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Tony Darrow Arrested #543697
06/06/09 02:55 PM
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Life imitates art imitates life?


From the NY Daily News

'Sopranos', 'GoodFellas' actor Anthony Borgese a.k.a Tony Darrow charged with trying to extort money

A veteran actor with roles in "The Sopranos" and "GoodFellas" played a tough guy in real life, too, prosecutors say.

Anthony Borgese - along with a reputed Gambino crime family soldier - was charged with trying to strong-arm cash from an unlucky soul who owed money to a loanshark.

Borgese pleaded not guilty Friday to charges he tried to extort the unidentified man in upstate Monticello in 2004.

The longtime character actor, who grew up in Brooklyn, uses the stage name Tony Darrow and calls himself the "Goodfella of Comedy" on his Web site.

He was busted by FBI agents at LaGuardia Aiport as he arrived home from a film shoot late Thursday, sources said.

The 70-year-old actor looked haggard in court Friday after spending the night at the federal lockup in Brooklyn.

He declined to talk to the Daily News after he was released on a $750,000 bond secured by his upstate home and $50,000 cash.

"I can't comment until I find out what this is about," he said as he hauled a cart with his luggage out of Brooklyn Federal Court.

Also charged in the two-count indictment were reputed Gambino soldier Joseph (Joey Boy) Orlando, who is serving a 33-month sentence for a separate extortion conviction, and alleged mob associate Giovanni Monteleone, who was released on bail.

"This is a violent crime, but we are satisfied that with the bond being posted the community will not be at risk," Assistant U.S. Attorney John Buretta said.

Borgese is best known for his role in "GoodFellas" as Sonny Bunz, the beleaguered owner of the mobbed-up Bamboo Lounge. The timid Bunz fights over a bar tab with hothead Tommy DeVito - played by Joe Pesci - who breaks a bottle over his head.

He also appeared as Larry Boy Barese in 14 episodes of "The Sopranos," and several Woody Allen movies, as well as having a Vegas nightclub act.

"I travel a lot," Borgese told Magistrate Roanne Mann Friday. "I do autograph signings and personal appearances."

Borgese worked in the real Bamboo Lounge in Canarsie, Brooklyn - a hangout for Luchese crime figures Henry Hill, James (Jimmy the Gent) Burke and Tommy DeSimone, whose stories were the basis for "GoodFellas."

In an interview with The News in 2000, the East New York-bred Borgese said: "Most of my friends from the old neighborhood are either dead or in jail. Sometimes I wonder, 'Why did God forget me?'"

Borgese isn't the first "GoodFellas" cast member to be linked to the Gambino crime family.

Earlier this year, at the trial of hit man Charles Carneglia, prosecutors introduced into evidence a photo of actor Frank Sivero - who died on a meat hook as Frankie Carbone in the film - posing with the Gambino goon.


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Re: Tony Darrow Arrested [Re: pizzaboy] #543707
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Anthony Borgese and Frank Sivero both involved? I'm not surprised. They seem like they'd be involved. IF you grew up or lived near it and it's convenient then you know they're probably gonna take it.


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Re: Tony Darrow Arrested [Re: LaFamiglia] #543732
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SC and DC: Do you know where the Bamboo Lounge was in Canarsie? I lived in Canarsie from '66 to '69, but I don't remember it.


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Re: Tony Darrow Arrested [Re: Turnbull] #543736
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I believe the outside scenes of it in "Goodfellas" was an old club on Coney Island Avenue (around Avenue X or so), but I don't know where the real one was.


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Wikipedia says the interior shots were filmed at the Hawaii Kai on Broadway and 49th. If memory serves, that used to be called Trader Vic's.


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Re: Tony Darrow Arrested [Re: Turnbull] #543807
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Originally Posted By: Turnbull
SC and DC: Do you know where the Bamboo Lounge was in Canarsie? I lived in Canarsie from '66 to '69, but I don't remember it.


Rockaway Parkway and Ave N.





Originally Posted By: SC
I believe the outside scenes of it in "Goodfellas" was an old club on Coney Island Avenue (around Avenue X or so), but I don't know where the real one was.


Yes. the outside scenes were shot at 2758 Coney Island Avenue (Btwn X & Y)... the old Collaro's Restaurant.



