Chazz Palminteri: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 39
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1989–2025
- box office
- $149M
- average score
- 87
- Born
- May 15, 1952 (age 74)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Filmmaker, Playwright
- Years active
- 1983-present
- Spouses
- Gianna Ranaudo
- Children
- 2
The Best Chazz Palminteri Movies
The films of Chazz Palminteri that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Oscar (1991) leads with $23.6M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $23.6M Oscar 1991 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $23.3M The Usual Suspects 1995 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $17.3M A Bronx Tale 1993 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $17.1M Diabolique 1996 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $13.4M Bullets Over Broadway 1994 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $11.5M Mulholland Falls 1996 · Drama
Chazz Palminteri's Career in Numbers
Chazz Palminteri's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Chazz Palminteri works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Peter Gunn (1989) to A Bronx Tale: One Man Show (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Chazz Palminteri Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Chazz Palminteri's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Chazz Palminteri Movies by Genre
- Drama 12
- Comedy 5
- Action 4
- Crime 4
- Thriller 3
- Biography 1
- Animation 1
- Family 1
- Documentary 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Chazz Palminteri has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Chazz Palminteri Career Milestones
- First film
- Peter Gunn 1989
- Biggest box office hit
- Oscar $23.6M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Vault Movie Echo Score 87
- Newest film
- A Bronx Tale: One Man Show 2025
Chazz Palminteri Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Chazz Palminteri is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 33 as actor. Rated films average a score of 87. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Chazz Palminteri
1Chazz Palminteri Movies as an Actor
33- 2025
A Bronx Tale: One Man Show Biography - 2019
Vault as Raymond Patriarca · Drama Worldwide box office: $86.7K Movie Echo Score: 87 - 2014
Henry & Me as Babe Ruth · Animation - 2013
Final Recourse as Jerry · Drama - 2013
Last I Heard as Ben Rose · Comedy - 2012
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure Family Worldwide box office: $1.07M - 2011
Hollywood & Wine as Geno Scarpacci · Thriller - 2008
Jolene as Sal Fontaine · Drama - 2007
Body Armour as Lee Maxwell · Action - 2006
Running Scared Action Worldwide box office: $9.38M - 2005
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood Documentary - 2005
In the Mix Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.2M - 2005
Animal as Kassada · Drama Worldwide box office: $21.3K - 2003
Poolhall Junkies Drama Worldwide box office: $564K - 2001
One Eyed King as Eddie Dugan · Crime - 2001
Boss of Bosses as Paul Castellano · Drama - 2001
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure as Buster (speaking) (voice) · Adventure - 1999
Excellent Cadavers as Giovanni Falcone · Crime - 1998
Hurlyburly as Phil · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.81M - 1998
Scarred City as Lt. Laine Devon · Action - 1996
Mulholland Falls Drama Worldwide box office: $11.5M - 1996
Faithful as Tony · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.1M - 1996
Diabolique as Guy Baran · Thriller Worldwide box office: $17.1M - 1995
Jade Drama Worldwide box office: $9.85M - 1995
The Last Word as Ricky · Thriller - 1995
The Usual Suspects Mystery Worldwide box office: $23.3M - 1995
The Perez Family as Lt. John Pirelli · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.83M - 1994
Bullets Over Broadway as Cheech · Crime Worldwide box office: $13.4M - 1993
A Bronx Tale Drama Worldwide box office: $17.3M - 1992
There Goes the Neighborhood as Lyle Corrente · Comedy - 1992
Innocent Blood Action Worldwide box office: $4.94M - 1991
Oscar Comedy Worldwide box office: $23.6M - 1989
Peter Gunn as Soldier · Crime
Chazz Palminteri in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2021
A Journey to Sundance as Self · Documentary - 2011
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! as Self - Interviewee · Documentary - 2002
Round Up: Deposing ‘The Usual Suspects’ as Self · Documentary - 2000
Guns for Hire: The Making of ‘The Magnificent Seven’ as Self · Documentary - 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way as Self - Audience Member (uncredited) · Documentary
Who Is Chazz Palminteri?
Chazz Palminteri was born in New York City, U.S. in 1952 and is 74 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Calogero Lorenzo 'Chazz' Palminteri (born May 15, 1952) is an American actor, filmmaker and playwright. He is best known for his film roles in A Bronx Tale (1993), based on his play of the same name, and Bullets Over Broadway (1994) for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as his recurring role as Shorty in Modern Family (2010–2019). His other notable films include Mulholland Falls (1996), A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001) and Little Man (2006). Palminteri has also made his mark in television series such as Wiseguy (1989), Kojak (2005), Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2014) and Godfather of Harlem (2019–2021). Born on May 15, 1952, in The Bronx, New York, Palminteri is of Sicilian origin. His early life included witnessing a mob murder in front of his apartment, which later influenced his work. In addition to acting, he has shown his talent in writing plays and screenplays. Despite some early struggles, he got his breakthrough after being fired from a job as a bouncer, leading him to write A Bronx Tale. His theater and film career was further boosted after Robert De Niro saw his Broadway show of the same title. Palminteri has also made a name behind the camera, making his directorial debut in an episode of Oz, which was followed by TV film Women vs. Men and the 2004 film Noel. He has been recognized for his contributions to independent cinema with the 'Indie Hero Award' at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival.
Who Chazz Palminteri Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Chazz Palminteri shares the most films with. Kevin Spacey comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Paul Sorvino (2).
Chazz Palminteri: Questions & Answers
How many movies Chazz Palminteri has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Chazz Palminteri been in?
Chazz Palminteri is credited on 39 films, from 1989 to 2025. 33 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Chazz Palminteri's highest-grossing movie?
Oscar (1991) is Chazz Palminteri's biggest box office hit, with $23.6M worldwide, ahead of The Usual Suspects (1995) ($23.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Chazz Palminteri's movies have made $149M.
Chazz Palminteri's biggest hits What is the best Chazz Palminteri movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Chazz Palminteri's best-rated film is Vault (2019) with a score of 87.
Best Chazz Palminteri movies, ranked How old is Chazz Palminteri?
Chazz Palminteri is 74 years old, born on May 15, 1952 in New York City, U.S..
What is Chazz Palminteri's newest movie?
The most recent film on Chazz Palminteri's filmography is A Bronx Tale: One Man Show (2025).
Who does Chazz Palminteri work with most often?
Chazz Palminteri shares the most films with Kevin Spacey (3 films), Paul Sorvino (2 films) and Gabriel Byrne (2 films).
The Best Chazz Palminteri Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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