Prior to this, Bonpensiero confessed to being an informant, and the four have one last drink. Matthew Bevilaqua (1976-2000) was an associate of the DiMeo crime family and the partner-in-crime of Sean Gismonte. So they were gay for each other. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage . He was killed in a snack shack inside of the Hacklebarney State Park in Morris County. She tries to use it as an example of Tony's negative thinking contributing to his depression. From their introduction, "you're suppose to push webistics" to shitting at the scene of the crime to ultimately their deaths (Shawn just fucking dies with ZERO heroics), these guys had me absolutely glued to the screen. Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" In high school he met his future bride, Carmela DeAngelis. Tony sometimes has vivid dreams that are shown to the viewer. Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. Finally, in the penultimate episode of the series, "The Blue Comet", Melfi severs her relationship with Tony as his therapist after reading research recommended by her own therapist that sociopaths can use talk therapy to actually improve their skills in manipulating others and using what is learned in therapy to become more capable criminals. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. Tony tells Dr. Melfi a story about ducks landing in his pool. CNN reports that it was a little after 5am whenDaniel Enchautegui, a 28-year-old off duty police officer, heard a slight commotion coming from the house next door to his. Junior would unknowingly act as the lightning rod for the feds, while Tony would run the family from behind the scenes as a de facto boss starting in April 1999. They worked under DiMeo soldier Christopher Moltisanti at a stock firm assigned to push Webistics, selling shares in the company to naive clients to pump the share price before Soprano crew members dumped their shares for a profit. Sopranos residence, North Caldwell, New Jersey Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. Other Relatives Tony also ended up having to dispose of the body of her re-acquainted boyfriend Richie Aprile, after Janice killed him. Tony was part of an unofficial crew of young criminals consisting of Silvio Dante, Ralph Cifaretto and Jackie Aprile. He ended up in a car accident in an unrequested "stake-out" gone wrong. In October 1998 ("Pax Soprana"), Tony has several dreams and fantasies of Dr. Melfi. While Enchautegui waited for backup, a gunfight erupted and Enchautegui was shot. After extensive testing that includes an MRI scan and blood work no physical cause can be found so Dr. Cusamano referred Tony to psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. Matthew Bevilacqua was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the DiMeo crime family working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. Unknown The Sopranos: Matthew Bevilaqua gets whacked - YouTube 0:00 / 0:47 The Sopranos: Matthew Bevilaqua gets whacked SPOILER 37.2K subscribers Subscribe 104 36K views 7 years ago Season 2, Episode. 2000Chester Township, New Jersey, U.S(aged 24) Sean Gismonte became an associate in Paulie Gualtieri's crew of the DiMeo crime . Crime Boss Waste Management Consultant for Barone SanitationCo-owner of Satriale's Pork StoreCo-owner of Bada Bing On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. American MafiaDiMeo crime family The murder of Matthew Bevilaqua was pure vengeance and an act that he believed had to be carried out since Christopher getting shot was a direct affront to him as boss of the DiMeo family, and as Christopher's cousin. He also played Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. He then left the car and started running while shooting at Moltisanti; Gismonte was shot dead by Moltisanti while struggling with the passenger seat's seatbelt. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down. (Edward Morgan), It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.Eric Hoffer (19021983). There is a caterpillar crawling on the back of Ralph's head. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The relationship between Tony and Dr. Melfi has been up-and-down, with Tony reaching a level of comfort with Dr. Melfi that he has never experienced with anyone else before, not even his wife. Sean attempted to follow Matt but his seatbelt was stuck and he could not escape. Matthew Bevilacqua was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the DiMeo crime family working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. Full Name "[5] Brancato was discovered in 1992, while swimming at New York's Jones Beach, by a talent scout who noticed Brancato's resemblance to Robert De Niro. Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. He is then shot, although his request his granted as all bullets hit his torso. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. Tony maintains an avid interest in history, particularly World War II. During Furio's visit for Tony's money, Sean and Matt act very unprofessional by showing Furio their entire cut of money from the job, hidden in a dresser. Brancato's ability to emulate the consequences of getting involved in organized crime and toxic ambitions presented fans with an exciting spectacle to watch, but the dark truth of the matter is that life often imitates art far too closely. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. A.J. On the fateful night of Dec. 10, 2005, a heroic police officer lost his life because of my drug taking and bad decision making," he said (per People Magazine). Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. In April 2006 ("Join the Club"), a comatose Tony finds himself in an alternate universe where he is a law-abiding salesman on a business trip. Tony has suffered from panic attacks that sometimes cause him to lose consciousness since his childhood. Lillo Brancato, Jr. (born March 30, 1976) is a Colombian-born American actor, known for his performance as "Calogero Anello" in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. Bevilaqua and Gizmonte didn't have the patience but they had the ambition. After Jackie's death, Tony accepts Meadow's college friends and gets along well with her fianc, Finn, before the two separated under unrevealed circumstances. Upon seeing the money, Furio is prompted to demand 1,000 dollars from them for himself. [11], Six months later, on December 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx for the murder of 28-year-old police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death. From then on, he was on a fast track to becoming a made man. Plaster falls down in front of Tony and when he looks up he sees that the chandelier is almost pulled out of the ceiling. So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. Brancato and his associate also suffered gunshot wounds from Enchautgui who was armed at the time, but they both survived. He reads The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a work which is quoted by several other characters on the show as well, particularly Paulie Gualtieri. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. Dr. Melfi makes a connection between meat and Tony's panic attacks and also explores his mother's attitude to the fruits of his father's labor. Christopher admits that they seek medical aid or report this to the police, they will probably administer drug tests, which he will likely fail, so he asks for Tony to help him escape. The two killed Matt after he attempted to kill Chris. He had no respect for this thing. Later led by Christopher; Matt and Sean commited several robberies on commercial sites, although they had to pay a large percentage of the cash to Tony Soprano. He had Brendan Filone killed, which infuriated Tony. However, prior to completing his freshman year, he dropped out and elected to go into his father's criminal work. Janice Baccalieri (sister)Barbara Giglione (sister) He was sometimes referred to as "Drinkwater"; "beve l'acqua" is Italian for "drink the water". In this dream he tells his therapist Jennifer Melfi that Christopher was a burden and that he was relieved that he was dead. Actor Lillo Brancato, best known for getting wacked by Tony Soprano as half-wit Matthew Bevilaqua in the HBO series The Sopranos, is returning to acting after eight years in prison, and some New York Police officers aren't happy about it. Despite a level of local notoriety, Tony has represented himself publicly as a waste management consultant to Barone Sanitation, one of the many fronts for his criminal enterprises. He's also appeared in several films since his release from prison, the most recent of which being "Made in Mexico" in 2021. Sean Gismonte (died 2000) was a DiMeo crime family associate and the partner-in-crime of Matthew Bevilacqua. Occupation(s) When Dr. Melfi asks him to remember good experiences from his childhood he has difficulty. This is probably because "T" is what close friends and associates call him not what some low level goons call him. Tony describes a dream where a bird steals his penis Melfi extrapolates from this to reveal that Tony projected his love for his family onto the family of ducks living in his back pool and this brings him to tears, to his consternation. On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Tony was especially proud of A.J. In November 2007 ("Kennedy and Heidi"), Tony sustains minor injuries in a car accident that seriously injures his nephew Christopher Moltisanti (whom Tony killed by suffocation while Christopher succumbed to his injuries). However, Tony reassures himself that Moltisanti's murder was necessary, despite the hurt caused to his family and friends. After his monumental debut in Robert Dinero's "A Bronx Tale" (1993),TV and movie big wigs shared high hopes for the budding star. Tony is often portrayed as a loving father he attends his children's sporting events on a regular basis and does all he can to insure they have all the luxuries and opportunities that life has to offer. He becomes convinced that he is in love with her, but she turns him down when he makes advances towards her. Matthew Bevilaqua and his buddy Sean Gismonte were associates of the Soprano crew and at times did odd jobs and scams with Christopher. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Tony begins to open up once Dr. Melfi explains the doctor-patient confidentiality rules. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. Matthew Bevilaqua is played by Lillo Brancato Jr. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime from West Orange, New Jersey and an associate working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. Home Hair Color On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Or have paid off the person doing the testing. [6] On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. And in the end, you're completely alone with it all. Cops later found Matt's body and a witness told officials about the murder, which according to a transcript was on the night of April 29, 2000, at about 9 PM. He is often shown watching programs on the History Channel about great leaders such as George Patton, Erwin Rommel and Winston Churchill. Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. Matt and Sean pulled a drive-by hit as Chris left the Skyways Diner in Kearny. Tony has personally committed at least eight murders in the show, although he may have committed others that have not been shown or referenced considering his lengthy career in the Mafia. [16], Brancato was incarcerated on Rikers island and as state inmate #09A0227 in the Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, and was subsequently transferred to the Hudson Correctional Facility. Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office Matt went to Pace College. By May/June 2006 Tony is mobile and fully aware and has regained his voice but is still recovering. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. When the family visits Green Grove, a retirement community which Tony is trying to place his mother in, Livia's derisive outburst prompts a second panic attack. was doing well until he and Blanca broke up. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. Matt wanted to move up in the ranks along with his best friend, Sean. Bobby Boriello played Tony in the episode "Down Neck" in which Tony recalls many childhood events relating to his childhood realization that his father was involved in organized crime, including his recollection of father's relationship with his older sister, Janice, and his use of her as a cover for attending meetings with criminal associates at a children's amusement park. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. The voice of a younger version of his daughter calls him back. Furthermore, as boss of the DiMeo family, he is fully responsible for the deaths of others killed on his orders. When he walked over to investigate, LilloBrancato and his friendSteven Armento burst through the front door after burglarizing the residence. Tony takes satisfaction in it, as it is revenge for an attempt on the life of one of his relatives. Bevilaqua and Gismonte also assisted . When Tony was about to call 911 for help, he sees the baby seat in the back seat of the SUV destroyed by a tree branch, and then closes his phone and proceeds to suffocate him by holding his nose shut so he chokes to death on his own blood. Eventually, Big Pussy Bonpensiero learned of Matt's whereabouts. He typically has mistresses who he consistently sees for long periods of time, though he also has a number of brief one-night-stands with strippers from the Bada Bing. Tony's feelings toward his son, however, are mixed, especially with worries about his future. Bobby Baccalieri was being groomed as Moltisanti's replacement until he was killed by Phil Leotardo's hitmen when the Lupertazzi crime family launched a war against the DiMeo Crime Family. In "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" Tony abruptly ends his therapy and persuades Dr. Melfi to go into hiding when he discovers that his Uncle Junior has found out about their sessions. To keep them segregated, family members used to call Tony Blundetto "Tony Uncle Al" and Tony Soprano "Tony Uncle Johnny". A naive and slimy yet ambitious "cheese fuck", he worked the Soprano crew's executive card game along with Sean. This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. "Early on in my career, I spoke to Bob [Robert Dinero] and Chazz [Palminteri] about how profound changes would occur in my life," Lillo Brancato told People Magazinein October of 2017. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. Tony leaves out the violence associated with his criminal career. However, like Bonpensiero, Tony was haunted by this murder. Meadow learned of her father's actions and didn't speak to him for several months, eventually reconciling at Christmas in 2000. Matt and Sean also took part in the Soprano crew's picket busting efforts at Massarone construction. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. When discussing it with Johnny Sack, Tony is quite angry as he tells John that he paid a lot, showing the weight that having to kill his cousin was causing Tony. He was arguably one of the most ruthless characters on the show; he exhibited some of the same similar traits as . It seemed as though he would soon join the ranks of Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta, and other quintessential mafia-esque figures in movies and enjoy a long, successful career. Gloria is suddenly back at the table and offers Tony a choice between seeing what she has under her dress or under her scarf. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. This closeness leads Tony to have something of a "crush" on Dr. Melfi, something that is unattainable. Though spelled without a 'c,' Matthew Bevilaqua was shot to death by Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini) and his colleague "Big Pussy" after Bevilaqua had attempted to murder Christopher Moltisante. Made in America Occupation Career information Status In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. Tony becomes angry and storms out because he feels she is trying to trick him and manipulate his thoughts using the pictures that decorate her office. Furthermore, he conspired with Tony's own mother, Livia Soprano, to have Tony killed (although the hit failed). Gender Tony, who was wearing his seat belt, manages to escape from the wrecked car relatively unscathed, but Christopher, who was not wearing his seat belt, is coughing up blood and may have severe internal injuries. In "Fortunate Son" Tony discusses a childhood memory of an early panic attack. numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. [2] Adopted when he was four months old, he was raised by Italian-American parents, Lillo Brancato Sr., a construction worker, and Domenica, an electrolysist,[3] in Yonkers, New York. During the episode "The Second Coming", aired in part II of season six, Melfi's own therapist suggests to her that her work with Tony could be considered enabling toward Tony's sociopathic tendencies. Biographical Information (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). Bevilaqua was later kidnapped by Soprano and Paulie Gualtieri, Salvatore Bonpensiero, who took him to a warehouse and tied him to a chair. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. 's depression, a 'rotten putrid gene' that Tony believes he passed down to his son. Tony admits that he feels guilty because his mother could not be allowed to live with his family. In therapy, when asked to remember happy childhood memories about his mother, Tony struggled to come up with any, eventually recalling that he witnessed his father falling down the stairs, causing the whole family to laugh, even his mother; he later described his mother as a cruel, joyless woman who wore his father down "to a little nub". Matthew Bevilaqua [17] As of 2020, Brancato claimed to be thirteen years sober and has returned to acting.[18]. Despite his love of fishing, he is sometimes haunted by visions of, Tony is also an amateur yachtsman and has owned two motor yachts over the course of the show -. PetragliaDr. Fate Matt also did some burglary jobs with Chris and Sean. I think these two guys watched too many movies and thought it was all fun and games. In the episode "Isabella" Tony sinks into a severe depressive episode and experiences hallucinations he sees a beautiful Italian woman named Isabella in his neighbor's garden. Affiliation Its hard to sift out whether he was dumb or just not street smart and misread things. James Gandolfini (adult)Bobby Boriello (child)Danny Petrillo (teenager)Michael Gandolfini (teenager)William Ludwig (child) In the first he is being driven by Carmela in the back of his father's old car while Ralph sits in the passenger seat. Though there is a possibility that the test results were forged, for example they could have had someone else take the exam for him. The "Bronx Tale" star was later convicted of attempted burglary and sentenced to a decade behind bars. The murder of one of his best friends Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in Funhouse weighs heavily on Tony. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti . They also get into trouble for brutally beating up a broker, Kevin, and sending him to the hospital for recommending the sale of other stocks.