Because of their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse them. This drove Meadow to drinking and depression, although they'd broken up shortly before his death. Political Information sees his new friends attack a Somalian student on a bike and he regresses into depression. [13], Brancato was charged with second-degree murder,[14] and his trial began on November 17, 2008. However, the "prying" from Dr. Melfi is uncomfortable for Tony and he often turns sarcastic and antagonistic towards her, leading to an ongoing strain in their relationship. He often tells people about her aspiration to become a pediatrician. Plaster falls down in front of Tony and when he looks up he sees that the chandelier is almost pulled out of the ceiling. The relationship between Tony and Dr. Melfi has been up-and-down, with Tony reaching a level of comfort with Dr. Melfi that he has never experienced with anyone else before, not even his wife. He typically has mistresses who he consistently sees for long periods of time, though he also has a number of brief one-night-stands with strippers from the Bada Bing. Tony was supposed to join Blundetto on the job but failed to because of a panic attack. 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). Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. Tony's referral to therapy allowed a discussion of his thoughts and feelings away from both aspects of his life this forum for reaching into the character's thoughts has been described as a Greek chorus and key to the viewers understanding of the character. away from a life of crime, gets him a job working construction. Richie attempts to kill Matt by attacking him with a baseball bat. The FBI continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. Matt and Sean were from West Orange, New Jersey. 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. BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. PetragliaDr. The Webistics scam was a typical pump and dump exercise. One of the last things Matthew says before Tony and Puss pull their guns on him is "Thank you T". Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. Made in America The first time he was shot by 2 gangsters in. 's lack of focus after graduation. Tony maintains an avid interest in history, particularly World War II. Bevilaqua drove a sedan into the parking lot of the Skyway Diner under the Pulaski Skyway in Kearny, where Moltisanti was eating. Shot to death Portrayed By Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. Tony sometimes has vivid dreams that are shown to the viewer. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second-season premiere, "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office", and appeared in five more episodes. As with Jackie Junior wannabes always misread things and fucked up on relying on old tales of when members stepped up - thinking whacking Chrissy would score points with Aprile was a serious misread. also realized with guidance from his sister. The Sopranos The "Bronx Tale" star was later convicted of attempted burglary and sentenced to a decade behind bars. Later led by Christopher; Matt and Sean commited several robberies on commercial sites, although they had to pay a large percentage of the cash to Tony Soprano. "I became an actor and achieved a lot early on, and it was all destroyed because of my bad choices of using and abusing drugs. 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. 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 also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. DiMeo enforcer Furio Giunta and an associate visit Matt and Sean at their apartment for Tony's cut from the burglaries. Matt's death also appeared to have a psychological effect on Tony. Eventually, Big Pussy Bonpensiero learned of Matt's whereabouts. John Soprano (father)Livia Soprano (mother) He also played Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. 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. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. At the time, Tony thought Janice was his father's favorite child. [2] While in prison, Brancato continued his drug use, suffering a heroin overdose on at least one occasion. The dream ends with Tony confronting Melfi, only to find out he's speaking to his mother, Livia. This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. Tony realized this when he caught Jackie at strip clubs and a casino. James Gandolfini (adult)Bobby Boriello (child)Danny Petrillo (teenager)Michael Gandolfini (teenager)William Ludwig (child) Matt ran away from the scene and went to Richie to tell him that the hit was done for him as a favor. He has yet to discuss his experiences while unconscious with anyone close to him. That the next generation didn't have what the prior generation did to continue "this thing". He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by Christopher Moltisanti. This prompts him to seek help for the attacks. [6], On June 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the Yonkers Police Department, in Yonkers, New York. I think these two guys watched too many movies and thought it was all fun and games. Sean and Matt both tried to impress Tony in the Bada Bing restroom by talking about working with Chris but angered him by speaking candidly about criminal activities when the conversation could have been recorded by law enforcement. Tony listens to classic rock and pop music, particularly of the 1960s and 70s. He is often shown watching programs on the History Channel about great leaders such as George Patton, Erwin Rommel and Winston Churchill. Final Appearance On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. He was also the older brother of former DiMeo acting boss Jackie, Sr. Before Tony realized his mother had helped to plan the attack on him, he had been very close to her and had taken care of her. [12], Armento (who was the father of Brancato's girlfriend Stefanie) was found to have fired the fatal shot that killed Enchautegui, and subsequently convicted of first-degree murder on October 30, 2008, receiving a sentence of life in prison without parole. Tony is dressed in trousers, suspenders and an undershirt. [4] He further appeared in Renaissance Man (1994), followed by a minor but climactic role as a radio operator in Crimson Tide (1995). The murder of Matthew Bevilaqua was pure vengeance and an act that he believed had to be carried out since Christopher getting shot was a direct affront to him as boss of the DiMeo family, and as Christopher's cousin. He also treated his putative nephew, Christopher Moltisanti (actually his wife's first cousin, once removed), as a son in many ways. Home Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. 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. Bevilaqua and Gismonte angered boss Tony Soprano by candidly talking about criminal activities, wasting their chances at quickly becoming made men. His father shepherded Tony through his ascendancy, until his death in 1986 from emphysema, brought on by a heavy smoking habit. 