During the episode "The Second Coming", aired in part II of season six, Melfi's own therapist suggests to her that her work with Tony could be considered enabling toward Tony's sociopathic tendencies. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. Tony was initially pleased with the relationship, believing Jackie to be a hard-working pre-med student from a good family. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate and denied it was Tony Soprano who he had indeed witnessed. Furthermore, as boss of the DiMeo family, he is fully responsible for the deaths of others killed on his orders. 1976New Jersey, U.S In November 2002 ("Everybody Hurts"), Tony dreams of his ex-comar Gloria Trillo shortly after learning of her suicide by hanging. At their next session Tony is still reluctant to face his own psychological weaknesses. BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. In the show, Lillo Brancato portrayedMatthew Bevilaqua, a misguided young thug who gets caught up with the wrong crowd and succumbs to some pretty awful decision-making that doesn't bode well for him (via The New YorkPost). In their teenage years, the two Tony's spent summers at their Uncle Pat Blundetto's farm Pat was a soldier in the DiMeo organization. However, when Tony suggests he wants to do something decent with the family, Carmela drops the subject; not realizing Tony's intent is to help him deal with the repeating mental scenes of Matt's murder. Tony's referral to therapy allowed a discussion of his thoughts and feelings away from both aspects of his life this forum for reaching into the character's thoughts has been described as a Greek chorus and key to the viewers understanding of the character. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage . To hide this from associates, he lied that he was unable to participate because he had been mugged and injured. He was charged with a seventh-degree Class A misdemeanor for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Every morning I wake up thinking, is today, the day that one of my best friends is gonna dime me to the FBI? Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. He was also the older brother of former DiMeo acting boss Jackie, Sr. Born When he died, Johnny Boy Soprano had risen to the level of captain of his own crew as had his brother Corrado "Junior" Soprano. Before Tony realized his mother had helped to plan the attack on him, he had been very close to her and had taken care of her. He later discovers that he'd hallucinated Isabella due to taking too much lithium, and that Isabella represented the mother he never had. The voice of a younger version of his daughter calls him back. Shot to death As someone with a stock broker license, he definitely had to have at least some level of booksmarts. The last drink Matt is given by Pussy prior to his execution is a diet Coke, referred to by Tony as a "sugarless motherfucker", despite being offered a Fanta. A patron in Holsten's credited as "Man in Members Only Jacket" ominously looks twice in Tony's direction and then walks past Tony's booth to the bathroom, and walks out. It is on my muddles that I look back with horroron the things that I might have avoided.E.M. In "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" Tony abruptly ends his therapy and persuades Dr. Melfi to go into hiding when he discovers that his Uncle Junior has found out about their sessions. One of Tony's nightmares was where he was in a locker room all by himself, only to come upon the office of his deceased football coach. Tony was not alone in nightmares, as Silvio and Paulie admit in private they have all been haunted by nightmares of killing a good friend. Tony also ended up having to dispose of the body of her re-acquainted boyfriend Richie Aprile, after Janice killed him. His son Anthony Jr. frequently accompanies him on fishing outings and during the second season he presents his son with a gift of a Fenwick rod and a Penn International reel, both extremely high quality products. On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. During this episode Tony introduces the concept of him acting like the sad clown - happy on the outside but sad on the inside. Matthew Bevilaqua - Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core on The Stugots, teaching his son how to steer. Richie refused to protect Matt because he knew DiMeo street boss Tony Soprano would kill anyone involved in the attack. Chris seemed to initially think he was just going to rob and kill people, then go party with celebrities. He talks philosophy with John Schwinn, another patient at the hospital, and mentions that while in the coma he had the experience of being drawn towards somewhere he did not want to go and narrowly avoiding it. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti . On the night of June 9 2000 ("Funhouse"), an extended dream sequence exposes many of Tony's subconscious thoughts and feelings through symbolic and sometimes bizarre events: he attempts suicide to preempt a doctor's diagnosis of early death by dousing himself in gasoline and lighting himself on fire, witnesses himself shooting Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri to death during a card game, has an innuendo-laden conversation with his therapist Dr. Melfi while sporting a prominent erection, and a fish that speaks with the voice of Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero confirms his suspicions that the longtime friend and soldier is a federal informant. seems to be doing better. In September 1998 ("Meadowlands"), Tony has a dream of several people in his life in Dr. Melfi's office, causing him to be paranoid that people will find out he is seeing a psychiatrist. The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Tony sympathetically approaches the lost child and offers to help reunite him with his family, which is then quickly done as the child's mother finds him. Sean was distractingly good looking compared to Drinkwater. While at the brokerage they got into trouble with Chris for stealing other brokers' cars and beating a broker who advised a client against buying into Webistics. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. After hearing a story from Christopher about how Big Pussy Bonpensiero became a made man after he committed a murder on behalf of Tony's father Johnny Soprano, Matt and Sean shoot Chris and severely wounded him. Probably didnt finish like that strunz Jackie Jr. Kid was always a dumb fuck, didnt he almost drown in three inches of water?. Affiliation He had one very short encounter with an Asian-American escort during "The Test Dream". However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. With Tony's role in the family's operation increasing and disagreements including Tony thwarting Junior's plot to kill "Little Pussy" Malanga in Artie Bucco's restaurant, tensions between Tony and Uncle Junior rose and reached an all-time high as Jackie's condition turned for the worse. Information On the fateful night of Dec. 10, 2005, a heroic police officer lost his life because of my drug taking and bad decision making," he said (per People Magazine). Matthew Bevilacqua was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the DiMeo crime family working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. Just as Tony is about to enter the house he wakes up. Eventually, Big Pussy Bonpensiero learned of Matt's whereabouts. Tony has personally committed at least eight murders in the show, although he may have committed others that have not been shown or referenced considering his lengthy career in the Mafia. He is last shown having dinner with his family at the famous Holstein's restaurant in New Jersey, though the possibility of a criminal indictment, thanks to a gun charge and testimony from Carlo Gervasi, looms over his head. Children Tony's worries again amplified around A.J. He was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. Bevilaqua was played by Lillo Brancato, who is best-known for his role in A Bronx Tale and was later arrested for a burglary-turned-deadly. With Jackie in and out of the hospital, and as such not able to fully run the family, Tony began to take on many of his duties, much to his Uncle Junior's chagrin. So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by Christopher Moltisanti. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years - Grunge He worked under Tony's protg and honorary nephew Christopher Moltisanti in the family's pump and Dump scam. Tony's grandfather, Corrado Soprano Sr., was a master stone mason who emigrated from Avellino, Italy in 1910. Great, now this thread looks like a bunch of fuckin' jerkoffs. John Soprano (father)Livia Soprano (mother) Rank Hoping to get A.J. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. From their introduction, "you're suppose to push webistics" to shitting at the scene of the crime to ultimately their deaths (Shawn just fucking dies with ZERO heroics), these guys had me absolutely glued to the screen. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second-season premiere, "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office", and appeared in five more episodes. Salvatore realizes this is his last day alive and begs not to shot in the face. (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). He grew up living with his mother, father, and two sisters Janice and Barbara in the Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. "Early on in my career, I spoke to Bob [Robert Dinero] and Chazz [Palminteri] about how profound changes would occur in my life," Lillo Brancato told People Magazinein October of 2017. The Webistics scam was a typical pump and dump exercise. Tony has suffered from panic attacks that sometimes cause him to lose consciousness since his childhood. Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. He reads The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a work which is quoted by several other characters on the show as well, particularly Paulie Gualtieri. Soldiers from Johnny Boy's crew, Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, passed their loyalty on to Tony after Johnny Boy died, Tony then became acting capo of his father's old crew in 1986, making him the youngest capo in the family, at only 27. Career information Christopher then fired off a shot that hit Sean in the head, killing him instantaneously. Matthew Bevilaqua | Antagonists Wiki | Fandom Tony's over-protectiveness of Meadow has led to feuds between them on several occasions. While waiting for a contact in a shopping mall, Tony sees a little boy wandering about crying and asking for his mother, which triggers a mental image of Matt's last moments. Or have paid off the person doing the testing. Tony was supposed to join Blundetto on the job but failed to because of a panic attack. Tony and Pussy blast countless bullets into him even after he's obviously dead. [2] While in prison, Brancato continued his drug use, suffering a heroin overdose on at least one occasion. Later they discuss Livia's car accident and Melfi suggests depression may have contributed to the accident - Tony misunderstands her and becomes angry. Brancato studied at Mount Saint Michael Academy. Spouse He also tells her about his mother, Livia, a cold, mean-spirited woman with whom he has an openly hostile relationship. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. Other Relatives Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Matthew_Bevilaqua&oldid=3144075, Articles lacking sources from December 2009, Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from September 2015, Fictional American people of Italian descent, All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. Richie Aprile | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO.Monetization is disabled on this channel.I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. Sean Gismonte | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. He tries to find a car mechanic (who had worked on his Lincoln when Tony drove Lincolns) to put it back on, but a duck swoops down and snatches it from his hand. Sean and Matt both tried to impress Tony in the Bada Bing restroom by talking about working with Chris but angered him by speaking candidly about criminal activities when the conversation could have been recorded by law enforcement. Soldier (1982-1986)Captain (1986-1999)De facto Boss (1999-2006)Boss (2006-2006) Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. They worked under DiMeo soldier Christopher Moltisanti at a stock firm assigned to push Webistics, selling shares in the company to naive clients to pump the share price before Soprano crew members dumped their shares for a profit. Tony also recalls that when he was only 13 his father would let him play around on the construction sites he ran, even driving heavy machinery, such as backhoes and diggers. Now obviously this isn't what got Matthew killed but it shows his true character. Tony becomes angry and storms out because he feels she is trying to trick him and manipulate his thoughts using the pictures that decorate her office. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. Family He is best known for his portrayal of Calogero C Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. [16], Brancato was incarcerated on Rikers island and as state inmate #09A0227 in the Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, and was subsequently transferred to the Hudson Correctional Facility. Nationality The Sopranos S 2 E 10 Bust Out / Recap - TV Tropes Matthew Bevilaqua. At home, Tony tells Carmela he would like to spend more time with A.J.. Carmela is somewhat surprised by this, figuring he would want to focus his attention on Meadow. Tony has a strong preference for women of European, particularly Italian descent, with dark hair and eyes and exotic features. As it turned out, the young star's mentors were right. Meadow's next boyfriend was Jackie Aprile Jr., the son of Tony's old friend Jackie Aprile, Sr. Tony had. Italian-American In the episode immediately prior, Tony and his turncoat associate Big Pussy (who informed on the Soprano family to the feds) assassinated a young thug named Matthew Bevilaqua, in retaliation. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the show and felt as if he had "dodged a big bullet" when he got away clean. DiMeo Family Made in America In the first he is being driven by Carmela in the back of his father's old car while Ralph sits in the passenger seat. Richard "Richie" Aprile (September 7, 1945 May, 2000) is a recurring character portrayed by David Proval on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. Anthony "Tony" John Soprano (born August 22, 1959-December 2007), also known as Tony Soprano, is the De facto Boss of the DiMeo crime family. Tony could come off as a hypocrite at times. Matthew Bevilaqua and his buddy Sean Gismonte were associates of the Soprano crew and at times did odd jobs and scams with Christopher. Crime Boss Waste Management Consultant for Barone SanitationCo-owner of Satriale's Pork StoreCo-owner of Bada Bing Bevilaqua assured the two men that Gismonte was the one responsible for Moltisanti being injured, and Soprano, pretending to believe Bevilaqua, had Bonpensiero bring Bevilaqua a can of diet soda. Matthew Bevilaqua | Fact and Fiction Wiki | Fandom He was released from prison in 2013. There is a caterpillar crawling on the back of Ralph's head. I was raised to eat pasta. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. She tells him that their flight from the pool sparked his panic attack through the overwhelming fear of somehow losing his own family. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. Fate Matt ran away from the scene and went to Richie to tell him that the hit was done for him as a favor. Melfi theorizes that Isabella was an idealized maternal figure that Tony's subconscious produced because of he was deeply upset at his own mother's actions at the time. Brancato went on to star in 'R Xmas (2001), appearing with fellow Sopranos cast member Drea de Matteo, and appeared opposite Eddie Murphy as Larry in The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002). In a later session Dr. Melfi pushes Tony to admit he has feelings of anger towards his mother and he again storms out. Charges of second-degree murder were also leveled against him, but they didn't stick. Biographical Information Police later find Matt's dead body and a witness told detectives about the gunshots he heard and saw two men leave the scene in a car. Sean Gismonte became an associate in Paulie Gualtieri's crew of the DiMeo crime . [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. His contribution to "The Sopranos" proved yet another major feat for him as an actor. Tony has two children: Meadow Soprano and Anthony (A.J.) Matthew Bevilaqua Obituary (1983 - 2015) - Atlanta, GA - Legacy After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down. Tony takes satisfaction in it, as it is revenge for an attempt on the life of one of his relatives. They also get into trouble for brutally beating up a broker, Kevin, and sending him to the hospital for recommending the sale of other stocks. Brancato and his associate also suffered gunshot wounds from Enchautgui who was armed at the time, but they both survived. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. He was later taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he died. Despite his love of fishing, he is sometimes haunted by visions of, Tony is also an amateur yachtsman and has owned two motor yachts over the course of the show -. In the episode when Tony's sister, Janice, goes back to Seattle, it is revealed during a rushed conversation between Janice and Tony that their mother suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. One of the last things Matthew says before Tony and Puss pull their guns on him is "Thank you T". The character was murdered in "From Where to Eternity", before appearing in flashback during "Bust Out". Bevilaqua is a close associate with the Soprano crew and works closely . The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Matthew "Matt Drinkwater" Bevilacqua, played by Lillo Brancato Jr., is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. Eye Color He was arguably one of the most ruthless characters on the show; he exhibited some of the same similar traits as . Gismonte then blames Bevilaqua for making him do all the talking. Carmela Soprano He was a capo in the DiMeo crime family and led the Aprile crew. He also obtained a stockbroker license, although he may have acquired it in a manner similar to Christopher, by paying someone else to take the test for him. So they were gay for each other. 's depression, a 'rotten putrid gene' that Tony believes he passed down to his son. In the fifth season finale, after Adriana is murdered, Tony asks Christopher if Adriana may have mentioned anything about Ralph or the "Bevilacqua kid" as he was taking precautions, making sure she hadn't said anything to the FBI to implicate them in relation to the murders. Vic Musto's subtle change in facial expression after Davey describes how Tony collects his debts amounts to this as well. After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. Chrissy himself would have got whacked very early but for who he was related to. promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. Tony was also close to his cousin Tony Blundetto. The Webistics scam was an illegal pump and dump scam. Sean Gismonte | Historica Wiki | Fandom From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, It has been suggested that this article be, Bevilacqua (left), with Christopher Moltisanti and Sean Gismonte, List of characters from The Sopranos in the Soprano crime family, Learn how and when to remove this template message. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a high ranking mobster. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. The Many Saints of Newark was doing well until he and Blanca broke up. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. Tony listens to classic rock and pop music, particularly of the 1960s and 70s. Tony tries to confront Ralph about the situation but a heated argument ensues where Ralph unwittingly admits to having started the fire for insurance money to pay for his son's operation. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. [17] As of 2020, Brancato claimed to be thirteen years sober and has returned to acting.[18]. After seeing a large branch destroy the empty baby seat in the rear seat, Tony is a aghast that if Christopher's daughter had been riding with them, the accident would have obviously killed her.
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