Person
Joe Pantoliano
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 12, 1951
- Place of birth
- Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
- Also known as
- Joseph Peter "Joe" Pantoliano, Joey Pants, 喬·潘托利亞諾
Biography
Joseph Peter Pantoliano (born September 12, 1951) is an American actor who has played over 150 roles across film, television, and theater. He is best known for portraying Francis Fratelli in The Goonies (1985), Captain Conrad Howard in the Bad Boys film series (1995–2024), Cypher in the Wachowskis' sci-fi action film The Matrix (1999), Teddy in Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller film Memento (2000), and Ralph "Ralphie" Cifaretto on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos (2001–2004), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Other notable film credits include Risky Business (1983), Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun (1987), La Bamba (1987), Midnight Run (1988), The Fugitive (1993), Baby's Day Out (1994), the Wachowskis' directorial debut Bound (1996), and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010). In 2025, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in The Last of Us.
Pantoliano has published two memoirs and is active in the field of mental health, having documented his mother's issues and his own. He founded the nonprofit No Kidding, Me Too!, which is dedicated to removing the stigma from mental illness.
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Filmography
Higher LoveFilm · 2026 · as Barney Taylor
Home DeliveryFilm · 2026 · as Gary Templeton
The Isolate ThiefFilm · 2026 · as "Burial" Perry Parker
Violent Night 2Film · 2026 · Acting
Wonder ManTV · 2026 · as Joe Pantoliano · 2 episodes
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love StoryFilm · 2025 · as Uncle Tommy Rossi
Bad Boys: Ride or DieFilm · 2024 · as Captain Howard
Dexter: Original SinTV · 2024 · as Anthony Moretti · 1 episode
A Journey to SundanceFilm · 2023 · as Self
The Last of UsTV · 2023 · as Eugene Lynden · 1 episode
ChuckyTV · 2021 · as Joe Pantoliano · 1 episode
Hide and SeekFilm · 2021 · as Collin Carmichael
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsTV · 2021 · as Sticky Fins Whiting (voice) · 1 episode
The Santa StakeoutFilm · 2021 · as Mr. Miller
Bad Boys for LifeFilm · 2020 · as Captain Howard- Reunited ApartTV · 2020 · as Self · 1 episode
Feast of the Seven FishesFilm · 2019 · as Uncle Frankie
From the VineFilm · 2019 · as Marco Gentile
Tacoma FDTV · 2019 · as Eddie Penisi, Sr · 1 episode
The BrawlerFilm · 2019 · as Al Braverman
Happy AnniversaryFilm · 2018 · as Aldo
Lake Placid: LegacyFilm · 2018 · as Henderson
Just Getting StartedFilm · 2017 · as Joey
Random Tropical ParadiseFilm · 2017 · as Vincent Gambazzo
MacGyverTV · 2016 · as Eric Andrews · 2 episodes
The Perfect MatchFilm · 2016 · as Marty
Lord of the FreaksFilm · 2015 · as Self
Sense8TV · 2015 · as Michael Gorski · 1 episode- Hail Ceasar with Joe PantolianoFilm · 2014 · as Self
The IdenticalFilm · 2014 · as Avi Hirshberg
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy ReliefFilm · 2012 · as Self
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of LifeFilm · 2012 · as Oswald
LoosiesFilm · 2012 · as Carl
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty GaloreFilm · 2010 · as Peek (voice)
Deadly ImpactFilm · 2010 · as David Kaplow
Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies'Film · 2010 · as Self
New York Street GamesFilm · 2010 · as Self
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefFilm · 2010 · as Gabe Ugliano
The Legend of Secret PassFilm · 2010 · as Chuckster (voice)
Falling UpFilm · 2009 · as George
No Kidding, Me Too!Film · 2009 · as Himself- No Kidding, Me Too!Film · 2009 · Director
- No Kidding, Me Too!Film · 2009 · Writer
The JobFilm · 2009 · as Perriman
The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky BusinessFilm · 2008 · as Self
...So Goes the NationFilm · 2006 · as Self
CanvasFilm · 2006 · as John Marino- CanvasFilm · 2006 · Producer
DeceitFilm · 2006 · as Anthony
Larry the Cable Guy: Health InspectorFilm · 2006 · as Mayor M.T. Gunn
The AmateursFilm · 2006 · as Some Idiot
UnknownFilm · 2006 · as Bound Man
Wedding DazeFilm · 2006 · as Smitty- But Can They Sing?TV · 2005 · Acting · 6 episodes
Racing StripesFilm · 2005 · as Goose (voice)- The Check UpFilm · 2005 · as The Inspector
- Dr. VegasTV · 2004 · Acting · 10 episodes
Perfect OppositesFilm · 2004 · as Louis Carbonelli
Return to Source: The Philosophy of The MatrixFilm · 2004 · as Cypher
Second BestFilm · 2004 · as Elliot- Second BestFilm · 2004 · Producer
The Easter Egg AdventureFilm · 2004 · as Terrible Timothy Takit (voice)- The Tony Danza ShowTV · 2004 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
Bad Boys IIFilm · 2003 · as Captain Howard
DaredevilFilm · 2003 · as Urich
The HandlerTV · 2003 · as Joe Renato · 16 episodes
The Adventures of Pluto NashFilm · 2002 · as Mogan
A Better Way to DieFilm · 2001 · as Flash
Cats & DogsFilm · 2001 · as Peek (voice)
Good Day LiveTV · 2001 · as Self · 1 episode
The Matrix RevisitedFilm · 2001 · as Self - Cypher (archive footage)
MementoFilm · 2000 · as Teddy
Ready to RumbleFilm · 2000 · as Titus Sinclair
Silver ManFilm · 2000 · as Norbert
The Making of Olive, The Other ReindeerFilm · 2000 · as Self
Black and WhiteFilm · 1999 · as Bill King
Making "The Matrix"Film · 1999 · as Self
New BloodFilm · 1999 · as Hellman
Olive, the Other ReindeerFilm · 1999 · as Martini (voice)
RoswellTV · 1999 · as Kal Langley · 2 episodes
SpongeBob SquarePantsTV · 1999 · as Sticky Fins Whiting (voice) · 1 episode
TaxmanFilm · 1999 · as Al Benjamin
The Life Before ThisFilm · 1999 · as Jake Maclean
The MatrixFilm · 1999 · as Cypher
The SopranosTV · 1999 · as Ralph Cifaretto · 18 episodes
Godzilla: The SeriesTV · 1998 · as Victor "Animal" Palotti (voice) · 1 episode
HoodsFilm · 1998 · as Charlie Flynn
The LionheartsTV · 1998 · as (voice) · 5 episodes
U.S. MarshalsFilm · 1998 · as Renfro
PitchFilm · 1997 · as Self
The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
TinseltownFilm · 1997 · as Arnie
Top of the WorldFilm · 1997 · as Vince Castor
Arli$$TV · 1996 · as Vic Freed · 1 episode- Bad BusinessFilm · 1996 · as Body Man
BoundFilm · 1996 · as Caesar- Cigars!: The New Rage!Film · 1996 · as Self
EZ StreetsTV · 1996 · as Jimmy Murtha · 13 episodes
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: IceFilm · 1996 · as Det. Meyer Meyer
Natural EnemyFilm · 1996 · as Stuart
Bad BoysFilm · 1995 · as Captain Howard
CongoFilm · 1995 · as Eddie Ventro (Uncredited)
Life with LouieTV · 1995 · as Jojo Stomopolous (voice) · 1 episode
Steal Big Steal LittleFilm · 1995 · as Eddie Agopian
The ImmortalsFilm · 1995 · as Pete
