. According to his representative who confirmed the news, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while. Joe Pesci won the only Goodfellas Oscar for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito, a character based on Tommy "Two-Gun" DeSimone. Liotta was cast late in the process of making Field of Dreams — they shot his stuff near the end of production — but his sports background presumably paid off as Shoeless Joe Jackson, part of the disgraced Chicago White Sox team that was accused of throwing the 1919 World Series. Ray Liotta gives a thrillingly livewire and career-defining performance as the wide-eyed aspirational tough guy Henry himself, whose gorgeous gravelly voice gives this film its sensational. Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) becomes involved as a kid with the mafia after befriending Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro). But he was. Jamie Lee Curtis , quien protagonizó con Liotta el drama en 1988 "Dominic y Eugene", tuiteó que "su trabajo como actor mostraba su complejidad como ser humano" y que era "un hombre. Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been revealed almost a year after the Goodfellas actor passed away. 99. Everyone knows this film. Allen confirmed the actor's death to CBS News. The 67-year-old was filming for his upcoming film titled Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic, when he reportedly passed while he was sleeping. Read more: Ray Liotta’s Career in Photos Critic Vincent Canby wrote in the New York Times, “More than any earlier Scorsese film, ”Goodfellas” is memorable for the ensemble nature of the. Ray Liotta GOODFELLAS Signed 11x17 Movie Poster Beckett COA. The duck man leans over handing Ray his smokes. The prequel film features Ray Liotta playing two characters, acting as both of the Moltisanti twins. He was 67. The Goodfellas, Field of Dreams, and The Many Saints of Newark actor died in his sleep at the age of 67, while he was filming a movie called Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic. Film Goodfellas. "Goodfellas" is on Channel 5 at 10. You're Really Funny. Her best acting work probably is in “Goodfellas” where she plays Tommy. August 9, 2023 3:32pm. Jimmy Conway may not be one of the. My parents yelled at me for seeing something violent. Add scene description. Max. Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, 67, dies in his sleep. Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, FILE. The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. The ESQ&A: Ray Liotta on Roy Moreno, Killing Them Softly, and Evolving The great actor talks about his lack of method and revisiting Goodfellas with his daughter. Actor and producer Raymond Allen Liotta was born in the U. Liotta, the actor best known for. Goodfellas Restaurant SceneHere's a look at Ray Liotta's impressive body of work through the scope of "Goodfellas" and 10 more key roles. Scorsese, who directed both in the 1990 gangster crime. Genealogy played a role in another casting decision. Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese exposes the fascinating, mysterious and violent underworld of New York's Mafia families through the life of insider Henry Hill (Ray. He was 67. Many scenes in Goodfellas are enhanced by the music and even the sound effects, as is the case of Henry Hill’s final scene, which holds a deeper meaning than it seems. also called: Ray Liotta Laughing, two laughing men, ray liotta goodfellas, goodfellas laughter. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams," has died. Goodfellas. With its breakneck pace and choppy editing inspired by the opening minutes of François Truffaut’s Jules and Jim. A shocker. Liotta’s death was an absolute shocker, as he had just recently appeared in The Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints of Newark. According to his representative who confirmed the news, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while. We were goodfellas. “You’re a pistol, you’re really funny. 5 Joe Pesci wrote the 'Funny How?' Scene. By Mike Fleming Jr. And they always seem to come at a time that you're at your weakest and most in need of their help. On May 28, Nittolo penned an emotional Instagram tribute to the actor. He was 67. Ray Liotta had a final surge of greatness in Marriage Story (2019), in which Adam Driver’s about. Ray Liotta, who starred in the Martin Scorsese mob classic Goodfellas, in addition to roles in Cop Land and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his death directly with his. United States. From 'Goodfellas' to 'Field of Dreams,' Ray Liotta's movie roles fulfilled a 'Wild' promise Born in Newark, New Jersey, Liotta was the adopted son of Alfred and Mary Liotta, who also adopted a. Remembering Ray Liotta: ‘Goodfellas’ Co-Star Lorraine Bracco, J. He was 67. Ray Liotta regretted turning down a big role in a successful movie, but that decision led him to play Henry Hill in Goodfellas. He was 67. (AP) - Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Based on a true story, the film follows the rise and fall of George Jung. After his last drug deal goes awry and he gets. Liotta is sometimes described as having a late-career resurgence thanks to scene-stealing roles in Marriage Story, where he plays an aggressive divorce lawyer, or The Many Saints of Newark, where he had dual roles as the id and the superego of the Sopranos crime family. He was 67. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. (AP) - Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67. $13. Ryan (GUEST) a year ago. “I was in movies [and] when I. High stakes! But it wasn. He was 67. 