Tony was especially proud of A.J. Brancato can be heard narrating the music video for the Chris Brown and Young Thug song "City Girls", released on December 4, 2020. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. Furthermore, he conspired with Tony's own mother, Livia Soprano, to have Tony killed (although the hit failed). Tony tells Dr. Melfi a story about ducks landing in his pool. In the episode "Isabella" Tony sinks into a severe depressive episode and experiences hallucinations he sees a beautiful Italian woman named Isabella in his neighbor's garden. Upon seeing the money, Furio is prompted to demand 1,000 dollars from them for himself. Jackie was eventually killed by Vito in January 2001 for his involvement in the robbery at Christopher's and Furio's executive card game, and for shooting Furio. The feds continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. 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. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. This closeness leads Tony to have something of a "crush" on Dr. Melfi, something that is unattainable. Spouse 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. A.J. Tony has a strong preference for women of European, particularly Italian descent, with dark hair and eyes and exotic features. It is on my muddles that I look back with horroron the things that I might have avoided.E.M. I was raised to eat pasta. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. Full name Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. The voice of a younger version of his daughter calls him back. Matt also did some burglary jobs with Chris and Sean. The murder of one of his best friends Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in Funhouse weighs heavily on Tony. In June 1998 ("Pilot"), Tony tells Dr. Melfi about a dream he had wherein a screw in his belly button, when removed, causes his penis to fall off. Tony went to high school with Artie Bucco and Davey Scatino and remained friends with them into later life. Cops later found Matt's body and a witness told officials about the murder, which according to a transcript was on the night of April 29, 2000, at about 9 PM. While he may have been an important character in the series, Squicciarini still had his own demons when he was alive. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. As the song "Don't Stop Believin'" plays in the background, the screen instantly cuts to black as Tony looks up, representing the fact that he himself, has been hit. When discussing it with Johnny Sack, Tony is quite angry as he tells John that he paid a lot, showing the weight that having to kill his cousin was causing Tony. August 22, 1959[1] This later turns sour after A.J. Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. Tony admits that he feels guilty because his mother could not be allowed to live with his family. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The two killed Matt after he attempted to kill Chris. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. His adoptive brother, Vinny, briefly worked as a fashion model and now works as a Yonkers civil servant. Dr. Melfi makes a connection between meat and Tony's panic attacks and also explores his mother's attitude to the fruits of his father's labor. He's also appeared in several films since his release from prison, the most recent of which being "Made in Mexico" in 2021. As it turned out, the young star's mentors were right. The eyewitness himself has one when he learns that Matthew Bevilaqua was tied to the Soprano family. His mistresses have been, in chronological order, of Russian, Italian, Italian/Cuban, and Jewish descent. It was only appropriate then that he should appear in HBO's hit mob drama "The Sopranos"in the midst of his accumulating momentum. DiMeo enforcer Furio Giunta and an associate visit Matt and Sean at their apartment for Tony's cut from the burglaries. The Webistics scam was an illegal pump and dump scam. seems to be doing better. Richie, who is not as in good shape as Matt, quickly tires out and gives up on his attempt to murder Matt, instead throwing the bat to the ground with disgust and calling Matt a "pochie". Tony becomes angry and storms out because he feels she is trying to trick him and manipulate his thoughts using the pictures that decorate her office. He is again shown in his father's old car accompanied by a range of past associates. So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Political Information The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. Junior took over the paternal role and continued to advise and assist Tony. After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. "They said once this movie goes out, you will have people around you who will expose you to dangerous things and you have to be careful." He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. Tony also recalls that when he was only 13 his father would let him play around on the construction sites he ran, even driving heavy machinery, such as backhoes and diggers. In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. Tony's fellow passenger in the back seat changes Gloria Trillo and Svetlana Kirilenko are both seen. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. Contents 1 Background 2 After Death 3 Appearances 3.1 Season 2 4 Trivia Background Matthew was Sean Gismonte 's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. His fears are confirmed as A.J. