Richard Foronjy

Acting

Richard Foronjy

Born August 3, 1937 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died May 19, 2024 · aged 86

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Foronjy (August 3, 1937 - May 19, 2024) was an American film and television character actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the mobster "Tony Darvo" in the 1988 film Midnight Run, alongside Robert Miranda, who played the role of "Joey". Throughout his career he appeared in 79 films and television shows. Description above from the Wikipedia arti…

Known For

Once Upon a Time in AmericaOnce Upon a Time in America · 1984
Once Upon a Time in America
★ 8.41984
MovieDramaCrime
A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.
Ghostbusters IIGhostbusters II · 1989
Ghostbusters II
★ 6.61989
MovieComedyFantasy
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Midnight RunMidnight Run · 1988
Midnight Run
★ 7.21988
MovieComedyCrime
A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.
Carlito's WayCarlito's Way · 1993
Carlito's Way
★ 7.81993
MovieCrimeDrama
Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld.
OscarOscar · 1991
Oscar
★ 6.41991
MovieComedy
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.
Prince of the CityPrince of the City · 1981
Prince of the City
★ 7.01981
MovieDramaThriller
New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
Man of the HouseMan of the House · 1995
Man of the House
★ 5.41995
MovieComedyFamily
Ben Archer is not happy. His mother, Sandy, has just met a man, and it looks like things are pretty serious. Driven by a fear of abandonment, Ben tries anything and everything to ruin the "love bubble" which surrounds his mom. However, after Ben and Jack's experiences in the Indian Guides, the two become much closer.
The Public EyeThe Public Eye · 1992
The Public Eye
★ 6.21992
MovieCrimeDrama
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.

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HunterHunter · 1984
Hunter
★ 7.11984
SeriesAction & AdventureDrama
Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.

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Capital NewsCapital News · 1990
Capital News
★ 6.51990
SeriesDrama
Capital News is a short-lived American drama series that aired on ABC in 1990. Starring Lloyd Bridges and Helen Slater, Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams. Capital News explores the professional and personal lives of the staff at *The Capital*, a prominent Washington, D.C., daily newspaper comparable to *The Washington Post*. The series stars Lloyd Bridges as the gruff editor-in-chief, Jo-Jo Turner. Mild-mannered metro editor Clay Gibson (Michael Woods) oversees a team of reporters that includes newcomer Anne McKenna (Helen Slater, of *Supergirl* fame) and her seasoned partner, Redmond Dunne (William Russ). Parallel to their local coverage, the national desk—led by the calculating Edison King (Mark Blum)—tackles high-stakes political stories.

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