Matt's last words are screaming for his mother. Melfi theorizes that Isabella was an idealized maternal figure that Tony's subconscious produced because of he was deeply upset at his own mother's actions at the time. The murder of one of his best friends Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in Funhouse weighs heavily on Tony. 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. [4], Although he was born in Colombia, Brancato has said, "I consider myself Italian. Bevilaqua drove a sedan into the parking lot of the Skyway Diner under the Pulaski Skyway in Kearny, where Moltisanti was eating. Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. Date of Birth Matt had tried to kill Chris in order to prove himself to the non-nonsense capo Richie Aprille. In a later session Dr. Melfi pushes Tony to admit he has feelings of anger towards his mother and he again storms out. He was sometimes referred to as "Drinkwater"; "beve l'acqua" is Italian for "drink the water". Matthew Bevilacqua was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the DiMeo crime family working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. The shadowy figure in the doorway of the house has the profile of his mother, Livia, who is dead. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the murder. Matthew Bevilaqua is played by Lillo Brancato Jr. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime from West Orange, New Jersey and an associate working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. Tony's referral to therapy allowed a discussion of his thoughts and feelings away from both aspects of his life this forum for reaching into the character's thoughts has been described as a Greek chorus and key to the viewers understanding of the character. When Ralph mocks Tony for his sentimental attachment to the horse, claiming he loves animals yet "eats steak and sausage by the truckload", Tony loses control, already disturbed by Ralph's murder of Tracee due to her resemblance to Meadow, and violently murders Ralph with his bare hands. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Vic Musto's subtle change in facial expression after Davey describes how Tony collects his debts amounts to this as well. Police Say Statements Differ", Former 'Sopranos' Actor Brancato Gets Parole, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lillo_Brancato&oldid=1141728889, Prisoners and detainees of New York (state), Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 14:02. Matt and Sean were from West Orange, New Jersey.Matt wanted to move up in the ranks along with his best friend, Sean. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. Chrissy himself would have got whacked very early but for who he was related to. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. He was killed in a snack shack inside of the Hacklebarney State Park in Morris County. In November 2007 ("Kennedy and Heidi"), a stressed Tony Soprano has a dream following the death of his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. Press J to jump to the feed. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. Tony Blundetto was arrested for his part in a hijacking when the two cousins were young men. Soldiers from Johnny Boy's crew, Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, passed their loyalty on to Tony after Johnny Boy died, Tony then became acting capo of his father's old crew in 1986, making him the youngest capo in the family, at only 27. [13] On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Episode Count 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). By 1995, Tony was a well-respected caporegime in the organization when the boss of the family, Ercoli "Eckley" DiMeo, was sent to prison. Their relationship after this nearly deteriorates, as Tony barely speaks to her after that. Tony describes a dream where a bird steals his penis Melfi extrapolates from this to reveal that Tony projected his love for his family onto the family of ducks living in his back pool and this brings him to tears, to his consternation. He ended up in a car accident in an unrequested "stake-out" gone wrong. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. 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. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos . However, In December of 2006 ("Kaisha"), he admits to Phil Leotardo (who had just suffered a heart attack), that while he was in a coma, he went to a place, but he knows he never wants to go back there. In the first he is being driven by Carmela in the back of his father's old car while Ralph sits in the passenger seat. The two killed Matt after he attempted to kill Chris. Tony was part of an unofficial crew of young criminals consisting of Silvio Dante, Ralph Cifaretto and Jackie Aprile. Tony tries to confront Ralph about the situation but a heated argument ensues where Ralph unwittingly admits to having started the fire for insurance money to pay for his son's operation. Sadly, Big Mike's time on the Sopranos came to an end following his death in 2001. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. Brancato was arrested on December 10, 2005, in the Bronx for the murder of police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death, during a botched burglary. Matthew Bevilaqua | Fact and Fiction Wiki | Fandom He is shot to death on Tony's boat by Tony, Silvio, and Paulie, then weighted down and thrown into the ocean. seems to be doing better. Eventually, Soprano crew soldier Pussy Bonpensiero learns of Matt's whereabouts from a teenager after implying that whoever tells them where he is hiding will gain "points" with the DiMeo crime family. His mistresses have been, in chronological order, of Russian, Italian, Italian/Cuban, and Jewish descent. Joseph Siravo death: The Sopranos star dies aged 64 She is cooking dinner and when she goes over to the oven the scarf drapes across Tony. