Born Der Pate – Teil II ist ein US-amerikanischer Mafiafilm des Regisseurs Francis Ford Coppola aus dem Jahr 1974 und die Fortsetzung des Erfolgsfilms Der Pate.Er erzählt in Rückblenden die Vergangenheit der Familie Corleone und parallel stellt Coppola die Zeitgeschichte und den Schauplatz Amerika dar. Media. He was known for his roles in City Slickers, When Harry Met Sally..., Good Morning, Vietnam, The Godfather Part II, and Donnie Brasco. August 14, 2006 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Went to high school and was friends with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His best-known roles include a colleague of Albert Brooks' film editor in Modern Romance; a talkative limo driver in This Is Spinal Tap; the jealous, comedically impaired Lt. Hauk in Good Morning, Vietnam; and a shifty assistant to Marlon Brando—a parody of his Godfather role—in The Freshman. Bruno Kirby in Godfather II. Kirby married Lynn Sellers on September 29, 2003. Register Start a Wiki. Kirby, similar to his character in This is Spinal Tap, was a fan of Frank Sinatra. His film debut was in 1971's The Young Graduates. What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows … Bruno Kirby, who plays the young Clemenza (who was played by Richard S. Castellano in The Godfather (1972)) played Castellano's son in the television series The … Joe Regalbuto born. An original costume used in the production of The Godfather Part II, the 1974 epic crime picture starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro under the direction of Francis Ford Coppola. Er begann seine Filmkarriere 1971 im Filmdrama The Young Graduates . (Two years later, he played the younger version of Castellano's Godfather character in The Godfather: Part II.) Always an entertaining guest on talk shows. Kirby became successful as Garry Shandling's agent in It's the Garry Shandling Show and as Billy Crystal's best friend in When Harry Met Sally. Bruno Kirby wurde als Sohn des Schauspielers Bruce Kirby geboren. Films Books Games The Godfather. His older son, actor Bruno Kirby, best known for his roles in “The Godfather: Part II,” “City Slickers” and “When Harry Met Sally,” died in August 2006 at the age of 57 from leukemia, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Described by Leonard Maltin as the "quintessential New Yorker or cranky straight man", Kirby appeared in a series of comedies, typically playing fast-talking, belligerent, yet likable, characters. Bruno Kirby and Matthew Broderick during 7th Annual Casting Society ARTIOS Awards at Nile Restaurant in New York City New York United States. Kirby brought just such an air to his role of the young Pete Clemenza, a member of the Corleone crime family in The Godfather II (1974), a character he pastiched beautifully in … Young Peter Clemenza. He voiced Reginald Stout in Stuart Little. Movies. He portrayed the movie mogul Phil Rubinstein. Bruno Kirby and wife Lynn Sellers during Sex and the City party at Skybar in Los Angeles California United States. 2 Ed Hughes, Oct 20, 2011 #10. mr.schneider Active Member. The son of veteran character actor Bruce Kirby, affable, nasal-voiced Bruno followed in his father's footsteps by providing solid support to a string of A-listers. Bruno Kirby's Height 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) American actor best remembered for roles in films such as City Slickers, When Harry met Sally, Good Morning, Vietnam, Donnie Brasco, The Freshman and The Godfather Part 2. Events. Bruno Kirby in Godfather II Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images It was his role in The Godfather Part II as the young Peter Clemenza, that raised his profile in Hollywood. In 1990, he and Marlon Brando appeared in the comedy The Freshman, where The Godfather movie itself was often referenced. And, in 1996, he appeared in Donnie Brasco, along with fellow Godfather actor, Al Pacino. This suit was worn by Bruno Kirby as the young Peter Clemenza alongside Robert De Niro in the flashback sequences which chronicle the rise to power of Vito Corleone. Wikis. Personal Quotes (1) [citation needed], He died August 14, 2006, from complications related to leukemia at the age of 57. John Savage born. If this is the case, I can see why Kirby wanted script revisions to City Slickers II. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search This wiki This wiki All wikis | Sign In Don't have an account? Games Movies TV Video. Died His role as the young Peter Clemenza raised his profile in Hollywood. He swiftly became friends with another savvy youth, Salvatore Tessio. He made his Broadway debut in Lost in Yonkers which acheived critical acclaim, before going on to make Stuart Little and several more television appearances. Bruno Kirby (April 28, 1949 - August 14, 2006) was an American film and television actor. Kirby appeared with Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally... (1989) and City Slickers (1991). Bruno Kirby (born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu Jr.; April 28, 1949 – August 14, 2006) was an American actor, singer, voice artist, and comedian. In 1991, Kirby made his Broadway debut when he replaced Kevin Spacey in Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. I always liked Bruno Kirby.I thought he was great as the young Clemenza in Godfather Pt. Michael Corleone übernimmt das Mafia-Imperium seines Vaters, doch bei dem Versuch, seinen Einfluss zu vergrößern, stößt er auf Widerstand – auch in den eigenen Familienkreisen. 1949 | The Godfather Wiki | Fandom. Kirby was a popular character actor through the late 1980s and early 1990s. He starred as Barry Scheck in a 2000 CBS drama American Tragedy, played a paroled convict in a season three episode of Homicide: Life on the Street, and also directed an episode of that show. Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal’s biggest comedies “When Harry Met Sally” and “City Slickers,” has died. He was 95. Bruno Kirby Kirby refused to sign on for City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold unless script changes were made and was subsequently replaced by Jon Lovitz. Add new page. Im Jahr danach folgte eine Rolle in der Pilot-Sendung der Serie M*A*S*H und zwei Jahre später erlangte er eine größere Bekanntheit in der Rolle des jungen Peter Clemenza in Der Pate – Teil II und 1978 als Hauptdarsteller in dem Kultfilm Kurz vor den Ferien . [1] He enjoyed playing softball in the late 1970s. Bruno Kirby (born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu Jr.; April 28, 1949 – August 14, 2006) was an American actor, singer, voice artist, and comedian. Bruno Kirby. He also appeared in the 1974 Columbo episode "By Dawn's Early Light," alongside his father Bruce Kirby and in the season 2 episode "Seance" of Emergency!, where he was credited as "B. Kirby Jr.". April 28, 1949 New York , Good Morning, Vietnam, and The Godfather Part II. Kirby was born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu Jr. in New York City on April 28, 1949. Coincidentally, Castellano had appeared in The Godfather as the older Peter Clemenza. Portrayed Bruno Kirby and Robert De Niro in Godfather II Actors Bruno Kirby and Eric Roberts on July 27, 1990 arriving at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California. He is played by Academy Award-nominee Richard Castellano in Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 film adaptation of the novel, and by Bruno Kirby (as a young man) in The Godfather Part II … Peter Clemenza was born in June in the province of Trapani, Sicily, and emigrated to America at a young age, moving into Hell's Kitchen in New York and leaving behind his brother Domenico, who would become a Mafia boss in Trapani. In 1972, he had played Richard Castellano's son in The Super. In the last decade of his life, Kirby had success in Stuart Little and was increasingly working in television. Bruno Kirby is a great supporting actor, but that’s about where his skill stops. The Godfather: Part II (1974) Bruno Kirby as Young Clemenza. He voiced Reginald Stout in Stuart Little. I wonder how bad it was before the changes occurred? I especially enjoyed him as Clemenza in Godfather 2. He was also strongly allergic to horses and needed daily allergy shots on the set of City Slickers (part of the reason he declined to return for City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold). 2,475 Pages. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 'Good Morning Vietnam' 1987 directed by Barry Levinson. The Godfather: Part II (1974) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He was known for his roles in City Slickers, When Harry Met Sally..., Good Morning, Vietnam, The Godfather Part II, and Donnie Brasco. Portrayed By: Richard Castellano (The Godfather), Bruno Kirby (Part II) One of Vito's caporegimes, who helped initiate Vito's criminal career and became one of his most trusted advisers; Serves as a mentor to Michael and other members of the Family. Bruno Kirby born. His brother John Kirby was an acting coach. New York, New York, United States ... playing the nasty child of star Richard S. Castellano. In an interview, Crystal tried to deny a feud re: Kirby & City Slickers & said that he hadn't seen Kirby for a long time, blah blah blah. He became known as a suave yet violent presence in the neighborhood, ruthless in the protection of his property and his business… Other television appearances include Room 222, and the pilot episode of M*A*S*H, portraying the character Boone (he has no lines). He was perhaps best known for his roles in the Hollywood films City Slickers, When Harry Met Sally. Der Pate 2 ist ein Familiensaga aus dem Jahr 1974 von Francis Ford Coppola mit Al Pacino, Robert De Niro und Robert Duvall. Even in the released form, it kinda sucked. 1949-2006. In 1990, he and Marlon Brando appeared in the comedy The Freshman, where The Godfather movie itself was often referenced. TV Shows . Location: N. Beechwood Dr. Kirby went on to play the young Clemenza in The Godfather: Part II (1974). The Godfather Part II Kirby, whose actor son Bruno Kirby (When Harry Met Sally, The Godfather Part II), died from complications related to leukemia in 2006, was remembered by his surviving son, John Kirby, on Monday. Peter Clemenza is a fictional character appearing in Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather and two of the three films based on it. Native New Yorker and Italianate Bruno Kirby tended towards assertive, pushy, streetwise characters and was armed with a highly distinctive scratchy tenor voice that complemented his slim eyes and droopy puss and accentuated his deadpan comedic instincts on film and TV. Both featured Kirby's character as the opinionated best friend to Crystal's character. And, in 1996, he appeared in Donnie Brasco, along with fellow Godfather actor, Al Pacino. Boasting a blue-collar vibe, he initially found work in TV guest spots and as a regular on the short-lived 1972 sitcom The Super, playing the nasty child of star Richard S. Castellano. 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[citation needed]. His father was Bruce Kirby (born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu). Kirby appeared on the HBO TV series Entourage - Season 3, episode 4 - "Guys and Doll". Bruno's father Bruce was also an actor. Bruno Kirby Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Bruno Kirby photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! [2] Kirby was invited to be a member of the Actors Studio in 2006, less than six months before his death. In the summer of 1972 Kirby, in one of his early television appearances, portrayed Anthony Girelli, the son of Richard Castellano's character Joe Girelli, in The Super; Castellano had played the older Pete Clemenza in The Godfather. Actor, Director . Bruno Kirby died from leukaemia in 2006. Julia Roberts / John Cusack were present at the interview and piped up that they had both had talked with him recently, i.e., sticking up for Kirby. https://godfather.fandom.com/wiki/Bruno_Kirby?oldid=88971. Menu. Kirby balanced comedies with dramatic roles like Donnie Brasco as a double-dealing mobster. Had hoped that when Peter Falk retired, Bruno Kirby would take his place. The Godfather Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. R16 / OP, read this link. First Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Bruce Kirby, the veteran character actor most famously known for his roles in Columbo and L.A. Law, died in Los Angeles on Jan. 24. Received a special tribute as part of the Annual Memorial tribute at The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007). Bruno Kirby (real name Bruno Quidaciolu) was an Italian-American film and television actor. I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.
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