Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. 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. 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. Tony also ended up having to dispose of the body of her re-acquainted boyfriend Richie Aprile, after Janice killed him. He was elevated to permanent capo in the late-eighties. It was only appropriate then that he should appear in HBO's hit mob drama "The Sopranos"in the midst of his accumulating momentum. Matthew Bevilaqua, shot to death by Tony and Big Pussy for attempting to kill Christopher (April 2000). Sean's ambition was to impress his superiors in order to move up the ranks with his best . Matt's death also appeared to have a psychological effect on Tony. Tony had been using his putative nephew Christopher Moltisanti as a buffer between him and his capos during the past two seasons in order to insulate himself from the FBI. Bevilaqua and Gismonte angered boss Tony Soprano by candidly talking about criminal activities, wasting their chances at quickly becoming made men. He grew up living with his mother, father, and two sisters Janice and Barbara in the Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate and denied it was Tony Soprano who he had indeed witnessed. In October 1998 ("Pax Soprana"), Tony has several dreams and fantasies of Dr. Melfi. His old friend Silvio Dante also joined him as a soldier in his crew. [6] Brancato was a fan of De Niro and impressed the scout with an impression of Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. As the song "Don't Stop Believin'" plays in the background, the screen instantly cuts to black as Tony looks up, representing the fact that he himself, has been hit. Children He is then shot, although his request his granted as all bullets hit his torso. On the night of June 9 2000 ("Funhouse"), an extended dream sequence exposes many of Tony's subconscious thoughts and feelings through symbolic and sometimes bizarre events: he attempts suicide to preempt a doctor's diagnosis of early death by dousing himself in gasoline and lighting himself on fire, witnesses himself shooting Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri to death during a card game, has an innuendo-laden conversation with his therapist Dr. Melfi while sporting a prominent erection, and a fish that speaks with the voice of Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero confirms his suspicions that the longtime friend and soldier is a federal informant. In the show, Lillo Brancato portrayedMatthew Bevilaqua, a misguided young thug who gets caught up with the wrong crowd and succumbs to some pretty awful decision-making that doesn't bode well for him (via The New YorkPost). Tony and Pussy blast countless bullets into him even after he's obviously dead. Matt's last words are screaming for his mother. Chris seemed to initially think he was just going to rob and kill people, then go party with celebrities. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the murder. Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Bobby Baccalieri was being groomed as Moltisanti's replacement until he was killed by Phil Leotardo's hitmen when the Lupertazzi crime family launched a war against the DiMeo Crime Family. Episode Count In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. MobsterStockbroker The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. Sean and Matt both tried to impress Tony in the Bada Bing restroom by talking about working with Chris but angered him by speaking candidly about criminal activities when the conversation could have been recorded by law enforcement. Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. Though there is a possibility that the test results were forged, for example they could have had someone else take the exam for him. He also shows that he blames Carmela for preventing his mother from living with them. Tony also attended Seton Hall University. Salvatore realizes this is his last day alive and begs not to shot in the face. Lol. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. 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. After Jackie worsens and Tony is called a Frankenstein by a business associate he returns to therapy to discuss these things with Dr. Melfi she asks him if he feels like a monster. Tony also has a distant relationship with Janice because she is always asking him for money and once tried to sell Livia's house by herself. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He was charged with a seventh-degree Class A misdemeanor for criminal possession of a controlled substance. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. "I became an actor and achieved a lot early on, and it was all destroyed because of my bad choices of using and abusing drugs. Family Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. Later Dr. Melfi tries prescribing Lithium as a mood stabilizer. The shadowy figure in the doorway of the house has the profile of his mother, Livia, who is dead. Bevilaqua got into trouble with Moltisanti for needlessly attracting police attention by stealing nearby cars and assaulting an innocent stockbroker. