Vincent Schiavelli

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Birthday: November 10, 1948

Droopy-eyed character actor whose "Monster Mash" looks are as memorable as the sweetly creepy bit parts he has played. Schiavelli lends an unforgettably Gothic air to otherwise minute roles, such as Fredrickson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) Salieri's valet in "Amadeus" (1984) and the Subway Ghost in "Ghost" (1990). He also has had an extensive TV career of piquant guest spots on episodes of "Moonlighting" and "Miami Vice" among other series. Schiavelli began in feature films in 1971 with "Taking Off" and continued in small roles f…more

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Credits

Actor

The Chefs of Cucina Amore
Commentator
The Pooch and the Pauper
Wishbow
Mournin' Mess
The Courtyard
Ivan
The Corner Bar
Peter Panama; male fashion designer

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Career Milestones

2007
Cast in the Italian film, "The Golden Door" written and directed by Emanuele Crialese; character was originally planned to play a major part, but he died during the filming, forcing his role to become a supporting character
2001
Directed a theater piece in Sicily, based on nine fables
1997
Played the jailer in "The Beautician and the Beast"
1990
Had showy co-starring role as a spirit who assists Patrick Swayze in the hit film "Ghost"
1986
Recreated role of Mr. Vargas in TV series "Fast Times" (CBS)