24, which is the same day his new movie "Cocaine Bear" opens in theaters. "Goodfellas" actor Ray Liotta has died, ABC News confirms. S. Screenshot: GANGSTER Factory via YouTube. Role Henry Hill. Goodfellas — the story of Henry Hill's (Ray Liotta) rise and fall within the mob — isn't just one of the best gangster movies of all time, it's one of the best movies of all. Warner Bros. Goodfellas is considered by many fans and critics to be Martin Scorsese's magnum opus. Actor. Ray Liotta once called his fiancée Jacy Nittolo the "love of my life. Goodfellas is the story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), who gets involved in the New York City mafia at a young age and works his way up the ranks until turning state’s witness in 1980. Police in the Dominican Republic […]The 1990 mobster film starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci is so brilliantly executed – pardon the pun – that I can’t look away. (AP) - Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. 17. He was 67. The actor, who was best known for. Ray Liotta to receive posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame The ceremony is set for Friday, Feb. Once I was older, all of us sat down to watch it during our Scorsese marathons. Ray Liotta, the New Jersey actor who dazzled as mobster Henry Hill in “ Goodfellas, ” has died. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams," has died. Ray Liotta insists he doesn't quite recall the "Sopranos. Liotta, who died May 26, started out playing a nice guy on a soap opera. 60+ Famous Clint Eastwood Quotes - Cowboy Quotes, Western…. The Unpublished Interview: Emmy Nominated Ray Liotta Recounts The Iconic Roles And Goodfellas That Defined His Career. He was 67. Joe Pesci Signed Framed 16x20 Goodfellas Photo BAS LOA. "Hearts of Stone" - Otis Williams and the Charms. Goodfellas - Layla Scene. Film Goodfellas. Ray Liotta ’s death last month, mourned by so many, has left a void in perhaps the most celebrated director he ever worked with, Martin Scorsese. Ray Liotta, the intense actor from New Jersey best known for his turn as the hustler turned mob rat Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese‘s GoodFellas, has died. He was 67 years old. Hollywood lost a true legend when the 67-year-old actor and action star Ray Liotta died on May 26, 2022. He was 67. Millions of people love it, yet many. Even in his nice-guy roles in Field of Dreams (1989) and Operation Dumbo Drop (1995), you get the impression that something is smoldering inside of him. When I think of Ray Liotta, I'm reminded of the time I was about 7. FILE - Ray Liotta, a cast member in the NBC series “Shades of Blue,” poses during the 2018 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day on May 2, 2018, in Universal City, Calif. Ray Liotta, the New Jersey actor best known for his role as gangster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas,” has died at 67. and the end of it showed the reality - how lives and relationships were completely ruined, and. The beloved actor Ray Liotta tragically passed away at the age of 67. Ray Liotta delivers a powerful monologue directly to the camera that sums up the thesis of the movie. With Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco. Liotta, who played real-life gangster Henry Hill in Goodfellas, explained what Hill thought of the completed film. a voice-over from Ray Liotta’s Henry Hill, the cocky, coked-up, and highly charismatic moral nullity who serves as our tour guide through the. Goodfellas: Directed by Martin Scorsese. He's a good fella. 26th February 2023 by Ged Richardson. He was 67. Early in "Goodfellas," Jimmy teaches Henry the golden rule of working in organized crime: Never rat on your friends. Tributes pour in for "Goodfellas" star Ray Liotta 02:32. 60+ Famous Willy Wonka Quotes - Charlie and Chocolate…. Jimmy and Tommy are asleep when Henry hears a loud thumping noise. File photo: Actor Ray Liotta attends the ''No Sudden Move'' premiere during the 20th Tribeca Festival in New York on June 18, 2021. Liotta was known for his role in the Martin Scorsese film "Goodfellas" as well as numerous other film and television roles including. $38. Format: jpg. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, and was. Layla, by Eric. He was also in Field of Dreams. Frederick Edward Weatherly. 4, 2019. Saturday Night Live's mid-90's recurring skit "The Joe Pesci Show" had talk show host Pesci and his sidekick Robert De Niro parodying key scenes from the movie, culminating in the actual Pesci and DeNiro showing up to complain and show them how it's really done. He specialized in psychopathic characters who hide behind a cultivated charm. Ending / spoiler. " Essentially, Hill turned rat to survive. Ray Liotta's fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, penned an emotional tribute to the late "Goodfellas" star on the first Thanksgiving since his death. The passing of a beloved public figure always raises questions about the manner of death among the. Mr. He was 67. BIANCULLI: This is FRESH AIR. The world of film and TV is reeling following the unexpected passing of Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta. When we. A compelling character drama, Blow is an especially well-crafted and poignant period film from Ted Demme. In the car are Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), Jimmy Conway (Robert DeNiro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). It is an anti-climactic end for the Brooklyn mobster and FBI informant whose life story inspired the classic Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas, with Hill played by Ray Liotta. For nearly an. He was 67 years old. "Now Go Home & Get Your F**king Shinebox!" The insult comes from mobster Billy