| Birth Date: | April 2, 1933 |
| Death Date: | (aged 80) |
| Death Place: | New York City |
| Occupation: | Actor |
Joseph Rigano (April 2, 1933 – March 27, 2014) was an acclaimed American character actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born in New York City, Rigano established himself as a talented and respected actor throughout his career.
Rigano was born in New York City in 1933, and raised in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.[1] His filmography includes notable appearances in films such as Casino (1995), directed by Martin Scorsese, where he portrayed Vincent Borelli, alongside Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. He appeared in gangster comedy Mickey Blue Eyes (1999), alongside Hugh Grant, Jeanne Tripplehorn and James Caan. He appeared in the movie The Crew (2000).
He died at age 80, on March 27, 2014, from throat cancer.[2] He left behind his wife Maria, and their three adult children Angela, Joseph and Gina.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Hey, Let's Twist! | Vinnie | Uncredited | |
| 1965 | Three Rooms in Manhattan | Jean | Uncredited | |
| 1969 | Out of It | Vinnie | ||
| 1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Artie | ||
| 1995 | Casino | Vincent Borelli | ||
| 1998 | The City | The Contractor | ||
| 1999 | Analyze This | Dominic Manetta | ||
| 1999 | Joe Rags | |||
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Tony Risolli | ||
| 1999 | Sweet and Lowdown | Stagehand | ||
| 2000 | The Crew | Frankie 'Rash' Decuello | ||
| 2001 | Twelve | Ed Danoff | ||
| 2002 | Hollywood Ending | Projectionist | ||
| 2002 | The Blue Lizard | Casino Guy | ||
| 2002 | High Times' Potluck | Rigano | ||
| 2002 | Four Deadly Reasons | Sapiro | ||
| 2003 | This Thing of Ours | Joe | ||
| 2003 | Coffee and Cigarettes | Joe | (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya") | |
| 2003 | Season of the Hunted | Joe | ||
| 2005 | Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits | Sam | ||
| 2008 | Meatballs, Tomatoes and Mobsters | Don Forchenzo | ||
| 2009 | Mnemonica | The Messenger | ||
| 2010 | Lotto | Benny The Bone | ||
| 2011 | Humdinger | Carbone | (final film role) |