He was arguably one of the most ruthless characters on the show; he exhibited some of the same similar traits as . In the second and third episode the viewer sees Tony in a dream-like state, eventually arriving at what could be purgatory, where he is greeted by a man who takes the physical form of his late cousin Tony Blundetto. Hair Color 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. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. This prompts him to seek help for the attacks. Something I noticed about Matthew Bevilaqua's death scene So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. Unknown 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. He remarks how he spent countless hours with Tony on the football field, only to throw it away by going into crime. 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. In a later session Dr. Melfi pushes Tony to admit he has feelings of anger towards his mother and he again storms out. Tony was born on August 22, 1959, to Livia and Johnny Soprano. He was charged with a seventh-degree Class A misdemeanor for criminal possession of a controlled substance. 's depression, a 'rotten putrid gene' that Tony believes he passed down to his son. In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. Aliases 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. On the fateful night of Dec. 10, 2005, a heroic police officer lost his life because of my drug taking and bad decision making," he said (per People Magazine ). 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. The Sopranos, "Bust Out" - The A.V. Club 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. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the show and felt as if he had "dodged a big bullet" when he got away clean. 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. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti . 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. To hide this from associates, he lied that he was unable to participate because he had been mugged and injured. Brancato can be heard narrating the music video for the Chris Brown and Young Thug song "City Girls", released on December 4, 2020. He is shot to death on Tony's boat by Tony, Silvio, and Paulie, then weighted down and thrown into the ocean. Tony's feelings toward his son, however, are mixed, especially with worries about his future. The character was murdered in "From Where to Eternity", before appearing in flashback during "Bust Out". In November 2002 ("Everybody Hurts"), Tony dreams of his ex-comar Gloria Trillo shortly after learning of her suicide by hanging. 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. Italian-American In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. He was a capo in the DiMeo crime family and led the Aprile crew. He did lack any form of common sense however. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. Eventually, Big Pussy Bonpensiero learned of Matt's whereabouts. When he finds out it's almost worse than a regular job because you can never quit, he starts getting deeper into drug addiction. Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. 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. With DiMeo in prison, Aprile became the official "Street Boss" of the family. 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 often tells people about her aspiration to become a pediatrician. She tells him that their flight from the pool sparked his panic attack through the overwhelming fear of somehow losing his own family. Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. Mikey Palmice (3) Uncle Junior's subordinate Mikey Palmice got violent quite early. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Matthew_Bevilaqua&oldid=3144075, Articles lacking sources from December 2009, Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from September 2015, Fictional American people of Italian descent, All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. Brancato went on to star in 'R Xmas (2001), appearing with fellow Sopranos cast member Drea de Matteo, and appeared opposite Eddie Murphy as Larry in The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002). [11], Six months later, on December 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx for the murder of 28-year-old police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death. However, prior to completing his freshman year, he dropped out and elected to go into his father's criminal work. Junior would unknowingly act as the lightning rod for the feds, while Tony would run the family from behind the scenes as a de facto boss starting in April 1999. away from a life of crime, gets him a job working construction. 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. In season one, Tony states that he knew former Gambino crime family boss John Gotti in the 1980s in that Gotti outbid him at an auction but gave him a ride home in the vehicle. also realized with guidance from his sister. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. Rank Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In high school he met his future bride, Carmela DeAngelis. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. Matthew Bevilaqua (1976-2000) was an associate of the DiMeo crime family and the partner-in-crime of Sean Gismonte. Matt heavily blames Sean for the hit, likely as Sean was an easy scapegoat since he is now dead. This may be a dumb question but : r/thesopranos - reddit Matt and Sean were from West Orange, New Jersey.Matt wanted to move up in the ranks along with his best friend, Sean. 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 was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. Chrissy himself would have got whacked very early but for who he was related to. [13] On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. Matt ran away from the scene and went to Richie to tell him that the hit was done for him as a favor. 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. Over the course of the show he is seen to enjoy Jefferson Airplane, Eric Clapton, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, AC/DC, Rush, Eagles, Journey, Boston, and Deep Purple. Other Relatives Tony is dressed in trousers, suspenders and an undershirt. He was addicted to cocaine and heroin by his mid-20s. (Edward Morgan), It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.Eric Hoffer (19021983). "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." Sean then blames Matt for making him do all the talking. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second-season premiere, "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office", and appeared in five more episodes. Furio jokingly remarks that they "suck each other's cocks" in Italian to his associate. 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. 