Joe Viterelli

Joe Viterelli (March 10, 1937 - January 28, 2004) was a character actor most famous for his role as Jelly in the 1999 comedy film Analyze This. Other roles invariably displayed him as a mobster, e.g. in The Firm (1993), See Spot Run, and Heaven's Prisoners among many other films.

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March 10 - 1937 - January 28 - 2004 - 1999 - Analyze This - The Firm

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Before he became an actor, Viterelli's former profession was a businessman in New York City. He had befriended director Leo Penn (father of actor Sean Penn) who persuaded Viterelli to pursue acting because of his unique looks.

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He died on 28 January 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, due to a severe stomach hemorrhage.

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Las Vegas, Nevada - USA - Stomach

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His last role was as a mobster in a 2004 Superbowl ad for Staples office supplies.

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