Arthur J. Nascarella

Arthur J. Nascarella

81 · Born: Nov 18, 1944

Personal Details

BornNov 18, 1944 Suffolk County, New York, USA

Biography

Arthur J. Nascarella's filmography showcases his versatility as an actor, as he has portrayed a wide range of characters beyond his typical mobster or police officer roles.

Notably, he has played corrupt cops, such as in Cop Land (1997),as well as more complex characters like the hypocritical ambulance Captain Barney in Martin Scorsese's film Bringing Out The Dead (1999),and the fed-up casino boss, Nicky "Fingers" Bonnatto in The Cooler (2003).

In addition to his film work, Nascarella has appeared in multiple principal roles in Spike Lee films, including New Jersey Drive (1995),Clockers (1995),He Got Game (1998),and Summer of Sam (1999).

On television, he currently stars as Bruno Capparelo, the local pizza shop owner, in the Showtime series Billions. His previous television credits include playing the fictional mobster and Capo Carlo Gervasi in The Sopranos.

Before pursuing an acting career, Nascarella had a distinguished background in law enforcement, serving as a 21-year veteran of the NYPD. He also spent eight years in the United States Marine Corps, further demonstrating his dedication to public service.

Throughout his career, Nascarella has consistently impressed audiences with his nuanced performances and ability to bring depth to a wide range of characters.

Career

2018
BlacKkKlansman
BlacKkKlansman as Officer Wheaton
2016
The Brooklyn Banker
The Brooklyn Banker as Father Matteo
Little Men
Little Men as Stu Gershman (uncredited)
2013
Over/Under
Over/Under as Anthony
2012
The Grasslands
The Grasslands as Detective Flynt
1,000 Times More Brutal
1,000 Times More Brutal as Frank Bonadello
Man on a Ledge
Man on a Ledge as Construction Worker
Somebody's Hero
Somebody's Hero as Donald Delansky
2009
Solitary Man
Solitary Man as Nascarella
2008
2007
The Bronx Is Burning
The Bronx Is Burning as Tommy Lasorda
2006
World Trade Center
World Trade Center as Fire Chief at Ground Zero
Running Scared
Running Scared as Frankie Perello
2005
Remedy
Remedy as Detective Lynch
The Sopranos
The Sopranos as Carlo Gervasi
2003
The Cooler
The Cooler as Nicky Fingers Bonnatto
Jersey Guy
Jersey Guy as Father
In the Cut
In the Cut as Captain Crosley
2002
WiseGirls
WiseGirls as Mr. Santalino
2001
Knockaround Guys
Knockaround Guys as Billy Clueless
2000
Bamboozled
Bamboozled as Police Chief
1999
Harvest
Harvest as DEA Agent
Bringing Out the Dead
Bringing Out the Dead as Captain Barney
1998
Happiness
Happiness as Detective Berman
54
54 as IRS Agent
He Got Game
He Got Game as Coach Cincotta
1997
Grind
Grind as Factory Foreman
Fall
Fall as Anthony the Maitre D'
Cop Land
Cop Land as Frank Lagonda
A Brother's Kiss
A Brother's Kiss as Lex's Father
1996
Girl 6
Girl 6 as Boss #2 - Male in Office
Clockers
Clockers as Bartucci
1994
Who Do I Gotta Kill?
Who Do I Gotta Kill? as Distraught Wiseguy
Hand Gun
Hand Gun as Sergeant