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. Matthew Bevilaqua Obituary (1983 - 2015) - Atlanta, GA - Legacy On March 26 1999 ("Isabella"), Tony is attacked by William Johnson "Petite" Clayborn and Rasheen Ray, two thugs sent by Uncle Junior under orders to execute Tony. Among other differences, his accent has changed and his hotel's bartender condescends him (in sharp contrast to the bartender at The Bing, who is a recurring punching bag for Tony). Charges of second-degree murder were also leveled against him, but they didn't stick. seems to be doing better. He committed his first murder at the age of 23 on Labor Day weekend in 1982, killing a small-time bookie named Willie Overall. He saw his father and uncle mutilate Mr. Satriale, the local butcher, and later fainted at a family dinner made with free meat from Satriale's shop. 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. She is cooking dinner and when she goes over to the oven the scarf drapes across Tony. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Tony sustains some injury to his ear which is partially shot off, and minor bruises and cuts from crashing his vehicle. And there's no way to pass it without understanding how options trading work. However, since his Uncle Richie's release from prison and subsequent death, Jackie had become more and more involved in the Mafia. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. Their relationship after this nearly deteriorates, as Tony barely speaks to her after that. Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. He was also the older brother of former DiMeo acting boss Jackie, Sr. Tony begins to open up once Dr. Melfi explains the doctor-patient confidentiality rules. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. Great, now this thread looks like a bunch of fuckin' jerkoffs. 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. 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. However, he was plagued in having to "show the sad face" while the rest of his family grieves. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. 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. Bevilaqua drove a sedan into the parking lot of the Skyway Diner under the Pulaski Skyway in Kearny, where Moltisanti was eating. 's friendship with "the Jasons", sons of two of his associates, and A.J. Cause of death 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. 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. Tony realized this when he caught Jackie at strip clubs and a casino. [2] While in prison, Brancato continued his drug use, suffering a heroin overdose on at least one occasion. Matt then goes into hiding. Italian-American Tony asks if he enjoyed the diet soft drink, to which Matt answers in the positive. Lol. Tony did not really plan to murder his nephew but saw the opportunity after a car accident caused by Moltisanti being high on drugs and finally had enough of Christopher's behavior. Later they discuss Livia's car accident and Melfi suggests depression may have contributed to the accident - Tony misunderstands her and becomes angry. Brancato was born Saul Rodriguez in Bogot, Colombia,[1] on August 30, 1976. Tony says he is there for the stonemason job but does not speak English well (Tony's grandfather was an immigrant stonemason). He favors dark features but also had a few brief flings with blond European women, including a Russian housekeeper and a stewardess from Icelandic Airways. 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. Lillo Brancato - Wikipedia Tony's grandfather, Corrado Soprano Sr., was a master stone mason who emigrated from Avellino, Italy in 1910. When the witness learned that the murder was Mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. In a dream sequence, Tony tells his true feelings about Christopher's death to Dr Melfi, saying: "I am relieved, he was a tremendous drag on my emotions, on my thoughts about the future. 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". The coach, who is once again a living man, chastises Tony for dropping out of school. He was sometimes referred to as "Drinkwater"; "beve l'acqua" is Italian for "drink the water". So they were gay for each other. 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. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, "How Sopranos Star Lillo Brancato Descended into Addiction and Violence And His Life After Prison", "Lillo Brancato lands first movie role in 'Back In The Day' following jail stint; police union head calls for boycott", "Chris Brown and Young Thug Share "City Girls" Music Video", "New York Penal Law 220.03 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree & Your Criminal Defense: Does Quantity of the Drug Matter? Brancato was charged with second-degree murder, and his trial began on November 17, 2008. In "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" Tony abruptly ends his therapy and persuades Dr. Melfi to go into hiding when he discovers that his Uncle Junior has found out about their sessions. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). Spouse To keep them segregated, family members used to call Tony Blundetto "Tony Uncle Al" and Tony Soprano "Tony Uncle Johnny". Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 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. How someone stole the watch off a dying Tony Soprano However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. He also played Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. Tony Soprano | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom He played baseball and football, and according to Sal Bonpensiero, he nearly made All-County. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. Tony managed to strike a truce with Phil's underlings, however, and after Phil is assassinated, Tony returns safely to his criminal enterprise. Tony went to high school with Artie Bucco and Davey Scatino and remained friends with them into later life. All due respect. 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. He was killed in a snack shack inside of the Hacklebarney State Park in Morris County. At the end of the third episode he awakes from his coma in a confused but stable state. Vic Musto's subtle change in facial expression after Davey describes how Tony collects his debts amounts to this as well. 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. He has yet to discuss his experiences while unconscious with anyone close to him. Rank 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. Brancato and his associate also suffered gunshot wounds from Enchautgui who was armed at the time, but they both survived. Biographical Information Hoping to get A.J. Brown Catholic 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. Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" Now obviously this isn't what got Matthew killed but it shows his true character. Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. Tony is later seen with A.J. Janice Baccalieri (sister)Barbara Giglione (sister) Salvatore Bonpensiero | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom After his monumental debut in Robert Dinero's "A Bronx Tale" (1993),TV and movie big wigs shared high hopes for the budding star. Tony leaves out the violence associated with his criminal career. He had a stock broker licence so was probably better than buying fish and sweeping cheese. In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. Because of their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse them. The Many Saints of Newark Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. Tony's over-protectiveness of Meadow has led to feuds between them on several occasions. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. He's also appeared in several films since his release from prison, the most recent of which being "Made in Mexico" in 2021. William Bender, "The Last Aria of Tony Soprano", The New York Times, February 26, 2006. There, A.J. 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. he is benefiting from the death of a great police officer, and that is totally unacceptable." . Brancato's last film before being charged in 2005 for first-degree burglary was Saturday Morning, released in 2007. Tony kills Ralph Cifaretto after their horse, Pie-O-My, dies in a suspicious stable fire in "Whoever Did This". The Sopranos S 2 E 10 Bust Out / Recap - TV Tropes In "Denial, Anger, Acceptance" Tony discusses Jackie's cancer with Dr. Melfi. The episode follows his attempts to discern his identity, recover his briefcase, and get back to his family. Sean Gismonte became an associate in Paulie Gualtieri's crew of the DiMeo crime . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. is finally getting back to college, this time at Rutgers University, to take classes and party with girls as Tony believes every college kid should. As Moltisanti left the diner, Gismonte fired several shots at him, wounding him. He resented being in therapy and refused to accept the diagnosis of panic attacks given him by the neurologists who had investigated his illness. He was Matthew Bevilaqua's partner in crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the murder. Tony has suffered from panic attacks that sometimes cause him to lose consciousness since his childhood. John Soprano (father)Livia Soprano (mother) Tony was part of an unofficial crew of young criminals consisting of Silvio Dante, Ralph Cifaretto and Jackie Aprile. He also treated his putative nephew, Christopher Moltisanti (actually his wife's first cousin, once removed), as a son in many ways. Tony also attended Seton Hall University. From the beginning, Tony had doubts that his son could succeed him as Boss of the Dimeo Crime Family. 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. At the time, Tony thought Janice was his father's favorite child. 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. Richie refused to protect Matt because he knew DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano would kill anyone involved in the attack. Bevilaqua and Gismonte angered boss Tony Soprano by candidly talking about criminal activities, wasting their chances at quickly becoming made men. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos . In October 2004 ("The Test Dream"), Tony comes to terms with having to kill his cousin Tony Blundetto, as well reflecting inner demons and fears ranging from his children's future, his relationship with his wife, his infidelities, deceased acquaintances including some who have died by his hand or by his orders, his fate and even his relationship with his father. He hopes that both his children will escape the life of crime he has led. back on track, Tony rekindles A.J. After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. His wife Carmela seems to know about this and usually turns a blind eye, though sometimes the bottled-up tensions explode in domestic arguments - particularly at the end of Season 4, when Tony's affairs drive Carmela to separate from him. Tony has a penchant for carrying on extramarital affairs. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. His father was always involved in crime and Tony recalls some of his activities in flashbacks on the show. This page was last modified on 6 January 2016, at 09:31. Matthew Bevilaqua - After Death After Death Cops later found Matt's body and a witness told officials about the murder, which according to a transcript was on the night of April 29, 2000, at about 9 PM. He manages to dial 911 but loses consciousness before being able to tell the operator what happened. He had no respect for this thing. Career information After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. While nervously guzzling down the drink, Tony again asks Matt if Richie Aprile was responsible, to which Matt answers in the negative. By late spring, however, he was back in the hospital and had begun chemotherapy treatments. To gain respect from Richie and to quickly make their mark, Matt and Sean plan an unsanctioned hit on Christopher. That the next generation didn't have what the prior generation did to continue "this thing". With Tony's role in the family's operation increasing and disagreements including Tony thwarting Junior's plot to kill "Little Pussy" Malanga in Artie Bucco's restaurant, tensions between Tony and Uncle Junior rose and reached an all-time high as Jackie's condition turned for the worse. When Dr. Melfi asks him to remember good experiences from his childhood he has difficulty. First Appearance I think he did mention he went to college somewhere? Matthew Bevilaqua - Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core "[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. At home, Tony tells Carmela he would like to spend more time with A.J.. Carmela is somewhat surprised by this, figuring he would want to focus his attention on Meadow. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Sean Gismonte | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom Police later find Matt's dead body and a witness told detectives about the gunshots he heard and saw two men leave the scene in a car. Prior to this, Bonpensiero confessed to being an informant, and the four have one last drink. Christopher was driving while high on heroin and serves off off the road to avoid hitting an oncoming car. Matt wanted to move up in the ranks along with his best friend, Sean. Tony finally decides that while he loved Christopher, he would always be unreliable and dangerous to others. Cops later found Matt's body and a witness told officials about the murder, which according to a transcript was on the night of April 29, 2000, at about 9 PM. Junior took over the paternal role and continued to advise and assist Tony. Tony has to juggle North Jersey's most powerful criminal organization, keeping it functioning properly and keeping dissonance to a minimum. Matthew Bevilaqua | Antagonists Wiki | Fandom [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Plaster falls down in front of Tony and when he looks up he sees that the chandelier is almost pulled out of the ceiling. He eventually beat Jackie up to warn him about abusing his daughter's feelings and confiscated a gun from him. After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down.
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