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. He favors dark features but also had a few brief flings with blond European women, including a Russian housekeeper and a stewardess from Icelandic Airways. Tony kills Ralph Cifaretto after their horse, Pie-O-My, dies in a suspicious stable fire in "Whoever Did This". Republican Party. Tony says he is there for the stonemason job but does not speak English well (Tony's grandfather was an immigrant stonemason). 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. Tony is quick to credit the medication for his improved mood but Dr. Melfi tells him it cannot be that as it takes 6 weeks to work she credits their therapy sessions. Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. He is then shot, although his request his granted as all bullets hit his torso. Lillo Brancato, Jr. (born March 30, 1976) is a Colombian-born American actor, known for his performance as "Calogero Anello" in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. This prompts him to seek help for the attacks. 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. Family 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. Tony was on bed rest for a few days and quickly recovered. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. 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. In November 2007 ("Kennedy and Heidi"), Tony sustains minor injuries in a car accident that seriously injures his nephew Christopher Moltisanti (whom Tony killed by suffocation while Christopher succumbed to his injuries). Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. 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. 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. 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. 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. It is on my muddles that I look back with horroron the things that I might have avoided.E.M. 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. However, Tony reassures himself that Moltisanti's murder was necessary, despite the hurt caused to his family and friends. After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. 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. Tony was born on August 22, 1959, to Livia and Johnny Soprano. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. He was sometimes referred to as "Drinkwater"; "beve l'acqua" is Italian for "drink the water". Bevilaqua was later kidnapped by Soprano and Paulie Gualtieri, Salvatore Bonpensiero, who took him to a warehouse and tied him to a chair. Siblings However, he was plagued in having to "show the sad face" while the rest of his family grieves. Tony admits that he feels guilty because his mother could not be allowed to live with his family. On March 26 1999 ("Isabella"), Tony is attacked by William Johnson "Petite" Clayborn and Rasheen Ray, two thugs sent by Uncle Junior under orders to execute Tony. He visits her apartment and finds her in a black dress with a black scarf around her neck. Matt and Sean were desperate to make a name for themselves . Bevilaqua got into trouble with Moltisanti for needlessly attracting police attention by stealing nearby cars and assaulting an innocent stockbroker. 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. However, the relationship was strained when a disgruntled Junior became more and more marginalized in the organization as the FBI's investigation into his activities increased. While he may have been an important character in the series, Squicciarini still had his own demons when he was alive. promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. Affiliation 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. It seemed as though he would soon join the ranks of Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta, and other quintessential mafia-esque figures in movies and enjoy a long, successful career. In the fifth season finale, after Adriana is murdered, Tony asks Christopher if Adriana may have mentioned anything about Ralph or the "Bevilacqua kid" as he was taking precautions, making sure she hadn't said anything to the FBI to implicate them in relation to the murders. In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. Matthew Bevilaqua and his buddy Sean Gismonte were associates of the Soprano crew and at times did odd jobs and scams with Christopher. 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. Brancato was born Saul Rodriguez in Bogot, Colombia,[1] on August 30, 1976. On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. He is at first tempted to spare his old friend, but in the end knows what his priorities are, knowing that his lifelong friend is a government informant and a threat to his crime family. Matt and Sean were from West Orange, New Jersey.Matt wanted to move up in the ranks along with his best friend, Sean. [10], Brancato started using drugs and alcohol shortly after beginning his acting career in 1992. The eight known murders committed directly, all explicitly presented onscreen, were: Some murders hit him on a personal and emotional level leaving him perplexed as to how to cope with the situation. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. This gave insight to that Tony did not originally intend to be a mobster and had some inklings towards a legitimate life. While at the brokerage they got into trouble with Chris for stealing other brokers' cars and beating a broker who advised a client against buying into Webistics. I think he did mention he went to college somewhere? In April 2003 ("Calling All Cars"), Tony has two dreams featuring Ralph Cifaretto. Read more about this topic: Matthew Bevilaqua, It is easy to face Death and Fate, and the things that sound so dreadful. Sadly, Big Mike's time on the Sopranos came to an end following his death in 2001. also realized with guidance from his sister. he is benefiting from the death of a great police officer, and that is totally unacceptable." . For a time in Summer 1998, Jackie seemed cured and was back on the street as boss and the family's woes were eased. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the murder. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). After Soprano asked Bevilaqua if he liked the drink, he informed him that it would be the last drink that he ever tasted, and the two men proceeded to shoot him several times with handguns, killing him. Political Information Matt wanted to move up in the ranks along with his best friend, Sean. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. By 1995, Tony was a well-respected caporegime in the organization when the boss of the family, Ercoli "Eckley" DiMeo, was sent to prison. Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. was doing well until he and Blanca broke up. Bobby Boriello played Tony in the episode "Down Neck" in which Tony recalls many childhood events relating to his childhood realization that his father was involved in organized crime, including his recollection of father's relationship with his older sister, Janice, and his use of her as a cover for attending meetings with criminal associates at a children's amusement park. Also Appears In Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. Actor Lillo Brancato, best known for getting wacked by Tony Soprano as half-wit Matthew Bevilaqua in the HBO series The Sopranos, is returning to acting after eight years in prison, and some New York Police officers aren't happy about it. She is cooking dinner and when she goes over to the oven the scarf drapes across Tony. In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. Tony begins to open up once Dr. Melfi explains the doctor-patient confidentiality rules. When he walked over to investigate, LilloBrancato and his friendSteven Armento burst through the front door after burglarizing the residence. Biographical Information Carmela Soprano With Jackie's death in September 1998 crisis emerged as to who would run the family, and the soldiers and other captains began to prepare for all-out war within the family, but Tony brought a quick end to the conflict by making Junior the official boss of the family.