---
name: "Frank Vincent"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/frank-vincent"
fi1m_id: "frank-vincent"
imdb_id: "nm0898634"
tmdb_id: 7164
wikidata_id: "Q463407"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "15 April 1937"
died: "13 September 2017"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 80
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-10-05T03:24:21.021895+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Frank Vincent

## Identity

Frank Vincent

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/frank-vincent
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** frank-vincent
- **IMDb ID:** nm0898634
- **TMDB ID:** 7164
- **Wikidata ID:** Q463407
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Vincent, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463407, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0898634/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7164

Actor. Born 15 April 1937 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA. Died 13 September 2017.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 15 April 1937, North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
- **Died:** 13 September 2017
- **Active:** 1980–2004
- **Also known as:** Фрэнк Винсент, فرانک وینسنت
- **Frequently works with:** [Joe Pesci](https://film.one/person/joe-pesci.md), [Martin Scorsese](https://film.one/person/martin-scorsese.md), [Robert De Niro](https://film.one/person/robert-de-niro.md), [Irwin Winkler](https://film.one/person/irwin-winkler.md), [Nicholas Pileggi](https://film.one/person/nicholas-pileggi.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 80, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 92 (2), 1990s 88 (2), 2000s 40 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 80 to 76 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 0 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 4, Crime 2, Action 1, Animation 1, Comedy 1, Family 1
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $591m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Vincent, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q463407, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0898634/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7164

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Raging Bull*](https://film.one/film/raging-bull.md) (91)
- **Tubi:** [*Casino*](https://film.one/film/casino.md) (82)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Frank Vincent

> Frank Vincent made swagger unpleasantly funny, and made small gangster parts count. We value his sharp timing with Joe Pesci in Martin Scorsese’s films, though the familiar tough-guy casting could make his arrival feel too predictable.

Frank Vincent makes an insult sound like a claim to seniority. As Billy Batts in *GoodFellas* (1990), he gives the shinebox taunt the assurance of a man who expects to be indulged. We found him horribly funny: the swagger makes the insult uglier without making the speaker any less ridiculous. This is where we rate him most highly, finding comedy in men whose self-importance is dangerous. He does not need much screen time to make us dislike someone and still want to hear him speak.

His film debut in *The Death Collector* (1976) led to Martin Scorsese casting him in *Raging Bull* (1980), followed by steady character work. As Salvy Batts, he stands out even alongside Robert De Niro’s frightening Jake LaMotta. We admire the film’s exactness, though the repetition outside the ring can weary us. Vincent’s tough-guy swagger fits a film that never makes violence an easy pleasure; there is nothing especially inviting about belonging to this company.

Joe Pesci matters to this work. Their comedy partnership preceded the films, and that experience is useful when a joke is also meant to put somebody in his place. *GoodFellas* makes especially good use of their chemistry, giving Vincent a brief confrontation that stays with us. Yet the repeated gangster casting also limits the surprise; too often, we can guess what sort of man he will be before he speaks. His small part as Charlie in Spike Lee’s *Do the Right Thing* (1989) offers a useful reminder that the casting need not always have been so narrow.

*Casino* (1995) returned him to Scorsese and Pesci as the lieutenant Frank Marino. The larger change came with Phil Leotardo in *The Sopranos* (2004–2007), his most extended television role. His association with Billy Batts had initially counted against his casting, which tells us how thoroughly one small performance could define him. Television gave that familiar menace more time, though it did not take him far from the gangsters. Begin with *GoodFellas*, provided an evening with men this pleased with themselves still sounds tolerable.

## Biography

Frank Vincent was an American actor who frequently portrayed gangsters and criminals. Born Frank Vincent Gattuso Jr. on 15 April 1937 in North Adams, Massachusetts, and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, he began his career as a musician and drummer before entering acting.

He made his film debut in *The Death Collector* (1976) alongside Joe Pesci. Director Martin Scorsese cast him in supporting roles in *Raging Bull* (1980) as Salvy Batts, *GoodFellas* (1990) as Billy Batts, and *Casino* (1995) as Frank Marino. On television he played Phil Leotardo in *The Sopranos* (2004–2007). Vincent died on 13 September 2017 in New Jersey, aged 80.

*Sources: nytimes.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *Shark Tale* (2004), Fi1m 40, as Great White #3 (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/shark-tale.md)
- *Casino* (1995), Fi1m 82, as Frank Marino — [page](https://film.one/film/casino.md)
- *GoodFellas* (1990), Fi1m 93, as Billy Batts — [page](https://film.one/film/goodfellas.md)
- *Do the Right Thing* (1989), Fi1m 93, as Charlie — [page](https://film.one/film/do-the-right-thing.md)
- *Raging Bull* (1980), Fi1m 91, as Salvy Batts — [page](https://film.one/film/raging-bull.md)

