Pasquale Cajano
Pasquale Cajano (born August 19, 1921 as Pasquale Cagiano , † October 24, 2000 ) was an Italian-American actor . After playing cameo appearances twice in the Scorsese films Time of Innocence and Where Evil Lies , his friend Martin Scorsese hired him in 1995 for his film Casino for the role of mafia boss Remo Gaggi, a character based on the real figure Joseph Aiuppa , Bosses of the Chicago Outfit , is based.
After Casino , Cajano played small roles in Big Night , Sleepers, and The Impostors . Cajano then starred alongside Robert De Niro in the hit comedy Analyze This . Pasquale Cajano was also known as a contributor to the Italian Communications Network radio (www.icnradio.com).
At the age of 79, he died of prostate cancer in 2000 .
Filmography
- 1993: The Age of Innocence , not mentioned
- 1995: Showgirl Killers ( Where Evil Lies ), unmentioned
- 1995: Casino
- 1996: Big Night ( Big Night )
- 1996: Sleepers
- 1998: The Impostors - two impostors in need ( The Impostors ), unmentioned
- 1999: Just a matter of nerves ( Analyze This )
Web links
- Pasquale Cajano in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cajano, Pasquale |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cagiano, Pasquale (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 19, 1921 |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 24, 2000 |