| Birth date | January 23, 1959 (age 67) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Bobby Funaro |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Robert Funaro (born January 23, 1959) is an American film and television actor. Funaro is best known for his portrayal of Eugene Pontecorvo, a conflicted hitman in the Emmy Award-winning television series The Sopranos.
Funaro appeared in the 2007 film American Gangster as Detective McCann and in 2012 appeared on the tenth episode of the second season of the CBS show Blue Bloods, titled "Whistle Blower" as NYPD Captain Browne.
Background
Funaro was born in Brooklyn, New York. His Italian ancestors were from Naples.[1]
He lives in New Dorp, Staten Island.[2][3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Indocumentados | ||
| 2007 | I Believe in America | Phil | |
| 2007 | American Gangster | McCann | |
| 2011 | Lost Revolution | Phil | |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away | Uncle Murf | |
| 2012 | Broadway's Finest | Larson | |
| 2014 | Charlie Mantle | Charlie Mantle | |
| 2015 | Disco! | Phil | |
| 2018 | Rich Boy, Rich Girl | Brad | |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Johnny - Friendly Lounge | |
| TBA | Volcanoes Rising | Roberto Rossellini | Pre-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2006 | The Sopranos | Eugene Pontecorvo | 26 episodes |
| 2001–2009 | Law & Order | Various | 5 episodes |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Vinny Russo | 1 episode |
| 2002, 2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Philly Panzaretti / Police Officer | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | Officer Leach | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Gray Matters | Tavius Cavos | |
| 2011 | Rescue Me | Guy in Suit | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Unforgettable | Herb Waters | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Eden | Det. Charlie Paetracca | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Blue Bloods | Captain Browne | Episode: "Whistle Blower" |
| 2013 | White Collar | Zev | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Public Morals | Mr. Smith | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Tony Del Greco | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | The Sinner | Ron Tannetti | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Crazytown | Joey Credit | 6 episodes |
| 2019 | Accountable | Carmine | 1 episode |
| 2019–2020 | Ray Donovan | Lt. Bricker | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Bromance | Agent Benacquista | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | For Nothing | Leonard Ciancetta Sr. | Post-production |
| 2023 | Around the Sun (audio drama) | Max | 3 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Anthony Corrado |
| 2012 | Max Payne 3 | The Local Population |
References
- ^ Soprano Sue (2005). "Hanging With Bobby". Retrieved January 17, 2008.
- ^ Benanti, Carol Ann (2017-10-18). "New Dorp actor lands role in Scorsese's 'The Irishman'". silive. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ "From 'The Sopranos' to Dread Awakening: A Conversation with Robert Funaro". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
External links
- Robert Funaro at IMDb