Frank Vincent, best-known for his roles in mafia films, has passed on Wednesday at the age of 78. He starred in a few high-profile Martin Scorsese films, and played Tony’s nemesis on The Sopranos. Last week, Vincent suffered a heart attack. He underwent open-heart surgery on Wednesday and died later on that day.
Vincent is notorious for his tough-guy roles. He told Joe Pesci to “get his f*cking shine-box” in The Goodfellas, but got whacked soon after (in the movie). Billy Batts wasn’t afraid of anyone in The Goodfellas and paid for his words big time by a hot-headed psychopath with a Napoleon-complex.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeL8EYtbVw0
He also played Phil Leotardo, who is essentially Tony Sopranos worst enemy on the HBO hit show The Sopranos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-YlD9UrpA4
The actor has also appeared in Raging Bull, Casino, and Do the Right Thing.