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Frank Anthony Vallelonga Sr. (July 30, 1930 – January 4, 2013), better known by his stage name Tony Lip, was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of crime boss Carmine Lupertazzi in the HBO series, The Sopranos.
Jan 29, 2021 · The film 'Green Book' is based on a real-life road trip taken by Black pianist Don Shirley and white bouncer Tony Lip and the unlikely friendship that resulted from the journey.
Nov 19, 2018 · Yes. A fact-check of Green Book reveals that, in this case, the movie is honest in its portrayal of Lip. According to Lip's son, Nick Vallelonga, Lip had indeed been racist before his trip with musician Don Shirley, attributing it to growing up on the Italian-American streets of the Bronx.
Tony Lip (1930-2013) was an actor who appeared in The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. He also wrote a cookbook with stories of Italian-American celebrities and played Don Shirley's driver in Green Book (2018).
Jan 7, 2013 · PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Tony Lip, an actor known for playing mobsters on “The Sopranos” and in many feature films, died on Friday in Teaneck, N.J. He was 82.
May 28, 2014 · Actor Tony Lip, who played mafia roles in The Sopranos, Donnie Brasco and Goodfellas, passed away in 2013. He was known for his nickname and his ability to out-talk anyone.
Jan 7, 2013 · Tony Lip, who starred as a mobster in TV series The Sopranos and several feature films, has died aged 82. Mr Lip, born Frank Anthony Vallelonga, made his film debut as a wedding guest in The...
