John Tormey

John Tormey
Born John J. Tormey, Jr.
(1937-08-04) August 4, 1937
Willimantic, Connecticut, United States
Occupation Actor, dancer
Years active 1940s-present
Spouse(s) Norma
Children John J. Tormey III

John J. Tormey, Jr. (born August 4, 1937[1] in Willimantic, Connecticut)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for his performance as Louie in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999).[3][4][5]

Early life

John J. Tormey, Jr.[6][7] was born on August 4, 1937 in Willimantic, Connecticut to John J. Tormey, Sr. and Sara Ferro (March 11, 1914 – December 12, 2012).[8] He has one sister, Caroline and a brother Charles.[8] He got his start in acting as a child actor in the 1940s.[6][7]

Career

Tormey portrayed the Harassing Man in The Real Blonde (1998).[9]

In Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Tormey played the character Louie, a local mobster for whom Ghost Dog serves as a hit man.[3][4][5]

Tormey has also acted on stage. For example, in 2000 he portrayed Emil in David Mamet's The Duck Variations at the Atlantic Theater Company.[10]

According to his son, John J. Tormey III, Tormey is also a dancer.[7]

Personal life

Tormey's wife, Norma, is also an actress, as well as model.[7][8] Their son, John J. Tormey III, is an entertainment lawyer.[6][7]

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014 She's Funny That Way The Hot Dog Vendor Uncredited
2014 Rob the Mob Ricky Lollipops
2012 Not Fade Away Uncle Paul
2010 How Do You Know Doorman
2010 Friendship! Bus Driver
2009 Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony Vince/Vinnie
2009 I Hate Valentine's Day Moe
2008 Be Kind Rewind Demolition Chief
2007 Manhunt 2 Receptionist
2007 Trainwreck: My Life as an Idiot Bum
2007 The Ten Junkie Jerry Park
2005 Stay Custodian/Piano Mover#1
2005 The Warriors Harrison
2005 The Honeymooners Auctioneer
2005 Game 6 George, Georgie, Giorgio
2004 Keane 2nd Ticket Agent
2004 Our Italian Husband Gaetano
2002 Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven Vincenzo
2001 The Curse of the Jade Scorpion Sam
2000 The Yards Contract Officer
2000 Joe Gould's Secret Harry Kolis
1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Louie
1999 Just the Ticket Taxi Cab Driver
1998 Safe Men Older Guy
1998 Mob Queen Di Marco
1998 The Real Blonde Harassing Man
1997 Kiss Me, Guido Patsy Zito
1997 Commandments Desk Sergeant
1997 Jungle 2 Jungle Deli Clerk

References

  1. Hollywood.com
  2. John Tormey
  3. 1 2 Charity, Tom; Armstrong, Richard; Hughes, Lloyd; Winter, Jessica (2007). The Rough Guide to Film. Penguin. ISBN 9781405384988.
  4. 1 2 Tasker, Yvonne (2010). Fifty Contemporary Film Directors. Routledge. ISBN 9781136919466.
  5. 1 2 Scott, A.O. (3 March 2000). "Ghost Dog the Way of the Samurai (1999) FILM REVIEW; Passions of Emptiness". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 "Timid Exclusive's Interview With New York Entertainment Attorney John J. Tormey III, Esq.". 17 January 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "Veteran New York Entertainment Lawyer John J. Tormey III Interview". 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 "Sara (Ferro) Tormey of Mansfield, Connecticut, March 11, 1914 – December 12, 2012". Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  9. Monush, Barry; Willis, John (2000). Screen World 1999. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557834102.
  10. The New York Times Theatre Reviews 1999-2000. Taylor & Francis. 2001. ISBN 9780415936972.

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