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos . To hide this from associates, he lied that he was unable to participate because he had been mugged and injured. [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. Anthony "Tony" John Soprano (born August 22, 1959-December 2007), also known as Tony Soprano, is the De facto Boss of the DiMeo crime family. He also shows that he blames Carmela for preventing his mother from living with them. . Tony's earlier chaotic life via flashback. [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. Soldiers from Johnny Boy's crew, Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, passed their loyalty on to Tony after Johnny Boy died, Tony then became acting capo of his father's old crew in 1986, making him the youngest capo in the family, at only 27. Carmela Soprano He was also the older brother of former DiMeo acting boss Jackie, Sr. promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. consistently demonstrates throughout the series that he lacks his father's dominating persona and cunning. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Tony asks if he enjoyed the diet soft drink, to which Matt answers in the positive. He is shot to death on Tony's boat by Tony, Silvio, and Paulie, then weighted down and thrown into the ocean. Read more about this topic: Matthew Bevilaqua, It is easy to face Death and Fate, and the things that sound so dreadful. Tony describes a dream where a bird steals his penis Melfi extrapolates from this to reveal that Tony projected his love for his family onto the family of ducks living in his back pool and this brings him to tears, to his consternation. TonyTony Uncle-JohnnyToneT. is finally getting back to college, this time at Rutgers University, to take classes and party with girls as Tony believes every college kid should. They wanted to move up rapidly in the ranks of the family but realized that they were not respected and were being used by Tony, Christopher, Furio, and other mobsters. All due respect. As Moltisanti left the diner, Gismonte fired several shots at him, wounding him. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. Tony has a penchant for carrying on extramarital affairs. He also treated his putative nephew, Christopher Moltisanti (actually his wife's first cousin, once removed), as a son in many ways. He typically has mistresses who he consistently sees for long periods of time, though he also has a number of brief one-night-stands with strippers from the Bada Bing. Matthew "Matt Drinkwater" Bevilacqua, played by Lillo Brancato Jr., is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. Biographical Information Now obviously this isn't what got Matthew killed but it shows his true character. Brancato went on to star in 'R Xmas (2001), appearing with fellow Sopranos cast member Drea de Matteo, and appeared opposite Eddie Murphy as Larry in The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002). Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a cert Matthew Bevilaqua, 2000 Hoping to get A.J. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. Probably didnt finish like that strunz Jackie Jr. Kid was always a dumb fuck, didnt he almost drown in three inches of water?. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. There, A.J. Brancato was arrested on December 10, 2005, in the Bronx for the murder of police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death, during a botched burglary. Tony has two children: Meadow Soprano and Anthony (A.J.) Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. Full Name Though spelled without a 'c,' Matthew Bevilaqua was shot to death by Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini) and his colleague "Big Pussy" after Bevilaqua had attempted to murder Christopher Moltisante. [6] On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. "Early on in my career, I spoke to Bob [Robert Dinero] and Chazz [Palminteri] about how profound changes would occur in my life," Lillo Brancato told People Magazinein October of 2017. [10], Brancato started using drugs and alcohol shortly after beginning his acting career in 1992. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti . Matt then goes into hiding. Matt's last words are screaming for his mother. He hopes that both his children will escape the life of crime he has led. 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. Matt and Sean were from West Orange, New Jersey. Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. In "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" Tony abruptly ends his therapy and persuades Dr. Melfi to go into hiding when he discovers that his Uncle Junior has found out about their sessions. 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). This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. loafs around the house, parties, and for a time holds a job at Blockbuster, until his father, hoping to keep A.J. he is benefiting from the death of a great police officer, and that is totally unacceptable." . meets Blanca, and in Tony's opinion, A.J. His contribution to "The Sopranos" proved yet another major feat for him as an actor. Prior to this, Bonpensiero confessed to being an informant, and the four have one last drink. The three of them were involved with a "pump and dump" of stocks in the website Webistics, Junior Soprano's executive card game, and some burglary jobs. With Tony's role in the family's operation increasing and disagreements including Tony thwarting Junior's plot to kill "Little Pussy" Malanga in Artie Bucco's restaurant, tensions between Tony and Uncle Junior rose and reached an all-time high as Jackie's condition turned for the worse. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. 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 also played Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. 