Chazz Palminteri Net Worth

The net worth of Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri is $16 Million.

Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri, known as Chazz Palminteri, is an actor, producer, and screenwriter born in The Bronx, New York City, USA, on May 15, 1952. He gained recognition for his roles in “A Bronx Tale” (1993), “Bullets Over Broadway” (1994), and “The Usual Suspects” (1995). He earned an Oscar nomination for his acting skills. As of mid-2016, his estimated net worth is $16 million, derived from his successful on-screen career and work as a screenwriter and producer.

Palminteri grew up in the Bronx neighborhood of Belmont in a family of Sicilian origin. His grandparents migrated to the US in 1910. He faced difficulties breaking into acting and worked as a bouncer at various clubs. His acting career began with off-Broadway plays, and he made his on-screen debut in 1984.

An array of minor roles in movies like “The Last Dragon” (1985), “Glory Years” (1987), and “Peter Gunn” (1989) preceded his breakthrough in the 90s. He gained popularity by starring in “A Bronx Tale” (1993), which he also wrote, and later in “Bullets Over Broadway” (1994) and “The Usual Suspects” (1995).

Throughout the 2000s, Palminteri appeared in various films and television series such as “Modern Family” (2010-2014) and “Rizzoli & Isles” (2010-2014). His most recent works include the TV movie “Unorganized Crime,” set for release in 2017, and the announcement of “The Stone Pony” for 2018.

In his personal life, Palminteri has been married to Gianna Ranaudo since 1992, and they have two children. He is a passionate New York Yankees baseball fan and currently resides in Bedford, New York.