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Vincent Schiavelli

Actor / Journalist / Writer | * 11/11/1948 († 57, 12/26/2005) | Brooklyn, New York (United States of America (USA))
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Vincent Andrew Schiavelli (November 11, 1948 – December 26, 2005) was an American character actor noted for his work on stage, screen, and television. Described as an "instantly recognizable sad-faced actor", he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in childhood. Schiavelli gained fame as a character actor, mainly in supporting roles. His better-known roles include Fredrickson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Mr. Vargas in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), the Subway Ghost in Ghost (1990), Organ Grinder in Batman Returns (1992), Buggy Ding Dong in Death to Smoochy (2002), Chester in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), Dr. Kaufman in ()
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Vincent Andrew Schiavelli was an American character actor and food writer noted for his work on stage, screen, and television, often described as "the man with the sad eyes." He was notable for his numerous supporting roles. Schiavelli was also well known for his height, standing 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m). He often attributed his unique facial appearance and great height to Marfan syndrome.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Crime

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Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by his friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner over a shady business deal, he is ...

Ghost

PG-13

1990 | 3.6/5 | 2h 7min
Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Romance / Love
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A deranged media mogul is staging international incidents to pit the world's superpowers against each other. Now James Bond must take on this evil mastermind in an adrenaline-charged battle to end his ...

Tomorrow Never Dies

PG-13

1997 | 3.2/5 | 1h 59min
Adventure, Action, Thriller
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Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a lo ...

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

R

1982 | 3.4/5 | 1h 30min
Comedy
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Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension. ...

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

PG

1984 | 3.0/5 | 1h 43min
Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Romance / Love
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Movies with Vincent Schiavelli as Actor(89)

as Albino2009 Oliviero Rising
as Don Luigi2006 Golden Door
as himself2005 Once Upon a Time in Polizzi
as Federico II2005 Miracolo a Palermo!
as Jerry2004 Baadasssss!
as Specs2004 Tomb of Terror
as Mr. Paradise2003 Ferrari
as Thomas Horelick (Blind Man)2003 Baggage
as Frank Frigenti2003 The Undesirables
as Hellman2003 Maximum Surge
as Marcello2002 The 4th Tenor
as Mr. Bailey (voice)2002 Hey Arnold! The Movie
as Regisseur Baldi2002 Solino
as Buggy Ding Dong2002 Death to Smoochy
as Himself - Salieri's Valet2002 The Making of 'Amadeus'
as Wednesday2001 Snow White: The Fairest of Them All
as Charley Grebbini2001 American Saint
as Willy Wishbow2000 The Pooch and the Pauper
as Cab Driver2000 American Virgin
as Maynard Smith1999 Man on the Moon
1999 Heat Vision and Jack
as Baumgarten1999 The Prince and the Surfer
as Mr. Singh1999 Inferno
as himself1998 Kurt & Courtney
as Carney Boss1998 Rusty: A Dog's Tale
as Vincent1998 Casper Meets Wendy
as Gary1998 Restons groupés
as Dr. Matthew Jeeder M.D.1998 Milo
as himself1997 Completely Cuckoo
as Jailer1997 The Beautician and the Beast
as Dr. Kaufman1997 Tomorrow Never Dies
as Chester1996 The People vs. Larry Flynt
as Leonardo1996 Back to Back
as The Mayor1995 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
as Mr. Barrow1995 A Little Princess
as Waldo Fudd1995 Escape to Witch Mountain
as Sommelier1995 Two Much
as Vinovich1995 Lord of Illusions
as Ivan1995 The Courtyard
as Cutwater1994 The Whipping Boy
as Harry1994 The Painted Desert
as Knaggs1994 Lurking Fear
as Organ Grinder1992 Batman Returns
as Mystic1992 Miracle Beach
as Dentist1991 Another You
as Publisher1991 Ted & Venus
as Angelo, desk clerk1990 Mister Frost
as Mullins1990 Waiting for the Light
as Roman Hart1990 Playroom
as Subway Ghost1990 Ghost
as Vet1989 Cold Feet
as Priest1989 Homer and Eddie
as Jean1989 Valmont
as Receptionist1988 Time Out
as Leonard1988 Dorf and the First Games of Mount Olympus
as Leonard1987 Dorf On Golf
as Lazarus1987 Bride of Boogedy
as Mr. Kerber1985 Better Off Dead...
as Skinny1985 Lots of Luck
as John O'Connor1984 The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984 Johnny Dangerously
as The Priest1984 Pinocchio
as Skip Imperali1984 The Ratings Game
as Salieri's Valet (uncredited)1984 Amadeus
as Phil Porzinski1984 Kidco
as Carl1982 Night Shift
as Mr. Vargas1982 Fast Times at Ridgemont High
as B.J.1981 Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
as Gregory1981 Comedy of Horrors
as Theatre Owner (voice)1981 American Pop
as J.W. White1980 Escape
as Mario Romani1980 The Gong Show Movie
as Leo1980 Seed of Innocence
as Tom Adams1980 Nightside
as Medic1980 White Mama
as Prospector1980 The Return
as Guard1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
as Brother Bruno1979 The Frisco Kid
as Man at Party1978 An Unmarried Woman
as Dimitri1978 Rescue from Gilligan's Island
as Train Traveler (uncredited)1977 Another Man, Another Chance
as Tex1976 Angels
as Party Guest (uncredited)1976 Next Stop, Greenwich Village
as Vince's Right Hand Man1976 The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
as Music Guru1975 The Happy Hooker
as Bruce Fredrickson1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as Check Out Man1974 For Pete's Sake
as Thin Man (uncredited)1974 The Great Gatsby
as Schiavelli1971 Taking Off

