Ray Liotta – Actor, Film Producer
Biography
Full Name: Raymond Allen Liotta
Place of
Birth: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Date of
Death: May 26, 2022
Place of
Death: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor,
Film Producer
Height: 6 ft 0
in (1.83 m)
Early
Life and Education
Ray Liotta was
adopted at six months old by Mary and Alfred Liotta. He grew up in Union, New Jersey, and was of Italian and Scottish descent. He graduated from Union High School and earned a degree
in Fine Arts from the University of
Miami, where he also honed his acting skills in college productions.
Career
Highlights
Ray Liotta gained
fame with his breakout role as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime classic "Goodfellas", widely regarded as one of the greatest films in
cinema history.
Other
Notable Films:
Something
Wild (1986) – Earned a Golden Globe nomination
Field of
Dreams (1989) – Played Shoeless Joe Jackson
Unlawful
Entry (1992)
Cop Land
(1997)
Narc
(2002)
The Place
Beyond the Pines (2012)
Marriage
Story (2019)
The Many
Saints of Newark (2021)
TV
Appearances:
Shades of
Blue (2016–2018) opposite Jennifer Lopez
ER (Emmy
Award-winning guest appearance in 2005)
Liotta was also
known for his distinctive voice work, including voicing Tommy Vercetti in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Personal
Life
Ray Liotta was
married to actress Michelle Grace from 1997 to 2004. They had one daughter, Karsen Liotta, who is also an actress.
Death
Liotta passed away
in his sleep on May 26, 2022, while filming a movie titled Dangerous Waters in
the Dominican Republic. He was 67 years old. His death shocked fans and the
entertainment industry, prompting tributes from many of his peers.
Legacy
and Net Worth
At the time of his
death, Ray Liotta’s net worth was estimated at $14 million. He is remembered as
one of Hollywood’s most compelling and intense actors, with a legacy rooted in
both film and television.
