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Quick Facts

Born:
1943-02-08

Birthplace:
Barre, Vermont, USA

Credits:
61 Total Roles

Richard Romanus

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Richard Romanus (February 28, 1943 - December 23, 2023) was an American actor of Lebanese descent. Among other roles, he appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets, and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He played Lorraine Bracco's ex-husband, later husband again, in three episodes of The Sopranos from 1999–2002.

Romanus was born in Barre, Vermont, the son of Eileen (nÊe Maloof) and Dr. Raymond Romanos. His younger brother, Robert, is also an actor. They both appeared in some episodes of MacGyver in the 1980's.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2003 Young Black Stallion MOVIE Ben Ishak
2001 Nailed MOVIE Uncle Robert
1999 The Sopranos TV Richard La Penna
1999 Providence TV Dr. Paul Gavins
1998 Giving Up the Ghost MOVIE Self
1998 Urban Relics MOVIE Charlie Shivers
1995 Charlie Grace TV Rudy Novak
1995 The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise MOVIE Penguinetti
1994 Chicago Hope TV Anthony Travelli
1993 Diagnosis: Murder TV Dr. Ed Quiller

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