John Tormey
| John Tormey | |
|---|---|
| Born | John J. Tormey Jr. August 4, 1937 Willimantic, Connecticut, United States |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1940s-present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Norma Tormey |
| 👶 Children | John J. Tormey III |
John J. Tormey Jr. (born August 4, 1937)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his performance as "Louie" in the 1999 film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.[2][3][4]
Early life[edit]
Tormey[5][6] was born on August 4, 1937 in Willimantic, Connecticut,[7] to John J. Tormey Sr. and Sara Tormey (March 11, 1914 – December 12, 2012).[8] He has one sister, Caroline, and a brother Charles (deceased).[8] He got his start in acting as a child actor and performer in the 1940s.[5][6]
Career[edit]
Tormey portrayed the "Harassing Man" in Tom DiCillo's The Real Blonde starring Mathew Modine, Catherine Keener, and Elizabeth Berkley (1998).[9]
In Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, Tormey played the character "Louie", a local mobster for whom the title character Ghost Dog serves as a hit man.[2][3][4]
Tormey has also acted on stage. For example, in 2000 he portrayed "Emil" in David Mamet's The Duck Variations at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City.[10]
According to his son, Tormey is also a dancer.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Tormey's wife Norma was also an actress, as well as a model.[6] Their son John J. Tormey III is a New York entertainment lawyer.[5][6]
Selected filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20?? | Ghost Dog 2 | Louie | Eccentric Role In Development |
| 2014 | She's Funny That Way | Hot Dog Vendor | Uncredited |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Ricky Lollipops | |
| 2013 | Over/Under | Louie | TV Movie |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away | Uncle Paul | |
| 2010 | How Do You Know | Doorman | |
| 2010 | Friendship! | Bus Driver | |
| 2009 | Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony | Vince/Vinnie | Videogame |
| 2009 | I Hate Valentine's Day | Moe | |
| 2008 | Be Kind Rewind | Demolition Chief | |
| 2007 | Manhunt 2 | Receptionist | Videogame |
| 2007 | Trainwreck: My Life as an Idiot | Bum | |
| 2007 | The Ten | Junkie Jerry Park | |
| 2005 | Stay | Custodian, Piano Mover#1 | |
| 2005 | The Warriors | Harrison | Videogame |
| 2005 | The Honeymooners | Auctioneer | |
| 2005 | Game 6 | George, Georgie, Giorgio | |
| 2004 | Keane | 2nd Ticket Agent | |
| 2004 | Our Italian Husband | Gaetano | |
| 2002 | Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven | Vincenzo | Videogame |
| 2001 | The Curse of the Jade Scorpion | Sam | |
| 2000 | The Yards | Contract Officer | |
| 2000 | Joe Gould's Secret | Harry Kolis | |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Louie | |
| 1999 | Just the Ticket | Taxi Cab Driver | |
| 1998 | Safe Men | Older Guy | |
| 1998 | Mob Queen | Di Marco | |
| 1998 | The Real Blonde | Harassing Man | |
| 1997 | Kiss Me, Guido | Patsy Zito | |
| 1997 | Commandments | Desk Sergeant | |
| 1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle | Deli Clerk |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Hollywood.com". Archived from the original on 2017-10-24. Retrieved 2015-09-21. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Charity, Tom; Armstrong, Richard; Hughes, Lloyd; Winter, Jessica (2007). The Rough Guide to Film. Penguin. ISBN 9781405384988. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tasker, Yvonne (2010). Fifty Contemporary Film Directors. Routledge. ISBN 9781136919466. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Scott, A.O. (3 March 2000). "Ghost Dog the Way of the Samurai (1999) FILM REVIEW; Passions of Emptiness". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Timid Exclusive's Interview With New York Entertainment Attorney John J. Tormey III, Esq". 17 January 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Veteran New York Entertainment Lawyer John J. Tormey III Interview". 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ John Tormey[circular reference]
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Sara Tormey of Mansfield, Connecticut, March 11, 1914 – December 12, 2012". Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ↑ Monush, Barry; Willis, John (2000). Screen World 1999. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557834102. Search this book on
- ↑ The New York Times Theatre Reviews 1999-2000. Taylor & Francis. 2001. ISBN 9780415936972. Search this book on
External links[edit]
- John Tormey on IMDb
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