The Last WordFilm · 1995 · as Doc
The Outer LimitsTV · 1995 · as Stan Harbinger · 1 episode
Baby's Day OutFilm · 1994 · as Norby
BeethovenTV · 1994 · as Sparky (voice) · 26 episodes
Dangerous HeartFilm · 1994 · as Barclay
Robot in the FamilyFilm · 1994 · as Jack Shamir
Teresa's TattooFilm · 1994 · as Bruno
The Spy WithinFilm · 1994 · as Attorney Brezner
Calendar GirlFilm · 1993 · as Harvey Darpinian
Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 2 episodes
Me and the KidFilm · 1993 · as Roy
The FugitiveFilm · 1993 · as Cosmo Renfro
Three of HeartsFilm · 1993 · as Mickey
Highlander: The SeriesTV · 1992 · as Doctor Wilder · 1 episode
Through the Eyes of a KillerFilm · 1992 · as Jerry
Used PeopleFilm · 1992 · as Frank
Civil WarsTV · 1991 · as Stan DeMarco · 1 episode
One Special VictoryFilm · 1991 · as Daniel
ZandaleeFilm · 1991 · as Gerri
Backstreet DreamsFilm · 1990 · as Paul (uncredited)
DowntownFilm · 1990 · as White
El DiabloFilm · 1990 · as Kid Durango
Short TimeFilm · 1990 · as Scalese- The Fanelli BoysTV · 1990 · as Dominic Fanelli · 19 episodes
The Last of the FinestFilm · 1990 · as Wayne Gross
NightbreakerFilm · 1989 · as Sgt. Jack Russell
Tales from the CryptTV · 1989 · as Ulric (segment "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone") · 1 episode- The SimpsonsTV · 1989 · as Dante Calabresi Sr. (voice) · 1 episode
Midnight RunFilm · 1988 · as Eddie Moscone, Bail Bonder
Rock 'N Roll MomFilm · 1988 · as Ronnie
The In CrowdFilm · 1988 · as Perry Parker
Amazon Women on the MoonFilm · 1987 · as Sy Swerdlow (segment "Hairlooming")
Beverly Hills BuntzTV · 1987 · as Jimmy Montaigne · 1 episode
Destination: AmericaFilm · 1987 · as Lt. Mike Amico
Empire of the SunFilm · 1987 · as Frank Demarest
La BambaFilm · 1987 · as Bob Keane
Scenes from the GoldmineFilm · 1987 · as Manny Ricci
The China Odyssey: Empire of the SunFilm · 1987 · as Self
The SqueezeFilm · 1987 · as Norman
L.A. LawTV · 1986 · as Ralph Cavanaugh · 1 episode
L.A. Law: PilotFilm · 1986 · as Ralph Cavanaugh
Roger Rabbit Screen TestFilm · 1986 · as Eddie Valiant (uncredited)
Running ScaredFilm · 1986 · as Snake
Amazing StoriesTV · 1985 · as Joe · 1 episode
Robert Kennedy & His TimesTV · 1985 · as Roy Cohn · 3 episodes- The GooniesFilm · 1985 · as Francis
The Mean SeasonFilm · 1985 · as Andy Porter
Mister RobertsFilm · 1984 · as Insigna
Eddie and the CruisersFilm · 1983 · as Doc Robbins
Hardcastle and McCormickTV · 1983 · as Teddy Hollins · 1 episode
Risky BusinessFilm · 1983 · as Guido
The Final TerrorFilm · 1983 · as Eggar
The HitchhikerTV · 1983 · as Brother Charles · 1 episode
MonsignorFilm · 1982 · as Pvt. Joe Musso
Hill Street BluesTV · 1981 · as Sonny Orsini · 1 episode
Simon & SimonTV · 1981 · Acting · 1 episode
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking StoryFilm · 1980 · as Ray Neal
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking StoryTV · 1980 · as Ray Neal · 2 episodes
The IdolmakerFilm · 1980 · as Gino Pilato
From Here to EternityTV · 1979 · as Pvt. Angelo Maggio · 3 episodes
Hart to HartTV · 1979 · Acting · 2 episodes- Free CountryTV · 1978 · Acting · 5 episodes
More Than FriendsFilm · 1978 · as Ralphie
M*A*S*HTV · 1972 · as Gerald Mullen · 1 episode
I Took My Avocado to Aspen, ColoradoFilm · as Narrator- The Making of 'Bound'Film · as Self
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