Role Henry Hill. When working on Goodfellas, Pesci shared this anecdote with Scorsese, who liked it so much he decided to add it to the film. Ray Liotta, who played both cops in criminals in scores of films and series, has died at 67. The film—which was adapted from Nicholas Pileggi's 1985 non-fiction novel Wiseguys—chronicles the rise and fall of mobster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta). When we. ”. Shepherd is best known for her roles as the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco) -- the wife of main character Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta)-- in the film 'Goodfellas' and Mary. Ray Liotta. The meme that has gone viral is based on a moment from the film. Snitches Get Stitches. Actor: Narc. Actor Ray Liotta. Scorsese, who directed both in the 1990 gangster crime. Early in "Goodfellas," Jimmy teaches Henry the golden rule of working in organized crime: Never rat on your friends. The film's title stems from the fact that mobsters often identified one another by saying "He is a good. Goodfellas: Directed by Martin Scorsese. 99. Martin Scorsese's 1990 crime film Goodfellas gloriously depicts the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a young man infatuated with the image of gangsters, in a film Roger Ebert dubbed the finest. Hatchet: You look great man. When I think of Ray Liotta, I'm reminded of the time I was about 7. Ray Liotta to receive posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame The ceremony is set for Friday, Feb. By Samantha Bergeson. End scene/credits. (AP) - Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. May 27, 2022. Caption this Meme All Meme Templates. ’s GoodFellas, has died. 00pm. “I’m. 7 The steadicam scene wasn't planned. The Most Memorable Scene in Goodfellas. ”. Her best acting work probably is in “Goodfellas” where she plays Tommy. Ray Liotta. One role defined Mr. Ray Liotta. Rest in peace. Duck man vanishes and I’m left alone with my secret. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster, said Ray Liotta, and the rest has become legend. Published Sep 20, 2020 The final scene in Goodfellas has a deeper meaning than it seems, and it's all thanks to a subtle yet effective sound effect. The Ending of Goodfellas Finally Explained Looper 176K views 1 year ago HENRY HILL - ''You touch her again, you're dead. Based on the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas tells the story of mob associate Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), from his days as a teenager running errands for Paul Cicero (Paul Sorvino) and his crew to his full involvement with the Lucchese crime family. He was 67. This time, he stepped into the shoes of Fred Jung, father of famous cocaine smuggler George Jung. 4. Ray Liotta delivers a powerful monologue directly to the camera that sums up the thesis of the movie. “Never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut. Goodfellas. His feet, Puma-clad, are on the coffee table. And that was definitively the end of Liotta’s hypothetical career in construction. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Our wives, mothers, kids, everybody rode along. The bad boy Emma dates is named Vincent Liotta, a reference to Ray Liotta. 53 EDT. While movies like National Treasure and his Wicker Man remake have undoubtedly tarnished Cage’s reputation, he does have a proven track record as an actor. One more round of dramatised depravity. 26th February 2023 by Ged Richardson. Goodfellas Restaurant SceneHere's a look at Ray Liotta's impressive body of work through the scope of "Goodfellas" and 10 more key roles. It is an anti-climactic end for the Brooklyn mobster and FBI informant whose life story inspired the classic Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas, with Hill played by Ray Liotta. Saturday Night Live's mid-90's recurring skit "The Joe Pesci Show" had talk show host Pesci and his sidekick Robert De Niro parodying key scenes from the movie, culminating in the actual Pesci and DeNiro showing up to complain and show them how it's really done. Liotta died on May 26, 2022, at age 67. Bryan Alexander. 2 Million. In Scorsese's movie, Jimmy Burke became Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro), Tommy DeSimone became Tommy DeVito, Paul Vario ended up as Paulie Cicero and so on. By contrast, at the end of Goodfellas, as brilliant as I thought some of the direction and technical aspects were, I found. " 4. Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. 888. " He starred in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film, "Goodfellas" with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Remembering Ray Liotta: ‘Goodfellas’ Co-Star Lorraine Bracco, J. “You’re a pistol, you’re really funny. June 13, 2012, 11:58 AM. He was 67. Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. With memorable characters like Ray Liotta’s Henry Hill, Robert De Niro’s Jimmy “The Gent” Conway, and Lorraine Bracco’s Karen Hill, Scorsese’s Goodfellas left an indelible mark on pop. He was best known for his portrayals of Shoeless Joe Jackson in the film Field of Dreams (1989) and Henry Hill in the film Goodfellas. Hollywood lost a true legend when the 67-year-old actor and action star Ray Liotta died on May 26, 2022. By Aaron Rapoport/Getty Images. Based on the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas chronicles the life of mob associate Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), from his days as a teenager fascinated by the mafia presence in his neighborhood, to his full involvement with the crime family of Paul Cicero (Paul Sorvino), through which he met some big names like Jimmy Conaway. Edit. He was 67. The actor died from acute heart failure and respiratory issues, according to documents obtained. Add scene description. Ray Liotta, who starred in the Martin Scorsese mob classic Goodfellas, in addition to roles in Cop Land and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. And we were treated like movie stars with muscle. According to Henry Hill,. The historical inaccuracies are well-known by this point. Henry didn't die the. He was 67 years old. Then came his tough-guy roles in Something Wild and Goodfellas. “You’re a pistol, you’re really funny. 5 Joe Pesci wrote the 'Funny How?' Scene. He was 67. Liotta's publicist, Jen Allen, said he was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn't wake up Thursday morning. Jul 31, 2013. Film Goodfellas. He and Karen pass through the kitchen and into the dining room. He was 67. Ray Liotta. Goodfellas follows. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his death directly with his. Ray Liotta portrayed Hill in the movie, which was. His death at 67 robs. The actor’s daughter, Karsen Liotta, said she was “so touched” to be accepting the award on her father’s behalf, telling audiences “if you have a Ray in your life, you’re lucky”. Henry Hill and Ray Liotta | Rebecca Sapp/WireImage In Goodfellas , viewers see Hill’s lucrative drug operation pick up steam toward the end of the movie. But according to a new series of interviews in Esquire—in the sprawling "Ray Liotta: An Oral History"—we almost never saw the actor, who died last year at 67,. "Sincerely" - The Moonglows. Film Goodfellas. Goodfellas star Ray Liotta has died in his sleep at a hotel in the Dominican Republic at the age of 67 where he had been filming a new movie - as co-star Robert De Niro led tributes. The Unpublished Interview: Emmy Nominated Ray Liotta Recounts The Iconic Roles And Goodfellas That Defined His Career. Please help. has died at 67. He also told me about Ray Liotta’s return to the diner earlier this year (shooting an episode of Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez) and pointed out an impossible coincidence: Liotta came through on the 11th of May, which is the same date Henry Hill gets busted in the movie, at the end of a long, coke-fueled day of drug transport gone. Jamie Lee Curtis , quien protagonizó con Liotta el drama en 1988 "Dominic y Eugene", tuiteó que "su trabajo como actor mostraba su complejidad como ser humano" y que era "un hombre. Goodfellas ends with Ray Liotta's character Henry Hill in the witness protection program after ratting on his fellow gangsters. May 26, 2022 · 7 min read. Martin Scorsese - GoodFellas, Cape Fear, Casino: Another kind of New York story—the kind that helped fashion Scorsese’s reputation—was the basis of the acclaimed GoodFellas (1990). Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. R ay Liotta is staring out of the window, his steely eyes looking at the grey Thames. It was a great movie! RIP, my guy. When we last talked. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Ray Liotta is in the courtroom in the final scene, ratting on the other mobsters as the voiceover explains all the perks of the. Goodfellas: Henry Hill’s Life After The Events Of The Movie. He was 67. The Goodfellas, Field of Dreams, and The Many Saints of Newark actor died in his sleep at the age of 67, while he was filming a movie called Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic. Goodfellas was on TV and it was that infamous opening scene. As in Field of Dreams, Ray Liotta played a real-life character in the 2001 biographical crime drama Blow, by director Ted Demme. High stakes! But it wasn. He works with his own side crew on the. You’re really funny. Ray Liotta insists he doesn't quite recall the "Sopranos. 60+ Famous Chance the Rapper Quotes - Lyrics Quotes (2020)While Ray Liotta put together an impressive body of movie and TV work over his 40+ years of acting, ranging from his time on Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner to starring alongside Jennifer Lopez. The first is, “He was fantastic in. ’s GoodFellas, has died. His publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the death Thursday, saying the. On Feb. Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been revealed almost a year after the Goodfellas actor passed away. With Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco. Youtube. Share URL. thanks for watching. The honor comes the same week as the release of “Cocaine Bear. 49. $583. 1. Published May 6, 2023. Mr. I still love the life. Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese exposes the fascinating, mysterious and violent underworld of New York's Mafia families through the life of insider Henry Hill (Ray. Many scenes in Goodfellas are enhanced by the music and even the sound effects, as is the case of Henry Hill’s final scene, which holds a deeper meaning than it seems. Ray Liotta GOODFELLAS Signed 11x17 Movie Poster Beckett COA. Uploaded by an Imgflip user 8 years ago. Raymond Allen Liotta (Italian:; December 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022) was an American actor. The actor bought a charisma and simmering intensity to the role of Henry Hill. ”. And we were treated like movie stars with muscle. "Goodfellas" actor Ray Liotta has died, ABC News confirms. Goodfellas is the story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), who gets involved in the New York City mafia at a young age and works his way up the ranks until turning state’s witness in 1980. "[Martin Scorsese] didn't want me to talk to him before [the movie]," explained. Paul Sorvino (third from left) in Goodfellas (1990). Liotta murió mientras dormía en República Dominicana, donde estaba filmando una película, según informó su publicista. There was a time when actor Ray Liotta would never have considered taking a role on television. Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) becomes involved as a kid with the mafia after befriending Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro). In 2001, he played the role of Justice Department official, Paul Krendler, in The Silence of The Lambs sequel, Hannibal. Liotta’s publicist, Jen Allen, said he was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn’t wake up Thursday morning. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. So I just watched Goodfellas for the first time, and something at the very end of the movie struck me as odd. Pileggi, a veteran New York crime reporter, got the story straight from Henry Hill ( Ray Liotta ). Liotta is sometimes described as having a late-career resurgence thanks to scene-stealing roles in Marriage Story, where he plays an aggressive divorce lawyer, or The Many Saints of Newark, where he had dual roles as the id and the superego of the Sopranos crime family. RELATED: 15 Most Memorable Quotes From Goodfellas. Monday, February 20, 2023Ray Liotta, the actor perhaps best known for his turn as hustler turned mob rat Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas,. Scorsese reunited with Pileggi, Pesci, and De Niro five years later for "Casino", an ambitious but flawed attempt to replicate the success of "Goodfellas". During his time in the mob, Henry met (and worked. Filesize: 196 KB. Goodfellas: Directed by Martin Scorsese. “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster,” Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) muses near the start of “Goodfellas,” and in the fall of 1990, when that film was released, it. We had it all, just for the asking. Actor Ray Liotta, known for his roles in "Goodfellas" and "Field of Dreams," has died, according to his publicist Jennifer Allen. Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco, the actors playing Henry and his then wife-to-be Karen, cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, McConkey, an assistant director and the script supervisor were gathered. The actor, who was best-known for his starring role in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime classic, died in his sleep on May26, 2022 when he was shooting a new film in the Dominican Republic. The US star had been on location filming the movie Dangerous Waters, his publicist Jennifer Allen said. Ray Liotta, the gruff blue-eyed actor who starred in movies like Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. He was 67. A compelling character drama, Blow is an especially well-crafted and poignant period film from Ted Demme. Starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco. He was. Most of Scorsese’s gangster pictures are about the Italian Mafia, which is something the Irish can never be a part of. 1 million [4] Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese, and produced by Irwin Winkler. on the life of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), an Irish-Sicilian kid from New York who idolised the local mobsters from the Lucchese family, and at a young age was able to ingratiate himself within the sphere of Paul "Paulie" Vario ("Paulie Cicero" in the film, where he's played by Paul Sorvino. Mon 9 Apr 2007 05. The Ending of Goodfellas Finally Explained Looper 176K views 1 year ago HENRY HILL - ''You touch her again, you're dead. He was 67. The ending was a little, there was some improv there that we did, but. Rated R, Biography, Crime Drama, 1990, Directed by Martin Scorsese. Ray Liotta Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Deadline. Joe Pesci won the only Goodfellas Oscar for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito, a character based on Tommy "Two-Gun" DeSimone. The Steadicam shot that takes the audience through the nightclub kitchen is probably the most famous moment in Goodfellas for cinephiles. We were goodfellas. De Niro turns from charismatic to stone-cold killer at the drop of a hat, and the chemistry between him, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Lorraine Bracco is undeniable. Liotta's publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed the sad news in a statement to CNN,. Ryan Menezes. The Rough-Hewn Elegance of Ray Liotta. – Jimmy Conway. The 67-year-old was filming for his upcoming film titled Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic, when he reportedly passed while he was sleeping. Left with nothing, Henry asks Paulie for money; he gives him $3,200 and is. Although Ray Liotta appeared in The Many Saints of Newark, he was initially wanted for a role in The Sopranos - but it simply wouldn't have worked. Ray Liotta, star of Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. He was 67. /Ringer illustration Ahead of Goodfellas turning 30 on Saturday, The Ringer looks back on the moments that define. With memorable characters like Ray Liotta’s Henry Hill, Robert De Niro’s Jimmy “The Gent” Conway, and Lorraine Bracco’s Karen Hill, Scorsese’s Goodfellas left an indelible mark on pop. Screenshot: GANGSTER Factory via YouTube. Goodfellas. Like you'd say to somebody, you're going to like this guy. Ending Wednesday at 12:25PM PST 14h 19m. Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams. May 26, 2022 · 5 min read. Ray Liotta plays the half-Irish, half-Sicilian kid from Brooklyn whose only dream is to be a gangster. In the car are Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), Jimmy Conway (Robert DeNiro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). Paul Walter Hauser and Taron Egerton in Black Bird. By The Ringer Staff May 26, 2022, 3:35pm EDT. Deadline reports that Liotta, 67, died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he had been. Among the many things Goodfellas has become famous for over the 30 years is its liberal use of the word “f**k. He was 67. Read more: Ray Liotta’s Career in Photos Critic Vincent Canby wrote in the New York Times, “More than any earlier Scorsese film, ”Goodfellas” is memorable for the ensemble nature of the. He specialized in psychopathic characters who hide behind a cultivated charm. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Liotta’s career more than any other: the gangster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed 1990 film “Goodfellas. Goodfellas is considered by many fans and critics to be Martin Scorsese's magnum opus. He was 67. Martin Scorsese (director; co-writer): I'd seen Ray in Something Wild, Jonathan Demme's film; I really liked him. Jimmy and Tommy are asleep when Henry hears a loud thumping noise. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and Chicago White Sox player “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Ray Liotta 's cause of death has been revealed. 1 replies. Here we look back at some of his best known roles. Goodfellas star Ray Liotta, 67, dies in his sleep. Ray Liotta, the gruff blue-eyed actor who starred in movies like Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, has died at the age of 67. Danny Boy. After all, in the ’90s, television wasn’t something an film actor aspired to make. “I’m. He was also in Field of Dreams. United States. The star of Field of Dreams, GoodFellas and Cop Land has died aged 67. He was 67. '' - Goodfellas In the famous scene, he and wife Karen (Lorraine Bracco) react to the sound of helicopters and get moving to pick up cocaine for cooking and deliveries, but things get a bit derailed by some folks. Author Nicholas Pileggi. Wiseguys. Ray Liotta era mundialmente famoso por su papel de Henry Hill en la película de 1990 Goodfellas, de Martin Scorsese, así como el personaje Shoeless Joe Jackson en Field of Dreams. May 26, 2022. But the film, which ends with Hill -- portrayed by Ray Liotta -- entering. ”Ending Oct 30 at 6:23PM PDT 5d 22h. USA TODAY. Box office. Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas and. He was 67. But he was. He was well-known for his roles in “Goodfellas” (1990) and “Field of Dreams” (1989. Sprinted, really. He was 67. Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. Also in "Ray Liotta: An Oral History," Lorraine Bracco—who played Hill's wife, Karen, in the 1990 film—remembers the first time she met Liotta at Scorsese's apartment. In May 2022, the great Ray Liotta tragically passed away in his sleep while visiting the Dominican Republic to shoot Dangerous Waters. I shaved my hair back. Goodfellas ends with Ray Liotta's character Henry Hill in the witness protection program after ratting on his fellow gangsters. In the famous scene, he and wife Karen (Lorraine Bracco) react to the sound of helicopters and get moving to pick up cocaine for cooking and deliveries, but things get a bit derailed by some folks. Goodfellas itself, in the end cards, reveals that Hill went on to be arrested for meth possession in 1987. Adapted from Nicholas Pileggi’s nonfiction Wiseguy, this knowing portrait of small-time Brooklyn mobster Henry Hill’s life and crimes (scripted by Pileggi and Scorsese). We were goodfellas. Photograph: Ronald Grant. Ray Liotta, the charismatic wiseguy star of classic films like Goodfellas, has died. Millions of people love it, yet many. Liotta’s death comes almost 32 years after Goodfellas’ September 1990 theatrical release. He was 67. His publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed. He was 67. Liotta got his start in the business with a handful of bit parts and a role on the soap opera Another World, but. An offici…Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. . And they always seem to come at a time that you're at your weakest and most in need of their help. His best performances—in Something Wild, Goodfellas, and the little seen Forever Mine —are feats, evidence of an actor in rare form. At the time, no cause of death was announced but nearly a year later, it was disclosed that he died as a result of complications in his heart and respiratory system. Liotta, who died May 26, started out playing a nice guy on a soap opera. It is one of several of the director’s films in the ‘gangster’ genre, and, like many of his films, such as Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), and Casino (1995), it is set in New York. Mobster turned FBI informant portrayed by Ray Liotta in "Goodfellas" died at 69. Ray Liotta ’s death last month, mourned by so many, has left a void in perhaps the most celebrated director he ever worked with, Martin Scorsese. Almost one year after the Goodfellas star was found dead in the Dominican Republic. It's up to his. I'm curious as to how others interpret these moments. Liotta, who played real-life gangster Henry Hill in Goodfellas, explained what Hill thought of the completed film. 60+ Famous Charlie Brown Quotes - Snoopy Quotes, Peanuts…. (Getty Images) W hen it came to Ray Liotta, his eyes were less the windows to the soul and. Speaking to GQ in 2010 for a special interview celebrating 20 years of Goodfellas, Scorsese and producers Barbara De Fina and Irwin Winkler opened up about the casting process for the movie, with De Fina revealing Madonna was actually considered for the role of Karen Hill. "He delivers a performance that is, in my mind. May 8, 2023 11:04 AM PT Ray Liotta died last year of heart and respiratory system issues, according to a report citing his death documents. De Niro turns from charismatic to stone-cold killer at the drop of a hat, and the chemistry between him, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Lorraine Bracco is undeniable. Goodfellas: Directed by Martin Scorsese. Ray Liotta, a legendary character actor known for his career-defining performance in the crime classic “Goodfellas,” died in his sleep. Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta has died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic at the age of 67. The first time I saw Goodfellas I felt like I had whiplash it moves. RAY LIOTTA signed GOODFELLAS 8x10 w/ coa TOMMY COMMIT MURDER WHILE PLAYING POKER. Goodfellas driving scene Credit: Warner Bros. By Ben Sherlock. With Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco. Goodfellas - Movie review by film critic Tim Brayton. Published Sep 25, 2022. Her best acting work probably is in “Goodfellas” where she plays Tommy. Add scene description. Even before I first wandered into the cabstand for an afterschool job I knew I wanted to be a part of them. The Goodfellas actor died in his sleep at age 67 on May 26, 2022, in the Dominican Republic, due to respiratory insufficiency. His Goodfellas performance is one of the biggest Oscar snubs in history imo, and recent years he’s been killing it too. 1 Goodfellas. Liotta’s death was an absolute shocker, as he had just recently appeared in The Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints of Newark. Actor and producer Raymond Allen Liotta was born in the U. According to Deadline, the 67-year-old pass. Embed. By Savannah Walsh. 7 min. Although he didn't end up appearing in The Sopranos, Ray Liotta did make his franchise debut in The Many Saints of Newark. He was 67. In his voiceover narration, as the camera pans across an average suburban neighborhood to his new house. He first gained attention for his role in the film Something Wild (1986), which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. Martin Scorsese’s mom Catherine often showed up in his movies, and fans of his can always point her out. We had it all, just for the asking. . He was 67. . Ray Liotta, the American actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams, has died. 24, Ray Liotta is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, just shy of a year since his death at the age of 67. 5. According to his representative who confirmed the news, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while. Noooooo : ( what a career he left behind. $5. The film opens with three men driving in their car late at night on a highway. And then I met him. The real Henry Hill has said the. Liotta worked on daytime soap operas and other television dramas. He was 67 years old. Tributes pour in for "Goodfellas" star Ray Liotta 02:32. In Goodfellas, released in 1990, Liotta played real-life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorcese's critically acclaimed film. Mannish Boy. Ray Liotta is one of the biggest names when it comes to mobster movies, with. He was 67. " 4. He was 67. goodfellas. on December 18, 1954. Warner Bros. He was 67. The story follows a group of gangsters and is based on the book Wiseguy.