The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. However, In December of 2006 ("Kaisha"), he admits to Phil Leotardo (who had just suffered a heart attack), that while he was in a coma, he went to a place, but he knows he never wants to go back there. Bevilaqua and Gismonte angered boss Tony Soprano by candidly talking about criminal activities, wasting their chances at quickly becoming made men. Richard "Richie" Aprile (September 7, 1945 May, 2000) is a recurring character portrayed by David Proval on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office Matt went to Pace College. Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. Christopher was seriously wounded in the attack and rushed to the hospital. She tries to use it as an example of Tony's negative thinking contributing to his depression. Tony was part of an unofficial crew of young criminals consisting of Silvio Dante, Ralph Cifaretto and Jackie Aprile. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. Died When he finds out it's almost worse than a regular job because you can never quit, he starts getting deeper into drug addiction. "[5] Brancato was discovered in 1992, while swimming at New York's Jones Beach, by a talent scout who noticed Brancato's resemblance to Robert De Niro. Matthew Bevilaqua, 2000 Charges of second-degree murder were also leveled against him, but they didn't stick. Fate Tony eventually abandoned the blinding affection he held for Salvatore and realized his old friend's betrayal after a portentous dream where Salvatore appeared as a fish and told him that he had known all along. Police Say Statements Differ", Former 'Sopranos' Actor Brancato Gets Parole, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lillo_Brancato&oldid=1141728889, Prisoners and detainees of New York (state), Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 14:02. Instead of calling 911, he suffocates Christopher to death. Sopranos residence, North Caldwell, New Jersey While waiting for a contact in a shopping mall, Tony sees a little boy wandering about crying and asking for his mother, which triggers a mental image of Matt's last moments. He committed his first murder at the age of 23 on Labor Day weekend in 1982, killing a small-time bookie named Willie Overall. On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. A patron in Holsten's credited as "Man in Members Only Jacket" ominously looks twice in Tony's direction and then walks past Tony's booth to the bathroom, and walks out. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Gloria is suddenly back at the table and offers Tony a choice between seeing what she has under her dress or under her scarf. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. After A.J. Nationality Prior to this, Bonpensiero confessed to being an informant, and the four have one last drink. Matthew Bevilaqua was born in New Jersey in 1976 to a family of Italian descent, and Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte became associates of Christopher Moltisanti in Paulie Gualtieri's crew of the DiMeo crime family. At the end of the third episode he awakes from his coma in a confused but stable state. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Family By 1995, Tony was a well-respected caporegime in the organization when the boss of the family, Ercoli "Eckley" DiMeo, was sent to prison. August 22, 1959[1] Lillo Brancato, Jr. (born March 30, 1976) is a Colombian-born American actor, known for his performance as "Calogero Anello" in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. Status Siblings He was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. First Appearance Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. Shot to death He also shows that he blames Carmela for preventing his mother from living with them. Tony was especially proud of A.J. He tells her about the stress of his business life he has a feeling that he has come in at the end of something and describes a reverence for the glorified "old days" of the Mafia. However, the relationship was strained when a disgruntled Junior became more and more marginalized in the organization as the FBI's investigation into his activities increased. Now obviously this isn't what got Matthew killed but it shows his true character. Sean was distractingly good looking compared to Drinkwater. Matt's last words are screaming for his mother. He then left the car and started running while shooting at Moltisanti; Gismonte was shot dead by Moltisanti while struggling with the passenger seat's seatbelt. Christopher was driving while high on heroin and serves off off the road to avoid hitting an oncoming car. After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down. away from a life of crime, gets him a job working construction. Ronald F. SpearsKevin FinnertyMr. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. Following the dream he acts differently to his friends and family, trying to see if they also feel relieved now that Christopher is dead. This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). He becomes convinced that he is in love with her, but she turns him down when he makes advances towards her. Tony then says he is glad to hear it, as "that is the last sugarless drink you are ever going to have", as he and Pussy open fire. Brancato also played a mobster in the TV series Falcone, which debuted in 2000. