Vincent Pastore's Legacy: Beyond the Mobster Roles The passing of Vincent Pastore at 80 brings to mind a career defined by its most iconic role – Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's "The Sopranos.
" Yet, like many actors who find success playing tough guys, Pastore's life and work were more complex than his mobster portrayals.
A closer look at his body of work reveals a nuanced individual with a long history in the entertainment industry. Pastore's early years set him on a path that would lead to some of Hollywood's most memorable films.