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. While collecting money, Furio together with an associate, took extra money from them when they came to pick up Tony's cut from the burglaries. Final Appearance Sean Gismonte became an associate in Paulie Gualtieri's crew of the DiMeo crime . Instead of calling 911, he suffocates Christopher to death. A naive and slimy yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with Sean. Tony describes the experience of the panic attack as feeling like he had "ginger ale in his skull". Tony loses consciousness and causes a small explosion when he drops a bottle of lighter fluid onto the coals. Children After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. His contribution to "The Sopranos" proved yet another major feat for him as an actor. Tony's feelings toward his son, however, are mixed, especially with worries about his future. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. John Soprano (father)Livia Soprano (mother) He knocks on the door and a female figure descends slowly in shadow; the door creaks ominously. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. 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. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. William Bender, "The Last Aria of Tony Soprano", The New York Times, February 26, 2006. Christopher admits that they seek medical aid or report this to the police, they will probably administer drug tests, which he will likely fail, so he asks for Tony to help him escape. The coach, who is once again a living man, chastises Tony for dropping out of school. Died Officers originally pulled Brancato over for having a rear brake light out and found he had an expired registration and no other papers for the vehicle. He has a sentimental attachment towards animals, being traumatized by the loss of his childhood dog (as revealed in the episode, Tony enjoys fishing, as he is seen many times over the course of the show engaging in both freshwater and saltwater angling. He was elevated to permanent capo in the late-eighties. 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. For example, her first boyfriend at college was of part black heritage, and Tony's racism led him to try to drive him away. In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. 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. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. Born Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. At their next session Tony is still reluctant to face his own psychological weaknesses. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. August 22, 1959[1] 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. After killing Christopher, Tony tries to discover whether other mobsters or family members had similar feelings, it seems, however, that they do not. 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. He is a cousin of Louis Gismonte, a convict who spent time in the license plate workshop with DiMeo capo Richie Aprile. Most notably, after murdering his nephew, Christopher Moltisanti, he feels a rush of relief for finally being rid of his nephew, whom he felt he could no longer trust and had become a burden. Republican Party. "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. Tony went to high school with Artie Bucco and Davey Scatino and remained friends with them into later life. Full Name He also obtained a stockbroker license, although he may have acquired it in a manner similar to Christopher, by paying someone else to take the test for him. Rank The FBI continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. He had Brendan Filone killed, which infuriated Tony. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Every single thing these 2 characters did was gold. Tony has suffered from panic attacks that sometimes cause him to lose consciousness since his childhood. Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. After years of investigating Tony Soprano (at one point trying to turn him into an informant) and failing to connect him to anything (the closest they came was pinning him to the murder of associate Matthew Bevilaqua in April 2000, which was tossed out when an eyewitness retracted his statement after finding out one of the shooters may have been He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a high ranking mobster. Matthew Bevilaqua | Historica Wiki | Fandom He didn't finger his prick, he created dysentery among the ranks, he was weak and had become a finook with bad underwear. In October 1998 ("Pax Soprana"), Tony has several dreams and fantasies of Dr. Melfi. promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. In high school he met his future bride, Carmela DeAngelis. This page was last modified on 6 January 2016, at 09:31. Gismonte then blames Bevilaqua for making him do all the talking. Matt heavily blames Sean for the hit, likely as Sean was an easy scapegoat since he is now dead. Soprano. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Matthew Bevilaqua | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom Tony sometimes has vivid dreams that are shown to the viewer. 