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). Born in 1977, he was 23 years old when he was killed, in "From Where to Eternity." Brancato was born Saul Rodriguez in Bogot, Colombia,[1] on August 30, 1976. Italian-American He later discovers that he'd hallucinated Isabella due to taking too much lithium, and that Isabella represented the mother he never had. While Brancato's career never became what it might have been, he wears his mistakes on his sleeve and has devoted himself to making right what he once made wrong. Family He had a stockbroker license the same way Christopher did. Religion Bevilaqua got into trouble with Moltisanti for needlessly attracting police attention by stealing nearby cars and assaulting an innocent stockbroker. However, he was plagued in having to "show the sad face" while the rest of his family grieves. [8][9] He has since had supporting roles in films including Dead on Arrival (2017), a remake of D.O.A. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. Crime Boss Waste Management Consultant for Barone SanitationCo-owner of Satriale's Pork StoreCo-owner of Bada Bing He is often shown watching programs on the History Channel about great leaders such as George Patton, Erwin Rommel and Winston Churchill. BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, It has been suggested that this article be, Bevilacqua (left), with Christopher Moltisanti and Sean Gismonte, List of characters from The Sopranos in the Soprano crime family, Learn how and when to remove this template message. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate and denied it was Tony Soprano who he had indeed witnessed. The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. He grew up living with his mother, father, and two sisters Janice and Barbara in the Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. He had no respect for this thing. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Also Appears In Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. 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. It's a quiz you only need a 70 to pass, but only has a 65% pass rate, and at the time he would have taken it, it was a longer test because they hadn't split it into the two separate series 7 and the 66 exams. In October 2004 ("The Test Dream"), Tony comes to terms with having to kill his cousin Tony Blundetto, as well reflecting inner demons and fears ranging from his children's future, his relationship with his wife, his infidelities, deceased acquaintances including some who have died by his hand or by his orders, his fate and even his relationship with his father. Matthew Bevilaqua. Matthew Bevilaqua was the partner of Sean Gismonte and an associate in Tony Soprano's crew. In therapy, when asked to remember happy childhood memories about his mother, Tony struggled to come up with any, eventually recalling that he witnessed his father falling down the stairs, causing the whole family to laugh, even his mother; he later described his mother as a cruel, joyless woman who wore his father down "to a little nub". Sean attempted to follow Matt but his seatbelt was stuck and he could not escape. [17] As of 2020, Brancato claimed to be thirteen years sober and has returned to acting.[18]. When Ralph mocks Tony for his sentimental attachment to the horse, claiming he loves animals yet "eats steak and sausage by the truckload", Tony loses control, already disturbed by Ralph's murder of Tracee due to her resemblance to Meadow, and violently murders Ralph with his bare hands. Richie refused to protect Matt because he knew DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano would kill anyone involved in the attack. Richie attempts to kill Matt by attacking him with a baseball bat. Rank [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. Just as Tony is about to enter the house he wakes up. Tony tries to confront Ralph about the situation but a heated argument ensues where Ralph unwittingly admits to having started the fire for insurance money to pay for his son's operation. Despite a level of local notoriety, Tony has represented himself publicly as a waste management consultant to Barone Sanitation, one of the many fronts for his criminal enterprises. During the episode "The Second Coming", aired in part II of season six, Melfi's own therapist suggests to her that her work with Tony could be considered enabling toward Tony's sociopathic tendencies. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. tries to drown himself in a swimming pool, but decides he wants to live; he is unable to escape the pool, however. Matt and Sean also took part in the Soprano crew's picket busting efforts at Massarone construction. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office Matt went to Pace College. A naive and slimy yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with Sean. Brancato admitted to developing an addiction to drugs and alcohol at a young age that became increasingly more severe over the years, and it all came to a grisly head onDecember 10, 2005. Tony's over-protectiveness of Meadow has led to feuds between them on several occasions. It's too much to deal with almost. In April 2003 ("Calling All Cars"), Tony has two dreams featuring Ralph Cifaretto. Tony realized this when he caught Jackie at strip clubs and a casino. He had one very short encounter with an Asian-American escort during "The Test Dream". His father shepherded Tony through his ascendancy, until his death in 1986 from emphysema, brought on by a heavy smoking habit. Political party With the help of a therapist and medication, A.J. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. After hearing a story from Christopher about how Big Pussy Bonpensiero became a made man after he committed a murder on behalf of Tony's father Johnny Soprano, Matt and Sean shoot Chris and severely wounded him. However, like Bonpensiero, Tony was haunted by this murder. Tony Soprano That the next generation didn't have what the prior generation did to continue "this thing". 