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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Thomas_DeSimoneThomas DeSimone - Wikipedia

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   DeSimone went missing in 1979 and is believed to have been murdered. DeSimone's career in the Lucchese family is explored in the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, and inspired the character of Tommy DeVito, portrayed by Joe Pesci, one of the main characters of the 1990 film Goodfellas .

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   Apr 13, 2024 · Warner Bros. Frank Vincent as Billy Batts in Goodfellas, the 1990 film that famously dramatized his grisly 1970 murder. DeSimone fumed about the comment all night, but since Billy Batts was a “made man” in the Gambino family, he was untouchable. As Hill said, “if Tommy so much as took a slap at Billy, Tommy was dead.”.

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   Did Tommy DeSimone die in Goodfellas?

   • While Goodfellas depicts Tommy being shot in the face for killing Made Man Billy Batts, resulting in a closed-casket funeral, the real story of Tommy DeSimone's death is much more mysterious. In reality, Tommy wasn't ever given a burial or a funeral — because his body was never actually found.

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   Did Thomas DeSimone inspire Goodfellas?

   • Photobucket Thomas DeSimone’s true story is one of the most chilling narratives that inspired Goodfellas. Thomas DeSimone served as the inspiration for “Tommy DeVito,” the Goodfellas character played by Joe Pesci in an Academy Award-winning performance. Unlike Pesci, however, DeSimone was an imposing man who stood 6’2″ and weighed 225 pounds.

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   Who played DeSimone in Goodfellas?

   • DeSimone was portrayed by Joe Pesci in the 1990 movie Goodfellas, renamed Tommy DeVito. Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his depiction. ^ Rashbaum, William K. with contributions from Fisher, Janon (October 6, 2004).

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   Who is Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas?

   • DeSimone went missing in 1979 and is believed to have been murdered. DeSimone's career in the Lucchese family is explored in the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, and inspired the character of Tommy DeVito, portrayed by Joe Pesci, one of the main characters of the 1990 film Goodfellas .

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4. screenrant.com › goodfellas-tommy-whacked-knewGoodfellas: How Tommy Knew He Was Being Whacked - Screen Rant

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   By Adrienne Tyler & Tom Russell. Updated Dec 7, 2023. Link copied to clipboard. Summary. Tommy DeVito's death in Goodfellas is a trap, as he quickly realizes his fate upon entering an empty room. The real-life Tommy DeSimone's death is mysterious, as his body was never found, unlike in the film.

5. www.denofgeek.com › culture › the-real-goodfellasThe Real Goodfellas: The Mysterious Fate of Tommy DeSimone

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   Apr 7, 2015 · The Real Goodfellas: The Mysterious Fate of Tommy DeSimone. Goodfellas buried Tommy DeVito in a closed coffin. The real Tommy D came to a more crushing end. By Tony Sokol | April 7,...

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7. allthatsinteresting.com › tommy-desimoneTommy DeSimone, The Gangster Behind Joe Pesci's 'Goodfellas ...

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   Apr 29, 2018 · Tommy DeSimone was so unhinged in real life that it helped Joe Pesci win an Oscar for the 1990 film "Goodfellas," in which the actor played Tommy DeVito, a character based on the violent gangster. Along with Henry Hill, Jimmy Burke, and Paul Vario, DeSimone was known for the famed "Lufthansa Heist."

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   Mar 9, 2024 · Updated March 28, 2024. Thomas DeSimone, One Of The Most Cold-Blooded Mob Killers Portrayed In Goodfellas. Photobucket Thomas DeSimone’s true story is one of the most chilling narratives that inspired Goodfellas.

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   Sep 19, 2019 · Thomas DeSimone AKA Tommy DeVito. Played by Joe Pesci in Goodfellas. In Goodfellas, Tommy DeVito was played by Joe Pesci. The guy’s real name was Thomas DeSimone, and he was...

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