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 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. In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. Sopranos residence, North Caldwell, New Jersey Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. Tony Soprano | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. Full name Tony admits that he feels guilty because his mother could not be allowed to live with his family. Great, now this thread looks like a bunch of fuckin' jerkoffs. He then left the car and started running while shooting at Moltisanti; Gismonte was shot dead by Moltisanti while struggling with the passenger seat's seatbelt. 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. The voice of a younger version of his daughter calls him back. Crime Boss Waste Management Consultant for Barone SanitationCo-owner of Satriale's Pork StoreCo-owner of Bada Bing His father shepherded Tony through his ascendancy, until his death in 1986 from emphysema, brought on by a heavy smoking habit. Read more about this topic: Matthew Bevilaqua, It is easy to face Death and Fate, and the things that sound so dreadful. He also shows that he blames Carmela for preventing his mother from living with them. 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. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. The dream ends with Tony confronting Melfi, only to find out he's speaking to his mother, Livia. Furthermore, as boss of the DiMeo family, he is fully responsible for the deaths of others killed on his orders. Christopher was driving while high on heroin and serves off off the road to avoid hitting an oncoming car. One of the last things Matthew says before Tony and Puss pull their guns on him is "Thank you T". 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. The feds continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. By the end of the first session Tony has admitted that he feels depressed, but storms out when Dr. Melfi presses him further about the relationship between his symptoms and the ducks. 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. Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 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. Tony says he is there for the stonemason job but does not speak English well (Tony's grandfather was an immigrant stonemason). Or have paid off the person doing the testing. is released from a mental health ward, Tony and Carmela dissuade him from joining the Army, and convince him instead to become involved in a film bankrolled by Carmine Lupertazzi, Jr., with the possibility of opening his own club. 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. "[5] Brancato was discovered in 1992, while swimming at New York's Jones Beach, by a talent scout who noticed Brancato's resemblance to Robert De Niro. It's too much to deal with almost. He was charged with a seventh-degree Class A misdemeanor for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Aliases 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. Affiliations Siblings DiMeo enforcer Furio Giunta and an associate visit Matt and Sean at their apartment for Tony's cut from the burglaries. He hopes that both his children will escape the life of crime he has led. Tony has personally committed at least eight murders in the show, although he may have committed others that have not been shown or referenced considering his lengthy career in the Mafia. (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). To keep them segregated, family members used to call Tony Blundetto "Tony Uncle Al" and Tony Soprano "Tony Uncle Johnny". I think there was a theme in the show that there was no one to "take over". 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. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the show and felt as if he had "dodged a big bullet" when he got away clean. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second-season premiere, "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office", and appeared in five more episodes. In November 2002 ("Everybody Hurts"), Tony dreams of his ex-comar Gloria Trillo shortly after learning of her suicide by hanging. The relationship between Tony and his uncle, Corrado John Soprano, Jr. (better known as Junior Soprano), was very close for many years, with Junior acting as a father figure for Tony following the death of Giovanni (AKA Johnny Boy) Soprano, Tony's father. When he walked over to investigate, LilloBrancato and his friendSteven Armento burst through the front door after burglarizing the residence. Tony asks if he enjoyed the diet soft drink, to which Matt answers in the positive. Tony's over-protectiveness of Meadow has led to feuds between them on several occasions. 8 Sopranos Stars Who Are Legitimately Tough (And 7 Who Are - ScreenRant However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. They wanted to move up rapidly in the ranks of the family but realized that they were not respected and were being used by Tony, Christopher, Furio, and other mobsters. Meadow's next boyfriend was Jackie Aprile Jr., the son of Tony's old friend Jackie Aprile, Sr. Tony had. Cause of death It is on my muddles that I look back with horroron the things that I might have avoided.E.M. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. After Jackie's death, Tony accepts Meadow's college friends and gets along well with her fianc, Finn, before the two separated under unrevealed circumstances. Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. He was Matthew Bevilaqua's partner in crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. I think these two guys watched too many movies and thought it was all fun and games. 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. Made in America Hair Color In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. 