When Ray Liotta Met Real Life Goodfellas | Letterman
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- Ray recalls what it was like meeting the real Henry Hill.
(From "Late Show," air date: 4/22/94)
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Should have gotten an Oscar nomination for Goodfellas, brilliant performance. RIP.
oscar have no worth
So true
They all should have!the chemistry in that movie was just perfect!
Ray seems like a very down to earth guy with no ego; he actually seems NERVOUS to be on TV. And that's endearing.
It's cocaine 😂
@@bigshorty4855 nope just nerves
@@1gadena sure, u do u 😂
@@bigshorty4855 lol
@Armageddon why u incriminating urself 😂
Ray's laugh was utterly unique and wonderful. Never saw a laugh like that, shocked and sad to be using past tense.
Oh wow. I did not know that he just died.
It really is.
Yeah, that laugh. And he knew how to tailor it for his different characters. Used to great effect in The Many Saints of Newark. Among so many others.
After Joe Pesci, that laugh was the 2nd best thing in the "you're a funny guy" scene.
Super unique face near the end too
You know someone is a great actor when they play their character so well that you're surprised by their actual personality
Exactly what I was thinking.
He seems rather reserved and shy. He's probably nervous too.
Who wouldn't?
Some actors (especially in the 80's, 90's) like to try to maintain their tough guy image off screen.
Liotta not at all. He could have jumped on the bandwagon so well. All he had to do was milk the fact that he hung out with all the real mobsters. But not at all. Says even he doesn't want anything to do with Henry Hill.
Somehow that makes him even more likeable. That he's just an actor. A professional actor.
True. Same case with Christian Bale. He is so intimidating and intense on screen, but when you watch his interviews he seems very quiet, very down to earth, and very warm. And still, people wonder if that's really Bale. You just know his on-screen characters, but his real self is an enigma - that is the definition of a great actor. Yet another actor like this is Daniel Day-Lewis.
As for Di Caprio, for example, I always thought he is overrated. He can act, sure, but I always still see Di Caprio behind every role, that part of him that is very public because he likes to appear in the media. Of course, one still doesn't know how he is behind closed doors, but there are certain parts of a personality that you can't fake or hide if you are a lot in the media, and it's especially true of actors who expose themselves publicly quite often.
James Gandolfini
His performance in Goodfellas, is, one of the best screen performances of all time. Those eyes. Brilliant.
The whole film hinges on his performance and he totally nails it.
I feel that he was the soul of that movie for sure. And Wolf of Wall Street, I feel was carried by Jonah Hill. Only my opinion. Leo DiCaprio was the star, but brilliant character actors are what make the movie real to me.
Ray Liotta's character in Goodfellas scared me as a grown man
It's a shame and unfair how nature or God whatever we can call it decides to shut our lights out, we all come here in this world 🌎 and end up being erased just like Ray's pretty eyes were shut down, sad
Hes in construction 🤣
What a talented actor. Never honored enough. Rest in peace Mr. Liotta
5:50
It’s weird how Letterman says “in the year 2022.” Very trippy, rest easy Mr. Liotta ❤️
Very much so, Eerie.
I thought Liotta said it was set in 2022. Which is weird enough.
And now Ray has just died.
@@FlamingoKicker .....He died?
@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals yes, in his sleep last thursday....
I met Ray-standing outside a hotel in Texas. He was an extremely nice guy-how he is in this clip is exactly how he was when we met. We had a long conversation about 'Hummer' cars and how odd they look when being driven through a valet stand. Great and down to earth guy for as famous as he was.
Awwwwwwwweeeeeeeeee he was so handsome too
Aside from being a great actor, he seems like a very genuine nice man. RIP.
Absolutely love Ray Liotta.
RIP🙏
@@degbry thanks for the fake wokeness we appreciate it 🙏🏼
no worries Jimmy. Thanks for poorly attempting to construct a legible sentence. You complete and utter moron.
@@jimmyhooks #completemoron
He is…I’ve met him
A first class human being. Rest in Peace Mr. Ray.
Ray Liotta does not die, he lives in our minds by his magical performances.........
