Ray Liotta

While he will live on forever within the world of cinema thanks to his take on real-life mob member Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas, one of the most ...

Although he probably never got around to seeing Field of Dreams in his lifetime, Liotta will always be remembered by most movie-going audiences as the definitive portrayal of an American icon. “I read [Field of Dreams] and it was only my third movie,” Liotta told Eisen. “And I said, ‘This is so silly. With the news of Ray Liotta passing away today, inevitably talk will turn to some of his most iconic roles.

Ray Liotta has died 'in his sleep' in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters.

He has a sister, Linda, who is also adopted. It was a joke in response to him passing on taking on the role of their late father in a miniseries they were working on. The iconic actor was born in New Jersey in 1954 and was abandoned at an orphanage. He was last pictured in public at the beginning of May in Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California. He was starring in the Elizabeth Banks-directed Cocaine Bear and was due to star opposite Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in the Working Title film The Substance. The Hollywood actor who starred in Goodfellas has passed away in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film, Dangerous Waters.

Actor died in the Dominican Republic while shooting a new film.

Goodfellas was nominated for six Oscars and is considered a seminal crime film. Liotta’s first film role came in 1983’s The Lonely Lady. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. His publicist confirmed the news to various outlets. It was like it never even happened.” His movie career spanned five decades.

The legendary gangster actor passed away on the Caribbean island while he was recording Dangerous Waters; It is not yet clear what he died of or when but he ...

He was an friend back in the day and it's very sad. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta' We had a lot of laughs Rest In Peace My friend.' Mangold put: 'Shocked and saddened to hear of Ray Liotta's passing. Viola Davis said: 'RIP Ray Liotta. Loved your work.' Jamie Lee Curtis posted: 'His work as an actor showed his complexity as a human being. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.' His fiancée was carrying all the bags to help him out.' 'I didn't know until after I graduated college that he wanted me to take over the business. To this day I hate the smell of rubber.' It is not yet clear what he died of or when but there is understood to be no suspicion of foul play. 'But I never knew that he wanted me to take over. He said: 'I'm adopted so I don't really know what I am.

Goodfellas legend Ray Liotta has died aged 67. The actor, who was best known for his leading role in Martin Scorsese's crime film, in which he starred ...

Tributes have been flooding in for the late actor, with Rosanna Arquette writing: ‘I’m really sad to hear that Ray Liotta has passed away. He was abandoned at It’s on TV a lot, but I just pass over it. ‘It’s just a personal thing that happened,’ he said. ‘My mom was sick when we went to see it, so we didn’t stay the whole time so it’s not something I want to do. The actor, who was best known for his leading role in Martin Scorsese’s crime film, in which he starred alongside Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.

It is understood he died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic. No foul play is suspected. He was shooting a movie called Dangerous Waters, according to ...

Lorraine Bracco, who played Hill's wife, Karen, says she is "utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray". He leaves a daughter, Karsen. Lorraine Bracco, who played Hill's wife, Karen, said she was "utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray". In Goodfellas, released in 1990, Liotta played real-life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorcese's critically acclaimed film. "When I did my first movie, Tim Burton was getting ready to do Batman and he was interested in me because he wanted it to be edgy and real. In Goodfellas, released in 1990, Liotta played real-life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorcese's critically acclaimed film.

The actor, whose films also include Something Wild and Hannibal, died in his sleep while shooting his latest project in the Dominican Republic.

He was an friend back in the day and it’s very sad. James Mangold, who directed Liotta in the 2003 thriller Identity, also tweeted: “Shocked and saddened to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing. “Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. Liotta was born in New Jersey and abandoned at an orphanage before being adopted at six months. Liotta was offered a role on The Sopranos but turned it down. Despite being known for his tough guy roles, Liotta has admitted that he is far from what people see him as.

Deadline reports the Goodfellas icon died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting his latest film Dangerous Waters.

He was a friend back in the day and it’s very sad. We had a lot of laughs Rest In Peace My friend.” “I have kids coming up to me like the movie’s just come out that week... My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.” “As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster”, the iconic line he will be remembered for in the opening scene as he took on the role of narrator, the blue-eyed and ruggedly handsome Henry Hill. His representative Jennifer Craig confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Liotta was shooting a movie and died in his sleep.

