--- name: "Ray Liotta" canonical: "https://film.one/person/ray-liotta" fi1m_id: "ray-liotta" imdb_id: "nm0000501" tmdb_id: 11477 wikidata_id: "Q211280" roles: ["Actor"] born: "18 December 1954" died: "26 May 2022" reviewed_on_fi1m: 13 average_fi1m_score: 71 average_as: "actor" average_over: 13 updated: "2026-10-05T05:13:06.828769+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." --- # Ray Liotta ## Identity Ray Liotta - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/ray-liotta - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** ray-liotta - **IMDb ID:** nm0000501 - **TMDB ID:** 11477 - **Wikidata ID:** Q211280 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Liotta, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211280, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000501/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11477 Actor. Born 18 December 1954 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Died 26 May 2022. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 18 December 1954, Newark, New Jersey, USA - **Died:** 26 May 2022 - **Active:** 1986–2023 - **Also known as:** Raymond Allen Liotta - **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 1 Emmy (1 won) - **Average Fi1m score:** 71, as actor, over 13 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 82 (2), 1990s 78 (2), 2000s 54 (2), 2010s 71 (4), 2020s 71 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 69 across 12 titles - **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 7 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 1 of 12 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Crime 9, Drama 6, Comedy 5, Thriller 4, Adventure 2, Animation 2 - **Screen time:** 21 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,033m across 10 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Liotta, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211280, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000501/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11477 ## Streaming the US now - **Apple TV:** [*Something Wild*](https://film.one/film/something-wild.md) (82), [*Black Bird*](https://film.one/tv/black-bird.md) (78) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Killing Them Softly*](https://film.one/film/killing-them-softly.md) (68), [*Bee Movie*](https://film.one/film/bee-movie.md) (55) - **Disney+:** [*Family Guy*](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md) (63), [*Hannibal*](https://film.one/film/hannibal.md) (54) - **Netflix:** [*Marriage Story*](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md) (84) - **AMC+:** [*Field of Dreams*](https://film.one/film/field-of-dreams.md) (83) - **HBO Max:** [*No Sudden Move*](https://film.one/film/no-sudden-move.md) (76) - **Peacock:** [*Cocaine Bear*](https://film.one/film/cocaine-bear.md) (60) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Ray Liotta > Ray Liotta made dangerous men disturbingly easy company. We rate him most highly when a film lets him draw us close, as *GoodFellas* does, rather than simply waiting for him to look threatening. In *GoodFellas* (1990), Ray Liotta’s Henry Hill explains criminal life with the ease of someone passing on a useful recommendation. His voice-over sounds conversational, and he rarely seems troubled by what a listener might make of it. We laughed at the comfort of his account, then felt uneasy because that same comfort made the criminal business seem ordinary. Martin Scorsese gives him the space to establish that closeness, which helps explain why this remains the performance we would start with. Liotta makes us willing to hear Henry out long before we have considered whether we should. The danger was already there in Jonathan Demme’s *Something Wild* (1986), his breakthrough, where his volatile ex-con helps turn a comedy into a thriller. *Field of Dreams* (1989) gave him the gentler part of the ghostly baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson. Those two roles matter because the gangsters and villains that followed *GoodFellas* can make his casting look narrower than his acting was. He could be vulnerable as well as threatening, a quality still present in *Killing Them Softly* (2012). Scorsese never worked with him again, which remains a missed opportunity. The later crime films show how much depends on what he is given to do. In Steven Soderbergh’s *No Sudden Move* (2021), he plays Frank Capelli, the gangster whose wife is sleeping with Del Toro’s Ronald. It is a useful role for an actor whose presence makes the prospect of an angry reaction entirely credible. Yet our strongest attachment is to Cheadle and Del Toro, working out how far they can trust each other, mostly in cars. Liotta belongs in this company, but the film gives us less reason to dwell on him. Elizabeth Banks’s *Cocaine Bear* (2023) makes the limitation plainer. As Syd, the man who sends Eddie and Daveed, Liotta supplies the unblinking menace, but the film hardly knows what to do with him once he arrives. We can recognise the value of that casting without mistaking it for a substantial use of the actor. He is still unsettling in a film that spends too much time waiting for its creature to return. For a second film after *GoodFellas*, try *Field of Dreams* rather than another gangster role. ## Biography Ray Liotta was an American actor. