Joe Mantegna
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Birthday: November 13, 1947
A versatile, seasoned player on both stage and screen, Joe Mantegna first garnered national prominence for his work with writer-director David Mamet, earning a Tony award for “Glengarry Glen Ross” in 1983 before appearing in Mamet films like “House of Games” (1987), “Homicide” (1991) and the slated 2008 release “Redbelt.” The Italian Chicago native was often typecast in mafia and con man roles when he first transitioned to film and television, but as his career progressed, audiences were given the opportunity to appreciate his n…more