According to his publicist, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting a movie.

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Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and the Martin Scorsese mob classic "Goodfellas," has died.

"For some reason, I've been busier this year than I have in all the years that I've been doing this. "It's weird how this business works, because I've definitely had a career that's up and down," he added. "Ray was working on a project in the Dominican Republic called 'Dangerous Waters' when he passed. My response has always been the same...Ray Liotta." But I'd love to." He is survived by his daughter, Karsen and his fiancée, Jacy Nittolo," his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN.

The actor was in the Caribbean recording Dangerous Waters, a film about a sailing holiday that spirals out of control. | ITV National News.

I thought, ‘Batman? That’s a stupid idea’, even though he had just done one of my favourite movies of all time, Beetlejuice. So yes, I regret not auditioning for that.” In 2021, he starred in the Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints Of Newark, after turning down a role in the original film. After his role in Something Wild, Liotta resisted the countless psychopathic roles he was offered following the film’s success, and instead starred in the acclaimed drama Dominick And Eugene, about a complex relationship between twin brothers.

The actor reportedlly died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting upcoming film 'Dangerous Waters'.

The Edinburgh Film Festival tweeted: “We’re very sad to hear the news of Ray Liotta’s passing. A great actor, Ray starred in Sticky Notes, which premiered at the EIFF in 2016, in a role almost completely unrecognisable from the gangster/mobster roles he was so famously associated with. Beyond the tough guy exterior and the tightly wound emotions of his signature characters, he was a sweet, playful and passionate collaborator and brilliant actor. Playing Henry Hill in Goodfellas was a tall order, because the character had so many different facets, so many complicated layers, and Ray was in almost every scene of a long, tough shoot. James Mangold, who directed Liotta in Cop Land, wrote: “Shocked and saddened to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing. His upcoming projects, according to IMDB, included The Substance, for Working Title/Universal.

The director said he would 'always be proud' of the work the pair did together, adding the passing had come 'way too early'.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. A true legend of immense skill and grace,” Rogen, who was cast alongside Liotta in 2009 black comedy Observe and Report, tweeted. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.” By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. The scenes we did together were among the all time highlights of my acting career. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice.

Chicago White Sox legend Shoeless Joe Jackson was portrayed by Ray Liotta in the amazing movie, Field of Dreams. It was an amazing performance.

There are families across the United States of America that hold Field of Dreams in their hearts forever. In addition to Field of Dreams, Liotta had an incredible 35-year acting career that included some other legendary movies including Goodfellas which is known as one of the greatest movies of all time. In the movie, the character of Shoeless Joe Jackson was incredibly important.

Actor Ray Liotta, who rocketed to film stardom in Goodfellas, has died in his sleep at a hotel in the Dominican Republic where he was filming a movie.

LIOTTA: (As Henry Hill) Even before I first wandered into the cabstand for an after-school job, I knew I wanted to be a part of them. And with more than 100 roles to his credit, it would be hard to say he was ever in a career slump. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS") (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS") (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS") Actor Ray Liotta, who rocketed to film stardom in "Goodfellas," has died in his sleep at a hotel in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming a movie.

Liotta's publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed to the PA news agency the actor had died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming his latest ...

“I have kids coming up to me like the movie’s just come out that week… Despite his immensely varied career, Henry Hill remained a character audiences continued to associate him with. “Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. “What happened that moment in the film was real. My response has always been the same… Now God has Ray.”

Actor Ray Liotta, known for his appearance in Goodfellas, has passed away, aged 67.

He makes every performance a memorable one.” A fourth tweeted: “RIP Goodfella Ray Liotta” Another tweeted: “RIP Ray Liotta”

The director said he would 'always be proud' of the work the pair did together, adding the passing had come 'way too early'.

“I have kids coming up to me like the movie’s just come out that week… Despite his immensely varied career, Henry Hill remained a character audiences continued to associate him with. “Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. “What happened that moment in the film was real. My response has always been the same… Now God has Ray.”

