Chazz Palminteri Biography: Movies & TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Height, Parents, Siblings, Awards, Family, Nationality

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri also known as Chazz Palminteri is a legendary American actor, screenwriter, playwright, producer, and director renowned for his powerful performances in films like A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, and Bullets Over Broadway.

With his commanding presence and authentic portrayals of complex characters often rooted in Italian-American experiences, he has earned critical acclaim including an Academy Award nomination while inspiring generations through his one-man shows and storytelling rooted in real-life Bronx tales.

Chazz Palminteri
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri
Stage Name:	Chazz Palminteri
Born:	May 15, 1952 (age 74 years old)
Place of Birth:	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Italian American
Height:	191 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Lorenzo Palminteri and Rose Palminteri
Siblings:	Mary Kaufman, Rose Pascarelli
Spouse:	Gianna Ranaudo
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Dante Lorenzo Palminteri and Gabriella Rose Palminteri
Occupation:	Actor, Screenwriter, Playwright, Producer, Director
Net Worth:	$16 million

Early Life and Education

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri was born on May 15, 1952, in New York City, New York, United States. Brought up by his parents Lorenzo Palminteri and Rose Palminteri in the Belmont section of the Bronx in a working-class Italian-American family.

He grew up having two siblings, Mary Kaufman and Rose Pascarelli. He attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and studied at the Actors Studio in New York pursuing his acting craft. His religion is Christianity. His ethnicity is Italian American.

Career

Chazz Palminteri began his professional journey in the early 1980s with small roles and stage work while supporting himself as a bouncer.

He wrote and performed his autobiographical one-man play A Bronx Tale in Los Angeles which caught the attention of Robert De Niro leading to the 1993 film adaptation where he starred and co-wrote.

He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Bullets Over Broadway in 1994 and delivered memorable roles in The Usual Suspects, Analyze This, and Modern Family as Shorty.

He has directed projects including Noel and performed his one-man show A Bronx Tale: The Original One Man Show to critical acclaim.

Known for his versatility across drama and comedy he continues acting in films like The Mild Mild West and Godfather of Harlem while mentoring through his podcast and live performances.

His work celebrates family, loyalty, and resilience drawn from his Bronx roots.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @chazzpalminteri
• YouTube Channel: Chazz Palminteri
• TikTok Handle: Chazz Palminteri

Personal Life

Chazz Palminteri married actress Gianna Ranaudo in 1992 after meeting her at church and later at a club party.

They have two children Dante Lorenzo Palminteri and Gabriella Rose Palminteri both of whom have pursued careers in acting and musical theater.

The family prioritizes spending time together and supporting each other’s artistic endeavors. There are no other publicly known past relationships.

He is married and focuses on family values, faith, and creative projects. He is 74 years old. His height is 191 cm.

Net Worth

Chazz Palminteri‘s net worth is estimated at $16 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films and television, playwriting and stage productions, directing projects, residuals from iconic movies like A Bronx Tale, podcasting, live one-man shows, and brand collaborations.

Filmography

• A Bronx Tale (1993)
• Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
• The Usual Suspects (1995)
• Analyze This (1999)
• Noel (2004)
• Running Scared (2006)
• Modern Family (recurring as Shorty)
• Godfather of Harlem (2019)
• A Bronx Tale: The Original One Man Show (2024)
• The Mild Mild West (2025)
• Clover (2020)
• Vault (2019)