How...ego centric of you...
Lives on in Our Memories.
He is an Icon he never knew he was
But he is dead :/
@@JACKnJESUS IMO, Ray would have wanted it that way because being remembered fondly is an honor. So to me, RS Tips' comment was a way to honor Ray.
He’s was a completed underrated actor. Don’t know if Hollywood gave him the recognition that his skills and craft deserved. Goodfellas was a ridiculously excellent piece of cinema and bonified classic
If you're going to be remembered for 1 film in your whole career, you can't go wrong with GOODFELLAS.
Thoughts and love are with Ray's family. x
I have to say the "Funny Guy" scene in Goodfellas is the most amazing and buzzing with electricity scene I've ever seen in a movie!
It was all improvised on the spot! AMAZING!
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True
Field of Dreams.
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He voiced one of our favorite protagonists in Tommy Vercetti of GTA Vice City and appeared in a lot of good movies as well. Rest in peace, legend.
RIP Ray. One hell of an actor. Tough loss. 🙏🏼
Very sad to hear of his passing. First saw him in Something Wild and his performance was electrifying
I just found out of his passing. My thoughts and prayers 🙏 with him and his family. Rest in Peace Ray you will always be a Goodfella to me.
Yes...one of his great performances....he was so evil.
He was so great in Something Wild!
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I didn't know he passed. I too first noticed him in Something Wild. Great film. He played great tough guys. Has the look as well. Probably intimidated Dave.
Despite his accolades and praise, I've always felt he was underrated, always somewhat in the shadows of the A-listers he starred with. Yet, he was the heart beat of most of his films. Wonderful actor and sorely missed already.
"In the year 2022." I just got chills...
5:49 Liotta says to Dave: "That's funny." THAT was funny.
The open mouth laugh, just like in Goodfellas. What a legend
When people say that he is "the most terrifying or intimidating guy in Hollywood" look at this interview. He is genuinely wholesome here with smiling and laughing. RIP
Very true, he was a nice guy, still he had the look of killer. Great actor.
As a kind of mobster movie guy, I think the Ray would have been a terrific Bugsy Siegel. Warren Beatty was okay but a bit too old and perhaps not scary crazy enough IMO
Look up wholesome.
You feel kinda bad for some people because they just have that look of a creepy or dangerous guy and Ray was like that --- but he used his acting talents to smile a lot and talk in a jovial manner and that would put you at ease --- but when he got that sinister look in his eyes, he was a KILLER
He was kinda good looking kinda scary looking. Cool combo for films.
I remember watching that movie when I was living in Libya back in 9o's, it was one of my favorite movies. I still think about that movie when I see him.
America can be proud of this guy. He represented your country in the best way possible.
He still does. Even if not anymore with us.
I feel lucky I was able to watch him perform.
God rest your soul Ray 🙏🏼,
Thank you for all the beautiful moments and all the movies you made. For making my life more colourful and beautiful. I definitely won't forget you until I am alive. You where part of my growing up.
Thank you!
LOVED his laugh! Hell, who DIDN'T love Ray Liotta?! He will be missed. Rest in peace, Mr. Liotta. 🥰🥰
Especially the Goodfellas. Mom and daughter scene. Where were why didn't u call. Normal ppl don't act like him. Haha. Hahaha 😅😂
Actually a nice guy. His Father worked in the same building as my ex. Decent folks. 😌RIP to both of 'em.
Who doesn't love Ray? He is so real, nothing phony or stuck up about him. Over the years I've heard how wonderful he is with his fans. He will have conversations with them, take photos, sign autographs. He was always refreshing to watch in interviews.
Very sad we lost Ray, what a talent and stand up guy! He'll be missed. RIP, paisan
"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster."
You were, Ray. You were. Rest well, my friend.
great quote you chose there buddy!
He wasn't
@@marknewbold2583
Okay, guy.
...to me being a gangster was better than being president of the United States.
A great line 👍👍
Unlawful Entry is my fav Liotta film!
