Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri, professionally known as Chazz Palminteri, was born on May 15, 1952, in the United States, where he would go on to establish himself as a talented actor and writer.
As a performer, Palminteri has been recognized for his notable roles in a variety of films, including the crime thriller The Usual Suspects, the coming-of-age drama A Bronx Tale, and the crime drama Mulholland Falls.
One of Palminteri's most notable achievements in his acting career was his nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1994 film Bullets Over Broadway, a comedy-drama directed by Woody Allen.
