- Robert Pastorelli
Infobox actor
name = Robert Pastorelli
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birthdate =June 21 ,1954
birthplace =New Brunswick, New Jersey
deathdate =March 8 ,2004 (aged 49)
deathplace =Hollywood Hills, California Robert Pastorelli (
June 21 ,1954 –March 8 ,2004 ) was an American actor. He had many roles on TV, in movies, and on the stage, but is probably best known for the seven years he played the portly painter Eldin Bernecky on thetelevision series "Murphy Brown ". His last role was as an oddball hitman in "Be Cool ", reuniting him with "Michael" starJohn Travolta .Early life
Pastorelli was born in New Brunswick,
New Jersey , the son of Dotty, an artist, and Ledo Pastorelli, an insurance salesman. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/54/Robert-Pastorelli.html Robert Pastorelli Biography (1954-2004) ] ] His sister, Gwen Pastorelli, is anopera singer. He was a 1972 graduate of Edison High in Edison, NJ.Death
Pastorelli was found dead in his home at
Hollywood Hills in 2004. His drug overdose death occurred at the time the authorities were reopening the investigation into the 1999 shooting death of his then-girlfriend, 25-year-old Charemon Jonovich, at their home. Pastorelli, who knew of the investigation, had been considered aperson of interest . The case, initially ruled an accident or undetermined, was closed after his death. The coroner's office later reported that he died of "acutecocaine -morphine (heroin ) toxicity". His interment was located at Saint Catherine's Cemetery inSea Girt, New Jersey .Personal life
Pastorelli had two daughters Gianna Li Pastorelli, with Charemon Jonovich, and Giannina Marie Pastorelli with subsequent girlfriend Jalee Carder.
Filmography
* "
Be Cool " (2005) - Joe Loop
* "South Pacific" (2001) - Luther Billis
* "The Ballad of Lucy Whipple " (2001) - Clyde Claymore
* "Bait" (2000) - Jaster
* "Modern Vampires " (1998) - The Count
* "Heist" (1998) - T-Bone
* "Scotch and Milk " (1998) - The Skipper
* "Cracker" (1997) - Gerry Fitzgerald
* "A Simple Wish " (1997) - Oliver Greening
* "Michael" (1996) - Huey Driscoll
* "Eraser" (1996) - Johnny C.
* "Double Rush " (1995) - Johnny Verona (1995)
* "The West Side Waltz " (1995) - Sookie Cerullo
* "The Yarn Princess " (1994) - Jake Thomas
* "Harmful Intent " (1993) - Devlin O'Shea
* "" (1993) - Joey Bustamente
* "Striking Distance " (1993) - Det. Jimmy Detillo
* "Folks! " (1992) - Fred
* "The Paint Job " (1992) - Willie
* "Dances with Wolves " (1990) - Timmons
* "Murphy Brown " (1988-1994) - Eldin Bernecky
* "Lady Mobster " (1988) - Matteo Villani
* "Memories of Me " (1988) - Al
* "Beverly Hills Cop II " (1987) - Vinnie
* "Hands of a Stranger " (1987) (TV) - Handyman
* "Outrageous Fortune" (1987) - Dealer #2
* "California Girls" (1985) - Mechanic
* "I Married a Centerfold " (1984) - GuardReferences
External links
*imdb name|0665123|Robert Pastorelli
*tv.com person|7882|Robert Pastorelli
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