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. They also get into trouble for brutally beating up a broker, Kevin, and sending him to the hospital for recommending the sale of other stocks. In September 1998 ("Meadowlands"), Tony has a dream of several people in his life in Dr. Melfi's office, causing him to be paranoid that people will find out he is seeing a psychiatrist. 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). Their relationship after this nearly deteriorates, as Tony barely speaks to her after that. Young Tony Soprano has been portrayed by several actors. Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. 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. Hair Color The voice of a younger version of his daughter calls him back. Plaster falls down in front of Tony and when he looks up he sees that the chandelier is almost pulled out of the ceiling. Furio jokingly remarks that they "suck each other's cocks" in Italian to his associate. [13] On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Italian-American A patron in Holsten's credited as "Man in Members Only Jacket" ominously looks twice in Tony's direction and then walks past Tony's booth to the bathroom, and walks out. Ronald F. SpearsKevin FinnertyMr. Tony Blundetto was arrested for his part in a hijacking when the two cousins were young men. Spouse The dream ends with Tony confronting Melfi, only to find out he's speaking to his mother, Livia. Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. Furthermore, as boss of the DiMeo family, he is fully responsible for the deaths of others killed on his orders. I think he did mention he went to college somewhere? For a time, Lillo Brancato was one of Hollywood's most watched young actors. 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. He was addicted to cocaine and heroin by his mid-20s. Christopher was driving while high on heroin and serves off off the road to avoid hitting an oncoming car. For a time in Summer 1998, Jackie seemed cured and was back on the street as boss and the family's woes were eased. 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. After extensive testing that includes an MRI scan and blood work no physical cause can be found so Dr. Cusamano referred Tony to psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Matthew "Matt Drinkwater" Bevilacqua, played by Lillo Brancato Jr., is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. He has his first on-screen panic attack while cooking sausages at his son's birthday party this occurs in a flashback in the Pilot. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. Biography Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. However, the "prying" from Dr. Melfi is uncomfortable for Tony and he often turns sarcastic and antagonistic towards her, leading to an ongoing strain in their relationship. American MafiaDiMeo crime family I think there was a theme in the show that there was no one to "take over". Tony is an avid animal lover and enjoys feeding the ducks which visit his pool. Tony was on bed rest for a few days and quickly recovered. Tony begins to open up once Dr. Melfi explains the doctor-patient confidentiality rules. Tony was especially proud of A.J. 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. Religion Just as Tony is about to enter the house he wakes up. Tony has a strong preference for women of European, particularly Italian descent, with dark hair and eyes and exotic features. His mistresses have been, in chronological order, of Russian, Italian, Italian/Cuban, and Jewish descent. With Jackie in and out of the hospital, and as such not able to fully run the family, Tony began to take on many of his duties, much to his Uncle Junior's chagrin. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. Richie, who is not as in good shape as Matt, quickly tires out and gives up on his attempt to murder Matt, instead throwing the bat to the ground with disgust and calling Matt a "pochie". His father was always involved in crime and Tony recalls some of his activities in flashbacks on the show. Tony was also close to his cousin Tony Blundetto. When the family visits Green Grove, a retirement community which Tony is trying to place his mother in, Livia's derisive outburst prompts a second panic attack. Born in 1977, he was 23 years old when he was killed, in "From Where to Eternity." Tony also recalls that when he was only 13 his father would let him play around on the construction sites he ran, even driving heavy machinery, such as backhoes and diggers. After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. seems to be doing better. He manages to dial 911 but loses consciousness before being able to tell the operator what happened. 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. While waiting for a contact in a shopping mall, Tony sees a little boy wandering about crying and asking for his mother, which triggers a mental image of Matt's last moments. But Tony's mother was a bitter and pessimistic woman who rejected Tony's help and became very angry with him when he placed her in a retirement community, which Livia claimed was a "nursing home". His son Anthony Jr. frequently accompanies him on fishing outings and during the second season he presents his son with a gift of a Fenwick rod and a Penn International reel, both extremely high quality products. His father shepherded Tony through his ascendancy, until his death in 1986 from emphysema, brought on by a heavy smoking habit. 