Lillo Brancato

Biography

Lillo Brancato, Jr. (born March 30, 1976) is a Colombian-born American actor, known for his performance as Calogero 'C' Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. He's also known for his role as radio operator Russell Vossler in Crimson Tide (1995), and as Benitez in Renaissance Man (1994). He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. In December 2005, Brancato was charged with second-degree murder for his role in a burglary in the Bronx, New York. Authorities say that an off-duty police officer, Daniel Enchautegui, confronted two burglars and was killed in a shootout. Brancato was subsequently acquitted of murder, but he was convicted of first-degree attempted burglary and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Co-defendant Steven Armento was convicted of firing the fatal shot. On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. He has continued to appear in movies.

Known For

Enemy of the State

as Young Worker

The Sopranos

as Matt Bevilaqua

A Bronx Tale

as Calogero "C" Anello (Age 17)

Crimson Tide

as Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler Russell Vossler

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

as Larry

Renaissance Man

as Soldat Donnie Benitez

Back in the Day

as Nicky (as Lillo Brancato Jr.)

'R Xmas

as Husband

Dead on Arrival

as Zanca

In the Shadows

as Jimmy Pierazzi