TV Shows/Series with Vincent Schiavelli as Actor(34)

1997 Perversions of Science
as Uncle Enyos1997 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as Mr. Cutler1997 Dharma & Greg
as Pastor1996 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as Game Master1995 Baywatch Nights
as Lanny1993 The X-Files
as Leo Atkins1992 Highlander: The Series
1992 Melrose Place
as John Zatara (voice)1992 Batman: The Animated Series
1990 Shades of L.A.
as Guy Zapoleon1990 Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1989 Tales from the Crypt
as himself1987 Seitenblicke
as The Peddler1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 The Bronx Zoo
1986 Matlock
as Mr. Hector Vargas1986 Fast Times
as Lyle1985 MacGyver
as Pango1985 Otherworld
1985 Moonlighting
as Peter DeMarco1984 Night Court
as Mr. Pieces1984 Punky Brewster
1984 Miami Vice
as Leon Pulver1982 Remington Steele
1982 Cagney & Lacey
as Vincent Mongoose1982 Cagney & Lacey
as Sick-Of-It-All1982 American Playhouse
as Priest1982 Faerie Tale Theatre
1981 The Fall Guy
1979 Hart to Hart
1979 Knots Landing
as Don Pesola #11978 WKRP in Cincinnati
as Freddie1976 Charlie's Angels
1975 Starsky & Hutch

Full Name: Vincent Schiavelli
Born: Thursday, 11/11 1948 (November) in Brooklyn, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 12/26 2005 (December) in Polizzi Generosa (aged: 57)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Spouses (current/former): Allyce Beasley
Other names for Vincent Schiavelli (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Vince Schiavelli"
Vincent Schiavelli frequently works together with these people:
Danny DeVito (12x, Actor)
Richard Moll (12x, Actor)
Robert Costanzo (11x, Actor)
Miloš Forman (10x, Actor)
Jerry Hardin (10x, Actor)
Robin Mossley (10x, Actor)
James Hong (9x, Actor)
Clyde Kusatsu (9x, Actor)
Earl Boen (9x, Actor)
Bert Remsen (9x, Actor)
Nicholas Worth (9x, Actor)
George Wallace (9x, Actor)
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