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Ray Liotta was born in Newark, New Jersey. He was adopted when he was six months old, marking the beginning of his life journey.
Breakthrough Role
1986
Liotta gained attention for his role in the film "Something Wild", which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and set the stage for his future success.
Field of Dreams
1989
Liotta portrayed Shoeless Joe Jackson in the film "Field of Dreams", a role that contributed significantly to his growing reputation as a versatile actor.
Goodfellas
1990
Liotta's portrayal of Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" cemented his status as a leading actor, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition.
Unlawful Entry
1992
Liotta starred as Officer Pete Davis in "Unlawful Entry", a thriller that showcased his ability to play complex and chilling characters.
Cop Land
1997
Liotta played Detective Gary 'Figgsy' Figgis in "Cop Land", a crime drama that further solidified his reputation as a versatile actor.
Primetime Emmy Award
2005
Liotta won a Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role in the television series "ER", demonstrating his talent beyond film.
Marriage Story
2019
Liotta appeared in "Marriage Story", a critically acclaimed film that highlighted his ability to play nuanced and sympathetic characters.
Death
May 26, 2022
Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep at the age of 67 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during the filming of "Dangerous Waters".
Posthumous Recognition
February 24, 2023
Liotta was posthumously recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with his daughter Karsen collecting the recognition on his behalf.
Brief
Known For
His portrayals of Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989) and Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: December 18, 1954.
Born Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Death Date: May 26, 2022.
Death Place: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased, previously an actor and producer.
Past occupations: Actor and producer.
Previous Place of Work: Various film and TV productions.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Golden Globe nomination for Something Wild (1986), Primetime Emmy Award for ER (2005), Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for The Rat Pack (1998) and Texas Rising (2015).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Ray Liotta Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Ray Liotta.
Ray Liotta was born in Newark, New Jersey. He was adopted when he was six months old, marking the beginning of his life journey.
Breakthrough Role
1986
Liotta gained attention for his role in the film "Something Wild", which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and set the stage for his future success.
Field of Dreams
1989
Liotta portrayed Shoeless Joe Jackson in the film "Field of Dreams", a role that contributed significantly to his growing reputation as a versatile actor.
Goodfellas
1990
Liotta's portrayal of Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" cemented his status as a leading actor, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition.
Unlawful Entry
1992
Liotta starred as Officer Pete Davis in "Unlawful Entry", a thriller that showcased his ability to play complex and chilling characters.
Cop Land
1997
Liotta played Detective Gary 'Figgsy' Figgis in "Cop Land", a crime drama that further solidified his reputation as a versatile actor.
Primetime Emmy Award
2005
Liotta won a Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role in the television series "ER", demonstrating his talent beyond film.
Marriage Story
2019
Liotta appeared in "Marriage Story", a critically acclaimed film that highlighted his ability to play nuanced and sympathetic characters.
Death
May 26, 2022
Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep at the age of 67 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during the filming of "Dangerous Waters".
Posthumous Recognition
February 24, 2023
Liotta was posthumously recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with his daughter Karsen collecting the recognition on his behalf.
Brief
Known For
His portrayals of Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989) and Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990).
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: December 18, 1954.
Born Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Death Date: May 26, 2022.
Death Place: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased, previously an actor and producer.
Past occupations: Actor and producer.
Previous Place of Work: Various film and TV productions.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Golden Globe nomination for Something Wild (1986), Primetime Emmy Award for ER (2005), Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for The Rat Pack (1998) and Texas Rising (2015).