The director, whose brother-in-law is a police officer, edited down all of Brancato's scenes during post-production. However, he also sometimes alienates his children with his behavior. When he finds out it's almost worse than a regular job because you can never quit, he starts getting deeper into drug addiction. In the episode when Tony's sister, Janice, goes back to Seattle, it is revealed during a rushed conversation between Janice and Tony that their mother suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. Soldiers from Johnny Boy's crew, Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, passed their loyalty on to Tony after Johnny Boy died, Tony then became acting capo of his father's old crew in 1986, making him the youngest capo in the family, at only 27. He tries to find a car mechanic (who had worked on his Lincoln when Tony drove Lincolns) to put it back on, but a duck swoops down and snatches it from his hand. Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. He was later taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he died. I think these two guys watched too many movies and thought it was all fun and games. 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. Tony was not alone in nightmares, as Silvio and Paulie admit in private they have all been haunted by nightmares of killing a good friend. Biographical Information He tells her about the stress of his business life he has a feeling that he has come in at the end of something and describes a reverence for the glorified "old days" of the Mafia. He also obtained a stockbroker license, although he may have acquired it in a manner similar to Christopher, by paying someone else to take the test for him. Tony finally decides that while he loved Christopher, he would always be unreliable and dangerous to others. Though spelled without a 'c,' Matthew Bevilaqua was shot to death by Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini) and his colleague "Big Pussy" after Bevilaqua had attempted to murder Christopher Moltisante. Tony sustains some injury to his ear which is partially shot off, and minor bruises and cuts from crashing his vehicle. . The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Career information is released from a mental health ward, Tony and Carmela dissuade him from joining the Army, and convince him instead to become involved in a film bankrolled by Carmine Lupertazzi, Jr., with the possibility of opening his own club. Carmela Soprano "[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. After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. 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. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. [8][9] He has since had supporting roles in films including Dead on Arrival (2017), a remake of D.O.A. Melfi prescribes Prozac as an anti-depressant, telling him that no one needs to suffer from depression with the wonders of modern pharmacology. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. 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. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. He had one very short encounter with an Asian-American escort during "The Test Dream". The last drink Matt is given by Pussy prior to his execution is a diet Coke, referred to by Tony as a "sugarless motherfucker", despite being offered a Fanta. A naive and slimy yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with Sean. Tony leaves out the violence associated with his criminal career. He was Matthew Bevilaqua's partner in crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. His old friend Silvio Dante also joined him as a soldier in his crew. Tony maintains an avid interest in history, particularly World War II. 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. His adoptive brother, Vinny, briefly worked as a fashion model and now works as a Yonkers civil servant. Bevilaqua and Gizmonte didn't have the patience but they had the ambition. August 22, 1959[1] In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. The dream ends with Tony confronting Melfi, only to find out he's speaking to his mother, Livia. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. Bevilaqua is a close associate with the Soprano crew and works closely . Pussy and Tony dragged a beaten Matt to a locked refreshment shack and after interrogating him to make sure that he and Sean were acting on their own, and not for someone else, shot him 21 times in the chest, stomach and head. (Edward Morgan), It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.Eric Hoffer (19021983). Richie refused to protect Matt because he knew DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano would kill anyone involved in the attack. Because of their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse them. 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. 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. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Every single thing these 2 characters did was gold. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. 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. 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. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. Matthew Bevilaqua, shot to death by Tony and Big Pussy for attempting to kill Christopher (April 2000). In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. It sinks in that he's Tempting Fate if he continues to carry on with Carmela. Brancato was charged with second-degree murder, and his trial began on November 17, 2008. He was sometimes referred to as "Drinkwater"; "beve l'acqua" is Italian for "drink the water". Eventually, Soprano crew soldier Pussy Bonpensiero learns of Matt's whereabouts from a teenager after implying that whoever tells them where he is hiding will gain "points" with the DiMeo crime family. He had a stockbroker license the same way Christopher did. After killing Christopher, Tony tries to discover whether other mobsters or family members had similar feelings, it seems, however, that they do not. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. They needed a better stewardship, I blame that on Chrissy, what the fuck were they learning under his wing? In therapy, when asked to remember happy childhood memories about his mother, Tony struggled to come up with any, eventually recalling that he witnessed his father falling down the stairs, causing the whole family to laugh, even his mother; he later described his mother as a cruel, joyless woman who wore his father down "to a little nub". The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years - Grunge On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. He then left the car and started running while shooting at Moltisanti; Gismonte was shot dead by Moltisanti while struggling with the passenger seat's seatbelt. 