My Interview with Actor Joseph "Joey Pants" Pantoliano

Joseph Peter Pantoliano (born September 12, 1951) is an American character actor who has appeared in over 150 film, television, and stage productions.After his early roles in the television series M*A*S*H and the 1983 comedy Risky Business, he gained recognition for his numerous supporting roles in high-profile films and television series including Hill Street Blues, The Goonies, La Bamba, Empire of the Sun, The Fugitive, NYPD Blue, Memento, and Bad Boys and its sequels. He starred as Caesar in the Wachowskis' directorial debut Bound and played Cypher in their second film The Matrix (1999). His role as Ralph Cifaretto on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.Pantoliano is a published author 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! dedicated to removing the stigma from mental illness.Mattress Market - Brand Names at DiscounEach new mattress sale includes delivery, setup & takeaway of your old mattress. C.J. Cannon's RestaurantLocated at the Vero Beach Airport, where the only thing we overlook is the runway! BigShots Golf Vero Beach Facebook PageBigShots Golf is a state-of-the-art recreation and family entertainment facility Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show