## Complete filmography (72)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *City Teacher* (2012), Actor
- *Spy* (2011), as Gaetano
- *The Tested* (2011), as Lieutenant Marino · Co-Producer
- *Clem* (2010), series, as le prêtre
- *Stiffs* (2010), as Jimmy the Limo King
- *Chicago Overcoat* (2009), as Lou Marazano
- *Lucky Man* (2007), Actor
- *Coalition* (2006), as Alvaro
- *The Last Request* (2006), as Father Brice
- *The Real Sopranos* (2006), Actor
- *Remedy* (2005), as Uncle Charles
- *Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction* (2004), as Salvatore (voice)
- *Shark Tale* (2004), as Great White #3 (voice) — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/shark-tale.md)
- *Stargate Atlantis* (2004), series, as Poker Player
- *A Tale of Two Pizzas* (2003), as Frank Bianco
- *This Thing of Ours* (2002), as Danny Santini
- *Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1* (2002), Actor
- *Snipes* (2001), as Johnnie Marandino
- *Smokin' Stogies* (2001), as Johnny Big
- *Under Hellgate Bridge* (2000), as Big Sal
- *The Crew* (2000), as Marty
- *If You Only Knew* (2000), as Gino
- *Gun Shy* (2000), as Carmine Minetti
- *Isn't She Great* (2000), as Aristotle Onassis
- *Entropy* (1999), as Sal
- *The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues* (1999), as John Torrio
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Frank Catalano
- *NetForce* (1999), as Johnny Stompato
- *Netforce* (1999), series, as Johnny Stompato
- *The Sopranos* (1999), series, as Phil Leotardo — Fi1m 94, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-sopranos.md)
- *Undercurrent* (1999), as Eddie Torelli
- *Money Kings* (1998), as Pete
- *Belly* (1998), as Roger
- *The North End* (1998), as Dom Di Bella
- *Witness to the Mob* (1998), as Frankie DeCicco
- *The Deli* (1997), as Tommy Tomatoes
- *Cop Land* (1997), as PDA President Lassaro
- *Grind* (1997), as Nick
- *Night Falls on Manhattan* (1997), as Captain
- *She's the One* (1996), as Ron
- *Gotti* (1996), as Robert DiBernardo
- *On Seventh Avenue* (1996), as Angelo Occipente
- *Swift Justice* (1996), series, as Tony Accardo
- *West New York* (1996), as Tom Colletti
- *Casino* (1995), as Frank Marino — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/casino.md)
- *Ten Benny* (1995), as Ray Diglovanni, Sr.
- *Federal Hill* (1995), as Sal
- *Animal Room* (1995), as Arcade Owner
- *Hand Gun* (1994), as Earl
- *Men Lie* (1994), as Uncle Frank · Creative Consultant
- *Walker, Texas Ranger* (1993), series, as Paul Mancini
- *The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles* (1992), series, as John Torrio
- *Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace* (1991), as Joseph F. Zanni Jr.
- *Jungle Fever* (1991), as Mike Tucci
- *Mortal Thoughts* (1991), as Dominic Marino
- *Street Hunter* (1990), as Don Mario Romano
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as J.Z., John Franchetta — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *GoodFellas* (1990), as Billy Batts — Fi1m 93, [page](https://film.one/film/goodfellas.md)
- *The Paradise Club* (1989), series, as Walter MacHeath
- *Last Exit to Brooklyn* (1989), as Priest
- *Do the Right Thing* (1989), as Charlie — Fi1m 93, [page](https://film.one/film/do-the-right-thing.md)
- *The Afterlife of Grandpa* (1989), as Vinny Valenti
- *Leg Work* (1987), series, Actor
- *Made in Argentina* (1987), Actor
- *Wise Guys* (1986), as Louie Fontucci
- *The Pope of Greenwich Village* (1984), as 1st Crew Chief
- *Easy Money* (1983), as Mobster Dressed in Trenchcoat (uncredited)
- *Baby It's You* (1983), as Vinnie
- *Dear Mr. Wonderful* (1982), as Louie
- *Raging Bull* (1980), as Salvy Batts — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/raging-bull.md)
- *Family Enforcer* (1976), as Bernie Feldshuh
- *Survivors* (1975), series, as Mitch

## Gallery

- ![Frank Vincent](https://film.one/media/person/59587/gallery-9c8f90e7d225.png) Frank Vincent — Rob DiCaterino, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Frank_Vincent.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![http://blogs.wvgazettemail.com/thevarsityblog/category/throwback-thursday/ (1970)](https://film.one/media/person/59587/gallery-e97f8d0f35fd.jpg) http://blogs.wvgazettemail.com/thevarsityblog/category/throwback-thursday/ (1970) — http://blogs.wvgazettemail.com/thevarsityblog/category/throwback-thursday/, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Charleston_High_School_Football_Coach%2C_Frank_Vincent%2C_with_players%2C_1970.jpg/1280px-Charleston_High_School_Football_Coach%2C_Frank_Vincent%2C_with_players%2C_1970.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Frank Vincent](https://film.one/media/person/59587/gallery-28804984cc97.jpg) Frank Vincent — Image via TMDB
- ![Frank Vincent](https://film.one/media/person/59587/gallery-a06a5b5cc3e1.jpg) Frank Vincent — Image via TMDB
- ![Frank Vincent](https://film.one/media/person/59587/gallery-e450ab60675e.jpg) Frank Vincent — Image via TMDB
- ![Frank Vincent](https://film.one/media/person/59587/gallery-49e4b302fd61.jpg) Frank Vincent — Image via TMDB

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