I met Ray about 2 mos before Good fellas came out at a Crosby Stills and Nash concert in the 80s at the Waikiki Shell. He struck up a conversation talked for about 20 mins having a smoke told me he had a movie coming out titled Wiseguys. Very friendly talker just like he is talking to Dave. Goodfellas turned out to be to this day the greatest film I have seen. RIP and Aloha Ray . You left us too early
It's always the Good one's that Leave b4 it's their time 😞💯.
That iconic laugh from the “funny how?” Scene in Goodfellas. Nostalgia 😎
Ray really had a good laugh, I love his "evil laugh" but its not evil at all, he's just enjoying himself. We lost Liotta way too soon. So unexpected, he's also been very underused these last 10 years or more.
Yep, and the sad irony (to your point about him being 'underused') is Ray talked about how this past year he'd never been so busy vs. all the ups-and-downs he experienced in show business. And the fact that he was about to be married to supposedly a wonderful woman makes his passing even more tragic.
he was great in Marriage Story even with a smaller role
RIP Ray. You will never be forgotten.
This one hits hard. He was always good to watch. His performance in "Copland" definitely lingers.
"In for a penny, in for a pound..don't shut me out ray"
What a film. Never got the props it deserved. Great performance from Sly in that too.
Great film. I thought his performance in Narc was great as well.
Copland is one of the most criminally underrated films ever!
@@Marx-Lennon So good. Stands up to rewatching. I love introducing others to this movie, too. It's just that good. I think everyone should see it.
5:42 Ray Liotta laughs and says, "That's funny." Reminiscent of his scene, "You're a funny guy." Ray is a great actor!
I had to edit this due to my not knowing of Ray Liotta's death (May 26, 2022). I saw a comment below mentioning that he passed. I'm blown away and have no words. I hope he's in a much better place now.
Such a tremendous soul and legendary actor yup folks…we definitely lost one of those people that made life that much more colorful and exciting!!! Rest Easy good sir, much love and thanks!!!
You must have known him personally. Oh wait you didn't. Stop talking like you know anything about him.
@@wr6392 nope I’m just a huge fan of everything he was in from Goodfellas all the way to Muppets from Space. Sorry if somehow you misinterpreted my comment as a personal letter among friends written in the TH-cam comment section…
@@wr6392...wow, you're rude. Angry much ??
Adored him in Field of Dreams and was a fan since. Thanks Ray, for the pleasure you gave me. RIP.
Ray Liotta is so charming in this interview. I'm really sad about his passing. He was a tremendously talented guy! You will be missed and prayers to your family. This is so sad! 😢😢🙏🙏❤❤
The film No Escape he talks about was awesome. I watched it as a teenager and loved it back then.
What a "chilling" end of the interview. Somehow "foreboding". Hearing that the movie takes place in 2022 😔
R.I.P.
…and the movie is called, No Escape😢
Ray was a great character actor and leading man. He could play a sensitive, loving family man and other times a vicious psychopath you would not want to cross the wrong way. RIP Ray.
67 years old... that's far too young. I really liked Ray Liotta. He was a great actor and very good in the comedy _Heartbreakers_ with Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Gene Hackman from 2001. R.I.P Ray and thanks for the entertainment.
67 isn't far too young ffs
@@Stand4Righteousness If you live here in Scandinavia that's far too young... at least 12-15 years.
Underrated movie. So so funny.
@@robert4you Thank you, that previous comment was very insensitive. I'm 67 ,
And doing fine, so far! 😻 R.I.P. R.L.
@@jeffclement2468 👍 Take care, pal.
It was indeed a shock to hear of his passing, at much too young an age! The first time I remember seeing him in any role was as "a man out there on your lawn," as little Gaby/Karin (now 40!) put it. When that striking face with the penetrating stare just appeared on the screen, suddenly, shockingly, I remember thinking what a brilliant piece of casting. He was, quite simply, an actor who didn't act like an actor. Like they'd reached back across time, snatched up the actual guy, and plunked him down in the middle of an Iowa cornfield. Ray Liotta portrayed that honest, striking _realism,_ like a face in an old sepia photograph... without saying a word. Just sending all that energy into the camera.
The man was really something special. A force of nature. R.I.P. Ray Liotta! You will be missed!
