Ray Liotta (born Raymond Julian Vicimarli on December 18, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American actor.
Liotta is well known for his roles in Field of Dreams, Goodfellas, Cop Land, and Blow.
Biography
Liotta was born in Newark, New Jersey of Italian-Scottish descent, and was adopted six months after birth by Alfred Liotta, the president of a local Democratic club, and Mary, an appointed township clerk. Both of his parents unsuccessfully ran for local office. His last name was changed to Liotta after being adopted. In 1973, he graduated from Union High School in Union, New Jersey, and in 1992, he was inducted into their Hall of Fame.
Liotta studied acting at the University of Miami, where he performed at the university's highly-regarded Jerry Herman Ring Theatre.
Personal
Liotta married actress Michelle Grace in February 1997. They met on the set of the television movie The Rat Pack, in which Liotta played Frank Sinatra and Grace played Judy Campbell. Their daughter, Karsen, was born in December 1998. The couple divorced in 2004.
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Filmography
In the Name of the King (2006)
Revolver (2005)
Control (direct-to-video movie 2004)
Heineken (Advert) (2004)
Identity (2003)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) (voice)
John Q (2002)
Narc (2002)
The Hire: Ticker (2001)
Blow (2001)
Hannibal (2001)
Heartbreakers (2001)
The Rat Pack (1998) (TV)
Cop Land (1997)
Turbulence (1997)
Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)
No Escape (1994)
Corrina, Corrina (1994)
Unlawful Entry (1992)
Goodfellas (1990)
Field of Dreams (1989)
Something Wild (1986)
The Lonely Lady (1983)