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Every single thing these 2 characters did was gold. This drove Meadow to drinking and depression, although they'd broken up shortly before his death. Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. And there's no way to pass it without understanding how options trading work. Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" When Dr. Melfi asks him to remember good experiences from his childhood he has difficulty. Matt ran away from the scene and went to the Aprile crew's hangout asking capo Richie Aprile for help hoping Richie's dislike of Chris for hitting his niece, Adriana. Tony is quick to credit the medication for his improved mood but Dr. Melfi tells him it cannot be that as it takes 6 weeks to work she credits their therapy sessions. Dark Brown loafs around the house, parties, and for a time holds a job at Blockbuster, until his father, hoping to keep A.J. During this episode Tony introduces the concept of him acting like the sad clown - happy on the outside but sad on the inside. This does not deter Tony's rage as he angrily lets his mother know that he found out about the truth. A naive and slimy yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with Sean. Matt's death also appeared to have a psychological effect on Tony. Eventually, Soprano crew soldier Pussy Bonpensiero learns of Matt's whereabouts from a teenager after implying that whoever tells them where he is hiding will gain "points" with the DiMeo crime family. In September 1998 ("Meadowlands"), Tony has a dream of several people in his life in Dr. Melfi's office, causing him to be paranoid that people will find out he is seeing a psychiatrist. Plaster falls down in front of Tony and when he looks up he sees that the chandelier is almost pulled out of the ceiling. After these jobs, they felt they were getting nowhere under DiMeo soldier Christopher Moltisanti and decided they needed to take decisive action to move up in the ranks of the family. They worked under DiMeo soldier Christopher Moltisanti at a stock firm assigned to push Webistics, selling shares in the company to naive clients to pump the share price before Soprano crew members dumped their shares for a profit. Maureen Van Zandt, who also featured in The Sopranos, shared a photo of Siravo on. Over the course of the show he is seen to enjoy Jefferson Airplane, Eric Clapton, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, AC/DC, Rush, Eagles, Journey, Boston, and Deep Purple. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. In April 2006 ("Join the Club"), a comatose Tony finds himself in an alternate universe where he is a law-abiding salesman on a business trip. Career information Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. Matthew Bevilacqua was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the DiMeo crime family working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. was doing well until he and Blanca broke up. Tony sometimes has vivid dreams that are shown to the viewer. In the show, Lillo Brancato portrayedMatthew Bevilaqua, a misguided young thug who gets caught up with the wrong crowd and succumbs to some pretty awful decision-making that doesn't bode well for him (via The New YorkPost). After seeing a large branch destroy the empty baby seat in the rear seat, Tony is a aghast that if Christopher's daughter had been riding with them, the accident would have obviously killed her. Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. [6] On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. By the end of the first session Tony has admitted that he feels depressed, but storms out when Dr. Melfi presses him further about the relationship between his symptoms and the ducks. Hair Color They also get into trouble for brutally beating up a broker, Kevin, and sending him to the hospital for recommending the sale of other stocks. [17] As of 2020, Brancato claimed to be thirteen years sober and has returned to acting.[18]. Crime Boss Waste Management Consultant for Barone SanitationCo-owner of Satriale's Pork StoreCo-owner of Bada Bing They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. is released from a mental health ward, Tony and Carmela dissuade him from joining the Army, and convince him instead to become involved in a film bankrolled by Carmine Lupertazzi, Jr., with the possibility of opening his own club. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. When he died, Johnny Boy Soprano had risen to the level of captain of his own crew as had his brother Corrado "Junior" Soprano. Unknown His mistresses have been, in chronological order, of Russian, Italian, Italian/Cuban, and Jewish descent. Because of their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse them. Tony Soprano Bevilaqua was played by Lillo Brancato, who is best-known for his role in A Bronx Tale and was later arrested for a burglary-turned-deadly. CNN reports that it was a little after 5am whenDaniel Enchautegui, a 28-year-old off duty police officer, heard a slight commotion coming from the house next door to his. Matthew Bevilaqua and his buddy Sean Gismonte were associates of the Soprano crew and at times did odd jobs and scams with Christopher. Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. He was charged with a seventh-degree Class A misdemeanor for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Biography In A Bronx Tale (1993), he played the main character Calogero 'C' Anello, a teenager torn between his father and a mob boss who befriended him as a child (according to New York Magazine, Brancato earned $25,000 ($46,900 today) for the role). Brancato was born Saul Rodriguez in Bogot, Colombia,[1] on August 30, 1976. [16], Brancato was incarcerated on Rikers island and as state inmate #09A0227 in the Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, and was subsequently transferred to the Hudson Correctional Facility. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Born So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. He is last shown having dinner with his family at the famous Holstein's restaurant in New Jersey, though the possibility of a criminal indictment, thanks to a gun charge and testimony from Carlo Gervasi, looms over his head. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. In the fifth season finale, after Adriana is murdered, Tony asks Christopher if Adriana may have mentioned anything about Ralph or the "Bevilacqua kid" as he was taking precautions, making sure she hadn't said anything to the FBI to implicate them in relation to the murders. The Sopranos The last drink Matt is given by Pussy prior to his execution is a diet Coke, referred to by Tony as a "sugarless motherfucker", despite being offered a Fanta. However, the "prying" from Dr. Melfi is uncomfortable for Tony and he often turns sarcastic and antagonistic towards her, leading to an ongoing strain in their relationship. He often tells people about her aspiration to become a pediatrician. Vic Musto's subtle change in facial expression after Davey describes how Tony collects his debts amounts to this as well. His adoptive brother, Vinny, briefly worked as a fashion model and now works as a Yonkers civil servant. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO.Monetization is disabled on this channel.I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Spouse DiMeo enforcer Furio Giunta and an associate visit Matt and Sean at their apartment for Tony's cut from the burglaries. Mikey Palmice (3) Uncle Junior's subordinate Mikey Palmice got violent quite early. As with Jackie Junior wannabes always misread things and fucked up on relying on old tales of when members stepped up - thinking whacking Chrissy would score points with Aprile was a serious misread. It seemed as though he would soon join the ranks of Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta, and other quintessential mafia-esque figures in movies and enjoy a long, successful career. The dream ends with Tony confronting Melfi, only to find out he's speaking to his mother, Livia. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. He is again shown in his father's old car accompanied by a range of past associates. He has his first on-screen panic attack while cooking sausages at his son's birthday party this occurs in a flashback in the Pilot. However, like Bonpensiero, Tony was haunted by this murder. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In November 2007 ("Kennedy and Heidi"), a stressed Tony Soprano has a dream following the death of his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. Catholic On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. also realized with guidance from his sister. "I became an actor and achieved a lot early on, and it was all destroyed because of my bad choices of using and abusing drugs. Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. ", "The Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective Daniel Enchautegui", "Murder trial scheduled for 'Sopranos' actor", "Did Suspects Know Victim Was an Officer? In their teenage years, the two Tony's spent summers at their Uncle Pat Blundetto's farm Pat was a soldier in the DiMeo organization. That the next generation didn't have what the prior generation did to continue "this thing". Matt then goes into hiding. DiMeo Family Richie refused because he knew Tony would kill anyone involved in the attack. The feds continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. With Jackie in and out of the hospital, and as such not able to fully run the family, Tony began to take on many of his duties, much to his Uncle Junior's chagrin. Matt and Sean pulled a drive-by hit as Chris left the Skyways Diner in Kearny. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. Sean then blames Matt for making him do all the talking. In November 2007 ("Kennedy and Heidi"), Tony sustains minor injuries in a car accident that seriously injures his nephew Christopher Moltisanti (whom Tony killed by suffocation while Christopher succumbed to his injuries). He is best known for his portrayal of Calogero C Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. He eventually beat Jackie up to warn him about abusing his daughter's feelings and confiscated a gun from him.