Ray Liotta was known for his roles in gangster movies and thrillers, in particular Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS, in which he played Henry Hill, who “always ...

Liotta is said to have passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic where he was shooting a film called Dangerous Waters.Liotta is said to have passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic where he was shooting a film called Dangerous Waters. Horror audiences will recall Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lector cooking him a slice of his own brain in HANNIBAL whilst videogame enthusiasts will know him as the voice of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City‘s playable main character, Tommy Vercetti. He even starred in two Muppets films. With his piercing blue eyes and smouldering charm, Liotta cut a striking figure on screen and captivated audiences in over 100 projects he worked on throughout his career.

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 ...

For gamers, he's immortalized as the voice of Tommy Vercetti in the video game “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.” He also starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in the series “Shades of Blue.” “The business is rough, no matter where you’re at in your career,” Liotta said in 2012. But he'd still end up playing a mob type with James Gandolfini in Andrew Dominik's “Killing Them Softly.” And later, he would pay his own ticket to audition for “The Many Saints of Newark.” A few years later, he would get the memorable role of the ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams.” Though it moved many to tears, it wasn’t without its critics. It would take a few years for him to land his first big movie role, in Jonathan Demme’s “Something Wild” as Melanie Griffith’s character’s hotheaded ex-convict husband Ray. He was 30 years old at the time and hadn’t had a steady job in five years. "He absolutely amazed me, and I’ll always be proud of the work we did together on that picture.” The one physical thing he does do, when he goes after the guy who went after Karen — you know, most audiences, they actually like him for that.” And later, at the University of Miami he picked drama and acting because they had no math requirement attached. Robert De Niro, who co-starred with Liotta in “Goodfellas,” said in an emailed statement that he was saddened by Liotta's passing. The Newark, New Jersey, native was born in 1954 and adopted at age six months out of an orphanage by a township clerk and an auto parts owner. Liotta's publicist, Jen Allen, said he was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn't wake up Thursday morning. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.”

The director said he would 'always be proud' of the work the pair did together, adding the passing had come 'way too early'.

“I have kids coming up to me like the movie’s just come out that week… Despite his immensely varied career, Henry Hill remained a character audiences continued to associate him with. “Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. “What happened that moment in the film was real. My response has always been the same… Now God has Ray.”

Seth Rogen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Viola Davis are among the Hollywood stars who have paid tribute to the “legendary” actor Ray Liotta following his death at ...

A true legend of immense skill and grace.” His work as an actor showed his complexity as a human being. “We lost a great today … RIP RAY … it’s so sad to lose you what seems way too soon … I will remember you always. She added: “Like all artists he was complicated, sincere, honest and so very emotional. I love knowing you all those years ago.” James Mangold, who directed Liotta in the 2003 thriller Identity, also posted a photo of the pair as he expressed how he was “shocked and saddened” to hear the news. The original Goodfella.” Egerton noted that he was proud of his later projects but that he will always be “most proud” of his scenes with Liotta and that the father-son relationship they built felt real in “some strange way”. Always listening. Always dancing. Now God has Ray.” “What happened that moment in the film was real.

According to his publicist, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting a movie.

The actor is perhaps best known for his role as Henry Hill in the 1990 Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas, where he helped shape the idea of a gangster movie for years to come. In 2002, he starred in the hit video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, as Tommy Vercetti, a mobster who rises up the ranks of the game's criminal empire. After graduation, he worked small roles in various commercials and TV shows, but his breakout turn was in 1986's Something Wild, directed by Jonathan Demme. He started acting at the University of Miami, where he majored in drama. He was 67 years old. The actor Ray Liotta has died.

Seth Rogen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Viola Davis are among the Hollywood stars who have paid tribute to the “legendary” actor Ray Liotta following his death at ...

