Armand Assante Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: October 4, 1949 (Libra)

Born In: New York, New York, United States

Armand Assante is a veteran American actor best recognized for playing the role of John Gotti in the HBO miniseries ‘Gotti’. He has appeared in a number of TV films and dramas till date. His TV film credits include 'The Pirate', 'Passion and Paradise', 'The Hunley', 'Kidnapped', 'Blind Justice' and 'Shark Swarm'. As far as his work in television dramas is concerned, the actor has appeared on ‘Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story', 'Jack the Ripper', 'The Odyssey', 'ER', 'NCIS' and 'Chuck'. In addition, Assante has been a part of numerous movies as well. He has acted in popular films like 'Q&A', 'The Road to El Dorado', 'American Gangster', 'The Red Maple Leaf', 'Kids vs Monsters', 'Shadows in Paradise', 'Breaking Point' and 'Confessions of a Pit Fighter'. Coming to his awards and honors, Assante won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Mafia Don John Gotti in the miniseries ‘Gotti’. He has also got a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Toronto. The American star has earned multiple nominations for many prestigious awards like Screen Actors Guild Awards and Golden Globe Awards as well.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Armand Anthony Assante, Jr.

Age: 75 Years, 75 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Karen McArn (m. 1982–1994)

father: Armand James Assante

mother: Katharine

children: Alesandra, Anya

Actors American Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

Ancestry: Italian American, Irish American

U.S. State: New Yorkers

More Facts

education: American Academy Of Dramatic Arts

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    What are some popular movies starring Armand Assante?

    Some popular movies starring Armand Assante include "The Mambo Kings," "American Gangster," "Judge Dredd," "Striptease," and "The Odyssey."
  • 2

    Has Armand Assante ever won an Oscar?

    No, Armand Assante has not won an Oscar, but he has received critical acclaim for his performances in various films and TV shows.
  • 3

    What is the genre of movies that Armand Assante is known for?

    Armand Assante is known for his versatility in acting across various genres, including drama, crime, thriller, and historical films.
  • 4

    Has Armand Assante ever appeared in any popular TV series?

    Yes, Armand Assante has appeared in several popular TV series, including "NCIS," "Blue Bloods," "Law & Order," and "The Outer Limits."
Career
Armand Assante first appeared in the 1974 flick ‘The Lords of Flatbush’. In 1974 and 1975, he also appeared in the drama series ‘How to Survive a Marriage’. After this, he starred in the series ‘The Doctors’. In 1978, the actor did the film ‘Paradise Alley’ as well as the TV movie ‘The Pirate’. Soon after this, he appeared in the movies ‘Prophecy’, ‘Little Darlings’ and ‘Private Benjamin’.
From 1982 to 1989, Assante did numerous TV and film projects including ‘Love and Money’, ‘Unfaithfully Yours’, ‘The Penitent’, ‘Eternity’, ‘Q&A’, ‘Passion and Paradise’, ‘Rage of Angels’, ‘Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story’ and ‘Jack the Ripper’. Then in 1991, he had a role in the film ‘The Marrying Man’. Two years later, he did the flick ‘Fatal Instinct’.
Assante was cast as John Gotti in the miniseries ‘Gotti’ in 1996. The following year, he appeared in the miniseries ‘The Odyssey’. Then from 2000 to 2010, the American artist appeared in a number of films, TV films, and series including 'The Road to El Dorado', 'One Eyed King', 'Mirror Wars', 'Funny Money', 'Surveillance', 'American Gangster', 'Breaking Point', 'The Bleeding', ‘On the Beach’, ‘Shark Swarm’, ‘ER’, ‘NCIS’, ‘October Road’ and ‘Chuck’. After this, he played minor roles in the movies ‘The Return of Joe Rich', 'Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn’ and 'Kids vs Monsters'. Assante portrayed Joseph Cortez in the film ‘The Red Maple Leaf’ in 2016. A year later, he got featured in the movies ‘The Neighborhood’ and ‘Diamond Cartel’.
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Personal Life
Armand Assante was born as Armand Anthony Assante on October 4, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA, to Katharine and Armand James Assante. He studied at Cornwall Central High School. The actor was married to Karen McArn from 1982 to 1994. The couple has two daughters named Anya and Alesandra.
Facts About Armand Assante
Armand Assante is an accomplished artist in addition to being an actor, with a passion for painting and sculpting.
He is a talented musician and has been known to play various instruments including the guitar and piano.
Assante is a skilled cook and enjoys experimenting with different cuisines in his kitchen.
He is fluent in multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish, which has helped him in his diverse acting roles.
Assante is an avid traveler and has a deep appreciation for exploring different cultures and traditions around the world.

Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
1997 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special Gotti (1996)

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