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). Most notably, after murdering his nephew, Christopher Moltisanti, he feels a rush of relief for finally being rid of his nephew, whom he felt he could no longer trust and had become a burden. At the time, Tony thought Janice was his father's favorite child. He becomes convinced that he is in love with her, but she turns him down when he makes advances towards her. After years of investigating Tony Soprano (at one point trying to turn him into an informant) and failing to connect him to anything (the closest they came was pinning him to the murder of associate Matthew Bevilaqua in April 2000, which was tossed out when an eyewitness retracted his statement after finding out one of the shooters may have been [2] While in prison, Brancato continued his drug use, suffering a heroin overdose on at least one occasion. Tony is later seen with A.J. The shadowy figure in the doorway of the house has the profile of his mother, Livia, who is dead. DiMeo Family Matthew Bevilaqua, shot to death by Tony and Big Pussy for attempting to kill Christopher (April 2000). Following the dream he acts differently to his friends and family, trying to see if they also feel relieved now that Christopher is dead. Tony says he is there for the stonemason job but does not speak English well (Tony's grandfather was an immigrant stonemason). When the family visits Green Grove, a retirement community which Tony is trying to place his mother in, Livia's derisive outburst prompts a second panic attack. In November 2002 ("Everybody Hurts"), Tony dreams of his ex-comar Gloria Trillo shortly after learning of her suicide by hanging. He ended up in a car accident in an unrequested "stake-out" gone wrong. A similar interesting fact, but in reverse, is that Vincent Piazza was in his early 30's when he played AJ's friend Hernan O'Brian, a teenager. When the witness learned that the murder was Mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. Date of Birth He remarks how he spent countless hours with Tony on the football field, only to throw it away by going into crime. Find Matthew Bevilaqua obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com. In 2000, the two men failed in their attempt to assassinate Christopher Moltisanti as a favor to Richie Aprile, with Gismonte being shot dead by Moltisanti during the attempted drive-by at the Skyway Diner. Republican Party. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. away from a life of crime, gets him a job working construction. However, since his Uncle Richie's release from prison and subsequent death, Jackie had become more and more involved in the Mafia. Hair Color Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. Tony was also close to his cousin Tony Blundetto. Eye Color The murder of his cousin Tony Blundetto is solely to save him from a far worse death if he were to fall into Phil's hands, and also to satisfy the leadership of the Lupertazzi crime family and protect Soprano's men from their wrath for not giving up Blundetto. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. Tony is an avid animal lover and enjoys feeding the ducks which visit his pool. 2000Chester Township, New Jersey, U.S(aged 24) Associate Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. However, Tony reassures himself that Moltisanti's murder was necessary, despite the hurt caused to his family and friends. 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. Ronald F. SpearsKevin FinnertyMr. 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. Bevilaqua was later kidnapped by Soprano and Paulie Gualtieri, Salvatore Bonpensiero, who took him to a warehouse and tied him to a chair. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. Matthew Bevilaqua Nickname (s) Matt Drinkwater Born March 30, 1976, West Orange, New Jersey Died April 2000, Newark, New Jersey (Aged 24) Cause of Death Gunshots Citizenship Italian - American Career Information Occupation Mobster Rank Associate Affiliations DiMeo Crime Family Sean's ambition was to impress his superiors in order to move up the ranks with his best friend, Matt. One of Tony's nightmares was where he was in a locker room all by himself, only to come upon the office of his deceased football coach. [13] On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. He tries to find a car mechanic (who had worked on his Lincoln when Tony drove Lincolns) to put it back on, but a duck swoops down and snatches it from his hand. Tony seems to have a soft spot for classic black and white films, as he is often seem watching them before sleep and regularly commentating on them. The Sopranos: Matthew Bevilaqua gets whacked - YouTube 0:00 / 0:47 The Sopranos: Matthew Bevilaqua gets whacked SPOILER 37.2K subscribers Subscribe 104 36K views 7 years ago Season 2, Episode. Sean and Matt both tried to impress Tony in the Bada Bing restroom by talking about working with Chris but angered him by speaking candidly about criminal activities when the conversation could have been recorded by law enforcement. 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. Finally, in the penultimate episode of the series, "The Blue Comet", Melfi severs her relationship with Tony as his therapist after reading research recommended by her own therapist that sociopaths can use talk therapy to actually improve their skills in manipulating others and using what is learned in therapy to become more capable criminals. 's depression, a 'rotten putrid gene' that Tony believes he passed down to his son. Christopher was seriously wounded in the attack and rushed to the hospital. Tony was initially very resistant to the idea that there was a psychiatric cause for his symptoms.