Well said.
Just a brilliant actor. I loved watching him act.
Came across this and when I heard him talk, I was reminded what we lost. His laugh is memorable. I saw him in Goodfellas and he also played himself in the animated show The Bee Movie. He was such a pleasure to watch. I cried when he died. And now the song, " And he kissed me" will forever remind me of Ray Liotta.
Ray was definitely one of the greats. This is such a loss.
That laugh. Loved him in every film he was in, even in the eh, not so good movies. He was always is a compelling actor to watch. RIP sir.
5:44 when he says "that's funny" the host should've replied "funny how? What's so funny?"
That would've been brilliant lol
Good catch!
Ray was one of my big time favourites of all time, that smile and that laugh! Can pull off being a big a-hole. Or a darling. RIP Ray.
Such a talented actor, charismatic and unique. I always thought his performance in Goodfellas is actually underrated (understandably given De Niro & Pesci being his co-stars). RIP
Pesci was amazing and rightfully won the Oscar but Liotta was the glue that held that whole movie together.
He is unreal in that movie it's one of the best ever movie performances ,🔥,pesci is class , de Niro , has a smaller role ,but he is the main guy , it's a brilliant performance
So sad to hear he passed away. One of my favorite actors. R.I.P.
He had the best dead-eye stare that you could project unlimited evil thoughts into
He had that stink eye look when he needed it . Rip
Oh yeah, he was great in unlawful entry,
Loved this guys acting, that laugh is legendary. RIP Ray
Ray Liotta played a really bad guy in "Something Wild" movie. He scared me in that one. Goodfellas was just filled with great actors and he got Henry Hill's character nailed down.
He even outshone a legend like De Niro in that movie, speaks volumes of his talent.
That golden maniacal laugh which made him great in Something Wild and Goodfellows... so, so, so sorry Ray left us. It was too soon. Truly
Thanks so much for putting this up! Ray Liotta was one of the most brilliant actors of his, or any generation;
there's literally no one else like him! A giant - One in a billion.
A man who knew his talent, and mastered it perfectly.. A great loss to the movie world.. but his movies will last forever x
Love Ray and his laugh! Wonderful man, wonderful actor. Rest in Peace Ray.
Rays performance as Henry Hill in Goodfellas is one of the best performances i can think of...brilliant job...shame he is gone 💚👍
Man stole the show in the Goodfellas and that’s a huge feat given that the movie had tons of veterans. RIP
No, he was very good but Pesci owned Goodfellas.
@@justafanintexas7913 pesci was barely in the movie calm down
@@theotherguy21 - According to the movie stats, Pesci was on-screen for 4 more minutes that Liotta. Aren't facts grand?
My 80’s crush. ❤️.
RIP my friend. Fantastic actor and person. Had the pleasure to have met him years ago. A memorable unique laugh 😂
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What a lovely, genuine man! Nice shirt, too. RIP, Ray.
Loved No Escape! Such an underrated film. Ray Liotta was an absolute champ, and will be missed
Agree! And it’s tough to find!
R.I.P. Ray… gone way too soon. That laugh, the look.. you were the movie Goodfellas. With 2 of the best actors of all time. You shined. ✝️
Ray always seemed like a genuine person. A legend of his craft and he will be sorely missed.
Seems here like a very decent and modest man; when a celebrity acknowledges their nervousness, it's humanizing and thus endearing. Sorry to learn of his passing. A great and distinctive actor, one of a kind who will be sorrily missed.
that was crazy to hear that his movie hes promoting takes place in 2022, and this is also the year he died in
One of the best actors of all time may RIP will be truly missed.
He performance in Goodfellas cemented him as one of the greats. Shameful that he wasn't even _nominated_ for an Oscar for that role either.
I agree.
Much agreed...what a horrible shame...condolences to his family.
I am awarding him a posthumous oscar
Agreed.
Hollywood geeks, just shows you how out of touch Hollywood can be with the heartland
I literally saw him outside the premier of many saints of Newark not too long ago. I was so happy to see him. Cant believe this. Big legend. Losing everyone we grew up with this year.
