As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his roles as Vinnie Morabito on Busting Loose, Tony Manucci on Makin' It, Butch DeConcini on The Sopranos and Johnny Torrio on Boardwalk Empire. In 1976 he played the role of Hector in "A Nun's Story" and "Good Time Girls" the 4th episode of the 1st season, and 8th episode of the 2nd season of the sitcom Laverne & Shirley. In 2013 he also made an uncredited appearance as a New York mobster in the film The Family.