He escaped jail but misses the glory of the mob lifestyle, bemoaning having to live "like a schnook. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Photograph: Ronald Grant. Danny Boy. Liotta’s. Shepherd is best known for her roles as the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco) -- the wife of main character Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta)-- in the film 'Goodfellas' and Mary. Tributes will invariably focus, first and foremost, on Liotta’s Goodfellas turn, and with good reason—this side of James Cagney, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino (as well as his co-stars Robert De. Scorsese, who directed both in the 1990 gangster crime. It is one of several of the director’s films in the ‘gangster’ genre, and, like many of his films, such as Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), and Casino (1995), it is set in New York. He was 67. It was a great movie! RIP, my guy. Max. Film Goodfellas. Liotta's publicist, Jen Allen, said he was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn't wake up Thursday morning. By Elizabeth Nelson Sep 17, 2020, 5:40am EDT Warner Bros. Odie "Odienator" Henderson has spent over 33 years working in Information Technology. Irwin Winkler (producer): Tom Cruise was discussed. Published on May 26, 2022 01:46PM EDT. Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) becomes involved as a kid with the mafia after befriending Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro). 24, Ray Liotta will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. See, your murderers come with smiles, they come as your friends, the people who've cared for you all of your life. Ray Liotta, an actor best known for his menacing, tough-guy roles in “Something Wild” and the mob drama “Goodfellas” who also had a significant supporting part in the baseball. In all, he appeared in more than 80. After news broke that Goodfellas star Ray Liotta had died at age 67, tributes from costars, filmmakers, and fans began to pour in. “You’re a pistol, you’re really funny. Liotta, the actor best known for. '' - GoodfellasPublished Feb 19, 2022 Henry Hill suddenly breaks the fourth wall mid-voiceover speech at the end of Goodfellas, and here's what this moment really means. A shocker. I'm David Bianculli, in for Terry Gross, back with more of Terry's 2016 interview with actor Ray Liotta, the star of Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas," who also played memorable roles in the movies "Something Wild," "Field Of Dreams" and "Heartbreakers," died last week. ”. Let’s pay tribute to this. Ray Liotta, who became a gangster-movie icon in "Goodfellas" and brought an old-time baseball legend back to life in "Field of Dreams," has died. The film—which was adapted from Nicholas Pileggi's 1985 non-fiction novel Wiseguys—chronicles the rise and fall of mobster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta). August 23, 2021. Scorsese’s movie is brutal and cleareyed and. He starred in 'Goodfellas' According to his publicist, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting a movie. It helped no end that Liotta was an unknown quantity, at least to. and the end of it showed the reality - how lives and relationships were completely ruined, and. Banks and Handelman say they were keenly aware of how the context of Liotta’s. Goodfellas itself, in the end cards, reveals that Hill went on to be arrested for meth possession in 1987. The real Henry Hill has said the. The actor. Goodfellas is considered by many fans and critics to be Martin Scorsese's magnum opus. He was the charismatic star of "Goodfellas," playing a real-life mobster who rose, fell and finally turned on. Ray Liotta was probably most well-known for his role as nobody-to-somebody mobster Henry Hill in Scorsese's famous mafia film Goodfellas, but the easily-recognizable actor also held claim to a. He was 67. 600 sec Dimensions: 498x379 Created: 11/22/2019, 8:19:52 PM. Ray Liotta once called his fiancée Jacy Nittolo the "love of my life. Sprinted, really. Liotta’s publicist, Jen Allen, said he was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn’t wake up Thursday morning. , the intense actor from New Jersey best known for his turn as the hustler turned mob rat Henry Hill in. 0 bids. According to Deadline, the 67-year-old pass. End scene/credits. Did you gain all that weight for the movie? Ray Liotta: Yeah I put on about 25 or 30 pounds. By the end you’d have to be a sociopath. He first gained attention for his role in the film Something Wild (1986), which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. Ray Liotta GOODFELLAS Signed 11x17 Movie Poster Beckett COA. " He starred in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film, "Goodfellas" with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Ray Liotta, the American actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams, has died. The bad boy Emma dates is named Vincent Liotta, a reference to Ray Liotta. Frederick Edward Weatherly. $38. $47. He was 67. Based on the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas tells the story of mob associate Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), from his days as a teenager running errands for the crew of Paul Cicero (Paul Sorvino), to his full involvement with his crime family and his decision to become an FBI informant. He is wearing shapeless jeans and an. Ray Liotta. As a poor Irish-Italian growing up in 1950s New York City, Hill (Ray Liotta) rises. Cocaine Bear was filmed the previous year during the summer of 2021. With Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco. 4, 2019. Originally broadcast in 2016. Like, Comment & Subscribe!Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. The first is, “He was fantastic in. Role Henry Hill. From 'Goodfellas' to 'Field of Dreams,' Ray Liotta's movie roles fulfilled a 'Wild' promise Born in Newark, New Jersey, Liotta was the adopted son of Alfred and Mary Liotta, who also adopted a. 7 The steadicam scene wasn't planned. FILE - Ray Liotta, a cast member in the NBC series “Shades of Blue,” poses during the 2018 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day on May 2, 2018, in Universal City, Calif. Ray Liotta Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Deadline. And that was definitively the end of Liotta’s hypothetical career in construction. Ray Liotta is in the courtroom in the final scene, ratting on the other mobsters as the voiceover explains all the perks of the. or Best Offer. It begins with Ray’s character Henry sitting with a group of men who had been amusing themselves by telling humorous stories. Ray Liotta attends the Marriage Story premiere during the 57th New York Film Festival in New York on Oct. "[Martin Scorsese] didn't want me to talk to him before [the movie]," explained. He was 67. Unholy trinity: Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in the poster artwork for ‘Goodfellas’ (Warner Bros) Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic. Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, FILE. 24, which is the same day his new movie "Cocaine Bear" opens in theaters. Liotta, who died May 26, started out playing a nice guy on a soap opera. Goodfellas,. Ray Liotta, who starred in the beloved films ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams,’ died in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic. The Rough-Hewn Elegance of Ray Liotta. After three decades of. Ray Liotta was a great actor whose playfully sinister performances as criminals in films like 'Goodfellas' were like studies of the underworld. In a new essay, the Oscar-winning director says he wishes he had collaborated with Liotta again after they teamed up on 1990’s “Goodfellas," but the timing never felt right. The 67-year-old was filming for his upcoming film titled Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic, when he reportedly passed while he was sleeping. According to his representative who confirmed the news, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while. S. Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are “shattered” at the news Goodfellas star Ray Liotta has died suddenly while making a new movie. Although he didn't end up appearing in The Sopranos, Ray Liotta did make his franchise debut in The Many Saints of Newark. Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams. June 3, 20221:55 PM ET Heard on Fresh Air Terry Gross 37-Minute Listen Playlist Liotta, who died May 26, started out playing a nice guy on a soap opera. I still love the life. Based on the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas chronicles the life of mob associate Henry Hill (Ray Liotta),. Ray Liotta delivers a powerful monologue directly to the camera that sums up the thesis of the movie. 8) “Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut. "Hearts of Stone" - Otis Williams and the Charms. if anything, Ray Liotta’s performance is a bit underrated - the things that Tommy and Jimmy do are made that much more shocking by Henry’s kind of “Everyman” quality. Liotta’s death was an absolute shocker, as he had just recently appeared in The Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints of Newark. Intense was the word for Ray Liotta. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Please help. Ray Liotta attends the Marriage Story premiere during the 57th New York Film Festival in New York on Oct. The first is, “He was fantastic in Goodfellas . He was 67. The Most Memorable Scene in Goodfellas. Jimmy Conway may not be one of the. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. “Never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut. Ray Liotta — the blue-eyed actor whose performance as mobster Henry Hill was credited for creating the emotional centre for Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas — has. When I think of Ray Liotta, who passed away on May 26 at the age of 67, I think of two thoughts in near-immediate succession. 00:01. Actor Ray Liotta died yesterday while filming in the Dominican Republic. 60+ Famous Die Hard Quotes - Funny John McClane Quotes…. 0:00. 1 million dollars at the. ”Ending Oct 30 at 6:23PM PDT 5d 22h. It is a film adaptation of the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy by Pileggi. We were goodfellas. Joe Pesci Autographed GOODFELLAS 16x20 Photo Tommy Whacked ASI Proof. Liotta’s career more than any other: the gangster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed 1990 film “Goodfellas. I won't say it's Goodfellas good, but it's Ray Liotta good. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. It helped no end that Liotta was an unknown quantity, at least to. He was 67. Goodfellas - Layla Scene. With Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco. Goodfellas — the story of Henry Hill's (Ray Liotta) rise and fall within the mob — isn't just one of the best gangster movies of all time, it's one of the best movies of all time without any. The actor bought a charisma and simmering intensity to the role of Henry Hill. Here, we present the full story of the man, told by those who knew him, respected him, worked with him, and. After news of Ray Liotta's death, Hollywood co-stars and more remember, pay tribute to the 'GoodFellas' and 'Field of Dreams' actor. Publicist Jennifer Allen told. thanks for watching. 1 replies. He was 67. The Unpublished Interview: Emmy Nominated Ray Liotta Recounts The Iconic Roles And Goodfellas That Defined His Career. He stars with Jennifer Lopez as corrupt police detectives in the new NBC series "Shades Of Blue. 5 'Blow' (2001) - $83. " Essentially, Hill turned rat to. May 26, 2022 The Goodfellas movie sountrack packs in 12 songs and 43 overall tracks, including: "Rags to Riches" - Tony Bennett. " Essentially, Hill turned rat to survive. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. The Steadicam shot that takes the audience through the nightclub kitchen is probably the most famous moment in Goodfellas for cinephiles. Deadline hears t…Ray Liotta and Jennifer Lopez play corrupt cops in the NBC drama Shades of Blue. Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese, and produced by Irwin Winkler. The bad boy Emma dates is named Vincent Liotta, a reference to Ray Liotta. Ray Liotta Says Iconic ‘Goodfellas’ Tracking Shot Take Was Ruined by Line Flub. He elaborates more on the company he kept and the food he ate than prison itself. Goodfellas is the story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), who gets involved in the New York City mafia at a young age and works his way up the ranks until turning state’s witness in 1980. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. ". By Mike Fleming Jr. Liotta, who played real-life gangster Henry Hill in Goodfellas, explained what Hill thought of the completed film. In Scorsese's movie, Jimmy Burke became Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro), Tommy DeSimone became Tommy DeVito, Paul Vario ended up as Paulie Cicero and so on. Among the many things Goodfellas has become famous for over the 30 years is its liberal use of the word “f**k. “Goodfellas” is often considered an all-time great movie. He was 67. Saturday Night Live's mid-90's recurring skit "The Joe Pesci Show" had talk show host Pesci and his sidekick Robert De Niro parodying key scenes from the movie, culminating in the actual Pesci and DeNiro showing up to complain and show them how it's really done. Ray Liotta played “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. Liotta's publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed the sad news in a statement to CNN,. The Goodfellas, Field of Dreams, and The Many Saints of Newark actor died in his sleep at the age of 67, while he was filming a movie called Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic. Goodfellas is a 1990 film by director Martin Scorsese. Fate at the end of the movie: Sent to prison after Liotta’s character testifies against him. Ray Liotta may be remembered for his outstanding performance as a Henry Hill in the 1990's Mafia-inspired biographical crime film, Goodfellas, but there is much more than meets the eye of his violent bad boy persona. Liotta is perhaps best known for Something Wild (Jonathan Demme, 1986), Field of Dreams (Phil Alden Robinson, 1989) and Goodfellas (Martin Scorsese, 1990). Paul Walter Hauser and Taron Egerton in Black Bird. By Aaron Rapoport/Getty Images. RELATED: 15 Most Memorable Quotes From Goodfellas. Mr. Liotta knows he’ll forever be known for Goodfellas, and he’s fine with that. Entertainment. Youtube. His publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the death Thursday, saying the. A shocker. Goodfellas Restaurant SceneHere's a look at Ray Liotta's impressive body of work through the scope of "Goodfellas" and 10 more key roles. Goodfellas: Directed by Martin Scorsese. At the end of Goodfellas, Henry Hill avoids jail by selling out all of his friends and going into witness protection with his family. He was 67. His best performances—in Something Wild, Goodfellas, and the little seen Forever Mine —are feats, evidence of an actor in rare form. 2 million at the box office, against a production budget of $53. Ray Liotta, who starred in the beloved films ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams,’ died in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic. The end title cards in Goodfellas state Henry was still a protected witness as of 1990, though he was arrested in 1987 for narcotics conspiracy and received five years’ probation, and that he had been clean since. Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been revealed almost a year after the Goodfellas actor passed away. On Feb. Lorraine Bracco, who played Hill's wife, Karen, said she was "utterly shattered. Pileggi, a veteran New York crime reporter, got the story straight from Henry Hill ( Ray Liotta ). Martin Scorsese's 1990 crime film Goodfellas gloriously depicts the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a young man infatuated with the image of gangsters, in a film Roger Ebert dubbed the finest. Caption this Meme All Meme Templates. I shaved my hair back. Ray Liotta, the intense actor from New Jersey best known for his turn as the hustler turned mob rat Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese‘s GoodFellas, has died. $15. He was 67. “You’re a pistol, you’re really funny. Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro have led the tributes to Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, who died this week aged 67. And we were treated like movie stars with muscle. Ray Liotta, the terrific actor whose career breakout came in the 1990 Martin Scorsese crime classic Goodfellas after co-starring in Field of Dreams, has died. Actor Ray Liotta has died at 67. haha. Liotta, who was 67 at the time of his death,. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for portraying mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas” and bringing magnetically edgy energy to a gallery of crime dramas and thrillers, has. You remember the scene: Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) and Karen (Lorraine Bracco) arrive at the Copacabana, skip the line, head down a staircase and hallway, and meet a bunch of, well, goodfellas. He was 67. Liotta, who died May 26, started out playing a nice guy on a soap opera. Role Henry Hill. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams," has died. on December 18, 1954. Then came his tough. He was 67 years old. 14 shipping. After news of Ray Liotta's death, Hollywood co-stars and more remember, pay tribute to the 'GoodFellas' and 'Field of Dreams' actor. He was 67. The star of Field of Dreams, GoodFellas and Cop Land has died aged 67. Ray Liotta, star of ‘Goodfellas’, ‘Cop Land’ and ‘Marriage Story’, has died at the age of 67. The Hollywood. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese exposes the fascinating, mysterious and violent underworld of New York's Mafia families through the life of insider Henry Hill (Ray. Ending of Goodfellas Goodfellas, the 1990 gangster epic which turns. , the intense actor from New Jersey best known for his turn as the hustler turned mob rat Henry Hill in. Martin Scorsese’s mom Catherine often showed up in his movies, and fans of his can always point her out. R ay Liotta is staring out of the window, his steely eyes looking at the grey Thames. ”. The perfect Ray Liotta Laughing Ray Liotta Goodfellas Animated GIF for your conversation. Goodfellas. Read more: Ray Liotta’s Career in Photos Critic Vincent Canby wrote in the New York Times, “More than any earlier Scorsese film, ”Goodfellas” is memorable for the ensemble nature of the. RAY Liotta has faced some difficult times as fans reflect on the actor's life following his shocking death. so that Pesci and Ray Liotta's interactions would elicit genuinely surprised reactions from the supporting cast. 60+ Famous Charlie Brown Quotes - Snoopy Quotes, Peanuts…. Everyone knows this film. The Ending of Goodfellas Finally Explained Looper 176K views 1 year ago HENRY HILL - ''You touch her again, you're dead. Lorraine Bracco, who played Hill's wife, Karen, says she is "utterly. December 18, 2023. Ray Liotta, the terrific actor whose career breakout came in the 1990 Martin Scorsese crime classic Goodfellas after co-starring in Field of Dreams, has died. Genealogy played a role in another casting decision. He was 67. One year after the "Goodfellas" actor died in. Edit. ’s GoodFellas, has died. Ray Liotta reads the narration as gangster Henry Hill in 1990's Goodfellas while he and mentor Jimmy (Robert De Niro) wait to hear from Tommy . By Althea Legaspi. With his slapstick-oriented comedic performance in Raising Arizona and his Oscar. Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been revealed almost a year after the Goodfellas actor passed away. ”. He was 67. Ray Liotta portrayed Hill in the movie, which was. He was 67. Actor Ray Liotta. He was 67. . In remembrance of the ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor, who died at the age of 67 on Thursday. Actor: Narc. Liotta murió mientras dormía en República Dominicana, donde estaba filmando una película, según informó su publicista. He was 67. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. $299. Some of Ray Liotta's best movies could also be considered the greatest movies of all time. LIOTTA: And then I end up playing him, and now I can't - you know, now if he's on, you know, I listen to the Frank Sinatra station the. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Ray Liotta, who starred in the Martin Scorsese mob classic Goodfellas, in addition to roles in Cop Land and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. So I just watched Goodfellas for the first time, and something at the very end of the movie struck me as odd. The actor died from acute heart failure and respiratory issues, according to documents obtained. Ray Liotta, the New Jersey actor best known for his role as gangster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas,” has died at 67. Screenshot: GANGSTER Factory via YouTube. News The Unpublished Interview: Emmy Nominated Ray Liotta Recounts The Iconic Roles And Goodfellas That Defined His Career By Mike Fleming Jr August 9,. Of course, the best and most memorable role of Liotta was going to be as Henry Hill in Goodfellas. Liotta knows he’ll forever be known for Goodfellas, and he’s fine with that. Add scene description. " Liotta died last week at the age of 67. And that was definitively the end of Liotta’s hypothetical career in construction. 6. Scorsese makes liberal use of that classic Phil Spector “Wall of Sound” sound throughout Goodfellas. Based on the real-life story of mob associate. Short film. Liotta’s career more than any other: the gangster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed 1990 film “Goodfellas. He was 67. As part of the mob, Henry committed many crimes and became acquainted with many big. 1. A representative for Liotta told The. $5. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He's a good fella. Pop Culture Ray Liotta Made ‘Goodfellas’ As Much As It Made Him The actor, who died Thursday at age 67, was more than just Henry Hill, even if he knew we were always thinking of his most. ” That sprawling film was based on the real-life. 99. 4. United States. The 1991 Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas told a true story, but the director changed a number of the real-life gangsters' names. One more round of dramatised depravity. 888. Liotta, who died this week at 67, fills Scorsese’s movie with dozens of. He's survived by. Actor Ray Liotta, known for his roles in "Goodfellas" and "Field of Dreams," has died, according to his publicist Jennifer Allen. 99. 0. According to Henry Hill,. Horses’ heads were left in Ray Liotta’s dressing room, by both co-star Robert De Niro and Frank Sinatra’s daughter Nancy, as a Godfather homage and welcome to the world of Mafia films. In honor of actor Ray Liotta's passing, we're taking the time to remember. He was 67. Raymond Allen Liotta (Italian:; December 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022) was an American actor. – Jimmy Conway. BIANCULLI: This is FRESH AIR. best known for his role in "Goodfellas," stars as the passionate Pastor Reece Wade in the Christian-themed film. Worst: Henry becomes the rat. . My parents yelled at me for seeing something violent. Based on Nicholas Pileggi's book WISEGUY, Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is a wry, violent, and exhilarating film about the life of Henry Hill, an aspiring criminal who ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners. "Can't We Be Sweethearts" - The Cleftones. By the end of the movie. Police in the Dominican Republic. "Goodfellas" actor Ray Liotta has died, ABC News confirms. The film stars Ray Liotta as the protagonist, Henry Hill, Robert De Niro as the infamous James. He and his wife, Karen, separated in 1989, and his former mob. Allen confirmed the actor's death to CBS News. Goodfellas is one of the most iconic movies of all time directed by the masterly Martin Scorcese and featuring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and of course the late, great Ray Liotta. This time, he stepped into the shoes of Fred Jung, father of famous cocaine smuggler George Jung. He left behind several gems to be discovered over a nearly 40-year career. We're going to listen to Terry's 2016 interview with him. He was well-known for his roles in “Goodfellas” (1990) and “Field of Dreams” (1989. Tributes pour in for "Goodfellas" star Ray Liotta 02:32. If you've seen "Goodfellas," you know Scorsese's subversive, stylishly-rendered "based-on-actual-events" exploration of the criminal underworld, which details the rise of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta. Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas and. We had it all, just for the asking. Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta has died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic at the age of 67. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for portraying mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" and bringing magnetically edgy energy to a gallery of crime dramas and thrillers, has died. He was 67. One role defined Mr. RAY LIOTTA (goodfellas) Lyrics: Oh, ah / In giro con i miei di notte su una Benz (Uh) / Mio fra' accosta a destra e dà una botta / Bravo ragazzo come Ray Liotta /. In May 2022, the great Ray Liotta tragically passed away in his sleep while visiting the Dominican Republic to shoot Dangerous Waters. Embed. He was 67. But the real cocaine bear met a more tragic end than a comedic one, as Banks noted. He was 67. The film opens with three men driving in their car late at night on a highway. ”. Early in "Goodfellas," Jimmy teaches Henry the golden rule of working in organized crime: Never rat on your friends. According to Deadline, Liotta died in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming the movie Dangerous Waters. He was 67. RAY LIOTTA signed GOODFELLAS 8x10 w/ coa TOMMY COMMIT MURDER WHILE PLAYING POKER. Although Liotta's story is at the heart of "GoodFellas", it is the supporting cast that is the film's calling card.