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he studied acting at the University of Miami and began his career with a role on the soap opera Another World before making his film debut in the early 1980s. He received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Something Wild (1986). Liotta became widely known for his roles as Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989) and Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990). Later credits include Frank Capelli in No Sudden Move (2021) and Syd in Cocaine Bear (2023). He died in 2022. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, thewrap.com, bfi.org.uk.* ## On Fi1m (13) - *Cocaine Bear* (2023), Fi1m 60, as Syd — [page](https://film.one/film/cocaine-bear.md) - *Black Bird* (2022), Fi1m 78, as James 'Big Jim' Keene — [page](https://film.one/tv/black-bird.md) - *No Sudden Move* (2021), Fi1m 76, as Frank Capelli — [page](https://film.one/film/no-sudden-move.md) - *Marriage Story* (2019), Fi1m 84, as Jay Marotta — [page](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md) - *Muppets Most Wanted* (2014), Fi1m 66, as Big Papa — [page](https://film.one/film/muppets-most-wanted.md) - *The Place Beyond the Pines* (2013), Fi1m 66, as Peter Deluca — [page](https://film.one/film/the-place-beyond-the-pines.md) - *Killing Them Softly* (2012), Fi1m 68, as Markie Trattman — [page](https://film.one/film/killing-them-softly.md) - *Bee Movie* (2007), Fi1m 55, as Ray Liotta (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/bee-movie.md) - *Hannibal* (2001), Fi1m 54, as Paul Krendler — [page](https://film.one/film/hannibal.md) - *Family Guy* (1999), Fi1m 63, as Zack (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md) - *GoodFellas* (1990), Fi1m 93, as Henry Hill — [page](https://film.one/film/goodfellas.md) - *Field of Dreams* (1989), Fi1m 83, as "Shoeless" Joe Jackson — [page](https://film.one/film/field-of-dreams.md) - *Something Wild* (1986), Fi1m 82, as Ray Sinclair — [page](https://film.one/film/something-wild.md) ## Complete filmography (119) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *1992* (2024), as Lowell - *Dangerous Waters* (2023), as The Captain - *Fool's Paradise* (2023), as The Producer - *Cocaine Bear* (2023), as Syd · In Memory Of — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/cocaine-bear.md) - *Black Bird* (2022), series, as James 'Big Jim' Keene · In Memory Of — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/black-bird.md) - *Every Last Secret* (2022), as Mr. Ancilla - *The Many Saints of Newark* (2021), as "Hollywood Dick" Moltisanti / Salvatore “Sally” Moltisanti - *No Sudden Move* (2021), as Frank Capelli — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/no-sudden-move.md) - *Hubie Halloween* (2020), as Mr. Landolfa - *Syndrome K* (2019), as Narrator - *Marriage Story* (2019), as Jay Marotta — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md) - *Hanna* (2019), series, as Gordon Evans - *Young Sheldon* (2017), series, as Vincent - *Great News* (2017), series, as Ray Liotta - *Sticky Notes* (2017), as Jack - *Shades of Blue* (2016), series, as Bill Wozniak - *Blackway* (2015), as Richard Blackway - *Campus Code* (2015), as Bartender - *Flock of Dudes* (2015), as Uncle Reed - *Texas Rising* (2015), series, as Lorca - *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* (2015), series, as Paulie Fiuccillo — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt.md) - *Revenge of the Green Dragons* (2014), as Michael Bloom - *Kill the Messenger* (2014), as John Cullen - *Playing for the Mob* (2014), as Narrator - *The Identical* (2014), as Reece Wade - *Yellow* (2014), as Afai - *Sin City: A Dame to Kill For* (2014), as Joey - *Muppets Most Wanted* (2014), as Big Papa — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/muppets-most-wanted.md) - *Better Living Through Chemistry* (2014), as Jack Roberts - *Suddenly* (2013), as Todd - *Pawn* (2013), as Man in the Suit - *The Place Beyond the Pines* (2013), as Peter Deluca — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/the-place-beyond-the-pines.md) - *The Devil's in the Details* (2013), as Dr. Bruce Michaels - *The Details* (2012), as Peter Mazzoni - *Abominable Christmas* (2012), as Abominable Dad(voice) - *Dear Dracula* (2012), as Count Dracula (voice) - *Ticket Out* (2012), as Jim - *Bad Karma* (2012), as Molloy - *The Iceman* (2012), as Roy Demeo - *Killing Them Softly* (2012), as Markie Trattman — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/killing-them-softly.md) - *Wanderlust* (2012), as Ray Liotta (uncredited) - *Breathless* (2012), as Sheriff Cooley - *The Son of No One* (2011), as Captain Marion Mathers - *The Entitled* (2011), as Richard Nader - *Field of Dreams 2: Lockout* (2011), as Roger Goodell - *The River Murders* (2011), as Jack Verdon - *Street Kings 2: Motor City* (2011), as Detective Marty Kingston - *All Things Fall Apart* (2011), as Dr. Brintall - *Charlie