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. In the episode immediately prior, Tony and his turncoat associate Big Pussy (who informed on the Soprano family to the feds) assassinated a young thug named Matthew Bevilaqua, in retaliation. He was Matthew Bevilaqua's partner in crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. Great, now this thread looks like a bunch of fuckin' jerkoffs. At the end of the third episode he awakes from his coma in a confused but stable state. Under Jackie's rule, the DiMeo Family was peaceful and prosperous until 1998, when Jackie was diagnosed with intestinal cancer; afterward, the family slowly descended into turmoil. Aliases "Oh wow RIP," responded actor Lillo Brancato Jr, who played young mobster Matthew Bevilaqua on the series. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos . The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Brancato's ability to emulate the consequences of getting involved in organized crime and toxic ambitions presented fans with an exciting spectacle to watch, but the dark truth of the matter is that life often imitates art far too closely. CNN reports that it was a little after 5am whenDaniel Enchautegui, a 28-year-old off duty police officer, heard a slight commotion coming from the house next door to his. Bevilaqua and Gismonte both tried to impress Soprano in the Bada Bing restroom but angered him by speaking candidly about a "taste" of money they were giving him due to Tony's concern about wiretapping. Matthew Bevilaqua Nickname (s) Matt Drinkwater Born March 30, 1976, West Orange, New Jersey Died April 2000, Newark, New Jersey (Aged 24) Cause of Death Gunshots Citizenship Italian - American Career Information Occupation Mobster Rank Associate Affiliations DiMeo Crime Family He is again shown in his father's old car accompanied by a range of past associates. Tony seems to have a soft spot for classic black and white films, as he is often seem watching them before sleep and regularly commentating on them. [2] While in prison, Brancato continued his drug use, suffering a heroin overdose on at least one occasion. 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. Tony, who was wearing his seat belt, manages to escape from the wrecked car relatively unscathed, but Christopher, who was not wearing his seat belt, is coughing up blood and may have severe internal injuries. I was raised to eat pasta. When discussing it with Johnny Sack, Tony is quite angry as he tells John that he paid a lot, showing the weight that having to kill his cousin was causing Tony. A similar interesting fact, but in reverse, is that Vincent Piazza was in his early 30's when he played AJ's friend Hernan O'Brian, a teenager. away from a life of crime, gets him a job working construction. He tells her about the stress of his business life he has a feeling that he has come in at the end of something and describes a reverence for the glorified "old days" of the Mafia. He reads The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a work which is quoted by several other characters on the show as well, particularly Paulie Gualtieri. He worked under Tony's protg and honorary nephew Christopher Moltisanti in the family's pump and Dump scam. To hide this from associates, he lied that he was unable to participate because he had been mugged and injured. Tony sometimes has vivid dreams that are shown to the viewer. Following the dream he acts differently to his friends and family, trying to see if they also feel relieved now that Christopher is dead. Affiliation Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. Matt ran away from the scene and went to the Aprile crew's hangout asking capo Richie Aprile for help hoping Richie's dislike of Chris for hitting his niece, Adriana. He was arguably one of the most ruthless characters on the show; he exhibited some of the same similar traits as . Bevilaqua was played by Lillo Brancato, who is best-known for his role in A Bronx Tale and was later arrested for a burglary-turned-deadly. He is shot to death on Tony's boat by Tony, Silvio, and Paulie, then weighted down and thrown into the ocean. Associate After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. Press J to jump to the feed. In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" However, when Tony suggests he wants to do something decent with the family, Carmela drops the subject; not realizing Tony's intent is to help him deal with the repeating mental scenes of Matt's murder. I think these two guys watched too many movies and thought it was all fun and games. The actor who plays Sean Gismonte was a teenager when his role was filmed, in which case he was the oldest teenager I've ever seen. Tony tells Dr. Melfi a story about ducks landing in his pool. Though spelled without a 'c,' Matthew Bevilaqua was shot to death by Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini) and his colleague "Big Pussy" after Bevilaqua had attempted to murder Christopher Moltisante. Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. ", "The Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective Daniel Enchautegui", "Murder trial scheduled for 'Sopranos' actor", "Did Suspects Know Victim Was an Officer? Later they discuss Livia's car accident and Melfi suggests depression may have contributed to the accident - Tony misunderstands her and becomes angry. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss because the police had lied to him and told him that Tony was a mere crack dealer. Tony's longtime friend and fellow captain Giacomo "Jackie" Aprile, Sr. took on the role of acting boss in December 1995. Pussy and Tony drag a beaten Matt to a locked refreshment shack and after interrogating him to make sure that he and Sean were acting on their own. "They said once this movie goes out, you will have people around you who will expose you to dangerous things and you have to be careful." We learn that he has been left to care for his mother alone by his sisters. He remarks how he spent countless hours with Tony on the football field, only to throw it away by going into crime. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. Jackie was eventually killed by Vito in January 2001 for his involvement in the robbery at Christopher's and Furio's executive card game, and for shooting Furio. In the episode when Tony's sister, Janice, goes back to Seattle, it is revealed during a rushed conversation between Janice and Tony that their mother suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. By 1995, Tony was a well-respected caporegime in the organization when the boss of the family, Ercoli "Eckley" DiMeo, was sent to prison. During a meeting with recently released DiMeo capo Richie Aprile, they make fun of Christopher's nose and also learn of Richie's disdain for him because Chris hit his niece, Adriana La Cerva. Matt and Sean also took part in the Soprano crew's picket busting efforts at Massarone construction. When Tony was about to call 911 for help, he sees the baby seat in the back seat of the SUV destroyed by a tree branch, and then closes his phone and proceeds to suffocate him by holding his nose shut so he chokes to death on his own blood. Tony's grandfather, Corrado Soprano Sr., was a master stone mason who emigrated from Avellino, Italy in 1910. Tony sustains some injury to his ear which is partially shot off, and minor bruises and cuts from crashing his vehicle. back on track, Tony rekindles A.J. This does not deter Tony's rage as he angrily lets his mother know that he found out about the truth. Italian-American Pussy and Tony dragged a beaten Matt to a locked refreshment shack and after interrogating him to make sure that he and Sean were acting on their own, and not for someone else, shot him 21 times in the chest, stomach and head. After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down. He had Brendan Filone killed, which infuriated Tony. After seeing a large branch destroy the empty baby seat in the rear seat, Tony is a aghast that if Christopher's daughter had been riding with them, the accident would have obviously killed her. He also treated his putative nephew, Christopher Moltisanti (actually his wife's first cousin, once removed), as a son in many ways. Unknown Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. Tony listens to classic rock and pop music, particularly of the 1960s and 70s. He resented being in therapy and refused to accept the diagnosis of panic attacks given him by the neurologists who had investigated his illness. In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The pair came face-to-face with the officer, and in a moment of frenzied panic, Armento produced a firearm and shot Enchautegui in the chest (he died shortly after). Matt heavily blames Sean for the hit, likely as Sean was an easy scapegoat since he is now dead. Died He knocks on the door and a female figure descends slowly in shadow; the door creaks ominously. In "Fortunate Son" Tony discusses a childhood memory of an early panic attack. In June 1998 ("Pilot"), Tony tells Dr. Melfi about a dream he had wherein a screw in his belly button, when removed, causes his penis to fall off. Sean attempted to follow Matt but his seatbelt was stuck and he could not escape. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office Matt went to Pace College. He helped to build a church in Tony's old neighborhood in Newark that Tony has taken his children to, so he can tell them about their heritage, and the value of hard work. Despite a level of local notoriety, Tony has represented himself publicly as a waste management consultant to Barone Sanitation, one of the many fronts for his criminal enterprises. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a cert Gismonte then blames Bevilaqua for making him do all the talking. Eventually, Big Pussy Bonpensiero learned of Matt's whereabouts. He has yet to discuss his experiences while unconscious with anyone close to him. It sinks in that he's Tempting Fate if he continues to carry on with Carmela. Now obviously this isn't what got Matthew killed but it shows his true character. Episodes with dream sequences include "Pax Soprana", "Isabella", "Funhouse", "Everybody Hurts", "Calling All Cars" and "The Test Dream". They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. Tony managed to strike a truce with Phil's underlings, however, and after Phil is assassinated, Tony returns safely to his criminal enterprise. He was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. They got into trouble for stealing cars and beating up a broker who recommended the purchase of other stocks while Christopher was away with his girlfriend Adriana La Cerva.