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. While Enchautegui waited for backup, a gunfight erupted and Enchautegui was shot. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He is again shown in his father's old car accompanied by a range of past associates. This page was last modified on 6 January 2016, at 09:31. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. For example, her first boyfriend at college was of part black heritage, and Tony's racism led him to try to drive him away. In high school he met his future bride, Carmela DeAngelis. She tries to use it as an example of Tony's negative thinking contributing to his depression. Tony was especially proud of A.J. He had a stockbroker license the same way Christopher did. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO.Monetization is disabled on this channel.I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Lillo Broncato told police that he broke into the empty home in order to obtain drugs and any other valuables. Tony finally decides that while he loved Christopher, he would always be unreliable and dangerous to others. Police Say Statements Differ", Former 'Sopranos' Actor Brancato Gets Parole, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lillo_Brancato&oldid=1141728889, Prisoners and detainees of New York (state), Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 14:02. Tony kills Ralph Cifaretto after their horse, Pie-O-My, dies in a suspicious stable fire in "Whoever Did This". As Moltisanti left the diner, Gismonte fired several shots at him, wounding him. The coach, who is once again a living man, chastises Tony for dropping out of school. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. "Oh wow RIP," responded actor Lillo Brancato Jr, who played young mobster Matthew Bevilaqua on the series. Gender In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. Tony was initially pleased with the relationship, believing Jackie to be a hard-working pre-med student from a good family. The eyewitness himself has one when he learns that Matthew Bevilaqua was tied to the Soprano family. Affiliation Brancato was charged with second-degree murder, and his trial began on November 17, 2008. Tony has a strong preference for women of European, particularly Italian descent, with dark hair and eyes and exotic features. Born in 1977, he was 23 years old when he was killed, in "From Where to Eternity." When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. 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. Sean Gismonte (died 2000) was a DiMeo crime family associate and the partner-in-crime of Matthew Bevilacqua. I think he did mention he went to college somewhere? Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. He had no respect for this thing. He knocks on the door and a female figure descends slowly in shadow; the door creaks ominously. 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 is quick to credit the medication for his improved mood but Dr. Melfi tells him it cannot be that as it takes 6 weeks to work she credits their therapy sessions. He hopes that both his children will escape the life of crime he has led. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Bevilaqua and Gismonte also assisted . This is probably because "T" is what close friends and associates call him not what some low level goons call him. He had one very short encounter with an Asian-American escort during "The Test Dream". Information seems to be doing better. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. why exactly does Tony have Puss give Matt Bevilaqua a last drink To give Matt a false sense of security, Tony wants Matt to calm down, by having Pussy give Matt a soda; Matt will think things might just be okay, he won't be killed because Tony is being nice by having Pussy give him a drink. Meadow's next boyfriend was Jackie Aprile Jr., the son of Tony's old friend Jackie Aprile, Sr. Tony had. The Many Saints of Newark She is cooking dinner and when she goes over to the oven the scarf drapes across Tony. As someone with a stock broker license, he definitely had to have at least some level of booksmarts. His adoptive brother, Vinny, briefly worked as a fashion model and now works as a Yonkers civil servant. Behind the Scenes Dr. Melfi makes a connection between meat and Tony's panic attacks and also explores his mother's attitude to the fruits of his father's labor. On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. 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. From the beginning, Tony had doubts that his son could succeed him as Boss of the Dimeo Crime Family. However, since his Uncle Richie's release from prison and subsequent death, Jackie had become more and more involved in the Mafia. Matthew Bevilaqua In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. He was addicted to cocaine and heroin by his mid-20s. A naive and slimy yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with Sean. 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. Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. However, the relationship was strained when a disgruntled Junior became more and more marginalized in the organization as the FBI's investigation into his activities increased. Prior to this, Bonpensiero confessed to being an informant, and the four have one last drink. In the episode "Isabella" Tony sinks into a severe depressive episode and experiences hallucinations he sees a beautiful Italian woman named Isabella in his neighbor's garden. Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. 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. 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. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. "[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. 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. Matthew Bevilaqua. The Webistics scam was an illegal pump and dump scam. 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". Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. In the second season of The Sopranos, which HBO broadcast in 2000, Brancato starred as Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster associated with Tony Soprano's crime syndicate. Biographical Information The director, whose brother-in-law is a police officer, edited down all of Brancato's scenes during post-production. Anthony John Soprano 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. He becomes convinced that he is in love with her, but she turns him down when he makes advances towards her. Matthew "Matt Drinkwater" Bevilacqua, played by Lillo Brancato Jr., is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. When he finds out it's almost worse than a regular job because you can never quit, he starts getting deeper into drug addiction. It's too much to deal with almost. 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). There is a caterpillar crawling on the back of Ralph's head.

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