St. Cloud* (2010), as Florio Ferrente - *Chasing 3000* (2010), as Adult Mickey - *Snowmen* (2010), as Reggie Kirkfield - *Date Night* (2010), as Joe Miletto (uncredited) - *Crazy on the Outside* (2010), as Gray - *The League* (2009), series, as Ruxin's Boss - *Youth in Revolt* (2009), as Lance Wescott - *The Line* (2009), as Mark Shields · Executive Producer - *Powder Blue* (2009), as Jack Doheny - *Observe and Report* (2009), as Detective Harrison - *Crossing Over* (2009), as Cole Frankel - *Local Color* (2008), as John Talio Sr. - *SpongeBob's WhoBob WhatPants* (2008), as The Bubble Poppin Boys Leader - *Hero Wanted* (2008), as Detective Terry Subcott - *In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale* (2007), as Gallian - *Bee Movie* (2007), as Ray Liotta (voice) — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/bee-movie.md) - *Battle in Seattle* (2007), as Mayor Jim Tobin - *Phineas and Ferb* (2007), series, as Ray Liotta (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/phineas-and-ferb.md) - *Even Money* (2007), as Tom Carver - *Wild Hogs* (2007), as Jack - *Smokin' Aces* (2006), as Donald Carruthers - *Smith* (2006), series, as Bobby Stevens · Producer - *Hannah Montana* (2006), series, as Principal Luger - *Take the Lead* (2006), Executive Producer - *Comeback Season* (2006), as Walter Pearce - *Slow Burn* (2005), as Ford Cole - *Revolver* (2005), as Macha - *Control* (2004), as Lee Ray Oliver - *The Last Shot* (2004), as Jack Devine - *Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards* (2003), series, Actor - *Identity* (2003), as Rhodes - *Ticker* (2002), as FBI Agent - *Point of Origin* (2002), as John Orr - *John Q* (2002), as Chief Gus Monroe - *Narc* (2002), as Det. Lt. Henry Oak · Producer - *The Hire* (2001), series, as FBI Agent - *Blow* (2001), as Fred Jung - *Heartbreakers* (2001), as Dean Cumanno - *Hannibal* (2001), as Paul Krendler — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/hannibal.md) - *A Rumor of Angels* (2000), as Nathan Neubauer - *Pilgrim* (2000), as Jack - *Forever Mine* (1999), as Mark Brice - *Muppets from Space* (1999), as Gate Guard - *SpongeBob SquarePants* (1999), series, as Bubble Poppin' Boys' Leader (voice) - *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Zack (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md) - *Phoenix* (1998), as Harry Collins · Co-Producer - *The Rat Pack* (1998), as Frank Sinatra - *Cop Land* (1997), as Gary "Figgsy" Figgis - *Just Shoot Me!* (1997), series, as Ray Liotta - *Turbulence* (1997), as Ryan Weaver - *Unforgettable* (1996), as Dr. David Krane - *Operation Dumbo Drop* (1995), as Capt. T.C. Doyle - *ER* (1994), series, as Charlie Metcalf — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md) - *Corrina, Corrina* (1994), as Manny Singer - *No Escape* (1994), as Capt. J.T. Robbins - *Frasier* (1993), series, as Bob (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md) - *Unlawful Entry* (1992), as Officer Pete Davis - *Article 99* (1992), as Dr. Richard Sturgess - *Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules* (1991), as Martin (segment 'A Domestic Dilemma') - *GoodFellas* (1990), as Henry Hill — Fi1m 93, [page](https://film.one/film/goodfellas.md) - *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Morty Szyslak (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) - *Field of Dreams* (1989), as "Shoeless" Joe Jackson — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/field-of-dreams.md) - *Dominick and Eugene* (1988), as Eugene Luciano - *Arena Brains* (1987), as The Artist - *Something Wild* (1986), as Ray Sinclair — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/something-wild.md) - *Our Family Honor* (1985), series, as Ed Santini - *The Lonely Lady* (1983), as Joe Heron - *Casablanca* (1983), series, as Sacha - *St. Elsewhere* (1982), series, as Murray — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/st-elsewhere.md) - *Crazy Times* (1981), as Johnny 'Wizard' Lazarra - *Hardhat & Legs* (1980), as Family ## Gallery - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-2013696088f2.jpg) Ray Liotta — Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Ray_Liotta_Deauville_2014_3.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-3fe21bbe80b1.jpg) Ray Liotta — Image via TMDB - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-57004d906850.jpg) Ray Liotta — Image via TMDB - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-a3e47ac258db.jpg) Ray Liotta — Image via TMDB - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-ee58e337bff6.jpg) Ray Liotta — Image via TMDB - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-5bb149dd9294.jpg) Ray Liotta — Image via TMDB - ![Ray Liotta](https://film.one/media/person/9213/gallery-b8d79822f311.jpg) Ray Liotta — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### Primetime Emmy Awards — 1 won - 2005: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (won), for *ER* ### Other awards — 1 won - New Jersey Hall of Fame 2016: New Jersey Hall of Fame (won) *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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