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Many thanks, DC! Great work! clap


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Thanks TB.

Please check your PM.



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Re: Tony Darrow Arrested [Re: Turnbull] #544998
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Originally Posted By: Turnbull
SC and DC: Do you know where the Bamboo Lounge was in Canarsie? I lived in Canarsie from '66 to '69, but I don't remember it.


Whenever I read or hear about those "historic" neighborhoods or cities of NY and NJ, I can't help but think about a part of one of George Carlin's routines.

Remember the Lark cigarette commerical of the 60s or70s(?) where they would drive around yelling to people "Show us your Larks." Well George would say "They ought to take that Lark thing to the Bowery. Those guys would show ya their larks." lol


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The Bowery used to be inhabited by bums.... today the term "homeless person" might be used in place of "bum" but that less politically correct term was more accurate.

Oddly enough, I watched Carlin's last major concert last night on HBO. He was at his best when dealing with p.c. issues.


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Yes. the outside scenes were shot at 2758 Coney Island Avenue (Btwn X & Y)... the old Collaro's Restaurant.

Wow. You know I used to walk by there all the time and think "that looks just like the club from Goodfellas." I even mentioned it to a friend but he said they filmed it in Queens. That dumbass. I was right all along!

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Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Life imitates art imitates life?


From the NY Daily News

'Sopranos', 'GoodFellas' actor Anthony Borgese a.k.a Tony Darrow charged with trying to extort money

A veteran actor with roles in "The Sopranos" and "GoodFellas" played a tough guy in real life, too, prosecutors say.

Anthony Borgese - along with a reputed Gambino crime family soldier - was charged with trying to strong-arm cash from an unlucky soul who owed money to a loanshark.

Borgese pleaded not guilty Friday to charges he tried to extort the unidentified man in upstate Monticello in 2004.

The longtime character actor, who grew up in Brooklyn, uses the stage name Tony Darrow and calls himself the "Goodfella of Comedy" on his Web site.

He was busted by FBI agents at LaGuardia Aiport as he arrived home from a film shoot late Thursday, sources said.

The 70-year-old actor looked haggard in court Friday after spending the night at the federal lockup in Brooklyn.

He declined to talk to the Daily News after he was released on a $750,000 bond secured by his upstate home and $50,000 cash.

"I can't comment until I find out what this is about," he said as he hauled a cart with his luggage out of Brooklyn Federal Court.

Also charged in the two-count indictment were reputed Gambino soldier Joseph (Joey Boy) Orlando, who is serving a 33-month sentence for a separate extortion conviction, and alleged mob associate Giovanni Monteleone, who was released on bail.

"This is a violent crime, but we are satisfied that with the bond being posted the community will not be at risk," Assistant U.S. Attorney John Buretta said.

Borgese is best known for his role in "GoodFellas" as Sonny Bunz, the beleaguered owner of the mobbed-up Bamboo Lounge. The timid Bunz fights over a bar tab with hothead Tommy DeVito - played by Joe Pesci - who breaks a bottle over his head.

He also appeared as Larry Boy Barese in 14 episodes of "The Sopranos," and several Woody Allen movies, as well as having a Vegas nightclub act.

"I travel a lot," Borgese told Magistrate Roanne Mann Friday. "I do autograph signings and personal appearances."

Borgese worked in the real Bamboo Lounge in Canarsie, Brooklyn - a hangout for Luchese crime figures Henry Hill, James (Jimmy the Gent) Burke and Tommy DeSimone, whose stories were the basis for "GoodFellas."

In an interview with The News in 2000, the East New York-bred Borgese said: "Most of my friends from the old neighborhood are either dead or in jail. Sometimes I wonder, 'Why did God forget me?'"

Borgese isn't the first "GoodFellas" cast member to be linked to the Gambino crime family.

Earlier this year, at the trial of hit man Charles Carneglia, prosecutors introduced into evidence a photo of actor Frank Sivero - who died on a meat hook as Frankie Carbone in the film - posing with the Gambino goon.





That sucks big time! Darrow was one of my favorite Ghoomba actors...

Also the guy that was his right hand man in the soprano's Alley Boy who was played by Richard Maldone was busted in the same drug ring...

I liked Tony Darrow in Goodfellas, when he had a sit down with Paulie!!!!!


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