| Who is it? | Actor |
| Birth Day | March 10, 1937 |
| Birth Place | The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Age | 83 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | January 28, 2004(2004-01-28) (aged 66)\nLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Cause of death | Complications from heart surgery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990-2004 |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Brennan (1960–2004; his death) |
Joe Viterelli's net worth is projected to reach a substantial $20 million by 2024. He was highly regarded as an actor in the United States. Joe Viterelli's skillful performances and undeniable talent contributed to his successful career in the entertainment industry. With numerous notable roles under his belt, he captivated audiences and left a lasting impression. His financial success is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and artistic abilities, which propelled him to become one of the industry's most recognized and respected actors.
Viterelli moved to Los Angeles in the late 1970s. While living in Malibu, Viterelli became friends with Director Leo Penn, who saw the screen possibilities in Viterelli's tough-guy visage. Penn thought Viterelli's tough-guy features would play well in the movies and on television.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Viterelli had appeared in more than 40 movies, playing guys with such names as Nick Valenti (Bullets over Broadway; 1994), Joe Profaci (Mobsters; 1991), Fat Tommy Carducci (What She Doesn't Know; 1992), Vinnie "The Shrimp" (Mickey Blue Eyes; 1999) and Fat Tony Ragoni (The Cure for Boredom; 2001). He also had a supporting role in Shallow Hal (2001) and played Joseph Valachi in Ruby (1992). He also appeared in Eraser (1996).
In 1999, he played Jelly, the menacing yet lovable henchman-confidant to Robert De Niro's anxiety-prone mob boss in Analyze This (1999), costarring Billy Crystal as De Niro's reluctant Psychiatrist.
"Ninety percent of my fan mail is from kids 6 through 19," he told the New York Daily News in 2000. "They send me graduation pictures and report cards. Look at me, I'm a role model."
Viterelli, a West Los Angeles resident, died on January 28, 2004 of complications from heart surgery at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and five children, including his son, the film Composer Joseph Vitarelli, who spells his last name differently. One of his children is a Lawyer.
