Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Producer |
Birth Day | August 30, 1976 |
Birth Place | Bogotá, Colombia, Colombia |
Age | 47 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Other names | Lillo Brancato |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1993–2007, 2014–present |
Criminal charge | first-degree attempted burglary |
Criminal penalty | 10 years in prison |
Criminal status | paroled December 31, 2013 |
Net worth: $850,000 (2024)
Lillo Brancato, the talented actor and producer from Colombia, is estimated to have a net worth of around $850,000 in the year 2024. Brancato is widely recognized for his remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry, showcasing his skills and versatility on screen. With a rich portfolio of work, he has captivated audiences with his performances, leaving a lasting impression. Through his dedication and talent, Brancato has not only achieved financial success but also gained immense respect and admiration from his peers and fans alike. His net worth reflects both his professional achievements and the value he has brought to the industry.
Biography/Timeline
Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. In A Bronx Tale in 1993 he played the main character Calogero 'C' Anello, a teenager torn between his father and a mob boss who befriended him as a kid. (According to New York Magazine, Brancato earned $25,000 for the role.) He also starred alongside Gregory Hines, Danny DeVito, and Mark Wahlberg in the 1994 movie Renaissance Man. In 1995, he played a minor role in Crimson Tide with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman.
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. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second-season premiere, "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office...", and appeared in five more episodes, the last one being "Bust Out", However, his character was murdered in the previous episode, "From Where to Eternity". Brancato also played a mobster in the TV series Falcone, which debuted in 2000. In 2001, Brancato starred opposite fellow Sopranos cast member Drea de Matteo in Abel Ferrara's 'R Xmas.
On December 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the New York City Police Department in the Bronx on suspicion of murdering off-duty police officer Daniel Enchautegui. Enchautegui had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. Enchautegui confronted Brancato and his accomplice, 48-year-old Steven Armento, outside a vacant house located at 3119 Arnow Place, next to his own, after hearing glass break. While Enchautegui waited for backup, a gunfight erupted and Enchautegui was shot. He was later taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he died. Police arrested Brancato and Armento in the vicinity, both with multiple gunshot wounds and in critical condition.
Brancato was charged with second-degree murder, and his trial began on November 17, 2008. On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
Brancato was incarcerated as state inmate #09A0227 in the Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, and was subsequently transferred to the Hudson Correctional Facility. On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole.