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Larry Ro In The Movies

Larry Romano’s early film acting credits include “Donnie Brasco,” “The Thin Red Line”, “Out For Justice”, “City Hall”, “Bullet” and “Lock Up”. He has appeared on screen with many acclaimed actors, including: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke, Madonna and Sylvester Stallone. Larry’s long acting career allowed him the opportunity to work with well-known director Mike Newell (“Donnie Brasco” and “Harry Potter” fame) as well as many other award-winning directors, including: Terrence Malick (“The Thin Red Line”) and David Fincher (the Grammy-nominated Madonna video “Oh Father”. Larry Romano pursued his passion for the performing arts by studying at Weist-Barron, HB Studios, and the famous Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, all located in NYC. These highly-respected schools were responsible for launching the careers of many successful actors, including Larry, who now works in film, television and theatre. While pursuing his studies at Strasberg, Larry wrote his first play entitled “We ain’t kids no more” which was presented under the artistic direction of Ana Strasberg. The play was a success and ultimately produced at the William Redfield Theatre in NYC and in Los Angeles at The Burbage Theatre. Larry has created a full length motion picture based on the play called “Saturday In The Park” and it is currently in post production.

Larry Ro on Television

Larry was a regular on “NYPD Blue” and “L.A. Law” and starred in other T.V. hits like “Civil Wars””Mad About You” and “CSI:NY.” He starred in 32 episodes of the sitcom “The King of Queens”, on which he played “Richie Iannucci”. He had a lead role in the NBC sitcom Kristin as “Aldo Bonnadonna” with Kristin Chenoweth. You may have also seen Mr. Romano in several television commercials for companies like “Jack In The Box” or “Walgreens” Larry Romano’s talent offered a wide range of characters on television. Many people fell in love with his quirky wit as the irreverant Richie Iannucci on “The King of Queens.” Richie was written as one of Doug Hefferman (Kevin James) closest friends. According to the backstory, he and Doug were roomates before Doug married his wife Carrie as seen in the series episode “Meet By-Product”. During the three seasons and 32 episodes that Larry played Richie, he almost always addressed Doug as “Moose”. The character Richie was known as a ladies man among Dougs other friends. Richie was a FDNY firefighter.

Larry Romano, as a talented dramatic and comedic actor, has been involved in several major motion pictures, that have become classic films, and T.V. shows, some that are classic hits. Yet one of Larry’s passions is his music. “I like to write lyrics and melodies. I write about what I feel at the moment I feel it. I have music in my head ever since I was a little kid. And I like all kinds of music.” Larry is quoted as saying in a German interview. Larry’s passion is his refuge, a release of emotion and inner thoughts. No one can deny how music touches our lives, moves us, and molds our emotions. For Larry it is a release, that in his hectic daily life is greatly needed.

Musically, his Band Deficit was labeled, “The Heavy Metal Kings of the New Millium!” by The Hollywood Reporter.

And then they broke up!

But not before they cut 2 Albums with Mick Tara’s on Guitar, Angelo Barbera on Bass and Ty Dennis on Drums.

After Mick took off for a gig with Martha Davis and The Motels, Bobby Carstein, ( RIP) joined the band for a 3rd album of Originals.