Yet another great loss for cinema. Actor Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep. Ray was in the Dominican Republic shooting a movie called Dangerous Waters. He was accompanied by Jacy Nittolo, to whom he became engaged in early 2020. According to initial information obtained by the website TMZ, there is no suspicion that the death was not natural. RIP
Ray is best known for his performance in the Martin Scorsese film, the good companions. But a year earlier, he had already made a good impression as Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. Not to mention the villain Totally Wild, in 1986. He made a lot of movies and series. He won an Emmy as a guest star in medical dutyin 2005. He also received a Spirit Award as part of the cast of Story of a Marriage, in 2020. Among his latest roles are the series Hannae The Many Saints of Newark. Very sad!
See below some movies and series with the actor that are available on streaming.
the good companions – HBO Max
A young man grows up in the mafia and works hard to grow up among his peers. He likes the life of money and luxury, but he doesn’t care about the horror it causes. But drug addiction and a few mistakes finally destroy his climb to the top. Based on the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi. In addition to Ray in the lead role, the film features Robert de Niro and Joe Pesci. The direction is by Martin Scorsese.
Field of Dreams -Star Plus
Ray (Kevin Costner), a farmer, hears a mysterious voice at night coming from his cornfield. “If you build it, it will come.” And he feels the need to obey. So, Ray builds a baseball field. Later, the ghosts of big players begin to show up to play, led by “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta). That’s when Ray seeks a reclusive author to understand these messages. And especially the true purpose of the field he built. Field of Dreams received three Oscar nominations, including best picture.
The Many Saints of Newark – HBO Max
Prequel to The Sopranos Family. Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark history. He soon becomes a man (Jon Bernthal) that rival gangsters begin to fear. Tony challenges the DiMeo crime family’s hold on the city. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti (Ray Liotta). He struggles to manage his professional and personal responsibilities. His influence over his nephew will help transform the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss who will later become Tony Soprano.
Escape Route – Amazon Prime
Jocelyn (Alexandra Breckenridge, de Virgin River) has split from her abusive husband, Dennis (Billy Burke). Only she is forced to break the law to protect her children from their tyrannical father. For that, the desperate mother has to rely on the kindness of strangers who help battered spouses escape their mates. All through an elaborate escape system. Jim (Ray Liotta) is one of those strangers. But even as they help them to escape, the police and a detective hired by Dennis threaten the realization of his plan.
Totally Wild – MGM (within Amazon Prime)
I love this movie! Charles Driggs (Jeff Daniels) is an executive whose life takes a sudden turn and finds himself broke. He tries to leave a restaurant without paying. That’s when he’s spotted by Lulu (Melanie Griffith), a sexy and totally uninhibited woman. He accepts a ride to her office, but Lulu takes the opposite route and takes him on a trip. Impersonating married, Charles and Audrey, who is Lulu’s real name, visit her mother and also attend a school reunion for the Class of 76, which Audrey was a part of. At this meeting they meet Ray Sinclair (Ray Liotta), Audrey’s ex-husband. He is a violent man who was recently released. When Ray makes it clear he wants Audrey back, trouble really begins.
Series
Unfortunately, his best role in a series, Shades of Blue – Police Secrets, with Jennifer Lopez, is not currently available on streaming. But it is possible to see his award-winning performance in Medical Shift at HBO Max. It’s in the episode Time of Death. It is the sixth of the 11th season. And, of course, also his participation in Hanna. He entered season 3 as Gordon Evans. but he has made other appearances in hit series such as Modern Family (where he played himself). And still Young Sheldon, Hannah Montana (it was director Luger) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Eliane Munhoz
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