Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri is an American actor known for roles in several English-language films. Born on May 15, 1952 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA, Palminteri has appeared in films across different genres. In 1995, Palminteri played Dave Kujan in The Usual Suspects, a crime thriller that became a critical success. The film’s layered narrative and ensemble cast contributed to its reputation, with Palminteri’s performance as the interrogating law enforcement officer among the credited roles.

Palminteri also contributed to family-oriented films, voicing Smokey in Stuart Little, a 1999 animated comedy about a young mouse adopted into a human household. His voice work added to the film’s comedic and heartwarming tone. In 2006, Palminteri took on a supporting role in Running Scared, a cri…