The memory of the American actor Ray Liotta was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday Friday, in a posthumous tribute in which his daughter Karsen was present.
“He was a one-of-a-kind actor and the best friend, brother and father anyone could have (…). Everyone deserves a Ray in their life,” said his daughter before discovering the star.
Also Karsen Liotta read a letter sent by American director Martin Scorsesewho could not be present, with whom the actor, who passed away in May 2022, worked on the film good guys (1990).
“I’ve always hoped to work with Ray again, at least one more time. Now we’re honoring his memory. Ray Liotta was truly one of the greatsif anyone deserves a new star on the Walk of Fame, it’s him,” wrote the director.
the words of his colleagues
The actor also attended the event Taron Egertonwho was his partner in the series black birdand the actress Elizabeth BanksDirector of Cocaine bearone of Liotta’s latest projects.
“When I look at the scenes I did with him, I think they were the best of my career because he was one of those rare artists who gave his all to work. Ray inspired me deeply,” Egerton said in his speech.
Banks said she was “heartbroken” that she couldn’t share the celebration with Liotta and stressed “what a blessing” it has been for her to work with the actor on more than one occasion.
“Although he was known for playing tough men, I found him charming and a little mischievous. That made him interesting as a person and as an actor,” said Banks.
Also in attendance at the event was his fiancée, Jacy Nittolo; his sister, Linda Matthews; Universal Pictures chairman Peter Cramer and director David Chase, among others.
a successful career
Liotta died at the age of 67 in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), where he was filming Dangerous watersby John Barr. He died in his sleep.
The actor was born in New Jersey on December 18, 1954 and became famous for something wildthe famous film by Jonathan Demme in which he played the jealous ex-husband.
The most important role of his career was that of Henry Hill, the protagonist of Good boys (Good boys)in which he shared the bill with Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Paul Sorvino.
Among his extensive filmography, other films such as copland (1997), alongside Sylvester Stallone, e Hannibal (2001), directed by Ridley Scott and starring Anthony Hopkins.
Source: Clarin