A true legend of immense skill and grace.” His work as an actor showed his complexity as a human being. “We lost a great today … RIP RAY … it’s so sad to lose you what seems way too soon … I will remember you always. She added: “Like all artists he was complicated, sincere, honest and so very emotional. I love knowing you all those years ago.” James Mangold, who directed Liotta in the 2003 thriller Identity, also posted a photo of the pair as he expressed how he was “shocked and saddened” to hear the news. The original Goodfella.” Egerton noted that he was proud of his later projects but that he will always be “most proud” of his scenes with Liotta and that the father-son relationship they built felt real in “some strange way”. Always listening. Always dancing. Now God has Ray.” “What happened that moment in the film was real.

'He was dangerous, unpredictable, hilarious, and generous with his praise for other actors,' Liotta's 'The Many Saints of Newark' co-star Alessandro Nivola ...

A true legend of immense skill and grace,” Rogen, who was cast alongside Liotta in 2009 black comedy Observe and Report, tweeted. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.” "He was such a fun guy, so so sweet, and I loved being around him. The scenes we did together were among the all time highlights of my acting career. "So very sad to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing," he wrote. I guess that’s what made him such a compelling actor to watch."

Actor Ray Liotta, who rocketed to film stardom in Goodfellas, has died in his sleep at a hotel in the Dominican Republic where he was filming a movie.

LIOTTA: (As Henry Hill) Even before I first wandered into the cabstand for an after-school job, I knew I wanted to be a part of them. And with more than 100 roles to his credit, it would be hard to say he was ever in a career slump. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS") (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS") (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS") Actor Ray Liotta, who rocketed to film stardom in "Goodfellas," has died in his sleep at a hotel in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming a movie.

The Many Saints star was impervious to my attempts to butter him up – maybe his lack of air-kissing pretension is what stopped him becoming a leading man ...

And maybe it was his lack of pretension that allowed him to be such a gifted actor, one I thrilled to see every time he was on screen. “Nah, not really.” He was adopted but found his birth mother as an adult – did that change his sense of self? His baffling career (why HADN’T he become a leading man after Goodfellas?) only added to the mystery. He was ominously convincing playing psychopaths in movies such as Something Wild, Goodfellas and The Many Saints. But he was just as convincing as Gary Figgis in Cop Land and the mysterious ghost of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in The Field of Dreams. With some movie stars – Tom Hanks, say, or Meryl Streep – we may not know what they’re REALLY like, but you’re pretty safe assuming that they’re going to give you a good interview. Phone interviews are pretty thankless at the best of times, as it’s impossible to get a sense of a person down the phone line, and Liotta was rumoured to be difficult, truculent, rude. When I phoned Ray Liotta last September, to interview him about his genuinely astonishing performance in the (underrated!) Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark, I was braced for the worst.

Reactions to the death of “Goodfellas” star Ray Liotta : “I'm absolutely shocked and devastated by the sudden, unexpected death of Ray Liotta.

— “Many Saints of Newark” director and “Sopranos” creator David Chase, in a statement. Too soon.” — Actor Alessandro Nivola, star of “The Many Saints of Newark,” one of Liotta's final films. I was so glad he worked on ‘The Many Saints of Newark’... Ray was also a very warm and humorous person. “Devastated to hear the news of Ray Liotta’s passing. He absolutely amazed me, and I’ll always be proud of the work we did together on that picture.” —Director Martin Scorsese in a statement. His work as an actor showed his complexity as a human. “I was very saddened to learn of Ray’s passing. He was such a lovely, talented and hilarious person. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta." — Lorraine Bracco, who played Liotta's wife in “Goodfellas,” via Twitter. Working with him was one of the great joys of my career and we made some of my favorite scenes I ever got to be in. What a gentle human. “I can’t believe Ray Liotta has passed away.

Known to millions for his standout role in Goodfellas, Liotta's death has led to tributes from the film's co-stars and director. Kevin Costner, who worked ...

"I have kids coming up to me like the movie's just come out that week… Robert De Niro starred alongside Liotta in the film and released a statement that said: "I was very saddened to learn of Ray's passing. Known to millions for his standout role in Goodfellas, Liotta's death has led to tributes from the film's co-stars and director. Rogen, who worked with Liotta on 2009's Observe and Report, called him a "talented and hilarious person" and said "working with him was one of the great joys of my career". Now God has Ray." God gave us that stunt.