An interview with Garry Pastore from The cast of the sopranos

Season 5 of The Sopranos, introduced a lot of new characters. One of the more notable ones, is Jerry Basile, who was introduced to us, in the Season 5 episode "Marco Polo". Brilliantly portrayed by Garry Pastore, in which Carmine Jr. tells him, "You and I are gonna do big things together". Presently working on a few notable projects, "Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe", and the new television series, "Jonny Zero", Garry's career is extensive. Some of his movie credits include; "It had to be you", "Witness to the mob", "Donnie Brasco", "Dearly Beloved", "Carilto's Way", "A Bronx Tale", "Goodfellas". Television credits include; "100 Centre Street" and "Crosby". Once in a great while, I was able to catch up with Garry and ask him a few questions.

When is your birthday?

I was born on December 2

Tell us a little about where you grew up and your background.

I was born on Staten Island, NY. I am of Italian- American heritage.

How did you originally get involved in being an actor?

I had a High School drama teacher, who pushed me into it.

What was your most memorable acting job?

The movie, Cop land, I worked with so many talented actors on one film. (note: Cop Land besides starring Sylvester Stallone, Ray Liotta, and Robert De Niro, the cast also included Sopranos actors; Robert Patrick (Davey Scatino), Annabella Sciorra (Gloria Trillo), Frank Vincent (Phil Leotardo), Arthur Nascarella (Carlo Gervasi), Edie Falco (Carmela Soprano), Frank Pellegrino (Bureau Chief Frank Cubitoso), John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco) and Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts).

What types of roles do you find the most challenging?

I am against type as in being type cast. I love playing mobsters, but that's easy. I welcome roles like attorney's, doctors etc. Roles that casting directors usually pass me up for. etc.

What other unusual jobs have you held in the past?

Unusual, none, but these are a few that helped pay the bills. I've been a professional Mixologist, chef, and a set dresser.

Do you use the internet?

yes

What are your favorite websites?

IMDB and yours of course

What is the most important thing, you want to be remembered by?

Remembered by? You know something I don’t know? Where am I goin’? I guess what a good fellow I was ; ) (my 2 cents - Garry is correct on that one)

If you were deserted on a desert island, and could only take on book with you and one music compact disk, what would your choices be?

Bob Marley’s Legend and The Holy Bible

What Charities are you involved with?

The March of Dimes and ACLS

What is in your future, besides winning the lottery?

A blossoming career, it keeps getting better everyday!

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Garry Pastore (on right) from
the movie, "Dearly Beloved".
Garry played the
character of Cesear in
this humorous portrayal
of a Funeral
Directors life.
video capture by Ivy@Sopranoland