John Cassisi
John Cassisi is known for The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), Bugsy Malone (1976), Gemini (1982).
Biography
John Cassisi (born September 5, 1962) is a former American child actor who starred in the 1976 movie Bugsy Malone as "Fat Sam" and subsequently in the television series Fish.
He was "discovered" by Bugsy Malone director Alan Parker, when Parker visited a Brooklyn classroom and asked students to nominate the "naughtiest" boy in class.
In 1982, he played the role of Herschel in the broad-way film "Gemini" alongside former Bugsy Malone star Scott Baio.
After retiring from acting in 1982, Cassisi became involved in construction work.[4] From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Director of Global Construction for Citigroup. In 2015, he pled guilty to a bribery scheme and was sentenced to two to six years in prison plus a $500,000 forfeiture.
Cassisi is married and has had three children. His eldest son, Robert, died after suffering from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 26.
Questions about John Cassisi
How many John Cassisi films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 3 films with John Cassisi, from 1976 to 1982.
What is the best rated John Cassisi film?
The best rated John Cassisi film in the catalogue is Bugsy Malone (1976), rated 6.6.
What was the first John Cassisi film?
The first John Cassisi film in the catalogue is Bugsy Malone, from 1976.
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3 films — 3 in the catalogue
Series and TV shows
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