Such a loss to the industry and at such a young age. I will always remember him fondly. RIP Ray.
Can't imagine Vice city or Goodfellas without him. RIP
Ahhhh, Vice City. Loved that game but he really gave that game and the franchise some credibility.
@@shinigami146 it will never be the same
Always will remember Ray Liotta as one hell of a great actor and in this spot, a great, warm human being. RIP.
A treasure trove of wonderful memories to access during these difficult times. Thanks for being so reactive.
R.I.P. Ray...... And to you to Paulie !
thanks for everything, all the entertainment and distractions, you made the world a better place than it wouldve been without you❤️
You cldnt have said that better for Ray.i love your comment, and I totally agree with you.
Omg. Please restore all your old interviews from the nineties please. Thus is gold
Whoa, so cool how the movie Ray promoted in 1994 was set in 2022! Crazy how it's also the same year he died...
Ray will be missed and not forgotten. RIP
Love him in Fiekd Of Dreams & Goodfellas.
So sad to hear of his death, in his sleep is the way to go.
RIP Ray🙏🙏🙏✨️🙏💔
I’ve met Ray and he’s a very gracious and genuine person…
The first time I saw Goodfellas, (early 90’s) I was at someone’s bungalow in Melbourne Australia and had just had mushrooms. I assumed that the movie was brilliant because everything is brilliant on mushrooms. So I watched it again a few days later completely straight. Still brilliant. Probably even more,brilliant. 30 years later is still my top 5 fave films ever.
‘Something Wild’ blew my teenage mind years before. RIP Ray. You burned so bright.
Sir I can only imagine how beautiful and deep the red in this movie must have looked. I watched Terminator 2 on shrooms and the colours were out of this world.
@@southlondon86 not a ‘sir’.
@@trapezoidspangle934 Sir apparently gender is a construct.
@@southlondon86 religion definitely is.
@@trapezoidspangle934 agreed
What a gorgeous man and incredible actor. He will truly be missed.
RIP Ray! Your unique way of laughing will never die!
Breathe of fresh air to hear Ray's voice. Rest in power. Pure genius
My favorite actor. He scared me so much in "Something Wild" I was hooked. RIP
I really miss watching Letterman. RIP Ray
The movie Ray was talking about later in the interview is set in 2022 and is called, "No Escape" (like in death)! That is beyond prophetic!! Loved this dude RIP.
Very Underrated film. I almost forgot he was the star. In my mind I thought it was good enough to be a TV series that would explore more of the world he came from and whatever (no spoilers) to everyone after the end.
Ray Liotta, a humble, down to earth, everyday type of guy, class act, from my generation.
Such a great actor, and known to be such a great guy off-creen. I watched Goodfellas again last night for the 9th x. He is so good in it ! RIP. 💙🎬
Good Fella: iconic movie, lots of star power, Paul Sorvino, Joe Pesci, Robert de Niro, Sam Jackson, Billy Batts; can't remember his real name.
What a lovely man he was . Really down to earth .
I'm still bummed and depressed over Ray's passing. I still can't believe it. I remember listening to Howard Stern back in the day when he had Ray Liotta on a bunch of time's. Funny stuff. You will be missed, but definitely not forgotten.
He was a great actor. No doubt about that. Always liked watching him on screen. Had that magnetism.
One of my favorite actors of all time. Sooo good. Will miss him dearly 💕
R.I.P. Ray Liotta 🙏 He mentions the year his movie is set in 2022.
That was bizarre wasn’t it? He didn’t know it was the year he was gonna die.
Goodfellas is one of all time favourite movies, Grand Theft Auto Vice City is one of the best video games ever made. We were blessed to enjoy your talents. Rest In Power Ray. Gone but never forgotten. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
"This is the Last Dance for Lance Vance".
Seems like he was a real sweetheart of a guy. RIP
RIP your laugh was infectious I will miss that the most, bless you Ray.
We'll miss you Ray. Not only for your great film work but also your guest spot on ER. I still cry every time l think about it, and seriously doubt l could ever watch it again. A brilliant, affecting performance. One of the best. Sleep well sir.