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. Tony's grandfather, Corrado Soprano Sr., was a master stone mason who emigrated from Avellino, Italy in 1910. This subterfuge ended when Moltisanti was killed by Tony after an automobile accident. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a cert (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). We learn that he has been left to care for his mother alone by his sisters. Tony is later seen with A.J. Tony has a penchant for carrying on extramarital affairs. However, he was plagued in having to "show the sad face" while the rest of his family grieves. In high school he met his future bride, Carmela DeAngelis. Corrado Soprano, Jr. (uncle)Quintina Blundetto (aunt)Tony Blundetto (cousin)Hugh DeAngelis (father-in-law)Mary DeAngelis (mother-in-law)Bobby Baccalieri (brother-in-law)Bobby Baccalieri III (Step-nephew)Sophia Baccalieri (step-niece) Domenica Baccalieri (niece)Thomas Giglione, Jr. (brother-in-law)Alyssa Giglione (niece)Thomas Giglione III (nephew)Christopher Moltisanti (cousin-in-law)Brian Cammarata (cousin-in-law) He was addicted to cocaine and heroin by his mid-20s. This drove Meadow to drinking and depression, although they'd broken up shortly before his death. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second-season premiere, "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office", and appeared in five more episodes. The episode follows his attempts to discern his identity, recover his briefcase, and get back to his family. He was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. Italian-American Anthony John Soprano 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. 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. Its hard to sift out whether he was dumb or just not street smart and misread things. After Jackie's death, Tony accepts Meadow's college friends and gets along well with her fianc, Finn, before the two separated under unrevealed circumstances. Finally, in the penultimate episode of the series, "The Blue Comet", Melfi severs her relationship with Tony as his therapist after reading research recommended by her own therapist that sociopaths can use talk therapy to actually improve their skills in manipulating others and using what is learned in therapy to become more capable criminals. numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. Matthew Bevilaqua is played by Lillo Brancato Jr. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime from West Orange, New Jersey and an associate working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. 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. When discussing it with Johnny Sack, Tony is quite angry as he tells John that he paid a lot, showing the weight that having to kill his cousin was causing Tony. This closeness leads Tony to have something of a "crush" on Dr. Melfi, something that is unattainable. However, when Tony suggests he wants to do something decent with the family, Carmela drops the subject; not realizing Tony's intent is to help him deal with the repeating mental scenes of Matt's murder. Tony had been using his putative nephew Christopher Moltisanti as a buffer between him and his capos during the past two seasons in order to insulate himself from the FBI. 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). BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. Information 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 ). on The Stugots, teaching his son how to steer. Read more about this topic: Matthew Bevilaqua, It is easy to face Death and Fate, and the things that sound so dreadful. He is at first tempted to spare his old friend, but in the end knows what his priorities are, knowing that his lifelong friend is a government informant and a threat to his crime family. Later Dr. Melfi tries prescribing Lithium as a mood stabilizer. Matt heavily blames Sean for the hit, likely as Sean was an easy scapegoat since he is now dead. Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. He is a cousin of Louis Gismonte, a convict who spent time in the license plate workshop with DiMeo capo Richie Aprile. Richard "Richie" Aprile (September 7, 1945 May, 2000) is a recurring character portrayed by David Proval on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. 's lack of focus after graduation. This later turns sour after A.J. During this episode Tony introduces the concept of him acting like the sad clown - happy on the outside but sad on the inside. It's too much to deal with almost. That the next generation didn't have what the prior generation did to continue "this thing". Tony says he is there for the stonemason job but does not speak English well (Tony's grandfather was an immigrant stonemason). In "Fortunate Son" Tony discusses a childhood memory of an early panic attack. He knocks on the door and a female figure descends slowly in shadow; the door creaks ominously. I love when Tony wipes his hands on his shirt during that little interaction. With the help of a therapist and medication, A.J. Soldier (1982-1986)Captain (1986-1999)De facto Boss (1999-2006)Boss (2006-2006) Mikey Palmice (3) Uncle Junior's subordinate Mikey Palmice got violent quite early. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. By May/June 2006 Tony is mobile and fully aware and has regained his voice but is still recovering. How someone stole the watch off a dying Tony Soprano Matthew Bevilaqua | Fact and Fiction Wiki | Fandom Ronald F. SpearsKevin FinnertyMr. However, prior to completing his freshman year, he dropped out and elected to go into his father's criminal work. 's depression, a 'rotten putrid gene' that Tony believes he passed down to his son. Brown Nonetheless, this gave his family quite a scare and a painful memory of his nearly fatal shooting the previous year. Salvatore Bonpensiero | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. As Moltisanti left the diner, Gismonte fired several shots at him, wounding him. 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. Meadow learned of her father's actions and didn't speak to him for several months, eventually reconciling at Christmas in 2000.