Joe Pantoliano
Born September 12, 1951 · Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Joe Pantoliano is a veteran actor with over 150 film and television credits. He has appeared in notable films such as The Matrix (1999), Memento (2000), and The Sopranos (2001-2004). Pantoliano won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on The Sopranos.
2
Films reviewed
7.8
Avg. rating
Memento
Best-reviewed
2001–2026
Years active
Biography
Joseph Peter Pantoliano (born September 12, 1951) is an American actor who has played over 150 roles across film, television, and theater. He is best known for portraying Francis Fratelli in The Goonies (1985), Captain Conrad Howard in the Bad Boys film series (1995–2024), Cypher in the Wachowskis' sci-fi action film The Matrix (1999), Teddy in Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller film Memento (2000), and Ralph "Ralphie" Cifaretto on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos (2001–2004), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Other notable film credits include Risky Business (1983), Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun (1987), La Bamba (1987), Midnight Run (1988), The Fugitive (1993), Baby's Day Out (1994), the Wachowskis' directorial debut Bound (1996), and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010). In 2025, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in The Last of Us.
Pantoliano has published two memoirs and is active in the field of mental health, having documented his mother's issues and his own. He founded the nonprofit No Kidding, Me Too!, which is dedicated to removing the stigma from mental illness.
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Review Highlights
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“Reviews praise the movie's original storytelling, complex characters, and clever plot structure. Many reviewers express admiration for Christopher Nolan's direction and the film's ability to keep viewers engaged long after it ends. The reactions range from enthusiastic 8/10 ratings to more critical praise, with some critics noting that the film's puzzle-like structure can be confusing and frustrating at times. However, most reviewers agree that "Memento" is a well-crafted and thought-provoking film.”
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“The public reaction to "The Isolate Thief" trailer suggests a positive response, with many praising Odeya Rush's potential as an actress and complimenting her performance. Some viewers are also entertained by the film's unique concept and use of makeup. Additionally, there seems to be amusement at Bean's character, suggesting that the movie might not have much in the way of plot.”
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Selected Filmography
- The Simpsons(1989)TV Series · 1 epas Dante Calabresi Sr. (voice)
- The Sopranos(1999)TV Series · 18 epsas Ralph Cifaretto
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Last of Us(2023)TV Series · 1 epas Eugene Lynden
- M*A*S*H(1972)TV Series · 1 epas Gerald Mullen
- The Matrix(1999)as Cypher
- Hill Street Blues(1981)TV Series · 1 epas Sonny Orsini
- MacGyver(2016)TV Series · 2 epsas Eric Andrews
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- L.A. Law(1986)TV Series · 1 epas Ralph Cavanaugh
- Good Day Live(2001)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Highlander: The Series(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Doctor Wilder
- Simon & Simon(1981)TV Series · 1 ep
- Tales from the Crypt(1989)TV Series · 1 epas Casino Dealer (uncredited)
- Hart to Hart(1979)TV Series · 2 eps
- Chucky(2021)TV Series · 1 epas Joe Pantoliano
- The Outer Limits(1995)TV Series · 1 epas Stan Harbinger
- Memento(2000)as Teddy
- Arli$$(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Vic Freed
- Roswell(1999)TV Series · 2 epsas Kal Langley