Batts, who insults Tommy's old shoe shine boy days. The most obvious casting connection between Goodfellas actors on The Sopranos is undeniably Lorraine Bracco. Muere el actor Ray Liotta, el inolvidable protagonista de "Buenos. Then near the end of the film, Henry Hill realizes he’s going to get whacked. He was 67. As part of the mob, Henry committed many crimes and became acquainted with many big. (Getty Images) W hen it came to Ray Liotta, his eyes were less the windows to the soul and. RAY Liotta has faced some difficult times as fans reflect on the actor's life following his shocking death. Liotta's publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed the sad news in a statement to CNN,. Left with nothing, Henry asks Paulie for money; he gives him $3,200 and is. Ray Liotta, star of Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. Scorsese’s movie is brutal and cleareyed and. The first time I saw Goodfellas I felt like I had whiplash it moves. The real Henry Hill has said the. 49. Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese, and produced by Irwin Winkler. According to his representative, who confirmed the news to the Hollywood Reporter, the actor died in his sleep in the. Ray Liotta Says Iconic ‘Goodfellas’ Tracking Shot Take Was Ruined by Line Flub. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster. Here’s a look at five of the most iconic vehicles featured in Liotta’s 1990 crime epic, Goodfellas. In. Ray Liotta, an edgy actor who easily moved from good guys to gangsters and was best known for his starring role as a likable mobster in the New York City-set “Goodfellas,” has died at age 67. He was 67. Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro have led the tributes to Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, who died this week aged 67. “I’m. He was 67. 1 million [4] Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese, and produced by Irwin Winkler. He plays Conway as a coiled snake. Then came his tough-guy roles in Something Wild and Goodfellas. After three decades of. Published Apr 8, 2020. The scene ends with the brutal murder of Billy at the hands of Tommy, Jimmy, and Henry. The ending was a little, there was some improv there that we did, but. Liotta, who died May 26, started out playing a nice guy on a soap opera. Ray Liotta. In Scorsese's movie, Jimmy Burke became Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro), Tommy DeSimone became Tommy DeVito, Paul Vario ended up as Paulie Cicero and so on. Martin Scorsese's 1990 crime film Goodfellas gloriously depicts the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a young man infatuated with the image of gangsters, in a film Roger Ebert dubbed the finest. The actor, who was best-known for his starring role in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime classic, died in his sleep on May26, 2022 when he was shooting a new film in the Dominican Republic. He was 67. The ‘Goodfellas’ Scene That Made Ray Liotta a Superstar. Ray Liotta – a life in pictures. Martin Scorsese's mafia epic Goodfellas features is packed full of acting talent, from Ray Liotta to Joe Pesci to half the cast of The Sopranos. He was also in Field of Dreams. One more round of dramatised depravity. At the time, no cause of death was announced but nearly a year later, it was disclosed that he died as a result of complications in his heart and respiratory system. Mannish Boy. And we were treated like movie stars with muscle. Goodfellas itself, in the end cards, reveals that Hill went on to be arrested for meth possession in 1987. 00 shipping. End scene/credits. According to TMZ, Ray Liotta sadly passed away at the age of 67 in the Dominican Republic. He was 67. Within seconds of my hearing that the indomitable Ray Liotta had died, at 67—he passed in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic. Police in the Dominican Republic said they. Originally broadcast in 2016. And that was definitively the end of Liotta’s hypothetical career in construction. He was 67. 99 shipping. He was 67. This relationship grows over time and extends to include a real murderer's row of unsavory characters, including extreme loose cannon Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). Martin Scorsese Recalls the Moment He Knew Ray Liotta Was Perfect to Play Henry Hill in ‘Goodfellas’. Allen confirmed the actor's death to CBS News. One role defined Mr. Since "Goodfellas," De Niro has appeared in over 50 films. We're going to listen to Terry's 2016 interview with him. But it wasn't part. His last movie with good friend and. He was 67. Edit. Liotta even pitched jokes that ultimately ended up in the script. Embed. "[Martin Scorsese] didn't want me to talk to him before [the movie]," explained. “Goodfellas” is often considered an all-time great movie. Liotta knows he’ll forever be known for Goodfellas, and he’s fine with that. This relationship grows over time and extends to include a real murderer's row of unsavory characters, including extreme loose cannon. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. 8) “Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut. He also told me about Ray Liotta’s return to the diner earlier this year (shooting an episode of Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez) and pointed out an impossible coincidence: Liotta came through on the 11th of May, which is the same date Henry Hill gets busted in the movie, at the end of a long, coke-fueled day of drug transport gone. He passed. When we last talked, Ray Liotta was thinking a lot about mortality. Lorraine Bracco, who played Hill's wife, Karen, said she was "utterly shattered. Some notable people, like Henny Youngman and Jerry Vale, play.