Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1959-03-27
- Day of Death2019-11-02 (60 years)
- Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
- Also Known AsBrain Tarantina
Brian Tarantina
Biography
Brian Tarantina (March 27, 1959 – November 2, 2019) was an American stage, screen, and television character actor born in New York City. He was known for his roles on such shows as One Life to Live, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Gilmore Girls.
Acting Career
- 2019
The Kitchen
As: Burns
- 2019
Ask for Jane
As: Angry Doctor
- 2018
BlacKkKlansman
As: Officer Clay Mulaney
- 2018
Breaking Brooklyn
As: Randy
- 2017
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
As: Jackie
- 2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
As: Bootsy
- 2016
The Night Of
As: Bar Patron
- 2015
#Lucky Number
As: Blue Collar Mafia
2014Madam Secretary
As: Motel Manager
2014Zarra's Law
As: Frankie Andreoli
2014Rob the Mob
As: Ronnie
2013The Blacklist
As: The Courier's Brother
2012Elementary
As: Walsh
2011Person of Interest
As: Yorke
- 2010
Knight and Day
As: Scrap Yard Man
2009The Good Wife
As: Frankie Peel
2008Ghost Town
As: Ghost Cop
2008Fringe
As: Photographer
2008New Amsterdam
As: Mick
2007The Brave One
As: Gun Store Clerk
2007The Black Donnellys
As: Vinnie Culiari
2006Heroes
As: Weasel
2006A Crime
As: Joe
2006Unconscious
As: Morelli
2005Law & Order: Trial by Jury
As: Mike Bressler
2002City by the Sea
As: Snake
2002Personal Velocity
As: Pete Shunt
2001Law & Order: Criminal Intent
As: Johnny Di Rogga
- 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
As: Vic Bowman
2001Crossing Jordan
As: Devlin Inmate Martinson
2000Gilmore Girls
As: Bootsy
2000The Photographer
As: Camera Salesman
- 1999
The Talented Mr. Ripley
As: Fighting Neighbor
1999Now and Again
As: Tommy Madden
1999Third Watch
As: James French
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
As: Bill Jensen
1999Summer of Sam
As: Bobby Del Fiore
1999The Sopranos
As: Mustang Sally
1998Better Living
As: Danny
1998Walking to the Waterline
As: Lucy 'Replacement'
1997Oz
As: Ronald Poklewaldt
- 1997
Donnie Brasco
As: Bruno
1996The Associate
As: Eddie
1996Spin City
As: First Homeless Man
1996Vibrations
As: Tough Guy #2
1996Bed of Roses
As: Randy
1995The Jerky Boys
As: Geno
1994ER
As: Joe Barkley
1994New York Undercover
As: Eddie Dodge
- 1993
Carlito's Way
As: Speller
1993The Saint of Fort Washington
As: Fred
1990Jacob's Ladder
As: Doug
1990Law & Order
As: Corso
- 1990
Law & Order
As: Rudy
- 1990
Law & Order
As: Al Manos
1989Born on the Fourth of July
As: Vet #2 - Miami Convention
1989Uncle Buck
As: E. Roger Coswell
1989The January Man
As: Cone
1987Leg Work
As: George
1987Critical Condition
As: Tommy Pinto
1986Sledge Hammer!
As: Blade (as Brain Tarantina)
1986Resting Place
As: Sp4 Beyer
1985The Equalizer
As: Lenny DeWitt
1984The Cotton Club
As: Vince Hood