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. 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 kills Ralph Cifaretto after their horse, Pie-O-My, dies in a suspicious stable fire in "Whoever Did This". Ronald F. SpearsKevin FinnertyMr. However, like Bonpensiero, Tony was haunted by this murder. Richie attempts to kill Matt by attacking him with a baseball bat. In "Fortunate Son" Tony discusses a childhood memory of an early panic attack. [2] While in prison, Brancato continued his drug use, suffering a heroin overdose on at least one occasion. Spouse [6], On June 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the Yonkers Police Department, in Yonkers, New York. BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. He visits her apartment and finds her in a black dress with a black scarf around her neck. Episodes with dream sequences include "Pax Soprana", "Isabella", "Funhouse", "Everybody Hurts", "Calling All Cars" and "The Test Dream". On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Plaster falls down in front of Tony and when he looks up he sees that the chandelier is almost pulled out of the ceiling. 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. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a cert Sean then blames Matt for making him do all the talking. By late spring, however, he was back in the hospital and had begun chemotherapy treatments. With DiMeo in prison, Aprile became the official "Street Boss" of the family. 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. Richie refused to protect Matt because he knew DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano would kill anyone involved in the attack. 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 had a stockbroker license the same way Christopher did. Tony also attended Seton Hall University. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Born in 1977, he was 23 years old when he was killed, in "From Where to Eternity." Matthew Bevilaqua. Bevilaqua and Gismonte angered boss Tony Soprano by candidly talking about criminal activities, wasting their chances at quickly becoming made men. Also Appears In They planned a hit on Chris in order to get recognized by DiMeo capo Richie Aprile, who they knew disliked Chris for striking his niece, Adriana La Cerva, however it is revealed that Richie wouldn't have approved had he known. Tony was especially proud of A.J. Tony realized this when he caught Jackie at strip clubs and a casino. In the episode "46 Long" they continue discussing Tony's mother and her difficulties living alone. Lillo Brancato - Wikipedia Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. When he finds out it's almost worse than a regular job because you can never quit, he starts getting deeper into drug addiction. In their teenage years, the two Tony's spent summers at their Uncle Pat Blundetto's farm Pat was a soldier in the DiMeo organization. One of Tony's nightmares was where he was in a locker room all by himself, only to come upon the office of his deceased football coach. 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. The Sopranos, "Bust Out" - The A.V. Club 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. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. Biography The murder of his cousin Tony Blundetto is solely to save him from a far worse death if he were to fall into Phil's hands, and also to satisfy the leadership of the Lupertazzi crime family and protect Soprano's men from their wrath for not giving up Blundetto. With the help of a therapist and medication, A.J. Janice Baccalieri (sister)Barbara Giglione (sister) During Furio's visit for Tony's money, Sean and Matt act very unprofessional by showing Furio their entire cut of money from the job, hidden in a dresser. However, Tony reassures himself that Moltisanti's murder was necessary, despite the hurt caused to his family and friends. Salvatore Bonpensiero | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom Tony begins to open up once Dr. Melfi explains the doctor-patient confidentiality rules. Sean Gismonte | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom He was later taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he died. In March 1999 ("Isabella"), Tony, suffering from depression after Big Pussy disappears, acquaints himself with a dental student named Isabella who is staying in the Cusamano home while they are on vacation. 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. Its hard to sift out whether he was dumb or just not street smart and misread things. The second episode of the sixth season, "Join the Club" reveals Tony is currently in a medically-induced coma in the hospital. Bevilaqua got into trouble with Moltisanti for needlessly attracting police attention by stealing nearby cars and assaulting an innocent stockbroker. Melfi prescribes Prozac as an anti-depressant, telling him that no one needs to suffer from depression with the wonders of modern pharmacology. This is probably because "T" is what close friends and associates call him not what some low level goons call him. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. On April 2006 ("Members Only"), uncle Junior, suffering from dementia, believes Tony to be "Little Pussy" Malanga and shoots him in the abdomen. He worked under Tony's protg and honorary nephew Christopher Moltisanti in the family's pump and Dump scam. Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. 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. 'Sopranos' Actor Jailed for Police Killing Gets 1st Role in 8 Yrs

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