Garry Pastore, a seasoned actor with a storied career spanning over four decades, has made a lasting impact in both film and television. His impressive resume boasts a wide range of iconic roles, with his most recent appearance being Arnold White in the highly anticipated Peacock original series Long Bright River (2025),starring Amanda Seyfried and Nicholas Pinnock.
Currently, Garry is captivating audiences in the trending Paramount+ series First Shift (2024),where he plays Valente, a maniacal mob boss. Filming for First Shift will continue in New Jersey through September 2025, offering fans a chance to witness Garry's exceptional acting skills up close.
Throughout his extensive career, Garry has been a prominent presence in numerous blockbuster TV series, including The Blacklist, The Deuce, The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, Billions, Boardwalk Empire, Power, Law & Order, Hit & Run, Seven Seconds, Gotham, and many more. His filmography is equally remarkable, with standout roles in iconic movies such as The Irishman, Wolf of Wall Street, Rob the Mob, The Week Of, Last Call, The Yards, Who's Jenna, as well as fan favorites like Goodfellas, Carlito's Way, Donnie Brasco, A Bronx Tale, Cop Land, The Siege, Do the Right Thing, Cocktail, Prizzi's Honor, and many others.
Garry's film and television credits now exceed over one hundred, and his prolific career shows no signs of slowing down. Recently, he has ventured into new territory, moving away from his signature mobster and law enforcement roles. He has been cast as Father McCarthy, a beleaguered Irish priest, in the upcoming gothic horror film Hellbound Covenant (2025),where he faces a demonic force threatening his clergy.
Beyond acting, Garry is also pursuing a passion for writing, directing, and producing. Having already found success with his personal projects Waiting for Budd and Destressed, he continues to create compelling screenplays for the big screen, with plans to bring some of his projects into production before the end of the year.
Biography:
Garry Pastore is a seasoned actor with a career spanning over four decades. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, including Long Bright River, First Shift, The Blacklist, The Deuce, The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, Billions, Boardwalk Empire, Power, Law & Order, Hit & Run, Seven Seconds, Gotham, and many more.
