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What is Federico Castelluccio’s Net Worth?

Federico Castelluccio, an American actor, director, producer, and Italian native, boasts a net worth of $4 million. He is widely recognized for his role as Furio Giunta in the HBO series “The Sopranos” and for his artistic prowess, with his paintings achieving record sales worldwide.

Early Years

Born on April 29, 1964, in Naples, Italy, Federico Castelluccio is the son of Leonzio Castelluccio and Teresa (Vero). At the age of three, he and his family moved to Paterson, New Jersey. In 1982, he received a full scholarship to the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and media arts.

Television

From 1991 to 1996, Federico Castelluccio appeared in four episodes of the American series “Another World” portraying the Maltese Guard. He gained acclaim for his role as Furio Giunta, Tony Soprano’s fierce bodyguard, in “The Sopranos,” which aired from 2000 to 2022.

In 2003, he made a guest appearance in an episode of “NYPD Blue,” followed by a role in the Irish series “The Bronx Bunny Show” in 2004. He featured as Marco in the television movie “Dragon Dynasty” in 2006.

In 2008, he took on the character of Frank Chess in an episode of “Law and Order: Criminal Intent.” The next year, he appeared on “Celebrity Ghost Stories.” In 2011, he served as a judge on “The Apprentice,” where he cast a pivotal vote that granted La Toya Jackson $25,000 for her chosen charity, AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Motion Pictures

Federico Castelluccio’s film career began with a minor role as a bar patron in the 1997 drama “Grind.” He later played a bouncer in “18 Shades of Dust” (1999) and a doorman in the 2011 comedy “Made.” In the film “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints” (2006), he portrayed the abusive father of a young man who takes the life of a gang member. He also played Jerry Massucci in the biographical drama “El Cantante.”

In 2009, he appeared as Turin Guide in the comedy-mystery “The Pink Panther 2.” The following year, he had a notable role as a photographer in “The Decoy Bride” and as a doctor in “The Orphan Killer,” a horror film that faced a ban in Germany but was appreciated in Italy, earning the director an Antonio Margherita Award at the Tohorror Film Festival.

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In 2013, he took on the role of Father Nicola de Mundo in the supernatural thriller “House of Shadows,” which won the title of “Best Italian Horror Film” at the Italian Horror Fest and “Best Independent Film” at the Ortigia Film Festival.

Federico appeared in the short film “Eulogy” (2014) directed by Don Capria, which earned “Best Ensemble” at the Queens World Film Festival. The following year, he played a doctor in the Italian-American mystery drama “Leaves of the Tree,” adapted from the book “Kindness for the Damned” by D.J. Healey.

In 2016, he directed the action crime drama “The Brooklyn Banker,” which did not receive positive reviews. In 2024, he was cast in the American biographical drama “Cabrini” as Senator Bodio.

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Music Videos

In 2006, Federico Castelluccio appeared in Nickelback’s music video for “Rockstar,” from their album “All the Right Reasons.”

Art

A noted professional artist and art collector, Federico Castelluccio recreated several renowned artworks for the 1999 film “The Thomas Crown Affair.” In 2008, he painted a piece featuring himself and his “Sopranos” co-star Edie Falco, mirroring the famous 15th-century portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino, which attracted a buyer who purchased it for $175,000.

In 2013, he participated in a charity art auction by Fountain House, contributing his original work, “Duke and Duchess of North Caldwell,” to support artists dealing with mental health issues.

Personal Life

Federico Castelluccio wed Yvonne Maria Schafer on June 1, 2011. She is a German-American actress and producer known for her role as Rosie in “The Brooklyn Banker.”